spey fishing
Learn the Art of the Cack-handed Spey Cast
Cack-handed cast on the Naknek River in the Fall If you're an avid two-handed rod fly angler looking to expand your skills and tackle challenging fishing spots, learning cack-handed spey...
I Want to Spey Fish. Do I Go Skagit or Scandi First?
If you have been following us for any length of time, you know we really like Spey fishing at Alaska West Lodge and Rapids Camp Lodge. It is one of...
What’s The Difference: Skagit and Scandi
Are you new to Spey or Two-hand rod casting and don't know the difference between Skagit and Scandi lines? You're not alone. At first glance, it is difficult to tell...
DIY the Naknek River with Rapids Camp Lodge
As the summer fades and autumn sets in, Rapids Camp Lodge in Alaska transforms into a haven for fishing enthusiasts. From mid-September through October, the lodge offers a unique and...
3 Reasons to Fish the Kanektok River with Alaska West in 2024- Prime Dates Available
Alaska is renowned for its pristine wilderness and abundance of natural beauty, making it a dream destination for outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers. Among its many gems, the Kanektok River, known...
Deneki Chronicles: Two Things to Consider When Swinging New Water
Two-Handed Rods. Photo: Dave Karczynski In this week's Deneki Chronicles, we look at approaching new water. It will always benefit you to test the waters, close and far. You, like...
3 Tips on Setting the Hook on the Hang Down
Elaine let the fish take the fly. Photo: Cole Leishman. Have you ever had a run of losing fish in the "hang down?" If you've been fly fishing for a...
Alaska West King Salmon
What can we say...we like King Salmon, especially on the Fly with a Spey rod. Hard to find, hard to get to take a fly, hard to fight, hard to...
