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A Beary Good Time Awaits: Bear Viewing at Rapids Camp Lodge Booking for 2026!
There’s wild, and then there’s Bristol Bay wild. At Rapids Camp Lodge, located on Alaska’s legendary Naknek River, just mere minutes away from the world famous Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park,...

Why Trip Insurance Is The Smartest Gear You Pack
The Beauty of Peace of Mind Don't TLDR This. We know this post is long. Like, “settle in with a cup of coffee” long. But here’s the thing—trip insurance is...

3 Simple Things To Consider To Improve When Stripping for Bonefish
There’s an art to making a bonefish eat—and it starts the moment your fly hits the water. The cast might get you in the game, but the strip seals the...

Better Mousing For Leopard Rainbow Trout On The Kanketok River
If you have never done it, the Kankektok River is one the world's best fisheries for Leopard Rainbow Trout and mousing the Kanektok River isn’t “delicate presentation” kind of fishing....

Fly Tying Tutorial: Krókurinn (The Hook) Fly Pattern
This fly-tying tutorial is brought to you by Mossy's Fly Shop in Anchorage, Alaska, where the legendary advice on flies, gear, and techniques is hotter than their coffee. (907) 770-2666...

One Question: What Fly Pattern Do You Want To See?
The tying bench is open for requests. What fly pattern would you like to see step-by-step instructions for? Put in your requests here! Or click on the image.

Avoid These Three Things Bonefish Hate
Hello, bones They’re fast, finicky, and famously spooky, and we're not talking Halloween spooky. Bonefish are called “grey ghosts” for a reason. They are stealthy, but on the flats, it’s...

3 Mistakes You’re Making When You Spey Cast And How To Fix Them
We do a lot of Spey casting at Alaska West and Rapids Camp. We've also helped many Spey anglers improve their cast. Whilst working with many anglers on their casting,...