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Alaska West

Swinging as a Team

"First angler wades shallower", illustrated.
When you and a buddy swing flies together through a piece of water, it really makes sense to fish as a...

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Alaska West Fishing Report: July 29 – August 5

This week we welcomed back a bunch of past guests and some rookies as well. Jeep Cochran brought back her son Jack after a multi year sabbatical and grandson Henry saw...

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Big Kings.

Toad!
It was a great year for big king salmon at Alaska West!  Just a few examples... After a season like this, bookings are already tight...

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Good Luck.

Huck it in there and cross your fingers!
Big rainbow trout in Western Alaska like hanging out around structure.  Snags and drop-offs are some of their...

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Deneki Video Roundup

Lights, camera...
We start today with a special note to the more than 4,000 of you who read our posts in newsletter format. First - thanks...

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Rotate Your Rod – Shooting Line

Really Rad Rod Rotation
Last week we passed on a tip related to making longer spey casts with shooting heads - holding your loops in your...

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Alaska West Fishing Report: July 22 – 29

Week 7 was met with great anticipation as some wonderful long time guests returned once again for another week of salmon slaying. Steve Ward and Bobbie Brown brought the kids Finn...

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Pinch Loops in Your Top Hand

Might look like a mess, but it helps.
Your fearless editor spent last week fishing two-handed rods for steelhead and chinook salmon at BC West on...

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