Sea lice, those little parasites found on fresh salmon and steelhead in our rivers in Alaska and British Columbia are pretty cool. A quick examination reveals just how long ago the fish has entered freshwater, almost down to the hour! We’re pretty lucky to be located only a few miles from the salt and therefore…
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Fish
Exactly What You Wanted
We have a soft spot in our hearts for pictures of people taking pictures of people with fish. Why? Yeah, the whole thing is kind of funny, but also – somehow these shots seem to capture the whole situation that we all hope to find ourselves in prior to a trip. Perfectly composed cover shots…
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Ben West’s Fly Fishing Inspired Artwork
Today we’re coming at you from a different angle with some fishing inspired artwork created by Alaska West guide Ben West. Not only is Ben a super fishy guide and all around great guy, he’s one heck of an artist as well! We were amazed the first time we saw his work, and we think…
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Another Beautiful Rainbow
Just a quick photo highlighting why we love our Western Alaska Rainbow Trout. Not only are they big, aggressive, and take flies resembling small mammals, but we think they’re some of the most beautiful trout in the world…Period. Here’s our proof. More Cool Photos A Cool Underwater Salmon Photo A Cool Underwater Trout Photo Cool Photos of…
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4 Posts About Rainbow Trout
We love rainbow trout and we think you should too. Here are, in no particular order and for no particular reason, 4 posts about Oncorhynchus mykiss. 4 Posts About Rainbow Trout 4 Tips for Trout Fishing in Side Channels. Alaska side channel fishing is a lot more like normal ‘lower 48’ trout fishing. Rainbow Trout Rig…
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Great Fish, Jim.
Hot of the presses, here’s BC West guest Jim Hund last week with his second steelhead ever. The Dean can be kind sometimes! More on Steelhead 6 Ways to Catch More Steelhead Top Posts on Steelhead Steelheading Simplified
Beautiful.
…and speaking of summer fishing, here’s a picture of a beautiful, fat rainbow trout from Alaska West. More on Rainbow Trout 9 Questions About Alasksan Trout Your Were Afraid to Ask Painting Trout Beads Giants of the Naknek
First RCL King of 2014
The Chinooks are In Last week we told you about a steelhead on the Dean – today it’s a king on the Naknek! After a full day of prepping the lodge for soon arriving guests, Rapids Camp Lodge freshman guide Curt Schaumburg hit the Naknek River to get acquainted with his new home water. It…
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Big Rainbow Trout
One of the big reasons that people like to fish at Alaska West is the fact they might catch a really big rainbow trout. More on Rainbow Trout at Alaska West Alaskan Rainbow Trout – All You Want to Know 19 Reasons to Fish a Mouse Fly 9 Questions About Alaskan Trout You Were Afraid…
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First Fish
We’ve caught our first steelhead of the year on the Dean River. On June 6th, BC West guide Cody Haggard captured early chrome. Nice work, Cody. See everybody soon! Steelhead Fly Fishing Tips – 16 Ways Edition 6 Ways to Catch More Steelhead 5 Ways to Avoid Tangles in Your Running Line 5 Ways to…
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