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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...

3 Stripping Techniques Every Bonefish Angler Should Try
Change it up. Bonefishing is about rhythm, cadence, and stealth. It’s about finding that perfect balance between urgency and restraint, speed and finesse. Yet even longtime bonefish anglers often strip...

5 Tips To Catch More While Wading For Bonefish
Wading the Flats in South Andros, The Bahamas OK, you've decided that you're going to chase some bonefish on foot. Want to make sure you actually catch one? Read this....