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Editors Note: I have three kids, currently 12, almost 10 and newly 8 years old, and man, have they taught me a lot and they continue to teach me in parenting. Together we have created a deeper love for the outdoors and all things fly fishing. I’d like to say […]

How-To Stories

Tips for Taking Your Kids Fly Fishing : From One …

by Andrea Jeffery
Published November 14, 2020

Editors Note: Welcome to the first Fishwest Gear Guide! The goal of this guide is to provide you, the angler, with the recommendations and professional insight from the Fishwest staff in order to make your fishing adventures a success. Each month, we will be exploring different fisheries, species, the tackle […]

Gear Reviews

Fishwest Monthly Staff Picks – Fall to Winter Steelhead Seasons

by JC
Published November 14, 2020

Have you heard of Fish Bacon?  I doubt you have.  I hadn’t either, until I invented the term. I’m not a big “catch and keep” type of guy.  It’s not that I’m entirely against the practice—certainly many fisheries would benefit if us fly-flickers kept a few fish—I just usually find […]

Destination Travel

The Joy of Fish Bacon – The Alaskan Trip Of …

by Chad Agy
Published November 7, 2020

Great lakes steelhead are becoming an evermore popular fish to target, especially with the declining returns of west coast fish. They’re accessible just about everywhere throughout the Midwest and Northeastern United States, running into tributaries of all five great lakes. For a long time they’ve been targeted with conventional gear […]

How-To Uncategorized

Great Lakes Steelhead: Tips for Two Handed Setups

by Grant Sadusky
Published October 27, 2020

I wouldn’t call myself a fly fishing “purist” by any means, I do it all: euro nymphing, dry dropper, stripping streamers, swinging bugs.  I don’t have a favorite technique, I let the water dictate how I’ll catch all the fish that day.  So, when I was handed the Echo Dry […]

Gear Reviews

One For The Quiver – The Echo Dry Fly Rod

by Lesley Smith
Published October 13, 2020

This week I learned of the passing of one the greatest people I have ever had the pleasure of both fishing with and getting to know. Sadly, Captain Joseph Sands, “Josie” to those who knew him, was taken from his home waters this week when his boat tragically crashed while […]

Stories

A Tribute To A Great Friend: Captain Joseph “Josie” Sands

by JC
Published October 8, 2020

The Fishwest staff is excited to announce that we will be returning with guests to the Andros South Lodge for our 10th season. Our guests and staff have enjoyed this fishery and its surroundings for many years now and are looking forward to sharing it with you. Our 10th trip […]

Destination Travel

It’s Better in the Bahamas: Bahamas Travel Requirements Update

by JC
Published September 15, 2020

Each year it seems the stories get a little more far fetched, and of course, way greasier. This year was no different, as my best friend and I set off down the greasy trails. Our plan was to have two camping spots we would use as staging areas and fan […]

Stories

Exploring the Greasy Trails: A Summer Bull Trout Adventure

by Jake Halle
Published September 6, 2020

Over the past several years I have spent many hours tying flies. I feel like many of us can relate to that feeling. I feel very fortunate that I have some friends that give me very honest feedback and have pushed me to further my skills.  Over the years I’ve […]

Fly Tying

5 Tips To Better Fly Tying

by Spencer Mortensen
Published August 24, 2020

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 […]

Destination Travel

Trout Bum Rio Pico Trip Report

by Chad Agy
Published July 27, 2020

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 […]

Industry News

Fishwest Kamas Grand Opening: This Wednesday July 1st, 2020

by JC
Published June 29, 2020

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, […]

New Products

Gifts For Dad – Fishwest Fathers Day Picks

by JC
Published June 1, 2020

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