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Adjusting the Swing
Fred Telleen has been guiding on the Kenai River since 1989. He also hosts groups at Alaska West during our king salmon fishing season. Fred put together some thoughts on gear and swing techniques after his trip this year – experienced anglers in particular are going to like today’s post. Make sure you check out…
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Alaska Trout Fishing
Well, this picture we think captures an awful lot about trout fishing in Alaska. Angler Guide Big net Beautiful spots Deep red stripe Big tail Clear water Flesh fly What else? Tosh Brown took this picture. More on Trout Fishing in Alaska Rainbow Trout in Alaska Favorite Trout Rods Spey Fishing for Trout: Tactics
Warming Up the Outboard
If you’re a guide at a quality lodge in Alaska, here’s how the morning routine works. Wake up. Eat breakfast. Get your gear ready. Head down to your boat. Get things nice and tidy, maybe pump a little water out of the sled, and [if you want your motor to last a long time] warm…
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Smoked Fish
Many of our guests know this, but we have a great smoked fish program at Alaska West. We believe it is a combination of multiple things – the chrome bright fish we catch, the combination of hardwoods we use for smoking, the perfect combination of sweet and salty brine we use, and getting those fresh…
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New Essential Gear for Fishing Trips
Fresh from the river at Alaska West, Brian Niska checks in today some recommendations on gear that you’ve probably never heard of! New Additions to my Alaska West Fishing Gear Essentials I recently returned from two weeks of King Salmon fishing at Alaska West. This is my sixth season fishing the Kanektok in July and…
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Alaska West Guest Video
Magnus Jepson joined us at Alaska West last week with the Global Fishing group from Europe. They caught king salmon, chum salmon and rainbow trout – and they put together one of the better videos we’ve seen about the fishing. Hit play below to get in on the fun. Thanks, Magnus! NOTE: If you’re viewing…
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Top Posts on Silver Salmon
A whole bunch of silver salmon are swimming into the river at Alaska West right now, and we’re about due for another roundup post today, and 7 is a lucky number, so here you have it – our top 7 posts on silver salmon! Top Posts on Silver or Coho Salmon 6 Ways to Catch…
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Alaska West Sunset
Just a cool picture of a beautiful evening, a couple of weeks ago at Alaska West. More Beauty at Alaska West Late August in Alaska Low Gradient It’s Really Pretty on the Kanektok
Kanektok Body Spray
We have had some great weather this year at Alaska West – weather that makes you want to take a quick swim, maybe wet wade during some spey instruction with Whitney Gould before dinner, or just sit around in shorts and a t-shirt talking with friends. Sounds great right? Well that is not the whole…
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