Old technology meets big fish. Photo: Cameron Miller Charles St. Pierre is one of the best spey instructors in the Northwest, and we’re lucky to have him join us each year during kings at Alaska West on the Kanektok to teach our anglers the finer points of spey fishing. He’s also a super guy. Charles…
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Guest Posts
Jason Koertge on Talking Salmon to a Steelheader
Jason found a nice one on the Dean. Photo: Alfie King Jason Koertge has caught a lot of fish on swung flies. Besides having landed 52% of the kings and steelhead that have swum into Oregon since 2003, Jason has chased kings with us on the Kanektok and the Dean for the past few years….
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Dec Hogan – When It All Comes Together
Dec builds his confidence, as if he needed to. Photo: Justin Jackson Dec Hogan visits Alaska West during the first week of our season each year, to deliver spey instruction to our guests and to get in on the hottest, brightest kings of the season. This year, Dec had one of those experiences that, to…
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The Honorable Foot
Photo: David Lambroughton Our friend and accomplished photographer David Lambroughton created this sign that hangs in the clubhouse at BC West. David wrote the text which appears below, and it’s excellent advice on the right way to land a steelhead. Thanks David! — The Honorable Foot Unfortunately, it has become almost the standard technique for…
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Chile West Trip Report by Brian Ropp
…and the scenery wasn’t bad either. Photo: Chris Price Brian Ropp and his brother took a trip to Chile West in February of this year. Brian has written a great, detailed account of his trip. This post contains some excerpts from his report – if you’d like to read the full report, check it out…
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Andros South Trip Report from Capt. Rick Grassett
Andros South guide Fredlon with a big ‘cuda caught by Capt. Rick Grassett Photo: Rick Grassett Capt. Rick Grassett, owner of Snook Fin-Addict Guide Service, Inc., is a full-time fishing guide and outdoor writer based in Sarasota, FL. He’s a great host and a super guy, and as luck would have it he hosts a…
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Taking the Perfect Hero Shot – 13 Tips
Cameron, hard at work. Photo: Ric Fogel/Sportfolio If you’ve spent any time on our blog, you’ve seen a whole bunch of photos credited to Cameron Miller. Cameron is a long-time veteran of Alaska West. He spent a bunch of years guiding and taking pictures, and the past few years has made the transition into nearly…
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Keith Westra’s Report from Andros South
Photo: Keith Westra Keith Westra from Leland Flyfishing Outfitters and the fine folks at Flywater Travel organized a group trip to Andros South earlier this month. Here’s Keith’s trip report. — There’s nothing better than a few flies in your pocket, a rod in your hand, and a cold “Kalik” waiting for you at the…
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Bonefish and Tarpon Trust on Bonefish Taxonomy
Wayne Walts lets one go. Today we’ve got some more great information from our friends at Bonefish and Tarpon Trust. Since bonefish are near and dear to our hearts at Andros South, we’re doing everything we can to support BTT’s efforts to understand more about bonefish.This article appeared in the Spring 2009 BTT Journal. —…
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Greg Thomas on Fresh Fish
Photo: Greg Thomas Greg Thomas is one of the premier writers in fly fishing. He puts out quality stuff only, as evidenced by his definitive Flyfisher’s Guides to the western states, his publication Tight Lines, his magazine work and his freelance pieces in publications like, say, the New York Times. Greg is now the managing editor…
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