Alaska West

Fly Tying: Chromer Snack
Great Colors for Silver Salmon Silver Salmon is one of the most popular game fish for fly anglers. They are aggressive, acrobatic, and an outright blast to hook, especially on...

Exploring the Kanektok River with Deneki Outdoors Alaska West Lodge
@mattvaughnphoto We're off to a smashing start and in the crux of the fly fishing season here at Alaska West Lodge, a place where dreams are realized, memories are made,...

3 Reasons You Should Use Your Wader Pouch and What To Put In It.
We're in the thick of it here in Alaska, and when it comes to fly fishing, anglers often focus on their rods, reels, and flies, neglecting the importance of a...

7 Most Popular Smoked Salmon in the World
A plate of smoked salmon. Photo courtesy of tasteatlas.com In Alaska, salmon is a stable food on most tables. With a relatively short salmon season and high demand, it's no...

Fly Tying: March Brown by Kevin Foley
March Brown by Kevin Foley About Kevin Foley Kevin Foley is the fly-tying instructor at Mossy’s Fly Shop in Anchorage, Alaska. His philosophy and teachings on fly tying involve the...

Tips on Mousing for Rainbow Trout and Grayling at Alaska West
Moused at Alaska West. Photo Instagram @mattvaughnphoto Mousing for big rainbow trout at Alaska West is exciting. Big Alaskan Rainbow Trout like their protein and small mammals like mice, voles,...

What’s Happening with Pebble Mine- Good News for Alaska
Commercial Fishermen Do Not Need A Mine. Photo- Courtesy of Trout Unlimited On January 30, 2023, The United States Environmental Protection Agency issued a Final Determination or, final Clean Water...

The Vest or Hip Pack or Sling: What’s Better?
Vest, Hip Pack, or Sling? Like many things, the answer is, it depends. There are a lot of great options when it comes to carrying your flies, tools, and tippet...