Reminiscent Chum

August, 2009

Ryan Miller and I waded up an interesting bear infested trib yesterday and sling shot casted to 20 plus inch bows.  This surreal pic is the result of one well timed snap.  More on this event found here. 

Interesting side note on this photo - there is a underwater sillhouette of a fish in the lower right corner.  The species was questionable to many in camp.  Two guides in particular (Matt Hynes and Ryan Miller) were in disagreement.  Matt thought Dolly and Ryan deciphered bow.  The dispute was settled by a camp-wide vote and loser was to eat a fresh Coho sperm sac.  In the end Dolly was the call and Matt, in true AK guide fashion, slid a nicely quartered sac down his gullet.  Video of the entire event soon to follow.

Good times at Alaska West for sure.

VIDEO UPDATE: Sac Slammers

AK West, Kanektok: Day One

Buddy Ben Paul and I decided to head up river for some bows.  It was a good day.

Moldy Chum Field Trip # 2: Kanektok River, AK - ONE SPOT LEFT

LAST CALL!  We have one spot left for this trip.

If we could go to just one Alaska fishery before we died, it would be Alaska West's Kanektok. From August 7th - 14th, we're doing it and we're doing it right. Six members of the Chum Nation will join us. And you're invited to be one of them!

Alaska West's Kanektok location is a remote fishing camp by definition. We will sleep and eat in tents.  We will responsibly misbehave. And, we will catch silvers, rainbows and dollies till we hurt.

AK West is owned and operated by our industry buddy Andrew Bennett. It is also where good friend and Hustle and Fish producer Steve Apple spent years filming and dreaming up the freak-show that is H&F.  Here's our opportunity to join the tomfoolery. 

Are you in? We'll put you on the list and/or answer any questions you have here

Camp is the epicenter of one of the worlds most fruitful drainages.

Two Chum faithful per guide/boat.

We will catch slab bows on mice. Lot's of 'em.

We will catch silvers on wogs: VIDEO

If we feel the need, we will harvest healthy fish from a very healthy fishery.

Will will fish LONG days and sleep hard in 5 star tents. In-tent farting will be discouraged.

This is a first come first serve gig. We're capping the week at 6 rods. Shoot us a note and we'll answer any and all questions. 15% deposit locks you in.

Moldy Chum 2009 field trip rate:

$4800. This price includes 7 nights and 6 days of guided fishing on the Kanektok, meals, lodging, flies, terminal tackle and loaner gear (if needed). In addition, guests tip an average of $500.  Plane tickets are not included. 

3 down, 3 to go...

Three spots left on Chum field trip #2: Kanektok River, AK.  Make it a reality here and now.

And then there were three

3 openings left for the Chum Field Trip # 2.  The Kanektok is calling your name.    

Fish with Dec - get a free stick of your choice!

Photo by Cameron Miller

It gets no better than this.

Moldy Chum is working with Deneki Outdoors to announce a special program for the week of June 12 - 19 at Alaska West.

This week involves swinging flies for the hottest, brightest kings of the season, and includes spey instruction by the legendary Dec Hogan.

Guests who book a trip with us from June 12 - 19, 2009, will receive at no charge a single- or double-handed fly rod of their choice. In addition, Dec will autograph and give to each angler a copy of his book A Passion for Steelhead at no charge.

Here are the details. - Single- and double-handed rods from major manufacturers all qualify. Custom and bamboo rods do not qualify. - This offer applies only to the week of June 12-19, 2009. - Rods must be selected by April 1, and will be either delivered to guests at Alaska West or shipped upon receipt of final payment for the trip.

Incredible king fishing, spey instruction from Dec Hogan, Dec's book and the rod of your choice - what could be better?

Drop us a line if you'd like to hear more.