How-To

How to Adapt to Changing River Depths

In my years of fishing, I have spent most of my time focusing on trout in smaller rivers and streams…

8 years ago

Fly Tying Tutorial : The Balanced Leech

Continuing with my stillwater pattern theme I bring you a leech. Not just any leech though, a balanced leech! Now…

8 years ago

Letters From The Vice: DIY Fly Rod Rack

First off, this concept of a fly rod rack was not an original idea of mine though it’s a simple…

8 years ago

Preparing Yourself for Hawaiian Bonefish

Although Hawaii is known for harboring trophy sized bonefish, the flats remain surprisingly empty considering many of them sit right…

9 years ago

Pike on the Fly – Part 2: Leaders, Flies, and Tools

Welcome back to “Pike on the Fly”, in part one I went over rods, reels, and lines we use to…

9 years ago

Pike on the Fly – Part 1: Rods, Reels, Lines

Spring is here, and here at Fishwest we are prepping for the upcoming pike season. With more fly anglers targeting…

9 years ago

Cutthroat Chronicles: Finding Fish in High Water

With the entire state of Utah seemingly on flood watch – in addition to other parts of Idaho and Wyoming…

9 years ago

Fly Tying Tutorial: Rabbit Strip Baitfish

Material List Hook: 5263 or desired streamer hook Thread: 3/0 or 240 Denier Veevus Body: Medium Chenille Eyes: Large Pseudo Eyes Tail…

9 years ago

Bass Habits in the Winter Season

Being from the great state of Texas, bass are everywhere, making them my main species to fish for. Texas is…

9 years ago

Getting the Most from Winter Fly Fishing

Winter is my favorite time of year to fly fish. Spring is incredible – cutthroat runs are a beauty to…

9 years ago