When it comes to the life of your fishing gear, salt water is the enemy. Sure, today’s sealed drags, anodized reel seats, and stainless steel this and that help combat the problem, but without proper care, saltwater will still wreak havoc on just about anything it comes into contact with. After a day on the…
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Top Posts on Steelhead
Right about every month or so we run a post where we list for you some of the top content on our site about a particular topic. Today’s topic: steelhead. Why? Because steelhead are awesome. Top Posts on Steelhead Steelhead Rig Roundup. Handy links to the steelhead rigs of expert anglers. Dean River Steelhead Flies…
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Sunrise
Every once in a while we have to hit you with a reminder of how pretty it is on South Andros. More on South Andros Aerial Shots of the Island Lots of Wading Blue Skies and Palm Trees
It’s How Your Fly Swims That Matters
For anglers learning the basics of swinging flies for steelhead and salmon, the simplest way to think about presentation is to watch the head of the fly line during the swing and make adjustments. We’re taught that, for example, you can speed up your fly by mending in a downstream belly – meaning that the…
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Some Popular Pages on our Web Site
Lots of you have seen lots of our blog posts, but did you know we have some really popular pages on our web site that – gasp – aren’t blog posts? Here are few. Popular Non-Blog Pages on Our Web Site Our Best Posts. The name says it all – handy links to what folks…
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Hang Your Fly on the Stripping Guide
Here’s a handy little tip for those of you who like swinging flies with shooting heads – using single or double-handed rods. The setup: a few times during your typical fishing day, you’re going to need to mess with your leader or fly in the middle of a run. Maybe you snag a little stick….
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Angler
Today we present nothing other than a picture of an angler fishing in cool light at Alaska West. More Cool Pictures Big Sky Country, Bahamas Style Salmon Egg Rodeo.
Getting on the Same Page as Your Guide
When you’re new to the flats, spotting bonefish is hard – which is why we’ve passed on some handy tips on the topic in the past. Tips aside, it takes many hours on the water to become great at locating fish under all weather and visibility conditions. This is where a great guide standing high…
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Enjoy the View
Life is good at Andros South. More on Life on South Andros Non Anglers at Andros South Josie’s Boat Hangin’ with the Locals
Swinging Flies for Dolly Varden
If you have spent much time fishing in Alaska, odds are you have seen your share of Dolly flats. During the second half of our season at Alaska West, we see an impressive push of Dolly Varden. Once the season’s first wave of salmon begin dropping eggs, these Dollies as well as rainbow trout congregate…
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