Alaska Fishing Guide Secrets

Leader Length and Fly Weight
Today we continue our Alaska Guide Secrets series, in which you get the inside scoop direct from our guide crew at Alaska West. You've decided which fly to fish and...

Leader Building 101: Rapids Camp Edition
Rapids Camp Fleet From our Head Guide at Rapids Camp Lodge Chad Bryson drops some great tips on building leaders. Since it's coming from Chad...I'd take it to heart. Enjoy!...

Don Leydon’s “Fisherman’s Friend” Tool
Don knew he was home when he saw these emerald green waters.... Over the years Alaska West has had many memorable guests who have become woven into the fabric of...
Spicing Up Your Fly With a Bead
Eat me. Photo: Kyle Shea. There's no denying the effectiveness of bead fishing for trout in Alaska. As the prolific runs of salmon in Western Alaska...
Leader Length and Fly Weight
This guy got it right. Photo: Ric Fogel/Sportfolio Today we continue our Alaska Guide Secrets series, in which you get the inside scoop direct from our...
Alaska Fishing Guide Secrets
Adam's office. Today we're starting up a series of posts on Alaska Guide Secrets. Various members of our guide crew at Alaska West will pass on...