Being from the great state of Texas, bass are everywhere, making them my main species to fish for. Texas is pretty warm year-round, with the lowest temperature all winter usually reaching about 30º Fahrenheit. While lots of waters are frozen in other states, Texas waters stay flowing throughout the entire […]
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Winter is my favorite time of year to fly fish. Spring is incredible – cutthroat runs are a beauty to watch – and the big terrestrial hatches of summer mean I can fish the same size 4 Chernobyl ant patterns for about a month straight. Fall is big brown and […]
Do you have trouble casting in the wind or are you heading down to the salt this year? Practicing your cast and adapting to changing weather are a few of the largest factors to make your next trip more of a success. Check out this video from Deneki Outdoors and […]
I was out fishing over Labor Day weekend (something I usually avoid doing, due to crowds, but this year it was unfortunately my only free time to fish) when I noticed something. Of the 7 fly boxes I carry in my vest (Tacky Boxes) I find myself consistently reaching for […]
This is arguably the best time of year for trout anglers. As Todd Tanner wrote in his recent piece in Hatch Magazine, “Fall ushers in the finest, most consistent, fly fishing of the year.” All of my best fish, except one, were caught during the fall. From 26-inch browns in […]
This July I traveled to Southern Florida to visit some family. A life long goal of mine has always been to catch a peacock bass on the fly. After seeing so many images of the gorgeous fish and reading about their feeding habits I knew landing one was something I […]
Trout fishing at night can provide a huge payoff, but can also be super tricky. Every time I’m on a trout fishing trip I will wake up early and fish all throughout the day, but almost every time I will most likely fish at night as well. Night fishing allows […]
By JC Weeks Here in the Salt Lake Valley we have been experiencing typical spring weather. In most cases this means that winds are high and temps are in flux. This can be a time where carp fishing is either feast or famine. On some days the water can be […]
By JC Weeks People often ask me why I like to fish for carp. Honestly, the reasons are quite simple. Species of carp can be found just about anywhere. They are strong, extremely fickle and quite smart. Fooling them with a fly proves to be an exciting task. Fly Fishing […]
By Eric Johnson If you’ve decided you’re up for the challenge of carp on the fly, then it’s time to get serious about the tools of the trade. To truly succeed against the mighty “golden bonefish” you’ll be playing a finesse game between a sturdy setup and a gentle presentation. […]
Winter is a tough time for a lot of fly fishermen; our favorite creeks get frozen over, the fish seem hungover and lifeless from their time spent doing nature’s work in the fall, and the frigid temps can make even the most impetuous trout bums think twice before heading out […]
In a little over a month the Fishwest staff and our guests will be embarking on the 2016 Fishwest hosted trip to the Andros South Lodge. In preparation, we thought we would share some sound advice from our friends at Deneki. The experts at the Andros South Lodge in their infinite bonefishing […]
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