We’re not sure if it’s the cold weather or the free-flowing hot buttered rum, but during the month of December a lot of our weeks at Alaska West fill up. If you’re thinking about fishing in Alaska in 2013, now is a great time to get in touch and get that trip on the books….
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Salmon Caviar
Thanks to Adam Kryder for another view into life at Alaska West! Caviar, Anyone? Caviar is not for everyone, but at Alaska West when time permits we like to whip some up. Last summer Rob Russell did the honors, bringing his fresh caviar making skills to the table, and teaching a few who were interested how to make…
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How to Stay Warm on the Water
There are several basic techniques that you can employ to ensure adequate warmth while fishing.
Too Much Time in the Bush
By the time late August rolls around, our guides at Alaska West can get pretty entertaining… More on August in Alaska Late August Photo Gallery Which Rods to Bring in August Last Week of 2012 Fishing Report
At the Ready
When you’re hooked up to a big king, it’s always nice to know your guide’s right behind you, at the ready. More on Guides at Alaska West Doing the Little Things Daily Guide Rotations Alaska Guidespeak Glossary
Fighting Fish from a Boat
Alaska West guide Spencer Dixon is back today with some more tips based on his time guiding in Alaska. If you ever fish from a boat, today’s post is for you. Fighting Fish from a Boat Our guides at Alaska West are known for their ability to adapt to every fishing situation, keeping our anglers…
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Nice Fish, Mike and Ed.
Want to catch a fish like this one? We have space available in a couple of our prime king weeks at Alaska West next season. Drop us a line to learn more.
Spey Line Recommendations
It’s really, really important to figure out the right line for your spey rod. Much more so than with single-handed rods, two-handed rods (spey and switch) cast completely differently depending on which line you’ve got them set up with. Things have gotten a lot simpler in the past few years, but still…it’s not always obvious…
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We Love Puff.
We’re just going to come right out and say it: the recent proliferation of synthetic Puff options in baselayers is a welcome change from that heavy, sweaty old fleece we used to lug around in our drybags. And while there will always be a place for the legendary, highly fashionable Simms Guide Fleece Bib –…
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Nice Fish, Charles
Our old friend and longtime spey instructor Charles St. Pierre got a beauty of a rainbow trout during the early season at Alaska West this year. Nice fish, Charles! More on Rainbow Trout Our Big All About Trout Page Secrets of the Flesh Fly J.E.B Hall’s Rodent Rig