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Dolly Varden

Feb 21 2015

Spicing Up Your Fly With a Bead

Trout flies and Trout Beads

There’s no denying the effectiveness of bead fishing for trout in Alaska. As the prolific runs of salmon in Western Alaska approach the end of their migration, thousands of eggs are released by each female salmon providing millions (if not billions) of protein-rich morsels for our resident rainbow trout, Arctic grayling, and dolly varden. The…
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Jan 06 2015

Chrome Dollies

Fly Fishing for Dolly Varden and Arctic Char

We’ve posted a fair amount of photos in the past of dolly varden (or, Arctic Char? Click here for an explanation) in full spawning colors at Alaska West. Why? Because frankly, we think they’re one of the coolest looking fish around. From late July through the end of August, many of our guests love spending part…
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Dec 02 2014

Clown

Underwater Dolly Varden

Just a cool underwater perspective of one of the prettiest fish in Alaska.. Clowned up dolly varden. More on Dolly Varden Swinging Flies for Dolly Varden All about Dolly Varden at Alaska West 4 Reasons to Fish for Dollies

Nov 20 2014

Spey Fishing – The ‘Engaged Fly’

George Cook with Trout

Ever wondered whether your fly is swinging at the right depth, at the right speed, or even in the right water for the quarry at hand? We receive comments all the time about how or where the fly should be traveling when swinging for anadramous species, and for good reason.. It’s tough! Thanks to long-time spey-guru…
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Aug 14 2014

Grand Salami

Fly Fishing for Dolly Varden at Alaska West

We want to extend big Kudos to Alaska West guest Kasey Halcro. Kasey started his morning yesterday planning to target silver salmon early in the morning and hoping to find the clowned up dolly varden of his dreams in the afternoon. Pretty typical day at Alaska West in August. What Kasey did not expect is that…
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Nov 12 2013

Swinging Flies for Dolly Varden

Fat Dolly Varden

If you have spent much time fishing in Alaska, odds are you have seen your share of Dolly flats. During the second half of our season at Alaska West, we see an impressive push of Dolly Varden.  Once the season’s first wave of salmon begin dropping eggs, these Dollies as well as rainbow trout congregate…
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Nov 06 2013

Bring the Kids Along

Bring the Kids to Alaska West

If you have followed our blog much, you know we love having families with kids join us at Alaska West.  The Kanektok River is a great place to get kids excited about fishing due to the fact that it’s so darn productive.  Although typical of a younger beginning angler, “I’m bored” or “I wish there…
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Nov 05 2013

Three Random Fishing Tips

Andros Barracuda by Louis Cahill Photography

Today’s post is…just what it says. Three Random Fishing Tips Try swinging your bead for dollies.  Eggs don’t swing in real life, but for some reason dolly varden can be attracted to egg patterns tearing across the current.  The next time you’re on a dolly flat, try a combination of dead drift and swung presentations…
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Mar 11 2013

What We Catch at Alaska West

Alaska Fish Species

At Alaska West our fishery is not only incredibly productive – it’s got so much variety you couldn’t hope to sample it all in one trip. Here’s a handy guide to the species we catch at Alaska West, in very rough order of when you might catch them, except for the oddballs thrown in at…
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Jan 23 2013

Dolly.

Dolly

Just a cool picture of a funny-faced dolly varden in the clear water at Alaska West! More on Alaska West Frequently Asked Questions Our Fishery Catching Giant Rainbow Trout

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