Yesterday marked the first official day of winter, and for many that means it’s officially fly tying season. To celebrate, today we present you with a great step by step by legendary fly tyer, Stuart Foxall, on how to tie a classic salmon/steelhead pattern, the Undertaker. Not only is the Undertaker an effective fly for…
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Last Minute Availability at BC West
This just in – We just had a last minute cancellation at BC West for one angler the week of July 29th – August 5th. That’s prime-time in our neck of the woods, and we want you to join us! If you’re a single angler, and are interested in fishing one of the greatest steelhead rivers…
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Hooligan
Believe it or not, the first anadromous species to enter our river system at Alaska West each spring are known as eulachons, or ‘hooligans’ as we commonly call them. We aren’t positive, but aside from resident baitfish and the occasional rodent, it’s a pretty safe bet that these anadromous smelt are the first major protein…
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Timeless Tip Tuesday: Control Your Line When Presenting
Today’s tip for bonefishing also applies to any situation when you’re presenting a fly with a single-handed rod. As you’re false casting and lengthening line, your fly line slips through your fingers on your hauling hand when you shoot line (which you’re doing on both your forward cast and your back cast, right?). When you…
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Flyvines – Good Stuff Made from Recycled Fly Lines
Fly lines don’t last forever, nor are they designed with a lifetime of use in mind. Thus, depending on how often you fish, replacing your line somewhat regularly is necessary for peak performance. However, they’re also not cheap! And as many anglers can attest, there’s something disheartening about chucking a heap of fly line in the garbage you…
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Swinging Flies in Low and Clear Water – Fish Further Away
We’ve said it many times before, but when swinging flies for salmon and steelhead a common mistake made by many spey anglers is actually casting too far – often missing out on the good fishy water right in front of them. However, casting far is fun! And today our own Jason Whiting lends a tip…
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HMH Standard Vise Review
There are many great fly tying vises out there, and if holding a hook in place is your main objective, we’d go so far as to say you probably can’t go wrong with any of the ‘premium’ vises available today. However, those who spend countless hours at the bench know that not all vises are…
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Thanks from BC West
Last week we said goodbye to our last guests of the season at BC West and want to extend a big thanks to all of those who joined us this year. Thanks for yet another unforgettable season. Hope to see you next year! More from BC West 5 Reasons to Fish a Dry on the…
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Time to Learn Your Spey’s and Dee’s
One thing we love about tying flies is the rich tradition and history associated with our craft. There’s a whole bunch of history wrapped up (pun intended) in just about every pattern available today, and today our buddy Stuart Foxall put together a great write up on two classic styles of flies still used for…
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Spey TV Episode 7: Situational Casts in Tight Quarters
Our good friends from Spey TV are back today with the seventh episode of their online video series featuring tips and techniques for all things spey. Episode seven focuses on some effective casts when spey casting in tight quarters. Enjoy! Note: If you’re viewing this in a newsletter or reader, click here to view the video on our…
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