Saltwater

Post Trip Report – Andros South Lodge – 2025

The dust has settled, and I am reflecting on our recent hosted trip to Andros South Lodge in Kemps Bay,…

6 months ago

Fishwest Travel: What To Pack For Fly Fishing The Bahamas

Everyone has their own idea what to pack for a destination fly-fishing adventure. Whether you are going after freshwater or…

6 months ago

A Shoe Review – Grundens

I have to start this blog off with a disclaimer, Fishwest does not currently sell the Women's Sea Knit Boat…

7 months ago

Sage Maverick Rod Review

Fly fishing is as much about the adventure as it is about the tools you bring along. Whether you’re chasing…

8 months ago

Winston Air 2 Max Review

Have you been thinking about a new rod? Allow me to give my review of the Air 2 and the…

8 months ago

Winston Air 2 Max Fly Rod: The Ultimate Weapon for Saltwater Success

Hello, fellow anglers! Brooke Bailey here, Fishwest Fly Shop Manager, with another exciting rod review. This time, I had the…

1 year ago

The New ORVIS Helios D Series Fly Rod: A Personal Review from Mangrove Cay, Bahamas

Hello, fellow anglers! Brooke Bailey here, Fishwest Fly Shop Manager. I recently had the privilege of testing the brand-new ORVIS…

1 year ago

First Look: Spring 2024 – Simms Women’s Line

I'm thrilled to cast a line into the latest offerings from Simms, focusing on their spring collection tailored for women.…

1 year ago

Trip Recap: Acocote Eco Inn May 2023

Probably one of the MOST successful trip that Fishwest has hosted in Xcalak, Mexico! Lots of fish to the boat,…

2 years ago

Fly Fishing for Permit: A 102 Guide

Another long post. An overwhelming amount of information that will hopefully arm you with what you need to successfully catch some permit!…

4 years ago

Fly Fishing for Bonefish: A 101 Guide

We will warn you now, there is no brevity in this post. It’s long and it’s informative. Isn't that why…

4 years ago

2021 Holiday Gift Guide – Part 5

This week for our suggested gift for the Fly Fisher in your life, the gift of experience! Our 2021 Holiday Gift…

4 years ago