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Post Trip Report: The Tarpon Cay Lodge – 2024

I am just starting to recover (and dry out) from our most recent hosted trip to the Mexican Yucatan. Despite…

1 year ago

Fly Fishing for Redfish: A 101 Guide (Florida Style)

To me, redfish (reds) are one of the top species to chase on the fly. Reds can either be a…

3 years ago

Fishwest Monthly Staff Picks – Bahamas Bonefish

Editors Note: Welcome to the latest installment Fishwest Gear Guide! The goal of this guide is to provide you, the…

5 years ago

Fly Tying Tutorial: Curved Cotton Candy Copper John

This fly pattern actually came about when my daughter asked her father to create a “princess fly.” She asked for…

7 years ago

The Perfect Pack for a Day on the River: Fishpond San Juan Pack Review

As the chill of winter sets in and 2018 slinks to an end, I’ve had plenty of time to reflect…

7 years ago

Fresh Release: Umpqua UPG LT and HD Fly Boxes

Umpqua Feather Merchants just released their new line of UPG fly boxes. Completely redesigned from the bottom up, these new…

8 years ago

Brazil 2017: Packing and Flies

By Jesika Fry As we already know, I love to travel outside of my home state of Texas to toss…

9 years ago

Product Spotlight: Umpqua Swiftwater Tech Vest

Inspired by the needs of the guides everywhere, the Swiftwater carries loads like no other vest. Neck fatigue and forward…

12 years ago

Product Review: Umpqua Ledges 500 Waist Pack

Up until this spring I have had the same fishpond Waterdance Guide Waistpack for close to five years without a…

12 years ago