Fishwest Blog

Chad Agy Presents: Is Rescue Insurance Worth It?

Rescue insurance is a unique, modern day invention.  While previous generations of explorers set off in to the wilderness with…

3 years ago

Jeff Faulkner Presents: Rods 101 – Repairs on the Water

“On a warm summers evenin’ on a train bound for nowhere” a wise philosopher once said, “You got to know…

3 years ago

New Scientific Anglers Line for 2023

If you are particular to Scientific Anglers fly lines for your adventures on the water, than you're probably already aware…

3 years ago

Chad Agy Presents: First Aid and Adventure Travel

As much as I would like to be a professional in the fly fishing industry, I will likely always be…

3 years ago

Jeff Faulkner Presents: Types of Fishing Buddies and How to Ditch Them

Preface: You can skip this whole post by listening th “50 ways to leave your lover” by the great Paul…

3 years ago

On The River: Takeaways from My First Winter Steelhead Adventure

Now I am not a stranger to angling travel, or steelhead fishing. However, going into this latest adventure, I knew…

3 years ago

On The River: Fall Streamer Fishing

Here in the mountain west, the transition from large terrestrials and other dry flies to size 20-24 nymphs can be…

3 years ago

Fly Fishing for Redfish: A 101 Guide (Florida Style)

To me, redfish (reds) are one of the top species to chase on the fly. Reds can either be a…

3 years ago

On The River: Fly Fishing With Dogs

If you have come into our shop, you know how much we LOVE dogs. Depending on the day we could…

3 years ago

Chad Agy Presents: Mousing on Lago Strobel

I awoke with a familiar delirium. Knowing what was to come, 4 AM could not arrive soon enough. But it…

3 years ago

On The Water: Best Fishing Snacks

I have spent my fair share of time on the water and I know there are two types of anglers…

3 years ago

Jeff Faulkner Presents: Rods 101 – Rod Grips

If the internet has taught us anything it is that you are NEVER right. In fact, according to the world…

3 years ago