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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Bring the Kids Along
If you have followed our blog much, you know we love having families with kids join us at Alaska West. The Kanektok River is a great place to get kids excited about fishing due to the fact that it’s so darn productive. Although typical of a younger beginning angler, “I’m bored” or “I wish there…
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Cleaning Fly Lines
Jordan Sly is part of the Deneki team that splits time between Alaska and Andros – helping to provide quality and consistency between our operations, and a familiar face to our guests that never hurts! Here’s a very timely post from Jordan on cleaning fly lines. Clean Lines Changing over my fly lines on my…
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Three Good Articles
If you like reading about fly fishing on the internet, we think you’ll like these three articles. Enjoy! Three Good Articles About Fly Fishing Three Bonefish Rods That Won’t Break the Bank. Flats fishing doesn’t need to be expensive. Great detail from our buddies at Gink and Gasoline. Casting to Spooky Trout. Tips from one…
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Meep, Meep…Splash!
Mrs. Rainbow ate Mr. Mousie and Mr. Angler had lots of fun. More on Rainbow Trout at Alaska West All About Rainbow Trout Favorite Trout Rod Results Secrets of the Flesh Fly