Fishing for steelhead is fun. Catching steelhead is even more fun. Here are 6 ways you can can more steelhead on flies. Let us know how you catch more! 6 Ways to Catch More Steelhead Fish the near water first. Steelhead can hold in really shallow water, really close to the bank. Always fish the…
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Archives for May 2013
Low Gradient
The Kanektok River, our home at Alaska West, is what we often call a ‘low-gradient’ river. Flipping through the Deneki photo archives this week, we came across this picture that does a pretty cool job explaining what that means. Down in the left quarter of the picture you can barely make out our camp –…
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Nice ‘Cuda, Greg.
Greg Davisson and his dad Gary are great long-time friends and guests at Alaska West and Andros South. Earlier this month they joined us on Andros, and among other critters Greg caught this dandy of a barracuda. No, that’s not a fly in its mouth. Nice ‘cuda, Greg! We look forward to seeing you guys…
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Help Save Bristol Bay
Today it’s time for another update on the Pebble Mine saga – this is a great chance for you to help, and it’ll only take a minute of your time. The EPA has released the second draft of their Bristol Bay Watershed Assessment, and they’re seeking public comment. The EPA has the ability to decide…
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Mangroves – A Different Look
We go out of our way to post pictures from the Bahamas that include deep blue skies, brilliant orange sunsets and rich green palm trees. Here’s a very different look for you! This is not your every day black and white photo – Louis Cahill shot it with an infrared camera. You photography buffs will…
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Salmon Fly Fishing Tips
With our summer seasons at Alaska West and BC West right around the corner, we thought we’d hit you with some articles loaded with salmon fishing tips. We cover kings (chinooks), silvers (cohos) and chums (dogs) – the titles are all pretty self-explanatory. Have fun out there! Salmon Fly Fishing Tips Swinging Flies for Kings…
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Skagit vs. Scandi Heads and Keeping it Simple
Whitney Gould is a master spey caster and guide, and we’re really happy to have her back at Alaska West this summer. Thanks to Whitney for this great overview of spey line selection, and the best applications for Skagit and Scandi heads! Keeping it Simple The phone rings, and when I answer my Mom’s voice…
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The West Side of Andros Island
At Andros South our guests are often surprised at how often we fish the West Side of Andros Island. It’s an amazing fishery, our access is really easy, and fishing on the West Side is a totally normal part of our fishing program. More on those points! An Amazing Fishery The West Side of South…
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The Mellowest Place on Earth
24° 0’21.98″N 77°31’37.37″W a.k.a. The Slack Tide Bar Andros South Lodge Kemp’s Bay (sorry there’s no street address) South Andros Bahamas See you there. More on Andros South Andros South Introduction Frequently Asked Questions Andros Bonefishing Mini Gallery
Simms Slick Jacket Preview
We recently got to check out a new jacket from Simms called the Slick Jacket. It’s designed for steelhead and salmon fishing, and we think it’s a game changer. Introduction Let’s start with how fishing for steelhead and salmon is different from fishing for trout – which is, by far, the market for which most…
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