Man, is it nice to get a big conservation win every once in a while! One of the great recent success stories in fisheries conservation is happening before our very eyes – the removal of two dams on the Elwha River on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington. The river is returning to its natural state,…
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Rapids Camp Lodge Introduction
We announced a few weeks ago that we’re part of a bigger family now and our new ‘big brother’ is Rapids Camp Lodge in Bristol Bay, Alaska. Lots of folks have asked us about Rapids Camp, so we thought today we’d tell you a bit about what Rapids Camp is all about. Rapids Camp Lodge…
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Grocery Hole
Rainbow trout in Alaska get big not by eating 5 billion Blue Winged Olives – they get big by eating meat. Salmon flesh, salmon eggs, smolts, sculpins, rodents and more…it takes a big mouth to take down a big meal, and that’s why big trout in Alaska have quite the grocery hole indeed. More on…
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Comfortable, Casual Accommodations
Our Lodge In the main lodge we have eight spacious, double occupancy rooms, each with a private bathroom. We also have a two-bedroom “House on the Hill” that accommodates 3 or 4 people. Nestled into the bluff this house gives small groups or families a wonderful private setting. No matter which lodging option you chose,…
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RIO Skagit iShort Heads
If you follow the progression of Skagit-style spey lines on our blog at all, you know that we’ve been pretty excited lately about two trends – the development of better shorter heads, and the development of intermediate density Skagit heads. Short Heads, Intermediate Heads We like fishing modern short Skagit heads (like the RIO Max…
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Tie Your Own Flies!
Catching a fish on a fly you tied yourself is a special thing. It gives you a closer connection to the sport and the fish itself. If you have never experienced this, Alaska is the place to do it! Whether you’re a beginner or experienced fly tyer, here are a few patterns that we tie…
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Timing Your Trip
June Called Smolt Busts for a Reason Each spring one of the greatest fish migrations found on planet earth happens right in front of the lodge. The outgoing smolt migrations from the millions of salmon who have spawned throughout the Naknek Lake system bring fertile nutrition to the waiting hoards of Rainbow Trout, just when…
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Our Boats
Custom Boats We only use the finest boats and motors money can buy. Rest assured when we land at any wilderness river our motors run perfectly, the boat will be spotless and ready to go for your day on the water. Silence of Rafts Rafting is a wonderful and idyllic way to enjoy wilderness rivers….
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Angler
Today we present nothing other than a picture of an angler fishing in cool light at Alaska West. More Cool Pictures Big Sky Country, Bahamas Style Salmon Egg Rodeo.
Swinging Flies for Dolly Varden
If you have spent much time fishing in Alaska, odds are you have seen your share of Dolly flats. During the second half of our season at Alaska West, we see an impressive push of Dolly Varden. Once the season’s first wave of salmon begin dropping eggs, these Dollies as well as rainbow trout congregate…
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