Yeah, the fishing is great at Alaska West. Chrome bright kings on the swing. Chums that will fight until you break your rod, or bloody your knuckles on a free-spinning reel. Silver after silver on the surface. Rainbows that put some steelhead to shame. Pinks, dollies, grayling too…
But one thing that is often overlooked is the atmosphere created in a fishing camp. Being at Alaska West all summer, we really notice the uniqueness each group of anglers brings, and it’s a lot of fun to be a part of that. Some anglers are more serious, others are more laid back, but no matter the group, it is always fun to see old friends and meet new ones.
One of our favorite parts of the week is to sit down on Thursday night and watch the end-of-trip slideshow with all of our old and new friends. It’s a ton of fun to hear the stories, see the fish that go along with them, and sometimes even appreciate the jokes!
Alaska West Friends,
I really enjoy reading your weekly newsletters, and hope to do another trip, maybe to BC West. We are selling our 1799 Colonial home in Maine ,and plan on moving to the greater Portland OR area. Close to family and fishing……I enjoy seeing Stuart Foxhall’s creations, in your emails and articles and enjoyed meeting him at Alaska West last year.
Kal Kotkas North Yarmouth, ME