Here’s Brian Pitser from the Northern Angler with a nice fat Dolly Varden he caught at Alaska West. Nice Dolly, Brian! More on Dolly Varden 4 Reasons to Chase Dollies Dolly the Clown Late August Alaska Photo Gallery
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Get Loused
A subtle reminder of what those little critters above the anal fin of a Western Alaska or Dean salmon and steelhead really mean – you’re holding a mega-fresh fish that exited saltwater very, very recently. That’s both flat-out awesome and probably a good reason the battle was so epic. But, since we’ve honestly got the…
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5 Ways to Catch More Alaskan Rainbow Trout
Trout fishing in Alaska is not the same as trout fishing in other parts of the world. If you’re chasing trout in Alaska for the first time, keep these handy tips in mind. How to Catch More Rainbow Trout in Alaska Get your fly down. Rainbow trout in Alaska (Western Alaska, at least) feed mostly…
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Nice Fish, Kathy and Bryan!
There’s nothing we like better than seeing good friends of ours with great fish. Kathy and Bryan Whiting deliver. More on King Salmon at Alaska West King Rig Roundup Chinook Salmon Lifecycles Now’s the Time to Book
Future Guide in Training
Have we mentioned that we love hosting kids on the river? More on Family Fishing 5 Reasons to Bring Your Kid to Alaska West Father Son Fun ECHO Gecko Rod Review
Now’s the Time to Book Your 2013 Alaska Trip
We’re not sure if it’s the cold weather or the free-flowing hot buttered rum, but during the month of December a lot of our weeks at Alaska West fill up. If you’re thinking about fishing in Alaska in 2013, now is a great time to get in touch and get that trip on the books….
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Salmon Caviar
Thanks to Adam Kryder for another view into life at Alaska West! Caviar, Anyone? Caviar is not for everyone, but at Alaska West when time permits we like to whip some up. Last summer Rob Russell did the honors, bringing his fresh caviar making skills to the table, and teaching a few who were interested how to make…
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How to Stay Warm on the Water
There are several basic techniques that you can employ to ensure adequate warmth while fishing.
Too Much Time in the Bush
By the time late August rolls around, our guides at Alaska West can get pretty entertaining… More on August in Alaska Late August Photo Gallery Which Rods to Bring in August Last Week of 2012 Fishing Report
At the Ready
When you’re hooked up to a big king, it’s always nice to know your guide’s right behind you, at the ready. More on Guides at Alaska West Doing the Little Things Daily Guide Rotations Alaska Guidespeak Glossary