That’s right, we’re hopping on the New Years Resolution bandwagon.. Our resolution? Simple. Keep providing you with a daily dose of the most engaging, informative, and/or interesting fly fishing content we can. To do that, we like to check in from time to time in order to get a feel for how we’re doing, and…
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Swinging for Kings – What’s the Big Deal?
If you follow our blog, you’ve surely noticed we talk a lot about fishing for king salmon using one of our favorite methods – swinging flies with spey rods. Some of you out there may have never used a spey rod. Others may have only swung flies for popular species like steelhead and/or Atlantic salmon…
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Planning Your First Fishing Trip
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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Demystifying Spey: Skagit vs. Scandi Heads
We might love spey fishing, and admittedly do a lot of it at our lodges, but we’d also be the first to admit that with a dizzying array of gear options available it can also be extremely confusing for those looking to get started. For those interested in honing their skills with a two-handed rod,…
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Timeless Tips: Making the Most Out of the Off-Season
Got a case of the winter blues? Anxiously waiting for fishing season to roll around? We figured some of you might be snowed in and/or looking for a way to scratch that fishing itch before your next trip, so we thought we’d offer a few ideas to help make the most out of this off-season….
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2017 Fly Fishing Gift Ideas
Looking for some holiday gift ideas for that fly fisherman/woman on your list? Better yet, are you a fly fisher-person who has been accused of being ‘difficult to buy for?’ Not to worry, today we present you with 10 great gift ideas sure to please the fly fishing enthusiast in your life. 2017 Fly Fishing…
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Timeless Tips: Top 5 Mistakes Made Fighting Big Fish
At Alaska West and BC West we see a lot of big fish fought by our guests – we’re talking steelhead and king salmon here. Sometimes our anglers do a great job fighting the big ones. Other times…not so much. Fight hard, fight smart, and get it over fast! Top 5 Mistakes Made Fighting Big…
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Simms DOWNStream Jacket
Fall is officially upon us. The temperature is beginning to drop quickly in our neck of the woods, and if it hasn’t near your home waters yet, we’re willing to bet it won’t me long. For many anglers, the cool temps of fall and winter bring some of the most enjoyable days on the water….
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Reeling Right or Wrong?
Over the course of the year, we’re lucky to share the water with a lot of super great, super fishy, people from countries all over the world. That lends itself to some healthy angler debate at times, allowing us to keep up to date on the latest tips and techniques in the fly fishing world….
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Simms G4 Pro Sling Pack – Review
From the river to the flats, we’ve long been fans of sling packs for toting around our gear, especially whenever fishing on foot. We think they’re a great cross between the versatility of a hip pack, with the high-riding comfort of a full back pack, and rarely hit the water these days without one. However,…
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