Hello, fellow anglers! Brooke Bailey here, Fishwest Fly Shop Manager, with another exciting rod review. This time, I had the pleasure of testing the Winston Air 2 Max Fly Rod, and let me tell you, this rod is hands down amazing. First Impressions The moment I got my hands on […]
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Hello, fellow anglers! Brooke Bailey here, Fishwest Fly Shop Manager. I recently had the privilege of testing the brand-new ORVIS Helios D Series Fly Rod, and let me tell you, it’s an experience worth sharing. First Impressions When our Orvis rep, handed me the Helios D Series, I was immediately […]
The team at Fishwest is proud to announce the latest addition to our team of industry partners, we are excited to now offer products from Skwala Fishing, both online and in our flagship retail store, located at the gateway to Utah’s Uinta Mountains in Kamas, Utah. Skwala is proud to […]
I’m thrilled to cast a line into the latest offerings from Simms, focusing on their spring collection tailored for women. Simms has truly outdone themselves this season, blending functionality with flair in a way that speaks directly to the angler with a keen eye for both style and utility. Their […]
This blog of What to Wear: Women’s Spring Edition will introduce some new (and old) clothing options hand picked and used by our staff so that you can be fully prepared for Spring fly fishing anywhere, anytime! For those in some of the more northern states that tend to have […]
Are you headed somewhere tropical in search of magical salt-water fish? Allow us to suggest a few key pieces that make a world of difference when fly-fishing most saltwater destinations. Below are our thoughts of What To Wear: Saltwater Edition Footwear Neoprene wet wading socks + sturdy boots = comfortable […]
If you’re like me, fly fishing has become a constant search for new areas to fish. Insert Google maps, zooming into the high mountain areas of Utah, Idaho, Colorado and Montana until a body of water or river catches your eye. You begin to look at terrains, elevations, possible trails, […]
The Company: “Bajio” pronounced (ba-hee-o) is named after the Spanish word for shallows. Bajio Sunglasses is the brainchild of former Costa Del Mar Marketing executive and fly-fishing industry stalwart, Al Perkinson. With their vast industry experience, they know what’s worked in the past and designed any issues out of their line. […]
I like to combine travel with fly fishing. During these adventures, I’ve found that I possess one particular skill, probably not unique to myself. I break rods. Lots of them. I’ve broken rods in all the normal ways. I’ve slammed them in car doors. I’ve damaged them with a sloppy […]
Have you heard of Howler Brothers? If not, allow us to introduce you to your newest clothing obsession and the new Howler Brothers Fall 2021 Collection. Their motto; “Heed the call”, and their name Howler Brother’s – was inspired by a sound heard on surf trips to Costa Rica, the call […]
Father’s Day is just around the corner. We are here to help with just the right amount of inspiration for the fly fishing dad in your life. Check out some of our favorites below. Sage ESN Fly Rod – Who doesn’t like catching more fish? The technique of Euro Nymphing, […]
Skagit style shooting heads were a product of the “Skagit revolution” in the late 80’s, when at the time guides and anglers were looking to develop a spey line that would cast big flies and heavy sink tips to steelhead on certain rivers of the Pacific Northwest. They had struggled […]
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