South Andros Island may be the most informal place on the planet Earth. Comfortable, casual wear is accepted and encouraged. Flip-flops, sandals, shorts, t-shirts…casual is king. Expect mid-80’s during the days, and high 60’s to low 70’s in the evening and early mornings. Click here for a printable packing list. Although casual tropical attire will generally…
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The Rio Tigre
Fun in the sun on the Rio Tigre. Photo: Chris Price One of the smallest rivers that we fish at Chile West is the Rio Tigre, just outside Palena. Originating from a small lake in Argentina and combined with snowmelt from nearby mountains close to Lago Palena/Vinter, the Rio Tigre or Tiger River flows south…
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Sage 7136-4 Z-Axis Review – The Perfect Summer Steelhead Rod
Take it pretty much anywhere. If you fish for summer steelhead anywhere in or near the Pacific Northwest, the Sage 7136-4 Z-Axis is a rod that you pretty much need to have in your arsenal. The 13’6″ length is extremely versatile and blends easy all-day casting (because it’s not too long) with the ability to…
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Ask The Experts – Most Overlooked Trout Lie
Think like a trout. Photo: Cameron Miller Mike Sanders isn’t the only Deneki expert who gave us some great input on those spots that Alaskan rainbows live in, but don’t always get covered by anglers. Here’s what we asked our expert panel this time around – “What’s the most overlooked type of trout lie in…
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Other Flats Species
While the bonefish gets top billing here on South Andros Island, there are many other fishing opportunities available during your trip. Here’s a brief overview of the other species you may encounter … Reef structure, blue holes, mangrove creeks and the flats themselves offer shots at a variety of bonus species including barracuda, sharks, permit,…
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Dolly Varden
Dollies, no Char, no Dollies, no… Who cares! They are awesome! There is such a slight biological difference between the two that we call them all Dolly-char. That seems to appease the pundits on both sides of the argument… an argument that at times gets as heated as what’s the best fly pattern for ….(insert…
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Alaska West is the world-class fishing lodge in Western Alaska – home of legendary fly fishing for rainbow trout, silver salmon, king salmon and more. You won’t need a coat and tie to wear to dinner, and you won’t have to worry about tracking mud on the carpet. No one will be offended by your…
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Rainbow Trout
Leopards and tigers and bears, oh my! Well two outta three ain’t bad. There are several claims of other rivers in Alaska being home to the legendary Leopard Rainbow Trout. And though it may be true to only a degree, this is the place where they were perfected. Few places on earth have rainbows this…
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King Salmon
The biggest of the Pacific Salmon, king salmon got their name by default. Notorious for holding in the deepest darkest hiding places, most “anglers” hope them up with heavy, shiny, noisy, smelly, gaudy, greasy gear – saving the fly fishing tackle for easier prey. However… At Alaska West we have honed and refined our fly…
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Sage Typhoon Waist Pack Review
Roomy, submersible pocket, easy to access. We first got a look at the new Sage lineup of Typhoon bags at Fly Fishing Retailer in Denver this year. They looked pretty darned interesting so we decided to test them out in the field and let you know what we think!We’ve had a few sessions so far…
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