Small streams hold a unique charm for fly anglers. These intimate waterways require a different approach and the right gear to maximize your success. In this blog, we delve into the world of small stream fly fishing and take a close look at five exceptional fly rods: the G Loomis […]
Rainbow Trout
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One of the greatest parts of the fishing calendar is upon us: hopper season! It always baffles me that the same streams packed bank to bank with anglers during stonefly season are nearly devoid of people during hopper season, although the fishing is remarkably similar. Big surface eats, large fish, […]
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 […]
Nestled in the backyard of our Kamas fly shop are the Uintas Mountains. They are a breath-taking display of Mother Nature’s magnificence, attracting outdoor enthusiasts from around the world. Whether you’re an avid angler, an experienced backpacker, or a seasoned camper, the Uintas have something to offer everyone. But as […]
Perhaps nothing has expanded my fly fishing game more than the purchase of my raft. Fish in deep runs and big rivers that were once inaccessible are now at my finger tips. Enjoy Chad Agy Presents: Lessons From the Rower’s Seat. The arcane river use laws of Utah and Wyoming […]
I awoke with a familiar delirium. Knowing what was to come, 4 AM could not arrive soon enough. But it still took me a few moments to wipe the cobwebs from my brain. Yes, I realized, I was still at Jurassic Lake. No, this was not a dream. I pulled […]
This week for our suggested gift for the Fly Fisher in your life, the gift of experience! Our 2021 Holiday Gift Guide – Part 5. Sometimes its not about the “material” things. Maybe you’re more of the mindful gift giver. The person receiving your gifts enjoys the memories they create. The […]
The Guide’s Nymph: a pattern that goes by many different names, can be tied in an infinite variation of colors and styles, and can represent any number of different aquatic insects. The number one great thing about this pattern is it’s ease to tie, depending on the chosen variation it […]
I firmly believe that there is no single “right way” to fly fish. I’ll happily crawl through a thicket of Russian Olives to position myself for a shot at sight-fishing a large trout. I’ll joyfully cycle through dozens of dry flies on a technical river in an attempt fool a […]
As a do-it-yourself destination for the traveling fly angler, a New Zealand experience may surpass any other possibility. Despite its small size, the country boasts more rivers and streams than could be properly explored in a lifetime. Additionally, public access is generally good. Where there is private land in the […]
Editors Note: This video is produced by good friend of Fishwest, Ross Downard. For those who don’t know Ross, he is an avid Skier, Mountain Biker, and Fly Angler. He is a top notch photographer and videographer. You can see his content scattered throughout the Fishwest Blog, Instagram, and Fishwest.com. To […]
It was that time of year again in my neck of the woods. The time of the season where we let the fish do their thing in the rivers so we can have lots of other little fishes to catch in the future. The spring closure is a tough period […]
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