hooks

Rigging Stinger Hooks – The Twisted Hitch
Jerry's Dirty Hoh (clearly abused by some fish) rigged with a twisted hitch. Today we present you with some rigging wizardry courtesy of Alaska West guide,...

OPST Swing Hooks – Why We Like Them
Strong, sharp, offset, and barbless? Yes please. Photo: Kyle Shea. When swinging for anadramous fish, we really like fishing flies with trailer hooks. Whether tied on...

Angler’s Image Magnetic Hook Boxes
Not all good gear is expensive. We fish a lot of tube flies for everything from salmon to trout. We think they offer a number of advantages...
Removing a Hook From Your Skin
Ouch! Photo: Kyle Shea. If you fish often enough, it's only a matter of time before you are faced with having to remove a hook from...
The Tool Every Angler Should Have On Them (But Probably Doesn’t)
Don't leave home without it.. Photo: Kyle Shea. For the most part, fly fisherman are gear heads.. and we're certainly no exception! The amount of gadgets...
Keep Your Hooks Sharp
Looks like Spencer kept it sharp. Spencer Dixon was a first-year guide at Alaska West this year, and everybody who met him was blown away by...
Bulk Hooks
7 months rattling around in a wader pocket, and still intact. Big fish. Big water. Bigger grabs. You know you’re gonna go through more than a...