How about just three handy tips for fishing trips to Alaska, from the team that has spent a whole heck of a bunch of years up there? Alaska Insider Fishing Tips Keep the DEET away from your fishing gear. It’s by far the most effective repellent when the bugs are really bad, but DEET is…
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Spey Fishing Etiquette
We’re calling today’s post ‘Spey fishing etiquette’ just because that’s a more manageable title than ‘swinging flies on foot working down a run etiquette.’ Our suggestions apply to any situation that matches that description – single or double-handed rod chasing any anadromous fish. And, in case it isn’t obvious, these rules apply to conditions in…
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4 Ways to Spook Fewer Bonefish
If you freak out a bonefish to the point where he thinks his life’s about to end, you’re much less likely to get him to eat your fly. Keep those bonefish mellow, mon! How To Not Spook Bonefish Fish lighter flies. One problem with fly selection in a place like South Andros is that our…
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6 Ways to Catch More Steelhead
Fishing for steelhead is fun. Catching steelhead is even more fun. Here are 6 ways you can can more steelhead on flies. Let us know how you catch more! 6 Ways to Catch More Steelhead Fish the near water first. Steelhead can hold in really shallow water, really close to the bank. Always fish the…
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Salmon Fly Fishing Tips
With our summer seasons at Alaska West and BC West right around the corner, we thought we’d hit you with some articles loaded with salmon fishing tips. We cover kings (chinooks), silvers (cohos) and chums (dogs) – the titles are all pretty self-explanatory. Have fun out there! Salmon Fly Fishing Tips Swinging Flies for Kings…
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Skagit vs. Scandi Heads and Keeping it Simple
Whitney Gould is a master spey caster and guide, and we’re really happy to have her back at Alaska West this summer. Thanks to Whitney for this great overview of spey line selection, and the best applications for Skagit and Scandi heads! Keeping it Simple The phone rings, and when I answer my Mom’s voice…
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Polarized Glasses: Double Up!
Longtime contributor and friend Bill Lenehan sent us a great, let’s just say ‘unconventional’, tip for flats fishing that he picked up from Andy Mill. Double Up! Here is a tip that will increase your ability to see fish on the flats at greater distances and see each fish more clearly. Wear two pairs of polarized sunglasses…
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Practicing Before Your Trip
This is not the first time we’ve run a post about why and how to practice casting before your trip. That’s because we think it’s a great idea to … practice your casting before your trip. Today’s guest post comes from the Steve and the folks at Fly Fishing Lessons tv. Thanks, gentlemen. Make sure…
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3 Ways to Save Money on Fishing Gear
Although it may seem like we’re always trying to talk you out of your money, that’s really not our (only) goal in life. To prove it, today we offer you three ways you can save money on your fishing gear! Ways to Save Money on Fishing Gear Always label a fly line the instant you…
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Nuggets of Truth – Take a Break
Here’s a great piece of advice from Jordan Sly, explained through two stories. Read and relax. Take a Break! I was out fishing the other day when I came across a guy fishing a run that was my destination. Oh well, I decided to just watch him fish through it, I feel you can always…
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