Jenny West

FEATURED ANGLER
Hamilton, Montana
How long have you been fly fishing?
I began fishing when I was about 9 years old.
Favorite fly-fishing partner
My father taught me everything I know about fly fishing and about reading the water, whether for casting or for rowing. Despite my busy guiding schedule, he and I still manage to fish any chance we get.
Favorite water to fish
The Bitterroot River.
Favorite species to fish for
Trout, as they tend to live in clean, cold water in beautiful places.
Bucket List
This Spring, I will head to Christmas Island with a group of amazing women anglers. It will be my first time fishing salt and fishing out of the country.
Top Three Fly Patterns
Andy Carlson’s Purple Haze, Chuck Stranahan’s Brindle Chute, and John Foust’s Freddy.

Jenny West

I was lucky enough to grow up in Montana’s beautiful Bitterroot Valley. As a young girl, I learned to fly fish from my father, and fly fishing has now become one of my life’s passions. I have been guiding on the Bitterroot River since 2002, and I am into my third season as an outfitter for my company, Go West Outfitters LLC. I work more than 100 days a season on the river, and I enjoy guiding people of all skill and experience levels. I teach them casting techniques, river-reading strategies, and how to match the hatch, in addition to sharing plenty of local Bitterroot River knowledge.
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