Alaska West

Fly Tying: Sockeye Caviar
This segment of Fly Tying is provided by Mossy’s Fly Shop, serving Alaskans since 2010. If you’re traveling to Alaska for a Fly Fishing adventure and need fly fishing rods, reels,...

The Alaska Freshwater Fish-Tastic Final Four
We know, it’s way past March Madness, and everyone’s brackets were busted (Thanks, Duke). Let's shift our focus to a different kind of final four, one that swims rather than dribbles....

March Alaska Fish Madness: Fish-Tastic Four
Rank Alaska's Fish It's March, your bracket has already been busted, or at least ours is, so we figured, why not create a new bracket for Alaskan Freshwater Fish? As...

Christmas in July: The Fish Are Calling, And Alaska West Lodge Is Answering With An Irresistible Offer
Can you imagine...You're standing in the Kanektok River, your line taut with the weight of a massive King Salmon. The midnight sun glistens on the water as you reel in...

I Want to Spey Fish. Do I Go Skagit or Scandi First?
If you have been following us for any length of time, you know we really like Spey fishing at Alaska West Lodge and Rapids Camp Lodge. It is one of...

What’s The Difference: Skagit and Scandi
Are you new to Spey or Two-hand rod casting and don't know the difference between Skagit and Scandi lines? You're not alone. At first glance, it is difficult to tell...

Tip: 3 Essential Casts for Beginner Spey Anglers
The Two-handed Cast is a beautiful thing. Spey casting is a powerful technique that can revolutionize your fly fishing experience by allowing you to cover more water than a conventional...

Fly Tying: Mohair Leech
This session of fly-tying is brought to you by the guys at Mossy’s Fly Shop, where they pride themselves on not only premiere fly fishing, rods, reels, lines, and other...