We’re off to a smashing start and in the crux of the fly fishing season here at Alaska West Lodge, a place where dreams are realized, memories are made, and camaraderie is formed. With its prime location on the Kanektok River, breathtaking scenery, and exceptional fishing opportunities, it offers an unforgettable experience for fly anglers….
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Tips on Mousing for Rainbow Trout and Grayling at Alaska West
Mousing for big rainbow trout at Alaska West is exciting. Big Alaskan Rainbow Trout like their protein and small mammals like mice, voles, and shrews offer them an excellent opportunity to get their protein fix. Watching big trout eat a mouse is quite an experience! The same goes for grayling. Grayling also have an appetite…
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Calling All Guides!
Bristol Bay, Alaska, is one of the most remote and breathtaking places in the world. The land itself is incredible, and there are several different species of fish that can be found throughout this area. It is truly a unique experience that you’ll never forget! If you’re someone or know someone who likes to get…
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RIO Flies We Like for Kings
It’s King Salmon season here in Alaska both on the Nushagak River and Kanektok River. As one of the most sought-after game fish in the world, King Salmon can be picky. With the help of our friend George Cook, we got some RIO flies that will do the trick. So here are a few flies…
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Tibor Reels: Alaska West & Andros South
Wait, what? No, this is not an April Fools joke like Loop Tackle’s well-played trickery. Alaska West and Andros South engraved reels? Sure, why not? Deneki Outdoors has picked out two Tibor reels to represent two of Deneki’s great lodges and fishing experiences. You need to get out from under the rock if you’ve never…
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Guide’s Corner: Tom Schaefer, Alaska West Guide
Alaska West Lodge has featured many bonafide fly fishing personalities who have established themselves and made a mark on the fly fishing industry. Being a guide at Alaska West Lodge is a badge of honor. All our guides at Alaska West Lodge take pride in their work and what they do. Tom Schafer guides at…
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Alaska King Salmon: Go West
Prized for its size, power, and ability to put on a hurtin’ on any angler, King Salmon is one of the most coveted game fish in the world. During Prime Weeks at Alaska West Lodge, you have the opportunity to land this prizefight. Lucky for you, there are still Prime King Salmon Weeks available. Don’t…
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Guide’s Corner: Martin Yi, Alaska West Lodge Guide
Marty’s enthusiasm for fishing started in Alaska. During the summers, his father would take the family fishing and camping. He and his friends would ride bikes to local rivers and lakes to catch salmon and trout as a kid. After graduating high school, he landed in Upstate New York, living along the Upper Delaware River,…
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West to West Rainbows
Alaska West Lodge veteran guide and all-around good guy Ben “Big Country” West is big on fly fishing. He works hard and fishes even harder. Ben truly appreciates trout, and according to him, this past season was one of the best seasons for Leopard Rainbow Trout at Alaska West. Based on these pictures from this…
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Best of Alaska 2021: Alaska West Lodge
There is no doubt Alaska holds an extraordinary place in our hearts. Both Rapids Camp Lodge and Alaska West Lodge were great successes during the 2021 season. In this series of photos, we show some of the successes from the 2021 Season. To all of our guests who joined us during the 2021 season at…
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