Big rainbow trout in Western Alaska like hanging out around structure. Snags and drop-offs are some of their favorite neighborhoods – especially for the main channel fish. Good luck getting a fly in front of this one! It’s not uncommon for us to spot really nice fish in lies that are pretty much un-presentable. In…
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Just Another Slab of a Trout
More on Alaskan Rainbow Trout Spey Fishing for Trout – Why 5 Reasons We Love Arolik Rainbows Mr. Hankey Produces
Trout Time
We have pretty darned consistent trout fishing throughout our three months of operation at Alaska West – these fish are here all season long and when it’s summer, they’ve got to eat well. But mid-July is right smack in the middle of our season, and right smack in the middle of our great trout fishing….
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Sage TCX Switch Rod Review
Last year at IFTD we told you about Sage’s new line of TCX switch rods. We’ve finally gotten enough time in fishing one that we feel competent to write up a review. The past few weeks we fished the 8119-4 TCX a whole bunch at Alaska West, and guess what – we’re in love. About…
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Another Reason to Fish Mouse Flies
…at Alaska West, at least. Grayling climb on board too! More on Mousing 5 Tips on Mousing Mr. Hankey the Mouse Fly Mouse Water
Trout Tail
Just another cool angle on a very cool fish! More on Rainbow Trout in Alaska When to go Trout Fishing Arolik River Rainbows and Why We Love Them Why We Like Flesh Flies
Trout, Man, Woman, Boat.
Guide Whitney presents angler Kevin’s good looking rainbow trout. Their trusty steed provides the backdrop. More Pictures from Alaska West Big Chrome Slab Little Water, Big Bend Just Another Chrome Silver
Here’s Lookin’ At You
We just thought this was a really cool closeup shot of a rainbow trout! More on Rainbow Trout 5 Reasons We Love Arolik Rainbows Everybody Likes Cotton Candy Flesh Flies and Snags
5 Reasons to Chase Silver Salmon
We think that fishing for silver salmon at Alaska West is some of the most fun you can have with a fly rod, any time any place. So, today we present you with an unabashed sales pitch on 5 reasons you should chase silver salmon at Alaska West. 5 Reasons to Chase Silver Salmon at…
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Great Trout
This is just a picture of a great fishing guide with a great looking trout. More on Alaska West Rainbow Trout Mike Mercer Fatty Looks Like a Steelhead, But It’s a Trout Get It Down!