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,…

8 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…

8 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…

10 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…

10 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…

10 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.…

2 years 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