Archives for August 2017

Gear You Need: Nexcare Absolute Waterproof Tape
That's the stuff. Photo: Kyle Shea. If you spend as many consecutive days on the water as we do, taking care of your hands is important....

Bonefish Ready Position – Hold the Hook Bend
Just like so. Photo: Kyle Shea. We’ve written a lot in the past about what we like to call the 'ready position' when fishing for bonefish....

In Search of Silvers? Strip Fast!
Scot stripped fast.. Photo: Ben West. Towards the end of July through the beginning of August, our river begins to truly fill with fish. Between chum,...

Simms G4 Pro Sling Pack – Review
AK West team member, James Skinner, toting the G4 Pro Sling. Photos: Kyle Shea. From the river to the flats, we've long been fans of sling...

Happy Hump(y) Day
Happy hump(y) day! Photo: Michael White. It's been a while since we've payed homage to one of our most under-appreciated fish species - The almighty pink...

Stay Comfy Out There – Dress for the Morning
Dress for the worst, even in the Bahamas! Photo: Jason Whiting. We're fortunate to spend a lot of days on the water, with a bunch of...

Fighting Fish – Pull With the Rod, Gain With the Reel
Frank fights fish accordingly.. Photo: Maybank Hagood. Our ridiculous run of silver salmon has just begun to show up in full force, which means alongside four...

Clearing Line for Bonefish – 7 Tips
A lot can go wrong here. Photo: Hollis Bennett. During one of the coldest, wettest, and windiest days of our season here in Western Alaska this...