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 […]
Tarpon
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 […]
For the second year in a row I had a chance to take part in the Fishwest trip to the Northern Yucatan town of San Felipe to fish for sabalitos (Spanish for baby tarpon) with the great guides and staff of Yucatan Fly Fishing Adventures at their outfit, the Tarpon […]
Fishwest Ambassador Jeremy traded guiding the waters of Alaska for the island of Oahu during his most recent off season. He spent his time learning the flats and chasing the giant O’io (Hawaiian Bonefish) and other species that these waters offer. Check out this video of his experiences: Visit the link […]
Located on the northern tip of the Yucatan peninsula, Tarpon Cay Lodge is home to amazing baby tarpon fly fishing. Each August, Fishwest hosts a group of lucky anglers to this fantastic destination. These are photos captured on our 2016 trip. For those interested in our 2017 trip to Tarpon […]
I’ve been to a fair number of baby tarpon spots but I finally got a chance to spend three July days chasing them in Campeche, Mexico. Here’s a sample… 5:35 AM: The hotel van driver drops me off at the pier in total darkness. I’m a little worried ‘cause the […]
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 […]
By Dale Martens Baby tarpon react to a hook like their oversized parents; they try to put as much air as possible between themselves and the water. However, they are far more accommodating. When fishing for adults, a great day is 5 fish jumped and 1 landed. With babies, […]
The Silver King. In my extremely humble opinion this fish is the epitome of saltwater fly-fishing. Of course I am talking about the Tarpon. These unique mysterious fish are simply breathtaking. I recently had an opportunity to travel to the Florida Keys to fish for Tarpon and these are my […]
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