We’ve got another post in our Expert Rig series today – in which we profile, in detail, how various expert anglers set up their gear to chase a particular species in a particular place. We’re really proud to have Whitney Gould on our guide team at Alaska West. If you don’t ask her about it…
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How to Spend Your Day in Nassau
“Hey, I’m headed to Andros South. I think I’m going to spend some time in Nassau on my way down. What should I do?” We hear this a lot. Today’s post is by no means meant to be an exhaustive guide to Nassau. It’s simply meant to answer that question – if you have some…
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Bonefishing and Stream Fishing Wrap Up
Today we’re wrapping up Michael Gracie’s 3-part mini-series on bonefishing and trout fishing. Need to catch up? Here’s part 1 and here’s part 2. Thanks for the great insights, Michael! It’s All About the Presentation…I Mean Casting…No, Presentation. Just Cast! “Fly fishing is all about presentation.” – Anonymous, Omnipresent Fly Angler Unfortunately, that wisdom doesn’t…
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Nice Fish, Brian
Brian Pitser joined us at Alaska West earlier this year for a week of starry flounder fishing. After a winter of tying starry flounder flies and practicing starry flounder retrieves, he was thrilled to land this beauty. Nice fish, Brian. OK, OK – just joking. We don’t actually target starry flounder at Alaska West. We…
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Bonefishing Photo Gallery
Just a few pictures from Andros South! Angler: Rebecca Garlock Photo: Louis Cahill Photo: Cameron Miller Photo: Louis Cahill Bonefishing Tips Favorite Bonefishing Rods Catch and Release Best Practices Spotting Bonefish
Keep the Faith
If the river you were planning on fishing today is ‘out’, you can either go fishing or not go fishing. Only one of these decisions is going to leave you with a chance of catching fish. Even after you’ve made the (right) call to head out anyhow, you still have two options. You can go…
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How Are We Doing?
It’s one of the keys to a healthy relationship – regular, open, honest communication. We really appreciate all of you reading our stuff, and contributing to our little fly fishing community here on the web. We want to talk about what you want us to talk about, and it’s been a while since we’ve asked….
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Back Home
Pete Laskier arrives back at our Home Sweet Home on the Dean River. More on the Dean Speypages Dean Video The Dean River Fishery Our Facility
More on Bonefishing and Stream Fishing
Last week we started a 3-part series of guest posts by Michael Gracie. The topic is how bonefishing improves your stream fishing, and part one was all about situational awareness. Today the fun continues – read on! Reading is Fundamental – We’re Talking Water, not Penguin Classics You are marching down this creek flat, when…
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Just Another Day at the Office
Pictured above is Scott Baker-McGarva, head guide at BC West, at his desk, pondering corporate objectives, strategic synergies, etc. The view from his office is better than the view from yours. Sorry. More on BC West Introduction to BC West BC West in Fly Rod & Reel Chinook Flies for the Dean