Archives for September 2016

Bling!
Now that's chrome. Photo: Ben West. Today we present you with nothing more than a photo that any hardcore salmon or steelhead angler will appreciate.. We...

Breaking Down Fly Rods for Quick Transport
Locked, loaded, and ready for the next run. Photos: Kyle Shea. Most of us have spent a day on the water with someone who's gear situation seems...

Trout Lies – Presenting to Submerged Structures
Michael presented ahead of the structure. Photo: Tosh Brown. Today's tip falls within the 'common mistakes we see a lot of' category. Most of us are well...

Show Some Respect
Jerry shows a little r-e-s-p-e-c-t. Photo: Elaine Foxall. Today we present you with a quick write up and video, courtesy of our pal Stuart Foxall, on...

Three Good Articles
Fly fishing! Photo: Hollis Bennett. We're glad so many of you decide to check in to our humble little blog for your daily dose of fly...

Just Another Beautiful Day in Alaska
This weather is ideal. Photo: Jim Palmersheim. Alaska West guide, Jim Palmersheim, weighs in with a killer photo of some ideal salmon fishing weather.. Seriously, when...

3 Reasons We Love Naknek Rainbows
A Naknek rainbow in the, well, Naknek River! Photo: Abe Blair. As a full service fly-out operation, at Rapids Camp Lodge we're able to target trout in...

Sight Fishing for Trout – 3 Tips
There's one. Photo: Greg Houska. 2016 brought higher than average water levels to our home river at Alaska West, greatly improving our opportunity to target trout...