Aside from providing you with a daily dose of fly fishing (thanks for reading), we also run fishing lodges. That means that we work with a lot of people looking to plan their next fishing trip. Some of the folks we talk with have fished at lodges all over the world and have a good…
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Timeless Tips: 9 Questions About Spey Fishing You Were Afraid to Ask
We love spey fishing. We also know that spey fishing can be a little intimidating when you first dip your toe in. It shouldn’t be! Spey fishing is just another fun way to fish. It’s not better or worse or harder or easier or simpler or more complicated than ‘normal’ fly fishing. Today we present…
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Nymphing Tip: Tag Your Split Shot
Way back in 2011, Alaska West alum and trout guru, JEB Hall, gave us the details for his go-to rig when slinging beads for big leopard rainbow trout. It’s still as current as it was six long years ago, so if you haven’t checked it out, be sure to hit the link to give it…
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Timeless Tip Tuesday: Control Your Line When Presenting
Today’s tip for bonefishing also applies to any situation when you’re presenting a fly with a single-handed rod. As you’re false casting and lengthening line, your fly line slips through your fingers on your hauling hand when you shoot line (which you’re doing on both your forward cast and your back cast, right?). When you…
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GoDolly Landing Nets
When you make a living landing fish, a quality landing net is important, and this past season at Alaska West we had the privilege of trying out one of the more unique net designs we’ve seen – A net currently being produced by a fresh new company called GoDolly landing nets. GoDolly is the brainchild of Eric Inglis, an…
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Accelerate Your Strip
When stripping flies for bonefish, its crucial to stay in contact with your fly at all times. Doing so allows you to feel the instant the fish has taking the fly, thus enabling you quickly bury the hook home with a nice long strip-set. That’s easier said than done however, and a common frustration we hear…
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Universal Gear Tip – Rinse Your Zippers
Fact: One of the most forgotten items by our anglers at Andros South is a rain jacket. Regardless of where you’re fishing, whether in the North Country or the Tropics, being wet means being cold, and having quality rain gear handy is critical for staying comfortable on the water in adverse conditions. However, when fishing in…
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Bahamas Flats Fishing License – Update
Earlier this month, the Bahamian Government issued a statement that new regulations governing flats fishing in the Bahamas would come into effect on January 9th – most notably that anglers will now be required to purchase a fishing license when engaging in flats fishing in the Bahamas. Many of you have asked us how to obtain a…
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Last Minute Fly Fishing Gift Ideas
In case you weren’t aware, Christmas is this Sunday! We sure hope you’re not hearing this from us first. Still looking for some holiday gift ideas for that fly fisherman on your list? Not to fret.. Today we present you with a list of last minute gift ideas, that don’t require any shipping time, many…
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Trout Fishing Tips
We’ve written a whole bunch of posts about catching trout on our blog! Here they are, categorized nicely for your reading pleasure … Tips and Advice Boondoggin for Trout: Hold On to Your Hook Set Alaska Trout Fishing – The Mouse/Sculpin Punch Mousing for Trout – Try a Dead Drift Mousing on Foot – The…
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