reviews
Rod Gloves – Why We Like Them
Bryan Whiting, Rod Glove enthusiast. Photo: Kathy Whiting. Years ago, our good friend and long time Alaska West guest, Bryan Whiting, first introduced us to a...
Tide Watches for Anglers
Looks like the tide's still coming in.. Photo: Kyle Shea. Whether we're poling the flats for bonefish, swinging for tidewater chinook, or waiting for that deep...
Simms Dry Creek Z Hip Pack
Dry, really dry. Photo: Kyle Shea. Whether swinging flies for salmon and steelhead, or tromping around on foot for bonefish, we really like fishing out of...
Sage SALT 890-4 Rod Review
The testing grounds. Photo: Kyle Shea. For the 2015 season, Sage introduced their newest line of premium saltwater rods called the SALT. We've spent a lot of...
OPST Steelhead Shanks – Why We Like ‘Em
OPST 75mm Steelhead Shanks. Photo: Kyle Shea. Finally, the shanks we've been waiting for.. We tie a lot of stinger-style flies for salmon and steelhead at...
The Shot-Gun: Split Shot Alternative
The 'Shot-Gun' sinker system. Photos: Kyle Shea. Every once in a while, a product comes around that changes the way we think about fly fishing tackle....
Gear You Need: Sharpie Extreme
Be extreme. Photo: Kyle Shea. We've mentioned in the past that it's a great idea to always carry a permanent marker with you on the water. A...
Airflo Super-Dri Nymph/Indicator Fly Line
Look at that, it catches fish too! Photo: Kyle Shea. Western Alaska is far from the traditionalist's view of trout fishing. It is not the land...
