We just kicked off our season at BC West, our humble abode on the Dean River, and those who have joined us in the past might notice something a little different from the photo above.. Same great staff.. Same great views.. Same epic steelhead and chinook water.. One fresh new ride. That’s right, we got…
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We Have Water
This just in.. Fish need water. That’s a really good thing, because we have a lot of it this year at Alaska West! For several years now, we’ve been experiencing lower than average water conditions throughout our king season at Alaska West. Does that mean bad fishing? Trust us, it definitely doesn’t! However, when it…
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Steelhead Science from Wild Steelheaders United: Do These Lipids Make Me Look Fat?
Knowledge is power. When it comes to fishing, the more you ‘know’ about your quarry, the more ‘power’ you have to not only catch them, but to protect them as well. That’s why we love TU’s Wild Steelheaders United’s Science Friday series of posts to keep us current on the latest on one of our…
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Ryan Gossett’s Single Stage Squidrow Featured in Swing the Fly Magazine
The latest issue of Swing the Fly (2018 Volume 2) recently hit the stands and we’re happy to announce that Alaska West guide, Ryan Gossett, is featured in the issue highlighting his go-to pattern for winter steelhead; the Single Stage Squidrow. Not only is Ryan a great guide, he’s also one heck of a fly…
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Whitney Gould Claims 6th World Spey Casting Title
This past weekend, the Golden Gate Angling and Casting Club hosted the 15th annual Spey-O-Rama (SOR) World Spey Casting Championships in San Francisco, California. We’re pleased to announce that Deneki family member and Alaska West alum, Whitney Gould, took top honors in the women’s division of the international competition, earning her 6th (that’s right, sixth) world spey…
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The Flyfish Journal at Andros South – Photo and Video Exclusive
A few days ago we mentioned how we look forward to hosting The FlyFish Journal’s annual ‘BahamaCon’ festivities each year at Andros South. Earlier this month they joined us for BahamaCon 2018, and needless to say, it was a success. But don’t take our word for it.. They recently released a fantastic online exclusive feature…
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Sage ‘Saltwater Season’ Essay: Silver Linings
The folks at Sage recently launched their 2018 Saltwater Season campaign featuring some great writings, stunning photography, and captivating video. Upon its launch, we were excited to learn that our good friend, Riverhorse Nakadate, put together an essay for the campaign on a memorable day of tarpon fishing, and we strongly suggest giving it a…
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Thanks, Lefty
Last Wednesday, March 14th, 2018, the fly fishing community was deeply saddened by the loss of the most influential angler of our time, Bernard Victor “Lefty” Kreh. In a recent tribute published prior to his passing, legendary angler, Flip Pallot, wrote of his close friend; “You and I shall never see his likes again.” I…
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There’s Only One Bristol Bay
Our good friend and Sportman’s Alliance for Alaska director, Scott Hed, recently passed along a great writeup sharing a personal experience while stomping around Bristol Bay at our own Rapids Camp Lodge. For those interested in the true power of the Bristol Bay region itself, along with the current status of the proposed Pebble Mine…
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Custom Dyed Arctic Fox from Waters West
If you’ve ever tuned in for some of our step by step fly tying posts, odds are you’ve noticed we love tying with Arctic fox. Arctic fox (particularly the tail) is an incredible material. It’s easy to handle, extremely durable, and offers incredible movement in the water. Plus, unlike many natural materials, it also holds color…
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