Finally, a sling that will sling most anything for any feather slinger. Simms new Freestone Ambidextrous sling is a well-balanced pack perfect for day-trip excursions on the water. The Freestone series from Simms needed some changes and improvements and Simms has accomplished that with their new line-up. I’ve always been […]
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Its crunch time for the holidays but the Fishwest staff is here to help. If your looking for a last minute gift or curious about some of the products we all use this blog is for you. Don’t hesitate to give us a call with any questions and stop by […]
The air temperature and the water temperature matched each other at 39 degrees. I was in a float tube encased in fleece, Gore-tex, and neoprene. The small minnow imitation landed near some reeds and it was promptly smashed. My rod doubled over as an orange flash bolted parallel to the […]
Check out one of the films from this years F3t (Fly Fishing Film Tour) that showcases the work of an amazing organization called Soul River. Based in Portland OR, Soul River uses fly fishing & wilderness education as a form of therapeutic recreation for individuals from every walk of life. […]
Simms released an updated version of their popular G3 Guide Stockingfoot Waders this fall and I was fortunate enough to be given an opportunity to break-in our shop demo pair. This version resembles the previous model very closely but offers subtle changes to the fabric and features for a more […]
By Jesika Fry As we already know, I love to travel outside of my home state of Texas to toss flies at different species of fish. I have been to lots of different areas in the U.S. to fish, but in August of 2017 I am checking off an international […]
Here in Texas, it’s pretty warm year round which makes wearing Waders unessential for everyday fishing. Although I don’t need to wear Waders in Texas all the time, I do use them, on especially cold days during Winter as well as when I fish out of state in colder trout […]
With fall in full swing this is the time of year when the temps get cooler and the forecast calls for more precipitation. A good jacket is a must! The G4 Pro from Simms Fishing Products is the answer to your prayers when the weather takes a turn for the […]
This video provides a little insight into Gore-Tex technologies and Simms Gear. Simms Gear is a favorite of most of the shop staff here at Fishwest and it is easy to see why.
I’ve been wearing the Simms Rivershed Wading Boot for about 3 years now and while I don’t quite agree with the Simms marketing angle, I sure do like the boot. Simms describes the Rivershed Boot as, “An athletic design for anglers who want lighter boots to hike into the backcountry.” […]
The leaves have changed and the temps have dropped which means one thing is certain. Winter will be here in the blink of an eye. Finding the right jacket or pullover for the variance in the ever changing Utah weather landscape can be difficult at best. Having a jacket that […]
This is a re-post from a great French blog: Peche Mouch Check it out. Please understand that the translation from French to English may be a little rough. Enjoy. Spring arrives with showers and the opening of the fishing season. This is the time to think about clothes that protect […]
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