About Dustin

Dustin is a lifelong angler who channels his passion for the sport into all aspects of his life. By trade, Dustin is the president/owner of Fishwest, Inc. Otherwise, he can often be found lost in thoughts of his next saltwater destination or the next time he can stand in steelhead waters casting a two-hander.

Author Archive | Dustin

Fishwest Author Secures A Book Deal

Just a quick note to say congratulations to Marc Payne.  He just secured his first book contract.  It will be a comprehensive look at fishing in The Great Smoky Mountains National Park.  The book is slated for release in 2014. Marc credits Fishwest as his first “writing gig” and we couldn’t be happier for him [...]

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Video: Another Quiet Saturday at the Fly Shop

Harlem Shake … smh

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Video: Patagonia 2013 Wader Lineup

“Build the best product, cause no unnecessary harm, use business to inspire and implement solutions to the environmental crisis.” -Patagonia’s Mission Statement    

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Product Review: Simms Paclite Jacket & Pants

This is a re-post from a great French blog: Peche Mouch Check it out. Please understand that the translation from French to English may be a little rough. Enjoy. Spring arrives with showers and the opening of the fishing season. This is the time to think about clothes that protect us from freezing rain. After [...]

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Fishwest – All Things Fly Fishing

At Fishwest, we have a passion for everything that we do.  Take a look behind the scenes of your favorite fly fishing outfitter.  http://www.fishwest.net

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Video: Winston Two-Handed Fly Rods

Boron IIx Two-Handed rods, made with our second-generation boron/graphite composite, are the lightest spey rods in the world and offer extraordinary power, responsiveness and accuracy. Our Boron II-MX Two-Handed rods are slightly faster than our Boron IIx Two-Handed series. The Boron II-MX Two-Handed rods will easily load the newer, shorter-head fly lines yet remain responsive [...]

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Video: Patagonia Hot Flats

Patagonia makes the apparel and gear to keep you cool and on your game when wading the hot saltwater flats (or anywhere else that the heat rages while you fish). Join us as we enjoy the flats of South Andros Island in March of 2013.

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Video: Winston Passport Fly Rods

Winston Passport Fly Rods We are pleased to introduce a line of fast action fly rods that offer unprecedented performance for under $200. Named the Passport series, these superb quality rods are available in a variety of lengths and weights, fish extraordinarily well and provide exceptional power without giving up touch and feel. The rods [...]

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Fishwest Promo Video

Fishwest Fly Shop, located at the foot of Utah’s Wasatch Mountains, is pleased to offer the finest fly fishing products available. We are proud to sell almost every brand available.  Enjoy our fast, free shipping and see why we are “All Things Fly Fishing”! If you can’t find what you are looking for, please contact [...]

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Video: Winston BIII-SX Fly Rod

Winston Boron III-SX Fly Rod – This breakthrough new series was designed to truly handle the most demanding and extreme salt and freshwater fishing situations. And while SX stands for “super” fast-action, the unprecedented power and strength of these rods does not come at the expense of smoothness and feel. Whether you are making long [...]

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