Remember last week when we showed you Stuart Foxall’s fly box before his trip to Alaska West? Well we just wanted to give you an update, here are a few of the victims that fell for Stuart’s creation. When someone as fishy as Stuart has a confidence fly, it is for good reason…We love targeting…
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Fishing Reports
Welcome to Alaska West Brittany
Last week we welcomed Brittany Roy on her first ever trip to Alaska. I would say she left with a good representation of how incredible the Last Frontier and the Kanektok River can be. Here are two of her many highlights of the week. A trophy King Salmon followed by a trophy Chum Salmon. Great…
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Timeless Tips // Fishing for Warm Weather Kings
We have been experiencing some near recording break temperatures so far this year in Alaska. While this may good for our sunglass tans and Vitamin D intake, it does make for some tough King fishing. For those of you who have chased the mighty King Salmon before know, hot and sunny conditions are not ideal….
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The Salmon Grand Slam
Whenever you start talking about Grand Slams you know the topic is going to be incredibly difficult, but at the same time, so rewarding that it is worth traveling the globe for. Saltwater anglers have the elusive Flats grand slam of a bonefish, tarpon, and permit. In New Orleans, there is the Cajun grand slam,…
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Arrived at the Dean
Our operations manager at BC West, Kara Knight, and the rest of our staff have arrived at the lodge and are excited for another great season on the iconic Dean River. Looks like the migratory fish that make the Dean River so famous are getting excited for the season as well. The photo below is…
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Welcome June!
June first is here which means our crews at Rapids Camp and Alaska West are working on dialing in the last minute details before their seasons get underway! The month of June at both of our Alaska Lodges are completely booked up and that is for good reason. Here are 5 reasons why our guests…
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Last Minute Openings During Prime Silver Salmon Season
Want to experience the best Silver Salmon fishing on the planet? We have 2 spots open during prime Silver Season at Alaska West, August 4-11th. Come with us to chase this ultra aggressive, hard fighting fish. Silvers, aka Coho Salmon, are known to eat a wide variety of flies and for the acrobatics they display…
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No Sun, No Problem!
Sight fishing is obviously our preferred way to target bonefish but when you have guides like Josie Sands on the polling platform, he will help you get it done regardless of the weather. Winners adjust out there and rainy days do occasionally happen, even in paradise. If Josie Sands or one of the other incredible…
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Tips for Fishing in High Muddy Water
Runoff is coming but that is no excuse to spend your weekends on the couch. I talk with a lot of people who get intimidated by the high water but my advice to you is to use that high water to your advantage! The following 5 points will help you have a more successful runoff…
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Slam Season!
One of our favorite things about the middle of our season at Alaska West is the very real possibility to nab the Alaskan Grand Slam; landing all five species of Pacific salmon, all on a fly, all within the same fishing day.. There aren’t many rivers in the world where you can do that! With…
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