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Dolly Varden

Oct 25 2016

Clown Sighting at Alaska West

Fly fishing for dolly varden at Alaska West.

Because not all clown sightings are creepy.. At least not in our neck of the woods. More on Dolly Varden All About Dolly Varden Chrome Dollies Makeshift Dolly Skaters

Oct 18 2016

Nice Fish, Carolyn

Today we present you with nothing more than a photo of Deneki family member, Carolyn Settlemire, and guide, Chris Gong with a stunning char caught during the last week of our season at Rapids Camp Lodge. Nice work team. What a fish! More on Dollies/Char Dolly World Dolly Varden and Arctic Char at Alaska West…
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Sep 06 2016

Makeshift Dolly Skaters

Mousing for dolly varden

Dolly varden are a fan favorite during the back half of our season at Alaska West. Big, vibrantly colored, aggressive fish? What’s not to love? Towards the end of our season, dollies stack up in staggering numbers behind spawning salmon to benefit from the gravy train of fresh salmon eggs tumbling down river. More than any…
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Sep 03 2016

Alaska Mini Gallery – Dolly Varden Edition

Fly fishing for dolly varden/arctic char

We talk all the time about how stunning we think our population of dolly varden are. At Alaska West, we’re fortunate to witness an impressive runs of chrome bright sea-run dollies transform into the flamboyant predators we know and love in only a matter of a couple months! Mid-late August brings out the most vibrant spawning…
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Sep 07 2015

Late Season Dollies

Fly Fishing for Dolly Varden and Arctic Char

Today we present you with a cool photo of a dolly varden, courtesy of Alaska West guide, Zac Cassill. They might not get the same press as some of our other species, but if fun is your prerogative, we think fast past action for late-season, clowned-up dollies is hard to beat. Drop us a line to come see for…
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Aug 13 2015

Jordan Sly’s ‘Wake and Eggs’ Rig

Fly fishing for dolly varden at Alaska West

A couple weeks ago, Alaska West operation’s manager, Jordan Sly, gave us a great post on the life history of one of the most underrated fish in our river, the dolly varden. In case you missed it, make sure to check it out, here! Today, Jordan is back with another edition of our ‘expert rig‘…
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Jul 30 2015

All About Dolly Varden

Fishing for dolly varden at Alaska West.

During the back half of our season at Alaska West, we’re lucky to witness a pretty amazing run of dolly varden, a species of char native to Western Alaska. Arguably one of the prettiest fish in our river, they’re also available in laugh-inducing numbers, making them an awesome fish to target on a fly rod….
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Jun 13 2015

Stu’s Egg Intruder – Tying Instructions

Stu's Egg Intruder fly for steelhead, trout, and dolly varden

Our buddy Stuart Foxall is back with another great step by step! Whether you’re fishing for steelhead, trout, dolly varden, or the like, this is one killer fly whenever spawning salmon are present. Stu’s Egg Intruder – Tying Instructions I came up with the idea of the egg intruder 5 or 6 years ago when swinging…
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Apr 06 2015

Dolly World

fly fishing for dolly varden in Alaska

We love our big, leopard spotted, mammal eating rainbow trout that inhabit our waters in Alaska. However, sometimes we find they over shadow some of our other fantastic species. Species that if you’ve never tried fishing for, you’re surely missing out. Today, Deneki family member, Adam Jackson, fills us in on fishing for an extremely…
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Apr 01 2015

Alaska Mini Gallery – Different Perspectives

Alaskan leopard rainbow trout

We like grip and grins as much as the next guy, but we see a lot of them over the course of a season. That’s why we really like fish photos with a little bit different perspective. So, today we’re coming at you with a few interesting photos (none of which are typical hero shots) of…
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