Right about this time last year, we ran a post with a very cool video that Magnus Jepson put together on the fishing during his trip to Alaska West. If you saw that video, you know that Magnus is one heck of a videographer and editor. We’re happy to say that Magnus is at it…
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Andros Sky
Just a cool picture of a cool sky on Andros Island, courtesy of Hollis Bennett. More Cool Pictures from Andros Island Just a Bit Overcast Andros from Above A Sunny Day
Mousing for Trout – Try a Strip Set
On our Alaskan rivers, targeting big leopard rainbows with gaudy rodent imitations is not only visually appealing, but also very productive at certain times of the year. Takes can be ferocious and often unexpected. However, one of the most common faults when mousing for trout is setting the hook too early. It’s important to…
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HMH Tube Spinner Vise
We tie a lot of tube flies throughout the year at our lodges in Alaska, British Columbia, and even in the Bahamas (that’s a topic of another post). Until now, we have tied most of our tubes using tube fly adapters and mandrels made to fit directly into the jaws of any standard fly tying…
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Another Beautiful Rainbow
Just a quick photo highlighting why we love our Western Alaska Rainbow Trout. Not only are they big, aggressive, and take flies resembling small mammals, but we think they’re some of the most beautiful trout in the world…Period. Here’s our proof. More Cool Photos A Cool Underwater Salmon Photo A Cool Underwater Trout Photo Cool Photos of…
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Small Streams Matter.
The great folks at Trout Unlimited are constantly doing battle to help preserve the waters that you’re lucky enough to fish. TU has just released a report about a new threat to the Clean Water Act’s ability to protect small streams. This is important stuff – please have a look, download the report, and take…
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4 Posts About Rainbow Trout
We love rainbow trout and we think you should too. Here are, in no particular order and for no particular reason, 4 posts about Oncorhynchus mykiss. 4 Posts About Rainbow Trout 4 Tips for Trout Fishing in Side Channels. Alaska side channel fishing is a lot more like normal ‘lower 48’ trout fishing. Rainbow Trout Rig…
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Happy Independence Day
No, it’s not red, white and blue – but fireweed is abundant in the Last Frontier of this great country of ours. We wish you all a very happy 4th of July.
What’s Your Favorite Pair of Waders?
We – and your fellow readers – love the input you give on what you like best about fly fishing. Some of our ‘reader input’ comment threads have become pretty epic! One thing we’ve never asked you about is that one critical piece of gear that you’re wearing any time you step into less-than-bathwater-temperature water…
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Slide
Natasha Erbel, BC West team member and very passionate angler, fishes through some quality water on the Lower Dean. Pro Tip: Natasha is not a large woman, but you do not want to follow her through a run. Seriously. More on BC West Meet Our Manager Kara Standoff at Tidewater Drying Room