Whether you’re following an indicator or dry fly with your rod tip, or swinging flies, you do not want to set the hook in an upwards direction, instead, set in the direction that the fly is moving. To aid in remembering this, I encourage clients to really follow their drift with the rod tip, that…
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A Reminder, Cast In Front of the Boat!
I like to think of wade fishing and fishing from a boat (drifty, raft, willie raptor, etc) as two very different sports. Because of this, your approach when fishing from a boat should be different than when you are wade fishing. Things happen a little faster when floating so you want to plan accordingly. You…
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7 Reasons to Join our 2019 Bonefishing School
Are you looking to get into saltwater fly fishing? Maybe you have gone a few times and are trying to improve your game? Or are you a savvy vet looking to test out your skills? Regardless of your experience level, our Bonefishing School will help any saltwater fly fisherman go from JV to Varsity. The…
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Fly Tying Friday // The Jigged Clouser Minnow
NOTE: If you’re viewing this in a newsletter or a reader, click here to see the video on our website. Jack Reis is back this week with some important life lessons regarding acceptance. He also shares a modern twist on a classic fly. Keep it up Jack! “It’s time to get jiggy with it. I’ll…
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Queens who Play Kings
There is a group of ladies that have become veterans of the Kanektok River over the last few years. These fishy females come to Alaska West early season and show us all how to catch the mighty King Salmon on the swing. Check out this line up, Andrea Warner (has been fishing with us since…
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Timeless Tips, Avoid Wading too Deep!
Stuart Foxall is back again with more advice to help you up your King Salmon game. This week, instead of giving you pointers on things to do, he is going over a crucial thing to avoid doing! Please share Stuart! “Every year at Alaska West I see the same common mistake made again and again…….Wading…
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Mix It Up Out There!
It is so easy to get stuck in a grove on the water. I do it all the time. I have confidence in what I am using because it has worked before so I don’t switch things up very often. When guiding I am the exact opposite. If something that a client is using isn’t…
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The 2019 Great Alaskan Heat Wave
It has been a warm one up here in Alaska this year. 3 different Alaskan cities experienced record high temperatures on the 4th of July, one of which was King Salmon, the home of our fly out lodge, Rapids Camp. It reached 89 degrees on Independence Day this year (for your reference, the average high…
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Welcome to the Mickey Mouse Club
In most parts of the world, Rainbow Trout eat aquatic insects that are brought to them by the current. They can sit effortlessly in a river, expending little energy as they get their calories by eating bugs like mayflies or midges. This is not the case in Alaska. Trout here do not act like Trout….
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Reason #5,639 to Fish Andros South
Our staff will help you take care of your equipment! As you know, saltwater is corrosive and hard on gear. At Andros South, every day after fishing we will thoroughly wash your equipment with fresh water so you won’t be seeing rust on your rod or reel any time soon. A piece of friendly advice,…
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