Introduction: While not as “flashy” in their marketing as other fly rod manufacturers, the Scott Fly Rod Company has quietly been making high quality rods in the U.S. since 1974. Scott made the first
First Casts: Sage R8 Core Fly Rod Series(Post)It’s been five years since the Sage Fly Rod company released a new high-end, fast action, multi-purposed fly rod. Designed in secret, no one except those close to the company were privy to the latest
First Casts: Sage Arrow Rod Series(Post)New for 2026: On February 3rd Sage Rods officially released the Arrow, a new mid-price point, all-water rod series that replaced the Sonic rod family. Like the Sonic, the Arrow was designed to be a ve
First Casts: New Orvis Recon Rod Series(Post)New for 2026: Orvis has officially released its newest generation of the Recon rod series. Ever since the Recon series came out in 2015, it has gained a reputation for having high end performance, but
The "Swing" by Scott Fly Rods(Post)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 Sco
2019 Staff "Fishmas" List(Post)For the past few years we've put together a staff "Fishmas" list to help make your life easy with ideas for Christmas and the Holiday gift giving season. If we don't have it all, neither does the fly
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
Fishmas 2018(Post)Staff profiles and Gift Card ListLOGANLogan, why do you fish?I look at my fly-fishing as a large puzzle or problem solving process. I want to catch fish in a specific way and with all the variables du
HAPPY FISHMAS!(Post)For the past few years we've put together a staff "Fishmas" list to help you find the gift/s you are looking for during the Holiday season. Each week we will add another staff member or two's li
RIO Technical Trout Review(Post)I have fished Double Taper fly lines for a long, long time. Once I figured out the type of fishing I was motivated to pursue: walk and wade, fishing to rising fish, on a spring creek, they proved to
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
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
Shop Dogs(Post)Western Rivers sports quite the canine collection on any given day. From the young pup Jax a cattle dog, to handsome Travis, to the focused Wren, the dogs at WR are always available for a ball toss
[WR]F.A.Q - Terrestrial Season(Post)Honestly, it's kind of always terrestrial season in the summer months. Ants and beetles are always on the menu, but come August when the grass dries out and the hoppers move closer to the water... th
The Sage Trout LL: A Legend Reborn(Post)The Sage fly rod company has been synonymous with making premium fast action fly rods for the last two decades. While there are many anglers who love to fish quicker rods, there has always been a popu
Winston Pure - Rod Review (Post)For the past few years, I’ve been fishing a 905 Winston B3X for all of my larger river, drift boat, or 5wt fishing situations. While I love that rod and have grown quite used to it’s “fast-er but n
The forgetful strikes again(Post)Somewhere near Tremonton Utah with Willard Bay, the pasture full of well bred horses and the bridge of "Welcome Home" behind us, it began to dawn on me that the memory of where my fly-rod wa
[WR]F.A.Q - High Country(Post)I'd venture out to say that there is something for everyone in the high country. There are small fish, [some] big fish, sight fishing with dry flies, streamers, over 4 species of trout, arctic grayli
5 WT Fly Rod Reviews:(Post)When it comes to finding the “perfect” 5 weight trout rod these days, there is no shortage of options. Afterall, the 9 foot 5 weight fly rod has become the “daily driver” for a massive number of fly a
Cutthroats and Ice Cubes(Post)I love winter fishing. On more than one occasion I have threatened to give up summer fishing all together for the colder and less forgiving cousins of the warmer months. This hasn't happened yet, call
[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
First Casts: The NEW Orvis Helios(Post)There is no shortage of fly rod options for anglers these days, and all the major companies (Sage, Scott, Winston, etc.) are making great rods across various price points. Although relatively a newer
[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
First Casts: Getting to know the Sage 590-4 R8 Classic(Post)First Casts: Getting to know the Sage 590-4 R8 Classic New for 2025, the R8 Classic replaces the Trout LL as Sage’s moderate/medium-fast rod offering. Designed for anglers who like a rod with more