swinging flies
Spey Fishing – Watch How Your Fly Lands
Which way will it land? Photo: Kyle Shea. When swinging flies for salmon and steelhead, we talk a lot about the importance of 'fly profile,' the broadside...
Spey Fishing – The ‘Engaged Fly’
George engaged his fly. Photo: George Cook. Ever wondered whether your fly is swinging at the right depth, at the right speed, or even in the...
Chum Love
The underdog, aka chum salmon.. Photo: John Wilkin. We haven't thrown any love towards the underdogs (pun intended) of the Northwest in a while. So, today...
All About Switch Rods – Interview with George Cook
Geo doin' work with the 4116-4 ONE. Photo: George Cook We love fishing switch rods at our lodges in Alaska and British Columbia. For the most part,...
Selecting Sink Tips
When swinging flies for salmon and steelhead, a question we get asked a lot is 'what sink tip should I use?' or 'how do I know what sink tip to...
Set With the Swing
Good things happen when you set with the swing. Photo: Alfie King When swinging flies for salmon and steelhead, we find setting the hook to the...
Swinging for Chums
Thanks Chumley! Photo: Kyle Shea With a current closure on king salmon at Alaska West, we've been targeting more species on the swing than ever this...
5 Ways to Control the Speed of Your Swing
Searching for that 'perfect swing.' Photo: Kyle Shea When swinging for anadramous species like king salmon or steelhead, more often than not, the slower the swing...
