Alaska West
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...
Tying the Egan Poacher: A Jiggy Fly Pattern for Swinging Trout
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...
Start Shallow, My Friend: The Spey Casting Gospel You Keep Ignoring
Stay In the Shallow Let’s start with a confession. Too many anglers wade into the river like they’re auditioning for Aquaman 3. Waist deep before the first cast, chest deep...
