Spring in Utah is officially here. Time to put away the skis and break out the fly-fishing gear. After a record-breaking winter, local rivers like the Weber, Provo, and Green are set to experience high water “runoff” conditions for the next few weeks. But, when faced with high flows and […]
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With the “a sun shining”, we are getting our calendars put together for summer fun in the Uinta Mountains. To kick things off with a bang, we have partnered again this year with Orvis to bring you another year of Fly Fishing 101 courses! Are you looking to learn more? […]
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 […]
Welcome to the only “summer school” you actually want to be apart of! Imagine you and your family driving into the emerald mountains in Kamas, UT. Fresh, clean and warm air great you as you step out of your vehicle and make your way into the Fishwest Fly Shop to start […]
In our last few blogs we went over the oddly spooked and invisible Bonefish and the fever inducing Permit. Today, Tarpon! Unlike other saltwater species, Tarpon (a.k.a., the “silver king.”) are voracious and acrobatic. Each jump they make in an attempt to throw your hook sends a shock to your […]
If you’re like me, fly fishing has become a constant search for new areas to fish. Insert Google maps, zooming into the high mountain areas of Utah, Idaho, Colorado and Montana until a body of water or river catches your eye. You begin to look at terrains, elevations, possible trails, […]
The Company: “Bajio” pronounced (ba-hee-o) is named after the Spanish word for shallows. Bajio Sunglasses is the brainchild of former Costa Del Mar Marketing executive and fly-fishing industry stalwart, Al Perkinson. With their vast industry experience, they know what’s worked in the past and designed any issues out of their line. […]
Fishwest is excited to announce the addition of a regular column to our blog. The aptly titled “Cutthroat Chronicles” will bring readers the best in gear reviews, industry news, fly fishing tactics and so much more. Learn more about the Utah based author Spencer Durrant by reading below. Stay tuned […]