Last year we attended Fly Fishing Retailer, the fly fishing industry’s big annual trade show, and we did our best to tell you all about the coolest new gear that the manufacturers in our industry came up with for your fishing pleasure, straight from the show floor. This year AFFTA, our industry’s trade group, took…
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Hey Buddy
We get some really high-quality pictures at Alaska West – beautiful landscape shots, great pictures of wildlife, and of course lots of shots of anglers with nice fish. Then sometimes we get really weird but cool pictures of a resident porcupine who decided to hang out in a tree long enough to get his picture…
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Good Luck Charms
On his trip to Andros South this past May, Michael White brought along his trusty hyena – a good luck charm that always seems to bring him good fishing. Have a look at the writeup Whitey sent us on his hyena, and then let us know what brings you good luck! Whitey’s Hyena Amulet/Talisman: Any…
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BC West Fishing Report: August 7 – 14
Following on the heels of a strong upper river week the previous group had, Tom Larimer and crew discovered the joys of hot-hot-hot fishing days up river followed by what most steelheading is like, with one or two here and there on the lower river in between. If there is an upside to these lopsided…
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Let Your Guide Pick Your Fly
It’s time for another Universal Fishing Tip – pointers that are useful anywhere in the world you go fishing. When you’re headed out for a day in a new fishery, show your guide your fly box and ask what they think you should fish. You might be the best angler in the world, but you’re…
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All Terrain, Chile Edition
Not so long ago these were in style. In some parts of Chile these babies are still in use, believe it or not. More on Culture in Chile The Cheese Factory Pisco Sour Rodeo
Alaska West Fishing Report: August 6 – 13
For week 9 at Alaska West we welcomed back many longtime friends and guests. Bruce Cook Sr and Jr brought back the usual crew of Ray Smith, Brian Silver, Tyler and Chandler Cook, Larry and Scott Ryan, Brian Buchanan and Bob Anderson. What a great group of guys with solid fishing experience. Ron Martin and Dick Stevens also…
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Nice Fish, Rick.
We’re really grateful to Rick Covich – his sons Trevor and Tyler are two of the rock stars on our team at Alaska West. Rick got to join his boys for some fishing on the Kanektok this past July, and among a whole boatload of other critters, he landed this beauty of a king. Nice…
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Jeff Hickman’s BC West Trip Report
Jeff Hickman, Deneki Outdoors alumnus and celebrity Oregon fishing guide, visited BC West in early July and got to partake in the real, real good fishing for steelhead and chinooks that’s been happening on the Dean this year (it’s back!). Jeff put together some great words and photos from his trip, just for your reading…
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Wading in Shallow Water
Bonefish swimming in very shallow water are often at their spookiest, especially when the water’s calm as well. If you’re chasing shallow water bonefish on foot, these handy tips will help you get your fly into that fish’s mouth – which isn’t going to happen if you spook him first. Walk slowly. The noise created…
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