Hello, fellow anglers! Brooke Bailey here, Fishwest Fly Shop Manager, with another exciting rod review. This time, I had the pleasure of testing the Winston Air 2 Max Fly Rod, and let me tell you, this rod is hands down amazing. First Impressions The moment I got my hands on […]
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Hello, fellow anglers! Brooke Bailey here, Fishwest Fly Shop Manager. I recently had the privilege of testing the brand-new ORVIS Helios D Series Fly Rod, and let me tell you, it’s an experience worth sharing. First Impressions When our Orvis rep, handed me the Helios D Series, I was immediately […]
Buenos Aires, The Best Mandatory Pit Stop in All of Fly Fishing – Chad Agy An opportunity to explore Buenos Aires is perhaps the most underrated feature of a trip to Argentine Patagonia. In fact, the realities of the travel agenda almost require a sojourn to the big city. All […]
Editors Note: It isn’t a secret that winter is not the favorite season for many anglers, at least for the ones who are pursuing trout. Thoughts of winter fishing beget memories of frost-nipped fingers crushing ice out of frozen guides. A pinhole leak in the waders slowly allows the chilled […]
Hey you guys!! Meet our newest employee Ben Bowen. Should you stop in the shop or call us, you may have the opportunity of this phenomenal human helping you! Enjoy our employee hotspot: Ben Bowen! Hometown: Winston-Salem, N.C. Other Interests: Skiing, Snowboarding, Hunting, Hiking, Rod Building, Fly Tying Bio: While […]
Are golden dorado the perfect game fish? When targeted with a fly rod, dorado combine attributes of many of the best fish species. They possess the predatory instincts of a musky. Their head-shaking leaps are reminiscent of tarpon. A baffling wariness may remind an angler of the choosiest permit. Dorado […]
Welcome to Chad Agy Presents: Part 2 Spey Casting! In Part 1, we covered the advantages of Spey casting, and how to set up a Spey system. In this article, we will discuss casting strategies and some tips for line management that will allow your casts to really take off. […]
I recently took up Spey casting in preparation for a trip to Patagonia, during which we planned to target large sea trout on the classic water of the Rio Gallegos. I found the preparation frustrating, as it was difficult to find a singular source to educate me on this new […]
Fishing for Steelhead is a test in diligence, and not a numbers game by any means. Regarded by many as the “Fish of 1000 casts” these majestic fish are a true sight to behold and make even the most seasoned anglers giddy with excitement at the thought of the pursuit. […]
Another long post. An overwhelming amount of information that will hopefully arm you with what you need to successfully catch some permit! Let us mention again, that the suggestions we offer are specific to our time fishing saltwater and may not be what everyone else does. Try to be subjective when you read […]
Chad Agy, Fishwest Ambassador and his friend Brian set off on a remote float trip adventure last August. One that not only made memories for a lifetime, but one that left them with a startling experience. Enjoy continuing to read their experience in, The Alaska Chronicles – Don’t Mess With […]
This week for our suggested gift for the Fly Fisher in your life, the gift of experience! Our 2021 Holiday Gift Guide – Part 5. Sometimes its not about the “material” things. Maybe you’re more of the mindful gift giver. The person receiving your gifts enjoys the memories they create. The […]