Archives for August 2017

Fall Colors
The colors of fall. Photo: Ben West. Fall starts early in Western Alaska, and while the first official day of fall might not be for a...

Reeling Right or Wrong?
Elaine, reeling 'right.' Photo: Ben West. Over the course of the year, we're lucky to share the water with a lot of super great, super fishy,...

Thanks from Alaska West
Thanks from all of us! We can hardly believe it, but today marks the last fishing day of yet another incredible season here at Alaska West....

Simms Cam Wading Belt – Why We Like It
The Simms Cam Wading Belt. Photos: Ben West. We know what you're thinking.. "Really? Now the Deneki folks are telling us what belt to buy!?" Yes,...

BTT Bahamas Initiative Update
Worth protecting.. Photo: Jason Whiting. Our friends from the Bonefish and Tarpon Trust just released their 2017 update of their Bahamas Initiative and we think you...

Why Are They Called ‘Leopard’ Rainbows?
Oh yeah.. That's why. Photo: Kevin Ford. Today we present you with nothing more than a photo of what we think might be the best explanation...

The Starlight Leech – Tying Instructions
The Starlight Leech. Photos: Kyle Shea. Silver season is upon us, and while silver salmon might not be known as overly finicky in our parts, many...

Nymphing with Indicators – 5 tips
Tip number three, demonstrated. Photo: Kyle Shea. It's August, and in our neck of the woods that means our rainbow trout, dolly varden, and Arctic grayling...