Alaska West
Don’t Bring a New Fly Angler to Alaska
"Shooting fish in a barrel." We've all heard the phrase. This hyperbolic expression alludes to the fact that fish make an easy target inside a barrel, as opposed to a...
Fly Fishing Tips: Casting when it’s Windy
Windy Wind Casting. Photo: Kyle Shea If you've been fly fishing for any amount of time, you know that the weather significantly impacts your fly fishing experience, particularly wind. No...
Getting Excited: Alaska Fly Fishing
Alaska Fly Fishing We can not help but get excited about the upcoming fishing season every summer in Alaska. Syncopated by the runs of salmon and trout in summer months...
Fly Tying: Larimer’s ES Loop Leech
Larimer's ES Loop Leech The beauty behind the Larimer ES Loop Leech is its simplicity with the materials. This super wiggly, swimmy pattern is effective for salmon, steelhead, and trout....
Deneki Chronicles: Trout Fishing in High “Off-Colored” Water
Kevin got it done in high water. Photo: Ben West. In this Episode of Deneki Chronicles, we explore the idea of fishing in high water. For the most part, a...
New to Spey Casting? Learn this: Loops vs. Coils- Managing Running Line.
For many of us, Spey casting is all about casting, but it is so much more than that. Like a good operating machine or a smooth golf swing, there are...
Deneki Chronicles: Fish Beyond Your Fly Line
It's currently baseball season. For those who truly understand the game of baseball, it's not always about the long ball. The games within the game are where the nitty-gritty and...
You’re Running Out of Prime Time at Alaska West Loge 2022
A King Salmon during a July Prime Week. Nope, it's not about Deion Sanders, but if he had to pick a week at Alaska West Lodge, this week would be...
