One of the great aspects of Western Rivers Flyfisher is our customers and the people we are fortunate to meet on a daily basis. It's what makes what we do so enjoyable. Along those lines I would lik
Western Rivers Flyfisher Spring Events(Post)WESTERN RIVERS FLYFISHER SPRING EVENTS:Western Rivers Flyfisher Patagonia Danner Boots PROMO - April 25thThe Patagonia's bold new series of boots, that are handcrafted by Danner are here, both the
Respect the Redd(Post)(The white, cleaned off rocks indicate a redd.)Photo by: Kigen Curtice Fall is a beautiful time to fish; especially in Utah. The crowds of anglers are down, the fish are fat, the air is co
Destination Highlight: Frontier Steelhead Experience, British Columbia(Post)It was nearing the end of a long fishless day, which is nothing unusual in the steelhead world. Fall light was fading, the warm day cooling as evening approached. I had been dropped off on a long gla
Patagonia River Salt Boots II Review(Post)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 an
Western Rivers 2024 Holiday Gift Guide(Post)Holiday Gift Guide 2024 Happy Holidays from all of us at Western Rivers! It's our goal to make your holiday shopping as easy as possible for the angler in your life. We know we can be tough to
A Quick Fix(Post)This past Saturday I offered to help the Utah Rivers Council raise awareness on a rapidly progressing proposal to dam Temple Fork; a unique Utah stream that feeds the Logan River. Unless we do some
Winston Pure 2 - Musings & Rod Review(Post)I’m not the type of angler that needs a specific rod for each piece of water that I enjoy fishing. Okay, I know might sound blasphemous coming from a fly shop employee; After all, fishing the right fl
[WR]F.A.Q - High Water Season(Post)Welcome to what we're calling Western Rivers Frequent Angling Questions or [WR]F.A.Q's. These periodic features shoot to highlight and de-mystify some of our favorite angling opportunities each year
Hat-trick(Post)In the winter of 2014, two years after I started my fly fishing journey, my uncle brought over a book called “Learning From The Water”, by Rene Harrop. Reading this book was the start of my infatuatio
[WR]F.A.Q - Fishing Ice Off(Post)Welcome to the first feature in what we're calling Western Rivers Frequent Angling Questions or [WR]F.A.Q's. These periodic features shoot to highlight and de-mystify some of our favorite angling op
The Fall-Winter Fishing Season: What to Expect and Plan For(Post)Fall fishing is in full swing around the state. From fishing to educated trout with tiny dry flies, to stripping streamers for large, aggressive trout in lakes and reservoirs, the fall season offers
[WR]F.A.Q - Summer Hatches - Part 1(Post)Here in Utah and across the west, the water is dropping and beginning to stabilize after a fairly typical run-off season, and with the dropping water, comes much anticipation. For us here at Western
Cuba Revisited 2023(Post)A solitary bonefish slowly pushed water across an expansive flat of dark turtle grass, its large tail and dorsal glistening in the late afternoon sun. In range, I cast, laying the fly in its path. W
Avoiding the Broken Rod Blues(Post)With the onset of the pandemic many fly-fishing companies have had their factories, products, and productions compromised. Rod companies and their repair departments in particular. At this time compan
We need your voice!(Post)Thank you Backcountry Hunters and Anglers and Utah Rivers Council for presenting us with information regarding the Bear River Water Development Project and it's counter part: Senate Bill 214, and host
Destination Highlight: Xflats Lodge, Xcalak, Mexico(Post)Over the past few years, if you've bee paying attention to the world of flyfishing travel, you've probably heard or seen a lot from the crew at Xflats Lodge down at the bottom of the Yucatan Peninsul
Stream Etiquette (Post)I pulled into the parking lot, and there was already a few more cars than I had hoped. Unfortunately, I wasn’t surprised, but had been hopeful to find some solitude and open water today.
[WR]F.A.Q - Summer Hatches - Part 2(Post)Sure, the Green Drakes and the Golden Stones, Salmonflies and other big hatches are fun, and can make moving fish on dry flies exciting and easier. In reality though, the bulk of our dry fly fishing
Year in Review(Post)I would like to tell you a couple stories in this blog post. One, is a very memorable and reflective fishing session that highlighted for me where I am in my fishing life and the other is the larger,
In Memory of Bud "Head Ranger" Murray 1937-2019(Post)When I first met Bud Murray nearly 30 years ago I just knew him as Bud the ex-coach who had a reputation as an all around good angler. That was back in the early 80's when I was doing time at Angler
Western Rivers Holiday Gift Guide 2023(Post)Holiday Gift Guide 2023Happy Holidays from all of us here at Western Rivers Flyfisher! Nobody knows best about how to shop for the picky and opinionated anglers in your life than those of us who meet