This has been an extraordinary season for steelhead on the Babine River in British Columbia. I was fortunate to spend Week 3 of the eight-week season at the Babine Steelhead Lodge (babinesteelheadlodge.com) and share in that experience. The Babine River, about 60 miles long, drains Babine Lake and is a […]
Steelhead
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Fishing for steelhead on the Skeena River in British Columbia was destination number four for me in “my year of steelhead.” A spot opened up at “The Steelhead House” (www.steelheadhouse.com) in Terrace, B.C. this August … and it took me less than a millisecond to jump for it. The Skeena […]
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. […]
Winter steelhead in Haida Gwaii “are for the hardcore anglers who revel in a little pain,” according to Epic Waters Angling (http://epicwatersangling.com). Having just spent a week at their Copper Bay Lodge on in Haida Gwaii, I can vouch for that sentiment. Haida Gwaii, formerly known as the Queen Charlotte […]
By Richard Lake The Fly FIshing Film Tour Returns Utah Anglers rejoice! The Fly Fishing Film Tour is returning to Salt Lake City once again this Febuaury. The global tour will be making it’s annual stop in Salt Lake City on Febuaury 22nd, 2018 at 8:00pm at The Depot.Tickets are […]
2018 F3T Stoke Reel from The Fly Fishing Film Tour on Vimeo. The Fly FIshing Film Tour Returns Utah Anglers rejoice! The Fly Fishing Film Tour is returning to Salt Lake City once again this Febuaury. The global tour will be making it’s annual stop in Salt Lake City on […]
By Morgan Griffith My first experience with Galvan Fly Reels came when I bought a used Torque T-6 from a coworker a few years ago. I loved that reel; the bronze color, the sound of the click, how smooth it was and it was the perfect size for my 6 […]
**Editors Note: I have yet to personally delve into the world of the anadromous fish. However after hearing coutless stories and accounts it is something I am very excited to get into. Everyone I speak with talks about steelhead with such reverence. I hope to meet one of these beautiful […]
At Fishwest we strive to be considered the “World’s Local Fly Shop”. This means that each day the staff here (myself included) come to work ready to serve the customer and provide the best experience in the fly fishing industry. Why am i saying this you ask? Because its always […]
I find myself reflecting on my first international fly fishing adventure. One of my biggest concerns going in was the safe transportation of my gear to my destination. My experiences traveling around the US and internationally playing hockey have taught me to expect the worst with any checked luggage. Countless […]
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