Fishwest Blog

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

Chad Agy Presents: Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires, The Best Mandatory Pit Stop in All of Fly Fishing - Chad Agy [gallery type="rectangular" ids="7991"] An opportunity…

1 year ago

Chad Agy Presents: Tips for Winter Fishing

Editors Note: It isn’t a secret that winter is not the favorite season for many anglers, at least for the…

2 years ago

Employee Spotlight: Ben Bowen

Hey you guys!! Meet our newest employee Ben Bowen. Should you stop in the shop or call us, you may…

2 years ago

Decoding the Simms Wader Lineup

Simms has earned its reputation as a top-tier manufacturer of fishing waders, offering a diverse lineup that caters to various…

2 years ago

Chad Agy Presents: 2023 Golden Dorado Trip Recap

Are golden dorado the perfect game fish?  When targeted with a fly rod, dorado combine attributes of many of the…

2 years ago

Fishwest is Headed to Bolivia in 2025!

There are fishing adventures, and then there are EPIC fishing adventures that you'll remember for a lifetime! The newest hosted…

2 years ago

Introducing the Air 2 Max From Winston Rods

In conjunction with the AFFTA confluence show in Salt Lake City, The Winston Rod Company announced the release of the…

2 years ago

Chad Agy Presents: Part 2 Spey Casting

Welcome to Chad Agy Presents: Part 2 Spey Casting!  In Part 1, we covered the advantages of Spey casting, and…

2 years ago

Chad Agy Presents: Part 1 Spey Casting

I recently took up Spey casting in preparation for a trip to Patagonia, during which we planned to target large…

2 years ago