We couldn’t take pictures of the prototypes…so here’s a tarpon! Since 2004, the Sage Xi2 series has been the go-to rod lineup for many anglers fishing in saltwater. Powerful, versatile and fun to cast, these rods had a really successful run, for good reason. But the torch has been passed on! Sage has just announced…
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Fly Fishing Retailer – One Week Out
Cutting edge flies for silver salmon – possibly on display at FFR. Maybe. Photo: Cameron Miller A week from today we’ll be headed to Fly Fishing Retailer, our industry’s one big annual tradeshow. Fly tackle manufacturers, their equipment reps, fly shop owners and the whole cast of characters in the fly fishing industry will all…
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BC West Fishing Report: August 22 – 31
This may have been said in the past but it will have to be said again. Photos: Alfie King Karl Kreissig and the anglers that join him on the Dean may be the best group one could hope for to wrap up a season. Despite being very skilled fisherman and greatly enjoying their sport, it…
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The Flyfish Journal
Right where it belongs – on the coffee table. Photo: The Flyfish Journal We’re pretty fired up about a new addition to the fly fishing media world, and believe it or not this one’s not a web site. It’s not quite appropriate to call it a magazine either – The Flyfish Journal is a super…
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Steelhead In Low Water – 5 Tips
John Martin and some low-water Dean chrome. Unlike the ‘throw out the rules’ Lower Dean below the Canyon, the section of the Dean at BC West that we call the Upper River fishes like most classic steelhead holding water. In the late summer of 2009 we had very low water conditions on the Dean, which…
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Bruce Chard Bonefishing Schools at Andros South
“And today’s homework assignment will be to catch bonefish.” The legendary Captain Bruce Chard – elite Florida Keys guide, expert angler, enthusiastic teacher and really nice guy – will be back at Andros South again this year, hosting his extremely popular Bonefishing Schools. These schools take place over a week-long stay at Andros South, and…
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Alaska West Fishing Report: August 21 – 28
Well, once again this week showed us why fishing silvers and rainbows on the Kanektok in late August is one of the best fishing trips on the planet. Photo: Cameron Miller Quite a few new guests joined us this week from all over the states. Surprisingly the only return guests this week were Rich “Smokey”…
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Rainbow Trout Rigs – Steak and Eggs
Did this fish like steak or eggs? The world will never know. Photo: Cameron Miller One of our favorite ways to target the Kanektok River’s rainbows in the late season at Alaska West is to fish a type of rig that we call ‘Steak and Eggs’ – a bead with a small flesh fly for…
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We Have A Lot Of Fun At Andros South
Photo: Bruce Chard Photo: Ric Fogel/Sportfolio Photo: Ric Fogel/Sportfolio Look, it’s fun down there, OK? More On Andros South South Andros Fisheries Roundup 7 Reasons This Fly Works On South Andros Conch Salad
Just A Cool Underwater Picture
Chums swim around. Photo: Cameron Miller At Alaska West we’re really lucky to have Cameron Miller as a full-time staff photographer. Guests at Alaska West get to see some pretty neat slideshows during the course of their week fishing with us, and when they head downriver at the end of their trip, they get a…
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