Alaska West

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...

Why Trip Insurance Is The Smartest Gear You Pack
The Beauty of Peace of Mind Don't TLDR This. We know this post is long. Like, “settle in with a cup of coffee” long. But here’s the thing—trip insurance is...

3 Mistakes You’re Making When You Spey Cast And How To Fix Them
We do a lot of Spey casting at Alaska West and Rapids Camp. We've also helped many Spey anglers improve their cast. Whilst working with many anglers on their casting,...