Fishing

A Beginners Journey: Trout Spey

I was first interested in Trout Spey in the spring of 2017. At the time, I had visions of twirling…

7 years ago

Walking in a Winter Wonderland

I heard the uncanny low pumping noise of a diesel truck approach as I searched endlessly through the box of…

7 years ago

Letters from the Vice: Whitefish Master vs Carp Disaster

You know the feeling, you are fishing late Fall or early Spring borderline Wintertime dredging larger pocket water and or…

7 years ago

Redington: All The Cool Kids Are Doing It

I was combing over all my photos from last season and came to a realization that I bought a ton…

7 years ago

Product Review: Simms Freestone Backpack

Anyone who’s been around me knows I am a huge fan of a good day pack, with the hours I…

7 years ago

Who Wants to be an Instagram Star?

When did fly fishing become the cool thing to do? I remember a time when most fly fishermen were perceived…

7 years ago

Product Review: Simms Freestone Ambidextrous Sling Pack

Finally, a sling that will sling most anything for any feather slinger. Simms new Freestone Ambidextrous sling is a well-balanced…

7 years ago

We Are All On Fire

As I looked out on the smoke filled sky I felt a sadness I have never felt before. The sun…

7 years ago

Fishing with Dad

I remember as a kid there wasn’t many things I loved more than spending time with my dad. Throwing a…

7 years ago

Fly Fishing Etiquette: Part 1

When you live in a city (Calgary) with a population closing in on the 1.5 million mark, with a fishery…

7 years ago

Staff Holiday Pick’s – Goodies, Gifts, and Stocking Stuffers

Its crunch time for the holidays but the Fishwest staff is here to help. If your looking for a last…

7 years ago

(Siberian?) Tiger Trout

The air temperature and the water temperature matched each other at 39 degrees.  I was in a float tube encased…

7 years ago