We’ve said it many times before, but when swinging flies for salmon and steelhead a common mistake made by many spey anglers is actually casting too far – often missing out on the good fishy water right in front of them. However, casting far is fun! And today our own Jason Whiting lends a tip…
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Not Bad for the Bush
We might operate a remote tent-lodge in Bush, Alaska, but as far as we’re concerned, we still eat pretty darn good. Deneki guest, Maybank Hagood, gives us a taste with a photo of the menu board for a mid-week meal at Alaska West. Not bad, not bad at all. More on Alaska West What We Catch…
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Pinch Your Barbs Beforehand
When fishing for fish destined to be released, we think that pinching down your barb is pretty cool. Fish are fragile, and removing hooks with barbs causes more damage than removing hooks without barbs.. It’s that simple. In fact, at Alaska West we do our best to instill a 100 percent barbless policy, encouraging all…
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Tying Neater Flies – 5 Tips
Its been said that flies catch fisherman, not fish. Odds are most fish don’t notice that the head of the fly is a little on the bulky side, or that your wraps are not as even as they could be. That said, well tied, tidy looking flies invoke confidence, and having confidence in the fly you’re…
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“Bonefish Heaven” – Andros South Trip Report from G&G
Redfish guide, and all around good dude, Owen Plair, joined us this year for our 2016 Bonefish School at Andros South hosted by Louis Cahill of Gink and Gasoline. He recently put together a great write-up on G&G about his first trip to South Andros and we think you should check it out! Curious how…
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Check Your Ferrules Often
Today we present you with a friendly reminder of a simple tip that most anglers are well aware of, but often forget until its too late – like when your rod breaks! Multi piece fly rods are designed such that when assembled tightly together, the overlapping ferrules result in the desired overall taper of the rod….
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Attaching Fluorocarbon to Nylon (Mono) – Avoid Blood Knots
The debate over nylon monofilament and fluorocarbon leader and tippet material has been alive and well since fluorocarbon was first introduced. There are many advantages and disadvantages of both materials, not the least of which is price. Fluorocarbon is far more expensive than nylon (mono), which is why many anglers prefer to attach pricey fluorocarbon…
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New Years Resolutions
It’s almost 2017, have you made a New Year’s resolution yet? Let us guess.. Exercise more? Save money? Eat healthier? Get organized? Those are great, but we’ll do you one better.. Here are 10 ways to be a better angler in 2017. Take your pick! In 2017.. I will learn to cast with my opposite hand….
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It Pays to Experiment
Earlier this fall, while enjoying a round of Kaliks and conch salad after a day of flailing away on the flats, Andros South guest, Gordon Macleod presented us with an opportunity – A couple of flies, immitating something in the vicinity of a crab, tied with a buyoant closed-celled foam body.. That’s right, a dry fly,…
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Tacky Big Bug Fly Boxes
Over the past year or so we’ve heard quite a bit of hype surrounding Tacky Fly Boxes from Tacky Fly Fishing, and we’d be willing to bet some of you have too. Well, we hopped on the bandwaggon, picked one up, and today we thought we’d tell you about our first impression. What’s the Difference? There’s…
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