You would think after four decades of visiting Steelhead Paradise, which is the title of John Fennelly’s wonderful book, that at this stage I could approach my annual hosted trip with Epic Waters Angling with a tempered level of trepidation and steady resolve. Since first coming to this province as a steelhead guide in1986, my collective experiences should lead to a consistent and understan …

It’s been a while since I put a Scott Spey rod in my steelhead quiver, which is on me. I’ve a long history with this company and Mr. Jim Bartschi. I caught my first Tarpon in the Florida Keys on a Scott ARC 10wt almost 40 years ago. I’ve been a big fan of the various G Series Rods that they have built and fish several of them. When it comes to chasing my favorite fish, steelhead, …

There is absolutely no shortage of fly patterns these days. Hundreds of new patterns are added every year, and many of them go on to become “go-to” bugs in everyones fly boxes. We at the shop get asked all the time what our favorite flies are, so I figured since it is terrestrial/attractor dry fly season, I’d talk about some of the “go-to” bugs that are in our boxes a …

Founded in 2020, and selling fly-fishing apparel and gear since 2022, Skwala Fishing is one of the “new kids” on the block in the world of fly-fishing outerwear, waders, wading boots, etc. Skwala was started by a handful of fly-fishing industry folks who wanted to make fly-fishing gear that was meant to be fished, and fished hard. This philosophy has resonated well throughout the fly-f …

Join us June 6th for the Western Rivers Flyfisher Annual Fish Fair! Get ready for one of our favorite events of the year! Western Rivers Flyfisher is excited to welcome you to our annual Fish Fair — a full day dedicated to the latest gear, exclusive promotions, and tax-free shopping. [In Store Only] Join us on Saturday, June 6th from 9 AM to 5 PM as we host industry experts and representativ …

I’m the type of angler who doesn’t like complicating my gear selection. Don’t get me wrong, I love fly fishing gear; I love trying new product, buying gear for the shop and contemplating the merits and shortcomings of new releases with my coworkers, customers and fishing partners. For a new item to end up in my kit, though, it’s got to solve a problem or improve upon what I …