Rescue insurance is a unique, modern day invention. While previous generations of explorers set off in to the wilderness with the knowledge that a medical emergency or injury may be life ending, today we have the ability to seek rescue with the push of a button on a satellite communication […]
Fishwest Blog
31 posts
“On a warm summers evenin’ on a train bound for nowhere” a wise philosopher once said, “You got to know when to hold ’em, Know when to fold ’em, Know when to walk away, And know when to run.” Breaking a rod on the water can be frustrating, but it […]
If you are particular to Scientific Anglers fly lines for your adventures on the water, than you’re probably already aware of the new Scientific Anglers lines for 2023! A Redesigned Box SA is making a new statement with their redesigned box. In our opinion it’s the upgrade that was […]
As much as I would like to be a professional in the fly fishing industry, I will likely always be a mere doctor who fly fishes a lot. I am a physician with a specialty in emergency medicine. I also do a lot of international trips that combine fly fishing […]
Preface: You can skip this whole post by listening th “50 ways to leave your lover” by the great Paul Simon. That guy gives fantastic advice on ending relationships, fishing or otherwise. Fortunately, I have not had to date anyone other than my wife for the last two decades. From […]
Now I am not a stranger to angling travel, or steelhead fishing. However, going into this latest adventure, I knew there was going to be a learning curve. Steelhead fishing in British Columbia (A.K.A: BC) is an amazing experience, and fishing later into the season is no different. However, it […]
Here in the mountain west, the transition from large terrestrials and other dry flies to size 20-24 nymphs can be disheartening. In order to make the switch easier, let’s talk about streamer fishing. It is a fun way to get on the water, feel big takes, and be able to […]
To me, redfish (reds) are one of the top species to chase on the fly. Reds can either be a master class; testing every single skill you have developed, or overly aggressive and eager to eat whatever gets in front of their face. There is seemingly no in-between. Growing up […]
If you have come into our shop, you know how much we LOVE dogs. Depending on the day we could have two to three dogs in shop for you to love on. This post is for all the dog lovers, dog mom’s, dog dad’s, dog grandparents and all those in […]
I awoke with a familiar delirium. Knowing what was to come, 4 AM could not arrive soon enough. But it still took me a few moments to wipe the cobwebs from my brain. Yes, I realized, I was still at Jurassic Lake. No, this was not a dream. I pulled […]
I have spent my fair share of time on the water and I know there are two types of anglers when it comes to food. There is the angler that stops fishing and lays out a full production to cook themselves a full blown meal, and then there is the […]
If the internet has taught us anything it is that you are NEVER right. In fact, according to the world wide web ding dongs, you may be the dumbest person ever. In fact it may be generational stupidity that goes back to the monkey you evolved from. I don’t feel […]