Archives for May 2019
No Sun, No Problem!
"No Problem Mon" (said in Bahamian accent) Photo: Walker Parrott of Davidson River Outfitters Sight fishing is obviously our preferred way to target bonefish but when you have guides like...
Happy (early) Mother’s Day
Photo: Alaska West Archives We don’t post on Sundays but this one is important enough to give you some advanced notice..Don’t forget to call your mom tomorrow and tell her...
Fly Tying Friday // The Kriller
https://vimeo.com/335244894 If you’re viewing this in a newsletter or a reader, click here to see the video on our website. "It’s easy to get stuck in a rut when it...
Spey Lines with Scientific Angler’s Josh Jenkins
SA Ambassador Brian Silvey letting a cast fly. Photo: by Arian Stevens Josh Jenkins is the R&D Manager at Scientific Anglers. He recently took time out of his schedule to...
Under Appreciated Food Source for Trout // The Crane Fly
Crane Fly Larvas On most productive trout streams, the food menu throughout the year can be intimidating. From the big three aquatic insects (mayflies, caddisflies, and stoneflies), to crustaceans, terrestrials,...
Why the Kanektok River is so special?
Reason #1 and #2. Photo: Kyle Shea One cannot talk about top fishing lodges in Alaska without mentioning Alaska West. Admittedly we take a little bit of credit for, in...
Target Species // The Leopard Rainbow
The Target Species. Photo: Jay Burgett There are Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) found throughout this planet but I honestly consider the Leopard Rainbows of Alaska to be a species of...
Fly Tying Friday // The Mantis Candy
https://vimeo.com/333780670 NOTE: If you’re viewing this in a newsletter or a reader, click here to see the video on our website. "Malaysian fly tyer, Dron Lee, is one of my...
