By the time late August rolls around, our guides at Alaska West can get pretty entertaining… More on August in Alaska Late August Photo Gallery Which Rods to Bring in August Last Week of 2012 Fishing Report
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A Gagatron Going Richter?
From chokers to chumblers, crittery schnittles to chinkus flinkus and disc drags set to Stun Mode, the guidespeak at our lodges has become a venerable Northern dialect that’s invaded the Pacific Northwest and points East. Special note: if you’re new to all this gobbledygook, this glossary might help. The unique descriptions of giant fish and…
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The Art of Alaska West Guide Jim Palmersheim
Most of our past and current Alaska West guests know Jim Palmersheim as a super-mellow, very friendly, mega-fishy guy who’s not above handing you a hot, riverine cup of French-pressed espresso mid-swing. All true. What you might not know—probably because Jim’s far too humble to talk about himself—is that he’s a world-class pastel artist when…
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“My Name is Robert.”
“I am from Denver, Colorado, and I am your chef.” If you’ve heard those words in person – thanks for joining us at Alaska West. More on Alaska West Frequently Asked Questions Best Silver Salmon Fishing in the World Alaska Guidespeak Glossary
6 Things Never to Say to Your Fishing Partner
There’s no denying it – when you’re out on the water, you can have a very big impact on your fishing partner’s pysche and/or karma. Here are 6 things that, in our opinion, you should never say to your fishing partner. Never Say This to Your Fishing Partner “I wouldn’t fish that fly, but sure…
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Another Reason We Love the Bahamas
It’s really, really mellow. More Reasons You Can Go For Just a Few Days Bonefish Are Fun We Have Our Own Tiki Hut
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Kids on South Andros, lookin’ sharp as usual. More on South Andros Reason #481 to Visit This Winter Good Livin’ The Little Creek Bar
A Non-Angler’s Stay at Andros South
It’s one of our most frequently asked questions. “I’d like to go bonefishing, and my non-angling wife/girlfriend/significant other wants to come along. Is there anything to do besides fishing?” Yes, there is, and lots of non-anglers join us at Andros South each year and have a fantastic time. It’s really important, though, to understand from…
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Another Reason to Fish Offshore
Our offshore fishing program at Andros South is popular for a few reasons. The productive fishing is close, the fishery is super-consistent…and nothing pulls like a pelagic fish. Hours-hold tuna sashimi adds a very nice culinary benefit! More on Offshore Fishing Top 7 Tips – Fly Fishing for Dorado Our Bluewater Program Offshore Fly Fishing…
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The Little Creek Bar
At Andros South, we launch our boats right at the mouth of Little Creek – a very protected spot that provides easy access to the East Side Creeks, the West Side, the South and our Inland Wading program. It just so happens that there’s a great local bar at the put in. It’s commonly know…
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