Fishwest Ambassador

One For The Quiver – The Echo Dry Fly Rod

I wouldn’t call myself a fly fishing “purist” by any means, I do it all: euro nymphing, dry dropper, stripping…

5 years ago

5 Tips To Better Fly Tying

Over the past several years I have spent many hours tying flies. I feel like many of us can relate…

5 years ago

Trout Bum Rio Pico Trip Report

I received my official introduction to the Trout Bum Rio Pico fishing program on just my third cast.  A 20-inch,…

5 years ago

Fly Tying Tutorial: Chernobyl Ant

Late summer and early fall is one of my favorite times of year for “dry flies.” I use that term…

7 years ago

Greasy Summer Stories – Part 2: Yellow Bellied Bulls

Every story has its beginning, and often those beginnings come out of simple choices that lead down great paths. This…

7 years ago

Gear Care Essentials: How To Clean Your Equipment

Spring! The joyous time of the year where you never know what the weather will hold. Could it snow? Sure!…

7 years ago

Why Every Fly Box Needs a Balanced Leech

You’re here reading this thinking, “what the heck is a balanced leech?” I’m sure you’re familiar with the prototypical leech…

7 years ago

Fishing On The Edge Of The World

Winter steelhead in Haida Gwaii "are for the hardcore anglers who revel in a little pain," according to Epic Waters…

7 years ago

The Fish Don’t Care

I have become a bit of a crazy person when it comes to tying flies. My OCD kicks in and…

8 years ago

Part of the Team: The New Fishwest Ambassador Program

After careful deliberation and much anticipation Fishwest would like to introduce our new ambassadors. It’s been an extensive process but…

8 years ago