Alaska West
Fly Tying Tutorial: The Clouser Stinger Fly
This Fly Tying Tutorial is brought to you by Mossy’s Fly Shop. If you’re coming to fish somewhere in Alaska, chances are you’ll go through Anchorage. Take a little time...
5 Good Tips When Mousing For Hungry Rainbow Trout
One of the most exhilarating and unique ways to fly fish for Leopard Rainbow Trout in Western Alaska is by 'mousing' for them. Small voles, and other rodents often find...
Angler’s Neverland: Alaska West Lodge Opening Week 2025!
July 6, 2025 isn’t just a date on the calendar; it’s the gateway to one of the most dynamic fisheries on the planet. If you’re searching for a place that...
3 Simple Tips For Better King Salmon Fishing With A Spey Rod
Kanektok River King Salmon King salmon are the the heavyweight champions of North American rivers. But landing one on a Spey rod? That’s a different game entirely kind of fight....
4 Reasons You Should Come Experience the Kanektok River
Reason 1: Alaska’s Fish Factory in Full Production “On a good July day, you can catch all five Pacific salmon species before lunch.” That’s how one Alaska West Lodge returning...
Spey Clave: Two Hand Alaska Presented By Mossy’s Fly Shop
Every year, the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge draws over 1.3 million visitors, making it Alaska’s most-visited refuge and a true crossroads for anglers and outdoor enthusiasts from around the world.....
Learn the Art of the Cack-handed Spey Cast
Cack-handed cast on the Naknek River in the Fall If you're an avid two-handed rod fly angler looking to expand your skills and tackle challenging fishing spots, learning cack-handed spey...
Common Mistakes Fly Anglers Make When Targeting Alaska Sockeye Salmon-and How to Fix Them
Each summer, more than 50 million Sockeye salmon surge up Alaska’s rivers- a living tide of salmon, pulsing with purpose and ancient memory. That’s not hyperbole; it’s the annual migration...
