Archives for May 2026

TC Mouse Fly Tying Tutorial: The Alaskan Necessity You Didn’t Know You Needed
The Simple TC Mouse wasn’t born in a fly-tying cathedral with exotic materials and a glass of bourbon nearby. It showed up out of mild desperation, a short materials list,...

5 Streamer Fishing Techniques You Need To Know That Turn Trout Into Predators
Fall Rainbow took a streamer pattern on the Naknek River The problem probably isn't your gear. It isn't your hat. It isn't even the moon phase, despite what your uncle...

3 Tips on Setting the Hook on the Hang Down
This trout probably took on the hang down.. Photo: Tosh Brown. Have you ever had a run of losing fish in the "hang down?" If you've been fly fishing for...

Rapids Camp Lodge: Can’t Miss Opportunity to Fish Alaska
We don’t do this often… but when a prime week opens up at Rapids Camp, we move fast. A small window just opened for June 26 – July 1, and we’re...

Alaska West in July: Either Lucky You or Someone Else’s Mistake
Alaska West in July is usually the kind of place you hear about… right after it’s already fully booked. Which is why this is interesting. A handful of prime July...