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5 Good Tips When Mousing For Hungry Rainbow Trout

One of the most exhilarating and unique ways to fly fish for Leopard Rainbow Trout in Western Alaska is by ‘mousing’ for them.  Small voles, and other rodents often find themselves in the river, intentionally or not, and our bigger predatory rainbows are always on the lookout for a meal that’s even more filling than…
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Rapids Camp Lodge: “The Fish Are Pulsing” in Alaska

“The fish are pulsing.” That’s what a well seasoned Bristol Bay guide said as he observed the first and very strong run of chrome-bright salmon of the season push upstream on the Naknek and Nushagak Rivers. Numbers like these don’t just set expectations—they raise them. It’s a signal. The river comes alive, and so do…
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Angler’s Neverland: Alaska West Lodge Opening Week 2025!

July 6, 2025 isn’t just a date on the calendar; it’s the gateway to one of the most dynamic fisheries on the planet. If you’re searching for a place that feels like it’s been plucked from the pages of Peter Pan, look no further. The Kanektok is Neverland for anglers—untamed, ever-changing, and brimming with wild…
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Fly Tying Tutorial: Super Mottled Nymph

This Fly Tying Tutorial is brought you by Mossy’s Fly Shop. If you’re coming to fish some place in Alaska, chances are you’ll go through Anchorage. Take a little time to stop by Mossy’s Fly Shop, your new best fishing friend. This isn’t just a shop; it’s a fly-fishing clubhouse with top-tier gear, a massive…
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3 Simple Tips For Better King Salmon Fishing With A Spey Rod

King salmon are the the heavyweight champions of North American rivers. But landing one on a Spey rod? That’s a different game entirely kind of fight. After years chasing these giants across Alaska’s wildest waters, and we’ve learned that small changes in your stragety can make a world of difference. Here are three simple techniques…
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6, 2025 Father’s Day Gift Ideas Your Father Will Like

According to a survey, Father’s Day is the 18th most popular holiday in the US. That means ghosts and goblins (Halloween), and trees (Arbor Day) come before your Father. Let’s not do our well-deserved father’s dirty like that. While most of us dig deep for our moms (love you Mom), we typically reluctantly stretch our…
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4 Reasons You Should Come Experience the Kanektok River

Reason 1: Alaska’s Fish Factory in Full Production “On a good July day, you can catch all five Pacific salmon species before lunch.” That’s how one Alaska West Lodge returning guest described the Kanektok River. It’s not hyperbole. This remote river in southwest Alaska churns out fish like a well-oiled machine—an aquatic assembly line where…
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No Better Time To Experience Bristol Bay with Rapids Camp Lodge

Bristol Bay: Where 60 Million Salmon Run Wild—And 2025 Is Your Year Every summer, Bristol Bay becomes the stage for one of nature’s greatest spectacles: more than 60 million wild salmon surge upriver, transforming the landscape and electrifying the water. It’s not just a show—it’s a primordial calling, and in 2025, the timing couldn’t be…
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Fly Tying Tutorial: How To Tie The Hippie Stomper

This session of fly-tying is brought to you by the guys at Mossy’s Fly Shop, where they pride themselves on not only premier fly fishing, rods, reels, lines, and other accessories but also providing high-quality fly-tying materials and teaching fly-tying techniques to both novice and experienced fly anglers. Whether you’re new to fly fishing or…
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