Alaska West

Tying the Egan Poacher: A Jiggy Fly Pattern for Swinging Trout
This fly-tying tutorial is brought to you by Mossy's Fly Shop in Anchorage, Alaska, where the legendary advice on flies, gear, and techniques is hotter than their coffee. (907) 770-2666...

Start Shallow, My Friend: The Spey Casting Gospel You Keep Ignoring
Stay In the Shallow Let’s start with a confession. Too many anglers wade into the river like they’re auditioning for Aquaman 3. Waist deep before the first cast, chest deep...

Spots Are Going Fast at Alaska West Lodge, And No, That’s Not Just a Sales Line
There are places in this world where you go to relax. Sip hot coffee, stare at the horizon, maybe read a book. Alaska West Lodge on the Kanektok River is...

The Jerry French Lamprey Fly Tying Tutorial: A Fly for People Who’ve Given Up Pretending Fish Are Picky
This fly-tying tutorial is brought to you by Mossy's Fly Shop in Anchorage, Alaska, where the legendary advice on flies, gear, and techniques is hotter than their coffee. (907) 770-2666...

The Alaska Trout One-Two Punch That Delivers
Here in Western Alaska, a large part of our season, we are blessed to be able to target trout using one of our favorite means of all time, with mouse...

Fly Tying Tutorial: The Burnt Chicken Fly Pattern
This fly-tying tutorial is brought to you by Mossy's Fly Shop in Anchorage, Alaska, where the legendary advice on flies, gear, and techniques is hotter than their coffee. (907) 770-2666...

3 Simple And Inexpensive Tools To Always Have On Hand
Let's be honest fly fishing gear can get stupid expensive, stupid fast. One minute you're browsing "starter kits," the next you're justifying a $800 reel to your spouse because it...

4 Essential Techniques For Better Trout Fishing In Western Alaska
This is how we do it. The Kanektok River in Western Alaska is a wild fishery that is known for some of the most thrilling and diverse fly fishing opportunities...