Everyone has their own idea what to pack for a destination fly-fishing adventure. Whether you are going after freshwater or saltwater species, there are a lot of factors to consider. However, if you want to take the guesswork out of your next adventure, please check out the list below that […]
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Fly fishing is as much about the adventure as it is about the tools you bring along. Whether you’re chasing tailing reds in the flats or battling golden dorado in remote waters, the Sage Maverick is a versatile rod that delivers power, precision, and performance across environments. Designed for Versatility […]
Have you been thinking about a new rod? Allow me to give my review of the Air 2 and the Air 2 Max. I personally own the 6wt Air 2 and on several occasions borrow the Air 2 Max 8-10wts when on my destination travels and I can confidently say […]
Late summer is an interesting time for fly fisherman in the western United States. The early summer mayfly and stonefly hatches diminish. Kids go back to school, and work obligations pile up after summer vacations. Brown trout have not yet felt their pre-spawn angst, and streamer fishing is often futile. […]
Hello, fellow anglers! Brooke Bailey here, Fishwest Fly Shop Manager, with another exciting rod review. This time, I had the pleasure of testing the Winston Air 2 Max Fly Rod, and let me tell you, this rod is hands down amazing. First Impressions The moment I got my hands on […]
Hello, fellow anglers! Brooke Bailey here, Fishwest Fly Shop Manager. I recently had the privilege of testing the brand-new ORVIS Helios D Series Fly Rod, and let me tell you, it’s an experience worth sharing. First Impressions When our Orvis rep, handed me the Helios D Series, I was immediately […]
Buenos Aires, The Best Mandatory Pit Stop in All of Fly Fishing – Chad Agy An opportunity to explore Buenos Aires is perhaps the most underrated feature of a trip to Argentine Patagonia. In fact, the realities of the travel agenda almost require a sojourn to the big city. All […]
Editors Note: It isn’t a secret that winter is not the favorite season for many anglers, at least for the ones who are pursuing trout. Thoughts of winter fishing beget memories of frost-nipped fingers crushing ice out of frozen guides. A pinhole leak in the waders slowly allows the chilled […]
Are golden dorado the perfect game fish? When targeted with a fly rod, dorado combine attributes of many of the best fish species. They possess the predatory instincts of a musky. Their head-shaking leaps are reminiscent of tarpon. A baffling wariness may remind an angler of the choosiest permit. Dorado […]
In conjunction with the AFFTA confluence show in Salt Lake City, The Winston Rod Company announced the release of the Air 2 Max Fly Rod. A direct replacement to the Alpha+ Series of rods, the Air 2 Max provides, extremely fast line speed, power, and performance. Per the Winston Website: […]
For those of you that follow the Jeff Faulkner Presents series, you know that he offers a lightheartedness to an otherwise taken too seriously hobby. We have all had our own setbacks or frustrating moments while fly fishing. He allows us to laugh a little bit at ourselves and reminds […]
Welcome to another installment of, Jeff Faulkner Presents, where we explore the exciting world of fly fishing topics and usually with some humor. In this blog post, we’re going to dive into a topic that every angler should be familiar with: fly rod action. If you’re new to the sport, […]