Executive Summary We just had a couple of cancellations from June 15 – 22, 2012 – one of our impossible-to-get-into-because-they’re-that-good king salmon fishing weeks at Alaska West. You should click right here to get in touch and get in on the fun. Things That Happen During Our Prime King Weeks We catch big chrome king…
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Family Fishing Trips – Why and How
Doing what we do, we get to meet some pretty amazing people. There’s something about high quality experiences in remote locations that just attracts good folks. We’re really lucky to have gotten to know Bryan, Kathy, Jason and Eric Whiting through their trips to Alaska West, starting in 2004. Bryan was kind enough to put…
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Just Fishin’
Guide, angler, river, Western Alaska. More Cool Alaska Fishing Pictures Really Rad Rainbows Parent, Child, Trout Coolest Hero Shot Ever
Michael White’s Flesh Rig
Last week you got to hear about how Michael White chases rainbow trout at Alaska West with a switch rod. Today we bring you the rig he uses to imitate everyone’s favorite food source – nasty, decomposing chunks of salmon flesh! The Summary Sage 691-4 ONE Ross Evolution LT #3 Rio Coldwater Clouser Line, 6…
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It Won’t Be Long Now
Wow, it’s hard to believe it, but our setup crew will be on site at Alaska West in 3 months. Silvers and kings and rainbow and dollies and good, good times are all right around the corner. We still have some prime weeks with availability for 2012, but this is the time of year that…
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Michael White’s Trout Switch Rig
Michael White is one heck of an angler and he’s our buddy too. Here’s the rig that he uses to chase Alaskan rainbow trout his favorite way – with two hands! There’s a heck of a lot of information in this one – read on. The Summary G.Loomis Roaring River GLX 11′ 5 weight switch rod…
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Photo Caption Contest Winner
Congratulations to Paul, who submitted the winning entry in our photo caption contest over this past week! It’s a timeless quote, well known to all parents, best imagined being screamed at the top of Elias’s enthusiastic lungs. Paul’s caption: “ARE WE THERE YET?” We declared Paul the winner and sent him a free Alaska Salmon…
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Bruce Chard’s Pollywog Rig for Silvers
Bruce Chard is best known as one of the elite guides in the Florida Keys, and as a fly fishing instructor. He’s actually a really well-rounded angler who fishes all over the world. Bruce loves fishing for silver salmon at Alaska West. In fact, he’s hosting a group this summer and you can drop us…
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Photo Caption Contest
It’s contest time again! Pictured above is Elias Sisler. Elias is the son of Rick and Vilma Sisler, so he spends most of his time on site at Alaska West and Andros South, where we’re lucky to have the little dude around! Win Yourself a Free Alaska Salmon T-Shirt It’s quick and easy. Leave a…
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Grillos’ Quick Silver Popper
Background Andrew Grillos is an Alaska West alumnus, an Idylwilde Signature Tier, a Scott Fly Rods Pro Staffer, a Simms Guide Ambassador…and a guide based out of Seattle (you can contact him here). Silver salmon at Alaska West are incredibly plentiful and ridiculously aggressive, and you can catch them on all kinds of stuff. Andrew…
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