I always tell people, there are only two types of waders, new waders, and leaky waders. Putting on a fresh new pair of waders is great, but with the price of them, it is not an event most of us can justify experiencing often. The solution? Make the waders you currently have last! First things…
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Archives for August 2019
3 Reasons We Like This Photo
Take a Kid Fishing! They are the future of this wonderful sport. We work hard to protect places like this from bad ideas (cough, cough Pebble Mine) in part to preserve them for future generations. I mean look at that smile, priceless! It is of a Chum Salmon. In our opinion the most underrated of all…
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Thank you from BC West
As you can see, we have zero fun at BC West 😉 We are just wrapping up another great season at our lodge on the Lower Dean and can’t help but think back on some of the highlights and good times from the past 9 weeks. Like this fantastic fish landed by our friend Steve…
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“Pano” Mode on your Phone
Now a days any 8 year old with an iPhone can take a great photo. The technology of the cameras on our phones is becoming so good that it takes DSLR quality photos, without having to have a degree in photography. A lot of these phones have various camera settings that go unused by the…
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At Andros South, We Love Fresh Conch
We love fresh seafood. You know, the type that has only touched a couple people’s hands before you eat it? From the ocean, straight to your table, never frozen. That is our favorite type of seafood. The relatively untouched marine ecosystem surrounding South Andros means that you will be eating the freshest seafood possible during…
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Reminder: Tomorrow is a Day for Bristol Bay!
Just a reminder that tomorrow, August 24th, is AFFTA’s a Day for Bristol Bay! We have a big fight ahead of us and need to be united as an industry. Fly shops, manufacturers, guides, outfitters, lodges and more industry professionals nationwide have banded together for A Day for Bristol Bay to raise much-needed funding for…
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Target Species // The Lake Trout
Here is an underrated species for you that also happens to be Alaska’s largest freshwater fish. The Lake Trout is a fish that loves cold and very deep water so they are not always easily accessible to anglers with a fly rod which leads to their lack of notoriety. In areas where Lake Trout have…
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7 Reasons to Join our 2019 Bonefishing School
Are you looking to get into saltwater fly fishing? Maybe you have gone a few times and are trying to improve your game? Or are you a savvy vet looking to test out your skills? Regardless of your experience level, our Bonefishing School will help any saltwater fly fisherman go from JV to Varsity. The…
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Fly Tying Friday // The Jigged Clouser Minnow
NOTE: If you’re viewing this in a newsletter or a reader, click here to see the video on our website. Jack Reis is back this week with some important life lessons regarding acceptance. He also shares a modern twist on a classic fly. Keep it up Jack! “It’s time to get jiggy with it. I’ll…
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Queens who Play Kings
There is a group of ladies that have become veterans of the Kanektok River over the last few years. These fishy females come to Alaska West early season and show us all how to catch the mighty King Salmon on the swing. Check out this line up, Andrea Warner (has been fishing with us since…
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