Our seasons at Rapids Camp and Alaska West are right around the corner – summer’s almost here! Summer brings fishing in Alaska, so today we’re rounding up our best posts about fishing in Alaska. Top 10 Alaska Fishing Posts Bead Fishing for Rainbow Trout. It’s super effective, no doubt about that. Top Mistakes Made Fly…
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Rainbow Trout
Just another super-pretty leopard rainbow trout from Alaska West! More on Rainbow Trout All About Rainbow Trout Reference Page Questions About Alaska Rainbows You Were Afraid to Ask 5 Ways to Catch More of Them
Three Random Alaska Fly Fishing Tips
Want to catch more fish in Alaska? Here are three ways you can. Three Alaska Fishing Tips Cover more water. In the remote areas of our great state, fish tend to be pretty aggressive. Most anglers would be better served by covering more water. Make a couple of quality casts into a piece of water…
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9 Questions About Alaskan Trout You Were Afraid to Ask
Today we’re continuing a little series of posts where we answer basic questions about some of the topics we normally cover in a lot of detail. No question is too simple! We’ve covered basic questions about bonefishing and spey fishing. On to trout fishing in Alaska… 9 Questions About Alaskan Trout Fishing You Were Afraid…
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Alaska Trout Fishing
Well, this picture we think captures an awful lot about trout fishing in Alaska. Angler Guide Big net Beautiful spots Deep red stripe Big tail Clear water Flesh fly What else? Tosh Brown took this picture. More on Trout Fishing in Alaska Rainbow Trout in Alaska Favorite Trout Rods Spey Fishing for Trout: Tactics
Alaska West Guest Video
Magnus Jepson joined us at Alaska West last week with the Global Fishing group from Europe. They caught king salmon, chum salmon and rainbow trout – and they put together one of the better videos we’ve seen about the fishing. Hit play below to get in on the fun. Thanks, Magnus! NOTE: If you’re viewing…
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No Felt Soles in Alaska
Headed to Alaska to go fishing this summer? Just a friendly reminder – don’t bring felt-soled wading boots. They’re illegal. Felt-soled boots were banned starting last year to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species – here’s the official news release for you. Rubber soles are legal. Check where you’re going to see if you…
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Getting Ready for Alaska West
Today we present to you the email that goes from our head guide to our guests a month before their trip to Alaska West. We’re running it today for two reasons – to toot our own horn, and to give you some more useful information about getting ready for a trip to Alaska. Tooting Our…
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Insider Alaska Fishing Tips
How about just three handy tips for fishing trips to Alaska, from the team that has spent a whole heck of a bunch of years up there? Alaska Insider Fishing Tips Keep the DEET away from your fishing gear. It’s by far the most effective repellent when the bugs are really bad, but DEET is…
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Alaskan Trout – What’s the Difference?
It’s cool when somebody who knows fishing and knows science can tell you in detail about the critters you love. Alaska West’s own Jordan Sly dishes today on our leopard rainbow trout. This is a good one! What Makes Alaskan Trout Different Living in Washington among a large population of steelhead anglers I often get…
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