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 […]
The 9th edition of the Fishwest Hosted trip to the Andros South Lodge started like any other year. We arrived into the Congo Town Airport on Sunday Feb 23rd where we were welcomed by Kermit and the Lodge Bus. After a cold Kalik we arrived to our home for the […]
Update – 3.18.2020 – As of today, the Fishwest Retail store has closed and will remain closed untill further notice. As this is a rapidly evolving situation, we are closely watching and making decisions based on recommendations from our local government and health officials. This decision was not made lightly […]
Welcome to part three of the fly line nerd out where we will be discussing the history and development of fly lines. After posting “Part 2” I decided to take a step in another direction and really dig into fly lines when it comes to the “their” beginning. The history […]