Are you looking for something new to try this summer while in Utah? Whether you are a local or just visiting, Fishwest has something for you! Fly fishing is a rapidly growing hobby and we at Fishwest want to arm you with all the knowledge possible for success in this […]
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Another long post. An overwhelming amount of information that will hopefully arm you with what you need to successfully catch some permit! Let us mention again, that the suggestions we offer are specific to our time fishing saltwater and may not be what everyone else does. Try to be subjective when you read […]
We will warn you now, there is no brevity in this post. It’s long and it’s informative. Isn’t that why you clicked on this article? The information you’ll find in here is a suggestion, each angler has their own way of fishing a specific fish. We try to offer a […]
Welcome back to our 2021 Holiday Gift Guide – Part 6. This week we’re talking about fly rods. The quintessential part of fly-fishing! Below you will find our recommendations for Beginner, Mid and Top tiers. Whatever your budget may be. The rods suggested below are also the best bang for […]
If you’re reading this, you’re probably planning on or considering taking a saltwater trip somewhere, so congratulations! As with any destination fishery, it’s wise to familiarize yourself with what you’ll be doing before you arrive. Fishing style, techniques, gear, and anything else. Familiarity can mean many things, from simply making […]
Being from Minnesota, I’ve never been a huge trout fisherman. I’ve always been more focused on the warmwater species that are abundant in my area, that I grew up fishing for and that I’ll always enjoy targeting. (Not to say there isn’t any trout fishing around here whatsoever, but as […]
Here in the midwest Walleyes are one of the most sought after gamefish for sport, and as a food source. They’re the Minnesota state fish, and one that just about everyone here knows. There is a huge industry based around them, and they’re an important staple of the culture. However […]
Ever since I started targeting carp with a fly rod back around 2015, I’ve been in love with it. They’re about all I’ll fish for in the urban areas of the Twin Cities, and I’ve never gotten tired of it. They’re smart, strong, super cool fish, not to mention they […]
My first choice would have been some bonefish flat, but instead, Deb and I pulled into the Super 8 in Livingston, Montana. It was the night of December 28th, and our ultimate destinations were Big Sky and Yellowstone. Nevertheless, the Livingston Super 8 is a huge bargain in the winter […]
As snow flutters past my window and the chilly winter weather sets in, I’ve become reminiscent of a spectacular fishing year. I remember setting my first hook back in March when a Blue Wing Olive hatch surprised me on the Gunnison River. Springtime browns were followed by early summer cutthroat, […]
After using a couple different glass rods over the last few months, I decided it was time to pick one up for myself. I wanted a rod that was going to be versatile on different sized rivers while sticking with the deep loading nature of traditional glass. I’ve always told […]
It seems that all the fly rods that are reviewed are 5 or 6 weights, as they are the most commonly rods fished for trout. In fly fishing, Trout is still the main species that fly anglers target, so it makes sense that these are the rod weights that everyone […]
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