Stories

Letters From The Vice: Indications You Might Have a Fly Fishing “Addiction”

You have to admit we all have a small fly fishing “addiction”. That is why you are reading this blog…

8 years ago

Brother’s First Carp Trip

By Spencer Mortensen There is something special about sharing fly fishing with someone, especially when its a close friend or…

8 years ago

Why I Catch and Release

If you didn’t already know, I am a catch and release only angler. Lots of people especially around Texas go…

8 years ago

Fifteen Years Between Bow River Bullets

Sometimes I worry about how some distant hot spot will have changed for the worse by the time I get…

8 years ago

Springtime on Spring Creek: Dusting off the Gear and Landing Keychain Browns

Before I begin my first Fishwest article, I’d like to thank you for reading this far! My name is Lance…

8 years ago

Spring Is In The Air and So Are The Blue Wings!

Guys, the fishless, cold days of winter are finally behind us! Great fishing, warmer weather, and longer days wait ahead.…

8 years ago

Cutthroat Chronicles: Why Bother Cleaning Fly Line?

Fly line is arguably the most important piece of gear in your entire rig. The differences between weight-forward and double-taper…

8 years ago

Sharing my Passion with Younger Generations

Why do you fly fish? Is it for the challenge? Is it for the thrill of the fight on a…

8 years ago

Cutthroat Chronicles: Whether to Worry about the Weather

As I write this I’m looking out my office window at a light dusting of snowflakes, mesmerized - and distracted…

9 years ago

Fishing with Fabel: Favorite Trout of 2016, and Goals for 2017

I have to admit 2016 was a great year for me and trout on the fly. I wasted no time…

9 years ago