How-To

Trip Recap: Golden Dorado Fly Fishing at Pluma Lodge, Bolivia

If you’ve ever found yourself spiraling into a gear-packing black hole before a fly fishing trip, welcome to the jungle.…

1 month ago

Top 6 Flies for Golden Dorado in Bolivia

After returning from our first Fishwest-hosted trip to Bolivia, one thing became clear—when it comes to flies for golden dorado,…

1 month ago

Top 10 Western Hatches

During the last few years, my devotion to sinking lines and large meaty streamers has produced many of the best…

2 months ago

How to Repair Leaky Waders

Fishing makes me happy. Being happy is a good thing. There are parts of fishing that don't make me happy.…

2 months ago

Fly Fishing the Uintas: What’s Hatching & Where to Go

The gates are open, the snow is melting, and Utah’s alpine season is here. The Uinta Mountains offer some of…

3 months ago

Catch and Release: A How To Guide

Why Do It If Not Done Right? For reasons unclear, the topic of safe fish handling seems to elicit controversy…

4 months ago

When the Gates Open: Your Uinta Prep Guide

The gates open, the snow fades, and the trailheads start calling. Early season in the Uintas is one of the…

4 months ago

The Ultimate Euro Nymphing Setup for Utah Waters

Euro nymphing has become a go-to technique for targeting trout across Utah’s diverse fisheries. Whether you’re fishing the tailwaters of…

5 months ago

Mastering the Provo River Bounce Rig: A Guide for Success

When it comes to nymphing the Provo River, one of the most effective techniques is the bounce rig—a setup designed…

5 months ago

DIY: A Fly Fishing Rod Rack & Carrier

This blog was originally published in 2017, authored by our friend Lance Kittel - Owner of Pesca Vida fly fishing.…

6 months ago