Spey Fishing

Fly Tying: Trout Spey Micro Sculpin
Trout Spey Micro Sculpin If you haven't noticed, we are big on Trout Spey. We like everything about it. As it continues to quickly be adopted by more fly anglers,...

Trout Spey and Four Reasons We Like It in Alaska
Kanektock River Rainbow on the Swing. Photo Martin Yi You're likely to hear the words "swing season," "trout Spey," or even "Micro Spey" if you speak with enthusiastic trout fly-fishing...

Fly Tying: Ultra Rig Mini Llama
The Dolly Llama might as well be called the "Fly of Alaska." It has earned the reputation as the most effective fly in Alaska. Contrast, profile, and movement are essential...

Fly Tying: Chinook Graboid
The Graboid Leech by Midnight Sun Custom Flies is uber fishy, effective, versatile, and a great tie. Like other great patterns, the Graboid's beauty is in its simplicity. This week...

3 Tips on Setting the Hook on the Hang Down
Elaine let the fish take the fly. Photo: Cole Leishman. Have you ever had a run of losing fish in the "hang down?" If you've been fly fishing for a...

Deneki Chronicles: Spey Casts You Need to Learn
More Spey Casts Than One. Photo: Tosh Brown. When it comes to Spey casting, everyone has their "go-to" cast. Your go-to cast is probably the first Spey cast you learned,...

King of The North: Alaska Chinook
Rapids Camp Lodge's Nushagak River Out Camp. Alaska Chinook Salmon are the Kings of the North. These mighty fish are beyond a thrill to catch and fight. The Nushagak River...

Gear Review: Sage Spey Reel
Sage Spey Reel. Image: www.sageflyfish.com We like Spey fishing throughout Alaska. From Southeast Alaska, through Southcentral and Western Alaska, Spey fishing is not only a prevalent method of fly fishing;...