Fly fishing has long been a male-dominated sport, and for many women, learning the craft can feel intimidating, especially when trying to pick it up alongside partners or significant others. Too often, those well-meaning fishing partners expect us to figure things out as they do, sometimes resorting to stepping in […]
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Are you curious about fly fishing and recreational access laws on the Lower Provo River? Many others are in the same boat. Since this is a constant topic of conversation with folks who visit our shop, we figured that this would be a great time to address the issue of […]
Today is the day! The 4th generation Helios rods are here. Our initial thoughts: The rod is an absolute riot when you first pick it up and cast it. You can tell that the team at Orvis took all the best elements of the previous generations, but improved on them […]
In conjunction with the AFFTA confluence show in Salt Lake City, The Winston Rod Company announced the release of the Air 2 Max Fly Rod. A direct replacement to the Alpha+ Series of rods, the Air 2 Max provides, extremely fast line speed, power, and performance. Per the Winston Website: […]
With the “a sun shining”, we are getting our calendars put together for summer fun in the Uinta Mountains. To kick things off with a bang, we have partnered again this year with Orvis to bring you another year of Fly Fishing 101 courses! Are you looking to learn more? […]
Spring is one of the most exciting times to be an angler in the Intermountain West. Waters are warming and trout are becoming more active. The first hatches of the year are starting to appear. Snow and ice are melting, as many of our favorite lakes and rivers become accessible. […]
Rescue insurance is a unique, modern day invention. While previous generations of explorers set off in to the wilderness with the knowledge that a medical emergency or injury may be life ending, today we have the ability to seek rescue with the push of a button on a satellite communication […]
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Have you met our Fishwest / Jans Fly Fishing Guides? If yes, you already know the pleasure of having a trip with one of the fantastic humans listed below. If you’re looking to create some fun memories by booking a guided fly fishing trip below is a brief biography and […]
Welcome to the only “summer school” you actually want to be apart of! Imagine you and your family driving into the emerald mountains in Kamas, UT. Fresh, clean and warm air great you as you step out of your vehicle and make your way into the Fishwest Fly Shop to start […]
Are you looking for something new to try this summer while in Utah? Whether you are a local or just visiting, Fishwest has something for you! Fly fishing is a rapidly growing hobby and we at Fishwest want to arm you with all the knowledge possible for success in this […]
Does it feel like the whole world is on fire? Too soon? Definitely not a joking matter, but we can’t get a break from the heat waves and fires. Well, minus the rain storm we had last week, hopefully that aided in putting out the Summit area fire. Regardless, we’re […]
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