Archives for December 2015

The Mini Puff – Tying Instructions
The Mini-Puff, South Andros edition. Photos: Kyle Shea. We've mentioned before that most of the time our bonefish on South Andros aren't overly picky. However, we'd...

‘Good’ Weather is Relative
Looks like a good day to us! Photo: Jim Palmersheim. A question we get asked all the time in regards to our lodges is, "what's the best...

Spey TV Episode 5: Critical Elements of Presentation
Listen to Charles. Image: Spey TV. The good folks from Spey TV are back with another great video on the fundamentals of spey fishing. Episode 5...

10 Obvious Truths of Successful Anglers
Michael is part of the 10 percent. Photo: Tosh Brown. It's been said many, many times before that 10 percent of anglers catch 90 percent of...

Fighting Fish Under the Boat
"Okay, if he runs under the boat.." Photo: Chris Stjern. At Alaska West, we're lucky to be able to target fish in a whole bunch of...

Tide Watches for Anglers
Looks like the tide's still coming in.. Photo: Kyle Shea. Whether we're poling the flats for bonefish, swinging for tidewater chinook, or waiting for that deep...

Fly Fishing Stocking Stuffers
Probably better under the tree.. Photo: Kyle Shea. Christmas is right around the corner, and while there are many great holiday gift guides out there, what...

Underdog
Who doesn't love an underdog? Photo: Bruce Chard. In case you weren't aware, yesterday was National Underdog Day. Seriously folks, we couldn't make this stuff up. So, in...