I received my official introduction to the Trout Bum Rio Pico fishing program on just my third cast. A 20-inch, football-shaped brook trout engulfed my streamer, and I managed to guide it to the net. I stood aghast at its exceptional proportions. My excellent guide, Roge Casal, asked if I […]
June 29th, 2020 Kamas, UT – After weeks of hard work the Fishwest Team is excited to officially announce the opening of our new retail store in Kamas Utah. The brand new Fishwest flagship store will be located at the “gateway of the Uinta Mountains” at 138 West 280 South in Kamas […]
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, […]
May 26th 2020 Sandy, UT – The team at Fishwest is excited to announce that we will be opening a new location starting in July of 2020. Since 2008 we have been bringing “All Things Fly Fishing” to our loyal customers. We have appreciated the love and support from all […]
As a do-it-yourself destination for the traveling fly angler, a New Zealand experience may surpass any other possibility. Despite its small size, the country boasts more rivers and streams than could be properly explored in a lifetime. Additionally, public access is generally good. Where there is private land in the […]
Editors Note: This video is produced by good friend of Fishwest, Ross Downard. For those who don’t know Ross, he is an avid Skier, Mountain Biker, and Fly Angler. He is a top notch photographer and videographer. You can see his content scattered throughout the Fishwest Blog, Instagram, and Fishwest.com. To […]
Editors Note: I know that there is alot going on in the world today! Take a break the right way with our friends from Silver Kings. In this episode, the Silver Kings crew travels to one of my favorite places, Andros Island in search of Bonefish with the Bonefish and […]
Editors Note: JC Here! I hope this finds all of you safe, happy, and most importantly, healthy! In the last few days I have seen alot of info being tossed around in relation to our local recreational opportunities. I hope you all find this to be a good resource to […]
Let me just start by saying that this was a loaner rod and it didn’t feel right for me to unwrap her. Just wanted to get that out there for all the yahoo’s about to give me crap about it. Recently our Thomas and Thomas rep was kind enough to leave a couple demo rods at the shop for us to […]
Today we are bringing you a classic throwback film from our friend at Smith Optics. Travel Along with Ross Kingsley and John “Redbeard” Jones from Smith as they explore the flats of Cuba. “Viva Cuba” has everything you want in a saltwater fly fishing film. From permit, tarpon, bonefish, to […]
We feel that people need fly fishing now more than ever. The escape, the clarity and focus that you only find on the river are needed for our community to feel sane. While we realize that not everyone can get out on the water for a variety of reasons or […]
From AFFTA – The American Fly Fishing Trade Association – Learn More about their efforts HERE! “Dear Mr. President, Secretary Mnuchin, Majority Leader McConnell, Minority Leader Schumer, Speaker Pelosi, and Minority Leader McCarthy: On behalf of the thousands of fly fishing businesses across this country whose livelihoods are in jeopardy […]
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