Fun in the sun on the Rio Tigre. Photo: Chris Price One of the smallest rivers that we fish at Chile West is the Rio Tigre, just outside Palena. Originating from a small lake in Argentina and combined with snowmelt from nearby mountains close to Lago Palena/Vinter, the Rio Tigre or Tiger River flows south…
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The Palena River
Cool scenery on the Palena Photo: Trevor Covich During the course of a trip with Chile West, anglers fish a variety of rivers and the Rio Palena or Palena River is just one of the many. Flowing out from the east end of Argentina’s Vinter Lake, the Corcovado River makes a huge 180 degree turn…
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Late Season At Alaska West – 5 Reasons We Love It
Clownin’ around in late August. Photo: Cameron Miller Our season at Alaska West runs from the second week of June through the first week of September. The last couple of weeks of the season – from mid-August just into September – are what we’d call the late season. Here are 5 reasons that we love…
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The Best Time To Go Bonefishing
This could be May, or October, or February. We operate three fly fishing lodges in different parts of the world. When we’re talking with a potential guest who’s interested in a trip with us, we’re frequently asked the question, “When’s the best time to go?” At most of our operations, that question will be answered…
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Week-Long Trips at Chile West
A big ‘un from Chile West. Due to popular demand, we’ve added a new program to our offerings at Chile West for our 2009/2010 season. In addition to our 10 night/8 fishing day program that covers a wide swath of Chilean Patagonia, we’ve added a 7 night/6 fishing day option for those anglers who have…
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Why You Should Be Planning A Trip To The Bahamas Right Now
Reasons #491 – 496: The average high temperature in Kemp’s Bay, South Andros is 82 degrees on November 1st. The average weather at your house on November 1st is really crappy. Bonefish are awesome. It’s easy to get to South Andros. Conch Salad. The West Side. Kemp’s Beach. More Reasons To Visit South Andros Why…
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Sub-Tidal
Sub-Tidal, where the scenery’s acceptable too. Photo: Paul Reid Any angler that has pursued anadromous fish has heard or spoken of “fresh” fish – salmon or steelhead that have recently left the salt for the river and are not only brightly colored, but strong, aggressive and resilient. Words like “chromer” and”dime-bright” are often used to…
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The West Side – Our Access
Little Creek’s opening to the West Side At Andros South, we launch our boats at the mouth of Little Creek, a tidal creek that opens up on the East to the ocean-side flats of South Andros. One of the big reasons for the location of our launch is that Little Creek also provides our access…
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The Kanektok River – 9 Reasons to Love It
The Kankektok: it’s our home and we love it. Photo: Cameron Miller At Alaska West, we’re really, really lucky to call the Kanektok River our home. Our camp is located on the Kanektok, 6 miles from its mouth. If you told us we could have a camp anywhere in Alaska, we’d pick the Kanektok, 6…
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The 7 Best Things About Fishing Self-guided on the Dean
My name is Andrew, and I like driving ATVs. Our fishing program at BC West is fairly unique in that it combines guided fishing on the Dean below the canyon with self guided fishing on the water above the canyon. This format isn’t for everyone, but if you’re the type who enjoys help from a…
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