Today we’ve got a video tip segment for those of you who like to swing flies for steelhead and salmon. Tom Larimer, Oregon guide and host at Alaska West, BC West and Andros South, gives us a quick rundown on his approach to setting the hook. In the video, Tom covers Holding a loop when…
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King Salmon
When to Go Fishing in Alaska
Judging by the number of people we’re hearing from right now who are planning their fishing trips to Alaska for next summer, a lot of you are planning your fishing trips to Alaska for next summer. Yep, it’s happening right now, and we’re proud of you for planning ahead! We’re always looking to provide you…
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Nice Fish, Fraser
Here’s Alaska West’s good friend Fraser with a beautiful king salmon of the purple-backed variety. Nice fish, Fraser. More on Alaska West King Salmon Ed Ward’s King Rig Just A Big Chrome Slab. 5 Ways to Catch More King Salmon
You’re Probably Not Up For It
Chasing Chinook Salmon on the Dean River is not for everyone. If you’re like most anglers out there in the world, you’re just not up for it. We know of no greater challenge in fresh water than to land one of these beasts. There’s also no greater accomplishment – but it’s critical to understand the…
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Whitney Gould’s King Rig
We’ve got another post in our Expert Rig series today – in which we profile, in detail, how various expert anglers set up their gear to chase a particular species in a particular place. We’re really proud to have Whitney Gould on our guide team at Alaska West. If you don’t ask her about it…
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Keep the Faith
If the river you were planning on fishing today is ‘out’, you can either go fishing or not go fishing. Only one of these decisions is going to leave you with a chance of catching fish. Even after you’ve made the (right) call to head out anyhow, you still have two options. You can go…
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Nice Fish, Hope
Hope Hitchcock caught a nice big king at Alaska West this summer. We think her smile says it all. Nice fish, Hope! More on King Salmon Nice One from the Dean A Big Chrome Slab 5 Ways to Catch More
Big Kings.
It was a great year for big king salmon at Alaska West! Just a few examples… After a season like this, bookings are already tight for our king season in 2012. If you’re interested in joining us, now would be a good time to drop us a line!
Anadromous Nirvana
If you’re not sure why we think this picture is so cool, well, we’ll tell you. That’s a chrome chinook salmon and a big chrome steelhead, caught at the same time swinging flies with two-handed rods within a half mile of the salt on the Dean River. That’s why. P.S. If you follow us on…
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Leaders for Steelhead and Salmon
We’ve got some more insight today from the banks of the Dean River. Scott Baker-McGarva, head guide at BC West, dropped us some great points on leaders. That thing that holds your fly on may be worthy of a little more thought! Leader Considerations for Anadromous Fish Sometimes it’s shocking how much emphasis is placed…
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