Marty’s enthusiasm for fishing started in Alaska. During the summers, his father would take the family fishing and camping. He and his friends would ride bikes to local rivers and lakes to catch salmon and trout as a kid. After graduating high school, he landed in Upstate New York, living along the Upper Delaware River,…
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Alaska West King Salmon
What can we say…we like King Salmon, especially on the Fly with a Spey rod. Hard to find, hard to get to take a fly, hard to fight, hard to land. Many anglers tout King Salmon as one of the most desired game fish in the fly fishing world. Who are we to argue? At…
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Best of Alaska 2021: Alaska West Lodge
There is no doubt Alaska holds an extraordinary place in our hearts. Both Rapids Camp Lodge and Alaska West Lodge were great successes during the 2021 season. In this series of photos, we show some of the successes from the 2021 Season. To all of our guests who joined us during the 2021 season at…
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Alaska West Fishing? Yes Please.
When the days are short and the nights are long, it’s easy to just sit back and watch a good classic movie…or dream about fishing at Alaska West. We’ll make it easier for you. Other Deneki Outdoor Posts: Deneki Outdoors: Where Legends are Made Swinging for Naknek Rainbows Spey Casting Videos
Alaska West Lodge: 2021 Season Wrap-up and Thank You!
Well, there is. September has arrived, the closing of summer comes upon us on the calendar; It’s official…the Alaska West Lodge has completed its 2021 season, and what a season it has been for the Lodge. After the last group of guests departed the Lodge, our staff broke down the Lodge, packed everything up nice…
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Alaska West 2021: Final Week, Already?
We’re headed into our final week here at Alaska West Lodge for 2021. We can’t believe it’s already our last week. A big “thank you” to all our guests, guides, and staff for the good times. We made friends, we had good times, and we caught fish. It’s amazing the bonds you can make among…
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Alaska West Loop Knot
It sure seems like there are as many knots as the number of fish species we use them for. Every once in a while, we run into a particular knot that is simple, super easy to tie, and is very effective. This knot is one of them, and we’re here to show you how to…
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Alaska West: Over the Rainbow
We’re well into the thick of it here at Alaska West Lodge. It’s been a great season so far, especially after not having the opportunity to open last season. That doesn’t mean it hasn’t been an odd year. Fluctuations in weather patterns and temperature did throw a curveball on the 2021 season. But guess what…that’s…
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Alaska West Salmon Grand Slam Achieved!
With the Olympics in Toyko in full swing, we here at Alaska West Lodge have our own version of the Ennéathalon the Alaskan Grand Slam. And what do you know? Week 5 at Alaska West Lodge has logged its first Alaska Salmon Grand Slam of the season. Week Five Guest, Dylan J. caught all five…
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Alaska West Fishing Report: Week 5
During week 5, the weather started to cooperate with overcast skies, less rain, and even a slight breeze to keep the Alaskan State Birds away…kind of. We saw more King and Chum Salmon being caught. Sockeye Salmon were plentiful. One of our week five guests, Dylan J., even tagged the first Silver Salmon of the…
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