destination fishing

Top 6 Flies for Golden Dorado in Bolivia

After returning from our first Fishwest-hosted trip to Bolivia, one thing became clear—when it comes to flies for golden dorado,…

1 month ago

Post Trip Report – Andros South Lodge – 2025

The dust has settled, and I am reflecting on our recent hosted trip to Andros South Lodge in Kemps Bay,…

6 months ago

Fishwest Travel: What To Pack For Fly Fishing The Bahamas

Everyone has their own idea what to pack for a destination fly-fishing adventure. Whether you are going after freshwater or…

6 months ago

A Shoe Review – Grundens

I have to start this blog off with a disclaimer, Fishwest does not currently sell the Women's Sea Knit Boat…

7 months ago

Sage Maverick Rod Review

Fly fishing is as much about the adventure as it is about the tools you bring along. Whether you’re chasing…

8 months ago

Winston Air 2 Max Review

Have you been thinking about a new rod? Allow me to give my review of the Air 2 and the…

8 months ago

Conquering the Tropics: Fishing with the Scientific Anglers Jungle Titan Fly Line

Fly fishing is as much about the adventure as it is about the catch. The rush of standing on the…

8 months ago

Post Trip Report: SET Fly Fishing – Golden Dorado Argentina

Ever dreamed of casting your line for the powerful Golden Dorado? Let me introduce our latest adventure in partnership with…

9 months ago

Winston Air 2 Max Fly Rod: The Ultimate Weapon for Saltwater Success

Hello, fellow anglers! Brooke Bailey here, Fishwest Fly Shop Manager, with another exciting rod review. This time, I had the…

1 year ago

The New ORVIS Helios D Series Fly Rod: A Personal Review from Mangrove Cay, Bahamas

Hello, fellow anglers! Brooke Bailey here, Fishwest Fly Shop Manager. I recently had the privilege of testing the brand-new ORVIS…

1 year ago

Brand Spotlight – Now Available – Skwala Fishing

The team at Fishwest is proud to announce the latest addition to our team of industry partners, we are excited…

1 year ago

First Look: Spring 2024 – Simms Women’s Line

I'm thrilled to cast a line into the latest offerings from Simms, focusing on their spring collection tailored for women.…

1 year ago