Are you curious about fly fishing and recreational access laws on the Lower Provo River? Many others are in the same boat. Since this is a constant topic of conversation with folks who visit our shop, we figured that this would be a great time to address the issue of […]
Trout Fishing
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The team at Fishwest is proud to announce the latest addition to our team of industry partners, we are excited to now offer products from Skwala Fishing, both online and in our flagship retail store, located at the gateway to Utah’s Uinta Mountains in Kamas, Utah. Skwala is proud to […]
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 […]
Simms has earned its reputation as a top-tier manufacturer of fishing waders, offering a diverse lineup that caters to various fishing styles and preferences. In this comprehensive blog, we will explore and analyze the Simms wader lineup, scrutinizing the pros and cons of each model. Our focus will encompass the […]
Small streams hold a unique charm for fly anglers. These intimate waterways require a different approach and the right gear to maximize your success. In this blog, we delve into the world of small stream fly fishing and take a close look at five exceptional fly rods: the G Loomis […]
In conjunction with the AFFTA confluence show in Salt Lake City, The Winston Rod Company announced the release of the Air 2 Max Fly Rod. A direct replacement to the Alpha+ Series of rods, the Air 2 Max provides, extremely fast line speed, power, and performance. Per the Winston Website: […]
One of the greatest parts of the fishing calendar is upon us: hopper season! It always baffles me that the same streams packed bank to bank with anglers during stonefly season are nearly devoid of people during hopper season, although the fishing is remarkably similar. Big surface eats, large fish, […]
For those of you that follow the Jeff Faulkner Presents series, you know that he offers a lightheartedness to an otherwise taken too seriously hobby. We have all had our own setbacks or frustrating moments while fly fishing. He allows us to laugh a little bit at ourselves and reminds […]
It’s that time of year again! Let us help you get ahead of the game. This week we are hitting a broad spectrum of gifts. From the person who has everything to the beginning fly-tying enthusiasts, all the way down to getting the kiddos involved in this glorious hobby! We […]
I don’t know what it is about bull trout, but I am fully addicted. It could be their elusive nature, and no, I don’t mean they are hard to catch. What I do mean is they are often hard to find. Once you do find them, it can be a […]
After weeks of hard work the Fishwest Team is excited to officially announce the opening of our new retail store in Park City, Utah. The brand new Fishwest store is located in the heart of downtown Park City at 540 Main Street. This location represents the first full service fly […]
If you’re a local, you’ve already experienced a hot summer day in Utah. We “humans” usually retreat to the mountains to escape the hot city, but this year the mountains may not give much of a break as we hoped. Triple digit temperatures in the first part of June tell […]
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