Just how we like to see them – far and going away. Photo: Cameron Miller No, this is not the part of Alaska where we routinely fish within sight of dozens of bears (and we’re quite happy about that). The home of Alaska West is a place that’s prolific but subtle. It’s loaded with life…
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Rainbow Trout and Giant Flies
Medium fish, XXL fly. Photo: Cameron Miller Rainbow trout in the Kanektok and Arolik Rivers have a short season during which they can feed, so when it’s summer and the water conditions are good, they tend to pounce on flies that might be, oh, about 1/4 as long as they are.< If you look closely…
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It’s Really Pretty on South Andros
Home sweet home. Andros South is based on South Andros Island in the Bahamas. If you think ‘cruise ships, casinos and tourists’ when you think about the Bahamas, you’re wrong when it comes to South Andros. 30 yards from your room. Photo: rustychinnisimages.com It’s really pretty here. Just another beautiful flat in The South. More…
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Last Day of the Season at Andros South
The fish will be here next year. Today we send home our last guests of the season at Andros South. Our guides will be here next year. Our fourth year of operation was our best by far and we’re really grateful to all of our guests and other friends that made it happen. Our fishing…
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HDR Photography
The beach on South Andros, at night , believe it or not. Our lodges are located in four pretty stunning locations, which provides us and our guests with great opportunities for taking pictures. If you like taking wide-angle pictures outdoors, and you don’t mind tinkering a bit, HDR photography is a pretty neat way to…
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Taking the Perfect Hero Shot – 13 Tips
Cameron, hard at work. Photo: Ric Fogel/Sportfolio If you’ve spent any time on our blog, you’ve seen a whole bunch of photos credited to Cameron Miller. Cameron is a long-time veteran of Alaska West. He spent a bunch of years guiding and taking pictures, and the past few years has made the transition into nearly…
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It’s Really Pretty on the Kanektok
The Kanektok River, where we operate Alaska West, is not the land of jagged peaks, glaciers and Sitka spruce. Our Alaska is vast, lush and a pretty beautiful place to spend a week. All photos by Cameron Miller
It’s Really Pretty on the Dean River
Al Lind, enjoying the view. The Dean River is widely known for having the hottest steelhead in the word. Less talked about is the fact that it’s surrounded by some of the most incredible scenery that you’ll ever come across. At BC West, we love our anadromous friends in the river, but we also try…
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Why You Should Be In the Bahamas Right Now
South Andros, January 12th, Forecast: 80 degrees, light breeze What’s the view look like from your house today?