2020 is an even-numbered year which means we can expect to see large numbers of Pink Salmon swimming in the rivers of Western Alaska this season. Pinks are the smallest of the Pacific Salmon species and also the most abundant. These factors cause them to unrightfully be considered a somewhat less desirable species to target. …
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Fish
Interesting Catch On South Andros
Our guest Kurt Schwarz was following around a cruising permit last week. Not a target fish most of our guests associate with the flats of South Andros but we have been seeing more and more permit every year. Kurt had a great shot at the fish but before the permit could eat his fly, a…
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Silver Salmon at Alaska West
We are privileged to have two of the top fishing lodges in Alaska, both of which offer fantastic fishing for silver salmon. Arguably the most acrobatic of the salmon species, silvers are known for their high flying aerial displays. They will aggressively attack a range of different flies, most notably bright pollywogs and pink…
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Spring Is Coming // The Blue Winged Olive
One of the first signs of spring for trout fisherman is the appearance of a small gray bug that looks like a little sailboat floating down the river. The Blue Wing Olive is a mayfly that is prolific on cold water rivers throughout the United States. A member of the genus Baetis, BWOs hatch from…
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Rigging // The Hopper Dropper
We have put up a few posts over the past month going over different ways to set up a nymph rig. Today I wanted to share with you my personal favorite way to fish a nymph and that is one where it is hung below a dry fly. The Hopper Dropper set up is not…
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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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The Mouth Of A Bonefish
This is a photo of legendary flats guide Charlie Sweeting holding a large bonefish. After you admire the fish, I want you to take a second and just look at the mouth of the Bonefish. There are some unique things about their mouth that influence how we fish for them. The angle of the mouth. …
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Dear Supporters Of Bristol Bay
Our friends from the Save Bristol Bay team at Trout Unlimited wanted us to share the following message. “We’ve come to a critical point in our efforts to the stop the proposed Pebble mine. The President will decide if Pebble will get its key permit to advance in Bristol Bay this year. It’s up to…
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Barracuda Round Up
We are in the middle of another fantastic season at Andros South. When people come to fish the Bahamas, Bonefish are what’s on their mind. The attitude around the island is the Bahamas have the world’s best bonefishing and that South Andros has the best bonefishing in the Bahamas. Needless to say, guests that book…
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The Sky Is The Limit
The photo above is of our fly out lodge, Rapids Camp. Located in the heart of Bristol Bay Alaska, at RCL, the sky really is the limit. With our fleet of planes and boats, we are here to help you achieve your dream Alaska trip. Want to do some bear viewing at iconic Brooks Falls?…
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