Tips
The Alaska Trout One-Two Punch That Delivers
Here in Western Alaska, a large part of our season, we are blessed to be able to target trout using one of our favorite means of all time, with mouse...
3 Simple And Inexpensive Tools To Always Have On Hand
Let's be honest fly fishing gear can get stupid expensive, stupid fast. One minute you're browsing "starter kits," the next you're justifying a $800 reel to your spouse because it...
4 Essential Techniques For Better Trout Fishing In Western Alaska
This is how we do it. The Kanektok River in Western Alaska is a wild fishery that is known for some of the most thrilling and diverse fly fishing opportunities...
3 Simple Things To Consider To Improve When Stripping for Bonefish
There’s an art to making a bonefish eat—and it starts the moment your fly hits the water. The cast might get you in the game, but the strip seals the...
Avoid These Three Things Bonefish Hate
Hello, bones They’re fast, finicky, and famously spooky, and we're not talking Halloween spooky. Bonefish are called “grey ghosts” for a reason. They are stealthy, but on the flats, it’s...
3 Mistakes You’re Making When You Spey Cast And How To Fix Them
We do a lot of Spey casting at Alaska West and Rapids Camp. We've also helped many Spey anglers improve their cast. Whilst working with many anglers on their casting,...
Tips For Better King Salmon Fishing On The Swing
Kanektok River King Salmon on the Swing If you hear a distant, echoing laugh coming from around the country, don’t worry, that’s just all our Alaska West guests, still riding...
Why Weight Matters When It Comes To Bonefish Flies
Flats Bonefish South Andros We've said it many before, but when it comes to selecting bonefish flies for South Andros, our fish are not too picky. A variety of different fly...
