March 2012

Alaska West Photos

March 31, 2012

Just a little batch of photos from around Alaska West! More on Alaska West Introduction to Our Lodge Frequently Asked Questions Take Your Kids

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Sage Kanektok Wool Pro – Why We Like It

March 30, 2012

Here’s why we like the new Sage Kanektok Wool Pro pullover. It’s a comfortable, versatile wool-polyester blend insulating layer that looks good, feels good and works in a really wide range of temperatures. It’s named after our home at Alaska West – the beautiful, remote, biomass-filled, amazing Kanektok River. More Gear We Like Simms Headwaters [...]

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Prime King Openings at Alaska West

March 29, 2012

Executive Summary We just had a couple of cancellations from June 15 – 22, 2012 – one of our impossible-to-get-into-because-they’re-that-good king salmon fishing weeks at Alaska West. You should click right here to get in touch and get in on the fun. Things That Happen During Our Prime King Weeks We catch big chrome king [...]

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Cover of Bonefish Magazine, v2

March 28, 2012

A couple of years ago we ran a Louis Cahill photo of Bruce Chard that we thought would make an excellent cover for Bonefish Magazine, if there was a Bonefish Magazine. We’re back today with another contender. Not bad, eh? More on Andros Bonefish Wading for Bonefish – 5 Tips 5 Favorite Flies for South [...]

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Three Good Articles

March 27, 2012

Lots of other folks write great articles about fly fishing. Here are three we think you’ll enjoy. Casting Heavy Flies. Phil Monahan tells us how on Midcurrent. The River. A very touching short essay by Anthony Greer on Gink and Gasoline. Do You Invest in Learning Days? Kirk Deeter asks a very good question on [...]

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Dean River Chinooks – Top Posts

March 26, 2012

Ah yes, we’re starting the run-up to our summer fishing seasons in Alaska and BC. One particular subspecies that we target during the summer is likely the hottest fish in fresh water – the Dean River Chinook Salmon. Here are our 5 most popular posts about Dean River Chinooks. They’re amazing fish. Dean Chinooks – [...]

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Family Fishing Trips – Why and How

March 24, 2012

Doing what we do, we get to meet some pretty amazing people. There’s something about high quality experiences in remote locations that just attracts good folks. We’re really lucky to have gotten to know Bryan, Kathy, Jason and Eric Whiting through their trips to Alaska West, starting in 2004. Bryan was kind enough to put [...]

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Just Fishin’

March 23, 2012

Guide, angler, river, Western Alaska. More Cool Alaska Fishing Pictures Really Rad Rainbows Parent, Child, Trout Coolest Hero Shot Ever

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Cast to the Shadow Side

March 22, 2012

Today we’ve got an advanced bonefishing tip for you, courtesy of Tom Larimer and Josie Sands, Overlord of the Flats at Andros South. It’s also a great reminder that some of the subtleties of fishing apply all around the world. This tip is definitely for folks who have done a fair amount of bonefishing – [...]

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