Nicholas Dean Lodge

Today was the last call for BC chrome. We are sad that the trip has ended, however we leave knowing we had a great trip. This posse of anglers was diverse in character and ability. We were able to fish several different rivers and I am happy to report that everyone found there fish. I will do my best to bring you a detailed report with a ton more pictures.

Steve with his first swung-caught steelhead on a very cool, secret river. This fish tore it up

I managed to find this guy it a very small slot in a great piece of water on another super - secret river.

Silver taken on a 100+ foot cast... it was awesome

Yours truly with a lucky cast. Rob Elam put his life in danger to get this shot

Rob Elam with a sweet Silver

Rob Elam with a trophy steelhead on the Kalum

Dan with a white steelhead on the Kalum

Yet another Kalum chromer


Rob Elam, Kalum,... DANG

Another Cameron Miller Blast

Here a few that he took of when my dad and uncle came up to fish the Kanektok
Cameron Miller

Alaksa West Guides

The Best Guides In Alaska: not self proclaimed

Hanging Out

I will be in Kiene's Fly Shop on Sat at 10am to hear Andrew Bennett speak about the sweet destinations Deneki has.

Come by and say hello!

Photography By Cameron Miller

Cameron Miller has spent seven seasons on the waters of the Kanektok and Arolik. He is undoubtedly one of the best jet boat drivers and an extremely qualified photographer. Because of Cam's knowledge of both rivers, experience on the tiller and skills behind the glass, he made for an outstanding full-time photographer at Alaska West.

Shooting thousands of frames a week Cam was all over the river capturing the incredible experiences that happen daily. I have over 2,000 of his pictures from the season and will be showing a few off from time to time.

Each of the photos selected where part of slide shows that Cam put together for each week. At the end of every week clients received a DVD slide show of their adventures.

Koertge King

Gearing up: Mornings

Tom Larimer: SpeyRoo

Spey Bomb

Chrome(atic)

Simply Put

Dec Hogan (just Google his name) with a shitty setup... RAD

Chrome Killers

Hark! The short bus

Garrett Sullivan operating the Short Bus, a perfect match

More to come, plus I am writing a a little piece on my summer up there... it might be up this week, maybe next year...

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Swinging in California

Time to get out your swing on. Now is the time get geared up for fall fishing in Northern California. This is a great time to swing flies on your favorite rivers. There are still great hatches going on, in addition to great water temperatures. Swinging flies is also good now because there are no distractions of eggs. Once eggs hit the river bottom is seams that fish switch gears and smash eggs.

If you are new to swinging flies I have a sweet program to get you going. I can even provide equipment for the day. If you are a seasoned swinger, come on down and let's get into it.

If you would like to check out something new or a new way to look at something old, check this out. FALL SPECIAL

Here is Adrian getting his game face on.

Alaska West: Big Leagues

As I drove down river for the last time of the season I felt like I was being chased down river by the fast approaching onset of fall. Inside of a few weeks the Kanektok basin began to show fall colors. The leaves doing what they have done for eons. They showed their brilliance as proud as can be almost like a warning beacon for surrounding animals and nearby hunters and fisherman to get ready. While on the tiller, heading out I could still see silvers wadded up in corners and soft spots, trout resting at the head of snags, geese flying out and locals gearing up for winter. I will miss the Ktok and all that is offers. Kanektok means river of change, that is not the only thing that changes up there...

I will have a full season-end entry in the coming days.

Please see full photo gallery of AK 2009 on My Webiste

Photo Cameron Miller

Kanektok River Fishing

The following are a few shots from the week. I didn't take very many this week, but there were a few highlights. One included having a film crew on the river shooting a couple of shows.

A crew from InterMedia Outdoors/Barrett Productions came to shoot two TV shows that will show on the Sportsman Channel in the second quarter of 2010.

Breaking the Surface showcases the angling exploits of two of the finest female anglers on the planet, each of them highly skilled in quite different fishing disciplines. Gear fishing techniques rest in the very capable hands of Kim Bain-Moore—the first woman to ever compete in the Bassmaster Classic—while long-rod expert Diana Rudolph (of Simms/Andros South video fame) handles the tools of the fly-fishing trade. Along the way, these versatile women pursue just about anything that swims in cold, warm and salt water. This week they're after the Kanektok's silvers and rainbows.

Trout Unlimited: On the Rise is the next generation of TU television. Hosted by Colorado guide and increasingly notorious fly fishing media personality Frank Smethurst, OTR is one man’s road journey in search of the most compelling coldwater fisheries in the country, along with the people who fight to protect them. Join Frank and an arsenal of fly rods on an insider’s tour of American trout country.

I had the pleasure of guiding Diana Rudolph for the cameras. We had an exceptional time chasing dolly's and trout. We fished for rainbows in one of the channels and got sever nice rainbows to perform for the camera. Diana is an absolute stick, she railed fish.

Kevin with a hogleg silver

Rainbow

Yes, first of its kind... a picture of a sunset. Still sweet though

Yup, one more

Wait for it,... yes that is a sunrise

Triple Silver

Gordon Hynes, Matt (Film Crew) and Matt Hynes

Lower River Bow

Week 11 down, week 12 on the plane... THE LAST WEEK

As the final days pass I am left with a plethora of memories and a handful of photos. The weather here has changed... the mornings are now cold with thick fog blanketing the Kanektok. The first of the frost has plagued my fingers and face. Upon my return, coupled with better bandwidth I will be posting a few photos on the website.

I will post a few more photos from week 11 and wrap it up with week 12. I head out Sept 5 and look forward to hitting the rivers back home.

As for guided trips it is time to think about booking your fall guided trips. I will be on the on the oars starting Monday, September 28, 2009. This is the kick off of prime time for awesome trout and steelhead fishing. Book now to secure your prime fishing dates.

Please visit My Website for details and contact information.

Thank you and stay tuned for more photos from Alaska West

Week 10... It gets better

My Best Shot Thus far.

This was taken in a very small channel in the Kanektok. There is barely enough room to stand let alone cast. The concentration of rainbows in this spot is incredible, most of them are over 20". These guys are tough, very weary and selective, after many strategic meetings and calculations Eric Rathbun from Moldy Chum got 'em.

There are nearly 10 more fish of various species in this frame as well.

Love it.

Week 9 has ended, week 10 approaches. I am looking forward to more silver madness and big bow hunting. Now is the time to seek out Walter.

Week 9, day... I forget

Trout fishing is getting better and better as the eggs and flesh hit the river bottom. Everyday I hit my favorite spots with clients I see more and more 'bows. We found a spot today with 6 leopards in one little spot.

A little release action

Grande Dolly, hooked this guy then lost him at the camera, see him?

Here we go... 'Bow hunting is awesome! Bow and arrow cast required.
Bow Hunting... Get it? Wow, sweet play on words.
Can you find him?

BAM!

Adipose... what a wonderful thing