Alaska West
TC Mouse Fly Tying Tutorial: The Alaskan Necessity You Didn’t Know You Needed
The Simple TC Mouse wasn’t born in a fly-tying cathedral with exotic materials and a glass of bourbon nearby. It showed up out of mild desperation, a short materials list,...
3 Tips on Setting the Hook on the Hang Down
This trout probably took on the hang down.. Photo: Tosh Brown. Have you ever had a run of losing fish in the "hang down?" If you've been fly fishing for...
Alaska West in July: Either Lucky You or Someone Else’s Mistake
Alaska West in July is usually the kind of place you hear about… right after it’s already fully booked. Which is why this is interesting. A handful of prime July...
The Alaska Spey Box: 7 Proven Spey Patterns That Work
Okay, You've book your trip of a lifetime to Alaska and you're trying figure out what to take. FLIES! Got it. but which ones? We're here to help. Alaska fish...
Muddler Minnow: A Step By Step Fly Tying Tutorial
This fly-tying tutorial is brought to you by Mossy's Fly Shop in Anchorage, Alaska, where the legendary advice on flies, gear, and techniques is hotter than their coffee. (907) 770-2666...
Bangin’ the Banks on the Kanektok: 6 Tips for Better Fly Fishing From A Boat
At Alaska West Lodge, we spend a lot of time drifting down the Kanektok River in a boat. It's a beautiful experience, the scenery is world-class, the Rainbows are amazing,...
6 Must Haves You Need When Traveling To Alaska
Alaska is Amazing! Summers in Alaska look great on Instagram. Sunlight stretching until midnight, bald eagles on standby for photo ops, cruise ships gliding through glassy water. But those of...
Your Drag Is Wrong. Here’s How to Fix It Before a Fish Fixes It for You.
Setting reel drag isn't complicated. That said many anglers do it by "vibes", and vibes don't stop a 40 pound King from spooling you into the backing before you can...
