Authors Note: I am going to do my best impression of the late Roger Ebert here but by no means am I a film critic. After many years anticipating this movie release, here are my thoughts: This is the type of adventure that I could find myself contemplating doing with my buddies. Going beyond the [...]
About JC
JC considers himself lucky to be part of the Fishwest Staff (editors note: We are lucky to have him). JC is an avid Fly Fisherman who has Cerebral Palsy who from a young age discovered a passion for the outdoors and fly fishing. When not fishing, JC is most likely hanging out with his dog and enjoying some hiking trails or putting some miles on his road bike.Author Archive | JC
Little Things Make All The Difference
I recently returned from my second saltwater trip and let me start off by saying my second saltwater experience greatly outweighed my first. The folks at Deneki Andros South made this trip amazing in every aspect. Honestly it would be tough to accurately describe how great the fishing is, especially in words. It is something [...]
Product Review: fishpond Slippery Rock Wading Staff
As winter continues I found it would be appropriate to talk about one of my most underappreciated pieces of equipment. Take it from someone who knows: having a good reliable wading staff can be the difference between enjoying a day of winter fishing or packing it in early because you took an unfortunate spill. I [...]
Product Review: Gore Tex Revivex
As we transition from summer into fall and winter our gear choices become even more important. A Gore-Tex or other DWR type outerwear is almost a necessity in the coming months. Keeping warm and dry is good for morale and allows anglers to stay out longer in a majority of weather situations. DWR stands for [...]
Product Review: UV Original Buff
Outdoor Enthusiasts of the world rejoice. Sun and weather has met its match in the form of the Original Buff. The UV Original Buff in its simplest form is a tube of lightweight fabric. However if you have never used one you will soon discover it is much more than that. That simple tube can [...]
Product Review: Jetboil Sol Aluminum PCS
How many times during the year as an angler do you wish you had a hot meal while fishing? If that thought has ever crossed your mind, the Jetboil Sol Aluminum PCS (Personal Cooking System) is for you. In the winter time when the temperatures drop and ice starts collecting on your rod guides the [...]
Product Review: Simms Taco Bag
The Simms Taco Bag can really be described in one word. Simplicity. The bag can be unzipped and laid on the ground in a large circle (a proverbial wader bag tortilla) to provide an excellent place to stand when getting in your waders at the beginning of the day. When the time has come to [...]
Product Review : Simms Guide Waders
A Simms classic has been reborn in the form of the reintroduced Simms Guide Wader. For anglers looking for frills and luxuries (aka front zippers, hand warmer pockets and built in retractors) these may not be your cup of tea. However what these waders lack in gadgets they make up for in pure angling function. [...]
Product Review : The Simms Guide Wading Boot
As many anglers know Simms Fishing Products makes a wide variety of high quality products. The Simms Guide Wading Boot is no exception. As a person that has a difficult time walking as it is wading can be a challenge for me. Having a boot that can give me the optimal mix of support, traction [...]
Humbled by the King!
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 thoughts about the experience. Now [...]
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