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 [...]
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Yellowstone – A Multi Part Series – 5 of 6
Over the first part of the tour, all discussion of great fishing wound up turning to Slough Creek. So we left what was a very relaxing morning on Soda Butte and headed back into the Lamar Valley which meant that I would be rubbernecking for at least the next hour. I rode with Bruce Smithhammer [...]
The Green Fish
I passionately enjoy catching genuine, pure-bred cutthroat trout. Regarding the Greenback, there are places where this is possible, albeit catch & release–which suits me just fine. Oh, wait—the Denver Post said a study of cutthroat genetics revealed that “pure greenbacks” only exist within a four mile section of Bear Creek, near Colorado Springs. Which means…all [...]
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 [...]
Echo Edge “84″ Series Fly Rods
The ECHO EDGE rods are the best looking most reliable rod in their price category. Patterned after our extremely popular ECHO2 rods, the ECHO EDGE series sport a deep burgundy gloss blank on the fresh water models, and a deep blue blank on the Saltwater and the 8’4″ models. Tim never seems to be satisfied [...]
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 [...]
Simple (Puffy?) Sculpins
When I look at a sculpin, I see a bottom dweller with a huge head, big pectoral fins, and a long, skinny body. I always wondered about an easy way to incorporate these characteristics into my sculpin imitations. One day, while looking at a pink Puff bonefish fly, I had my answer… Use brass or [...]
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 [...]
Yellowstone – A Multi Part Series – 4 of 6
In July of 2012, I was selected to join Chris Hunt and Kirk Deeter of Trout Unlimited, Rebecca Garlock, Bruce Smithhammer, Steve Zakur, and several representatives of Simms, The National Park Service, and The Yellowstone Park Foundation in a tour of Yellowstone. We were directly involved in removal of the invasive lake trout from Yellowstone [...]
Video: Patagonia Waders
Patagonia waders are built for the toughest critics. Patagonia builds products for the toughest customers: friends and themselves. That’s why they’ve tuned their waders to provide comfort, durability, warmth, breathability and value for every type of fly fishing.
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