Today we present you with nothing more than a photo that any hardcore salmon or steelhead angler will appreciate.. We talk all the time about how much we love catching big salmon and steelhead at our lodges, the majority of which are as bright as the face of nickel – a tell tale sign of fish…
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Breaking Down Fly Rods for Quick Transport
Most of us have spent a day on the water with someone who’s gear situation seems exceptionally well organized, from the layout of their boat to the packing of their truck. Heck, you might even be that person! If you’re not that person, you may have wondered why anyone would take the time to be so…
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Trout Lies – Presenting to Submerged Structures
Today’s tip falls within the ‘common mistakes we see a lot of’ category. Most of us are well aware that any in-river structure (rocks, logs, snags, tundra clumps, ect.) make for potential holding lies for trout. Any object able to break up the speed of the current provides the opportunity for trout to hold comfortably in…
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Show Some Respect
Today we present you with a quick write up and video, courtesy of our pal Stuart Foxall, on a topic near and dear to our heart; the importance of showing a little respect to your quarry. Thanks Stu! Show Some Respect! Earlier this summer, I was fortunate to fish with Alaska West guide, Jerry French, for…
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Three Good Articles
We’re glad so many of you decide to check in to our humble little blog for your daily dose of fly fishing. However, there are a lot of other great fly fishing articles out there on the world wide web, which is why every month we like to share a few of our favorites. Enjoy!…
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Just Another Beautiful Day in Alaska
Alaska West guide, Jim Palmersheim, weighs in with a killer photo of some ideal salmon fishing weather.. Seriously, when it comes to targeting salmon, we love this weather! More Cool Pictures Our Favorite Thing About Silver Salmon Tail Whip Underdog
3 Reasons We Love Naknek Rainbows
As a full service fly-out operation, at Rapids Camp Lodge we’re able to target trout in a bunch of really cool, dynamic fisheries around Bristol Bay. However, we’re extremely fortunate to be located on the banks of the Naknek River, home to some of the baddest rainbow trout in Alaska, making for one heck of…
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Sight Fishing for Trout – 3 Tips
2016 brought higher than average water levels to our home river at Alaska West, greatly improving our opportunity to target trout in one of our favorite ways – Stalking them on foot in smaller, intimate, side channels and sight fishing for them! We’ve ran a few posts in the past on some tips for sight…
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Thanks from BC West
Last week we said goodbye to our last guests of the season at BC West and want to extend a big thanks to all of those who joined us this year. Thanks for yet another unforgettable season. Hope to see you next year! More from BC West 5 Reasons to Fish a Dry on the…
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Makeshift Dolly Skaters
Dolly varden are a fan favorite during the back half of our season at Alaska West. Big, vibrantly colored, aggressive fish? What’s not to love? Towards the end of our season, dollies stack up in staggering numbers behind spawning salmon to benefit from the gravy train of fresh salmon eggs tumbling down river. More than any…
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