Tips
How to Choose the Right Spey Rod for Trout – Video
George knows how.. Photo: North 40 Fly Shop screenshot. Over the last ten years or so, the notion of 'trout spey' has become one of the...
Rigging Beads for Trout – Mind Your Peg
No peg in sight.. Perfect. Photos: Kyle Shea. Like it or not, no Alaska fly box is complete without a selection of egg patterns. Rainbow trout...
Popper Fishing for Silvers – Tie Direct
Pop! Photo: Cole Leishman. It's silver season in our neck of the woods, and when it comes to fly fishing for silver salmon, there's no way...
Poor Man’s Rain Pants
World renowned fly tyer and trash bag model, Stuart Foxall. Photo: Kyle Shea. While digging through photos from the weeks past we were recently reminded of...
Ed Ward Skagit Casting Tip – Separating Planes (Video)
Give it a watch below. Photo: OPST screenshot. We'll admit it, we're casting nerds. Whether single or double handed, we love discussing the intricacies of fly...
5 Ways to Land More Silvers
Henry got one. Photo: Lucas Young. Our run of silver salmon have just began their annual return to our home river at Alaska West. What does...
Guide Poll: The Difference Between a ‘Good’ and an ‘Elite’ Angler
Join the ten percent. Photo: Lucas Young. We pride ourselves on the experience and know-how of our guide staffs at our lodges, many of whom have...
Fly Tying Tip: Scruff Your Dubbing
No dubbing loop needed. Photos: Stuart Foxall. We just finished up a great couple weeks at Alaska West with our good friend, professional fly designer/tyer, and...
