Spring! The joyous time of the year where you never know what the weather will hold. Could it snow? Sure! Could it rain? You betcha! Could it be 75 degrees with no wind and have BWOs popping off the local tailwater? Absolutely? Could it be 20 degrees and have 40 […]
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I am pretty sure that everyone loves a good wally wing mayfly. There is something about that style of wing that is part artistry and part super fishy! I know when I first saw a wally wing fly I thought there was no way I was ever going to be […]
You’re here reading this thinking, “what the heck is a balanced leech?” I’m sure you’re familiar with the prototypical leech pattern. However, the balance leech is somewhat of a special, almost miraculous fly. The difference between your ordinary, run of the mill leech pattern and the “sent straight from Jesus” […]
Winter steelhead in Haida Gwaii “are for the hardcore anglers who revel in a little pain,” according to Epic Waters Angling (http://epicwatersangling.com). Having just spent a week at their Copper Bay Lodge on in Haida Gwaii, I can vouch for that sentiment. Haida Gwaii, formerly known as the Queen Charlotte […]
We are excited to announce this years spring fair will be a celebration of 10 years at the fly shop here in Utah. Normally we showcase a particular species but this year the focus is “all things fly fishing”. We’ve put together a great schedule to portray our love for […]
South Andros island is considered the Bonefishing Capital of the World by a majority of saltwater anglers. The south end of Andros island is home to an endless network of diverse flats, the opportunities are boundless. The staff at Fishwest leads a yearly trip down to the island in pursuit […]
By Dave Smith This crab is a great pattern when targeting the elusive Permit. It looks really crabby, has a ton of movement with the 8 rubber legs, and is a simple and fun tie. Even if you’re not chasing Permit anytime soon, it’s still a great looking pattern to […]
Now, if you haven’t seen the movie Fight Club, you should. If you happen to be one of the few human beings who hasn’t seen the movie there were only a few rules and the first two were the same rule, “You don’t talk about flight club”. Now, you may […]
I have become a bit of a crazy person when it comes to tying flies. My OCD kicks in and I can spend well over 30 minutes on a single nymph trying to get the biots to sit just right or another 30 on a dry fly fiddling with the […]
Simms released an updated version of their popular G3 Guide Stockingfoot Waders this fall and I was fortunate enough to be given an opportunity to break-in our shop demo pair. This version resembles the previous model very closely but offers subtle changes to the fabric and features for a more […]
Let me get this straight, you want to start fly fishing? Let me be the first to welcome you into the underground world of shady Craigslist deals and lies to your spouse about where you were last night. You’re better off starting to smoke. Trust me, it’s a more believable […]
By Jeremy Inman The mantis shrimp is a well known creature even to those who have never stepped foot in the salt. There are countless patterns and variations available today, one of the more known patterns being the Spam N Eggs, developed right here in Hawaii. While they all work […]
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