Well, there is. September has arrived, the closing of summer comes upon us on the calendar; It’s official…the Alaska West Lodge has completed its 2021 season, and what a season it has been for the Lodge. After the last group of guests departed the Lodge, our staff broke down the Lodge, packed everything up nice…
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Fall Fishing in Alaska or The Bahamas
Termination dust is on the mountains and the opportunities for big Rainbow Trout are upon us. Thing is…if you aren’t comfortable out on the water, you’re gonna be off your game, and we’re not just talking about the cold. The same goes for The Bahamas. No matter where you’re fishing. the right gear makes for…
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Deneki Chronicles: Catching the Rainbow Trout of your Life
Rapids Camp Lodge is located in King Salmon, Alaska, and is our fly-out lodge offering access into the countless backcountry rivers of Bristol Bay. However, during the month of September, it can be difficult to get into the floatplane and leave the river that flows right out our backdoor, the famous Naknek. Draining west out…
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Alaska West 2021: Final Week, Already?
We’re headed into our final week here at Alaska West Lodge for 2021. We can’t believe it’s already our last week. A big “thank you” to all our guests, guides, and staff for the good times. We made friends, we had good times, and we caught fish. It’s amazing the bonds you can make among…
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Alaskan Pike is Underrated
What makes Alaska a special place to fish is the sheer variety of gamefish available to fly fish for. King Salmon, Chum Salmon, Silver Salmon, Red Salmon, Pink Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, Arctic Char, and Lakers. One of the more underappreciated fish is Northern Pike. These uber aggressive freshwater fish are a delight to…
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Alaska West Salmon Grand Slam Achieved!
With the Olympics in Toyko in full swing, we here at Alaska West Lodge have our own version of the Ennéathalon the Alaskan Grand Slam. And what do you know? Week 5 at Alaska West Lodge has logged its first Alaska Salmon Grand Slam of the season. Week Five Guest, Dylan J. caught all five…
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Alaska West Fishing Report: Week 5
During week 5, the weather started to cooperate with overcast skies, less rain, and even a slight breeze to keep the Alaskan State Birds away…kind of. We saw more King and Chum Salmon being caught. Sockeye Salmon were plentiful. One of our week five guests, Dylan J., even tagged the first Silver Salmon of the…
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Deneki Chronicles: 7-Weights for Alaskan Trout
Trout are big in Alaska, and that last thing you want is to be found wanting because your rod and reel are under gunned. In this week’s Deneki Chronicles, we discuss our favorite size fly rod for trout in Alaska. Enjoy! Ask any group anglers, “what’s your favorite trout rod,” and odds are you’ll hear of…
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Deneki Chronicles: Boondoggin’ for Rainbows – 4 Tips
This week’s Deneki Chronicles…”Boondoggin.” Bryan Burke works in our Anchorage office now, but he earned his stripes guiding guests at Alaska West on the Kanektok. In a recent conversation about favorite fishing techniques, Bryan declared boondoggin’ (huh? read on…) to be at the top of his list. We asked him for some tips, and he…
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The Best Time at Alaska West: July
If you’ve never been fishing at Alaska West, and have asked, “when is the best time to fish at Alaska West?”, It’s July. The days are warmer, the river conditions are usually the best, and approximately 18 hours of daylight make for a prime week of fishing at Alaska West Lodge. July can be the…
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