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Standoff at Tidewater
We talk a lot about how we catch very fresh steelhead at BC West because we chase them right after they leave saltwater. We think Scott’s photo above illustrates the point nicely. That moving water in the foreground? That’s the Dean River. That water back and to the left that looks a little more slack?…
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Fired Up
Angler and cheerleader, somewhat excited about getting the fish in the net. More on Dean River Steelhead Steelhead Tips from Our Head Guide Cold Water Dry Line Steelhead Fishing Ken Morrish’s Steelhead Rig
Rally Cap
When you’re swinging flies for anadromous fish, sometimes you’ll try anything. More on Fishing Craziness Bananas in the Boat Good Luck Charms Alaska West is a Fun Factory
Getting Rigged
Today we bring you yet another one of Louis Cahill’s photos that looks at fishing from a different angle. An angler rigs up, while the Dean Channel looms in the background. More Cool Pictures Bonefishing is Fun Nice Shot. Dolly Art
Steelheading
We thought that those of you who like fly fishing for steelhead would appreciate this picture by Louis Cahill. An angler stands in the dark, searching a very big piece of water. That pretty much tells the story, no? More on Steelheading How to Not Land a Steelhead – 5 Simple Tips Setting the Hook…
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One Last Chance
Several years of great times and incredible fishing at BC West have made our schedule at the lodge pretty darned tight. For our 2013 season we’re down to one opening for a single angler – are you going to be the lucky one who gets in? The spot is from June 22 – 29, 2013….
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Run with a View
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again – the Dean River is one of the most beautiful places on Earth to swing a fly. More on the Dean River Dean Availability in 2013 Sage Rods for the Dean Dean Steelhead Fly Roundup
Dean River Availability in 2013
2012 was an amazing year at BC West on the Dean River. When your humble editor has to start editing numbers out of fishing reports, you know the fishing is good. It was the best we’ve seen on the Dean in years. The dust has finally settled on our rebooking period, and as you might…
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Drying Room
At BC West we have a nice, cozy drying room for your jackets, boots and waders. It’s all you could ask for – a comfy hand-hewn bench, drying racks, a heater and a whole lot of character. We get an awful lot of warm sunny days on the Dean, but when it’s chilly and/or rainy,…
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