The trout in our neck of the woods typically don’t pay much attention to ‘traditionally sized’ trout flies. A size 12 elk hair caddis would be the equivalent of eating the parsley garnish on the side of your steak dinner.. A short growing season, and constant supply of large high calorie food items (i.e. mice, sculpin, salmon flesh, and eggs), causes our…
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Bonefish 12 O’Clock
Today we’re coming at you with nothing more than a cool photograph of an angler and guide working a bonefish dead ahead at Andros South. Enjoy! More on Bonefishing Getting on the Same Page as Your Guide 3 Ways to Catch More Bonefish Poling for Bonefish – 6 Tips
Keep ’em Close!
We recently came across this cool shot of a silver salmon caught on the swing by Alaska West guest, Craig Kopcyzk. It reminded us of a great piece of advice from Deneki alum Cameron Miller on taking good fish photos.. Leave the fish close to the water! Not only is it much, much better on the…
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Why They’re Called Leopard Rainbows
Our rainbow trout in western Alaska look a little different than in the rest of the world. We call them leopard rainbows, and for good reason.. They look like this! Thanks to Alaska West regular, James Hambrick Jr. for tying into this beauty. We’re still trying to find an area on this trout that’s not…
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Alaska West Mini Gallery – Shore Lunch Style
Today we’re coming at you with a gallery of photos highlighting one of the most underrated parts of any fishing trip.. Lunch time! Fresh Alaskan salmon is amazing anywhere in the world, but it doesn’t get better than when cooked riverside over a wood fire. Add good friends, great fishing, and maybe a mid-day nap,…
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Rock On
Dan Brevelle from Alaska West taking you into the weekend with a little net guitar. Landing nets.. Good for landing fish. Great for air guitar. More Goofy Posts from Alaska West Alaska West Job Requirement #1: Facial Hair Alaska Guidespeak Glossary The Kanektok Plunge: An Alaska West Tradition
Ol’ Red
We have a tradition at Alaska West that on the last day of the week, guests and staff alike gather around for a slideshow of the week’s best photos. We’re fortunate to fish for a variety of fish species including big leopard rainbow trout and chrome bright salmon, all of which make for some good…
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A Better Way to Start the Morning
We’re nearing the end of our Alaska and British Columbia seasons and that can only mean one thing positive.. Our bonefishing season at Andros South is just around the corner! Wouldn’t you rather start your morning like this? Drop us a line and make it happen! More Cool Photos from Andros South South Andros Mini-Gallery…
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Fly Fishing Action Shots – Mini Gallery
Today we’re coming at you with a fly fishing photo gallery of a different sort.. Action shots! Hero shots are great, but the ‘ol grip and grin doesn’t always tell the whole story.. Check out some great photos of the pursuit itself.. Enjoy! Other Mini Galleries Fly Fishing Mini Gallery Fly Fishing Objects Mini Gallery Alaska…
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Nice Fish, Andy!
Congratulations to Alaska West guest Andy Folsom for tying into this rainbow trout of a lifetime! Andy landed this beauty during the last hour of the last day of the trip. A great ending to a great week! Nice work Andy, it was a blast having you here! More Nice Fish Nice Fish, Ralph Nice Fish,…
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