Renowned fly tier and fisherman, Stuart Foxall, is back with Jay Bartlett of Fly Fish Adventures to share another fly tying video featuring a favorite fly of Stuart’s, The Blue and Chartreuse Intruder Tube. We have talked about this fly before and how much confidence Stuart has in it when swinging for Kings at Alaska West. Outside…
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Alaska West
How To Fish A Mouse Fly
We are still months away from Alaska thawing out but the Last Frontier is always on our mind. One of our favorite ways to fish Alaska is with a fly that imitates a rodent. It is an excellent way to cover water and target big fish. There are a range of different mouse flies and…
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“This Drop-Off Is So Sweet, It Will Give You Diabetes.”
“Ok, maybe that is something one of the Bahamian guides once said, however, tailored here for some epic looking water we find at Alaska West. There is nothing like the abrupt stop of the boat and your guide hopping out into the shallow riffle and says, ‘get ready.’ This picture here is precisely the set…
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Alaska, More Than Just Fish
Fishing is almost always the reason behind why our guests come to visit our Alaskan Lodges. We are lucky to have operations in Bristol Bay and on the Kanektok River, offering some of the best fishing opportunities in the world. When staying with us, fishing will always be a priority but we often like to…
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Alaska West Fishing, Education and Fun
Have you toyed with the idea of wanting to go fish in Alaska but afraid that you’re not skilled enough? Perhaps, you want to include your significant other on your fishing adventure but don’t have the time to help them get prepared? Or does two handed fishing intrigue you but you don’t know where to start?…
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RIO’s “How To” Video on Selecting a Sink Tip
Our friends at RIO products put together a great video going over selecting a sink tip and how to correctly match it with the type of fishing you will be doing. Brand Manager Simon Gawesworth is a fantastic teacher and is very passionate about the subject. He begins explaining the specs behind Rio’s various available…
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Success From Last Year’s “Day For Bristol Bay”
We wanted to extend a big thank you to everyone who contributed to last August’s “Day For Bristol Bay.” The event was arranged by the American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) as a collective effort between manufacturers, guides, and lodges to help raise money to defend Bristol Bay. As a result of the day, over…
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Fishing Goals for 2020?
Yesterday we touched on some of our highlights from 2019. With 2020 now upon us, we figured it is time to switch gears and focus on goals for the New Year. We are very proud of our 2019 resolutions and don’t want them to be forgotten as we feel they are all equally important to…
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Highlights From A Fantastic 2019
It was a very fishy 2019 at our family of fishing lodges. From the Kanektok River in Alaska down to the sunny flats of South Andros, we created some lasting memories with our many incredible guests. Before we move onto the new year and goals for 2020, we wanted to take a moment to reflect…
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Fly Tying Friday // The Pink Bunny Leech Tube
World renowned fly tier, Stuart Foxall, is back with Jay Bartlett of Fly Fish Adventures to share another fly tying video featuring a favorite fly of Stuart’s, the Pink Bunny Leech Tube. This pattern is a quick tie and gets eaten by many different species of fish, from Pacific Salmon to Steelhead and even Atlantics. With how…
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