rigging
The Uni Knot – One Knot to Rule Them All
The most versatile fly fishing knot of all. Photo: Kyle Shea. There are many ways to lose a fish, but there's no way more disheartening than...
Rigging for Barracuda – Wire Length
Jason rigged accordingly. Photo: Kyle Shea. If it weren't for the overwhelming number of eager bonefish, South Andros might best be known as a world-class flats...
How to Avoid Twist in Your Fly Line – Video
Fix it. Photo: Kyle Shea. Whether you fish freshwater or saltwater, warm water or cold water, single or double handed rods, or all of the above,...
Stacking Tubes
Stack 'em! Photos: Stuart Foxall. A while back, fly tying great, Stuart Foxall, shared a great step by step with us on one of our all-time...
Nymphing Tip: Tag Your Split Shot
Tag it. Photo: Kyle Shea. Way back in 2011, Alaska West alum and trout guru, JEB Hall, gave us the details for his go-to rig when...
Replace Your Backing
Save the heartache. Photo: AK West staff. Fact: Backing doesn't last forever.. We help hundreds of anglers each year rig up for hard fighting species at...
South Andros Bonefish – Fish Heavy Tippet
Josie fishes heavy tippet. Photo: Kyle Shea. If we've learned one thing over the years of stomping around our flats at Andros South, it's that bonefish...
Get Hitched – Rigging Stinger Hooks on Tube Flies
Get hitched. Photo: Kyle Shea. We fish a lot of tube flies at our lodges, and while they can be rigged several different ways, one of...
