Fishing for and landing big rainbow trout is a goal for a lot of fly anglers across the world and especially here in Alaska. The Naknek River is a great fishery for rainbow trout in the season from beginning to end. During the month of June, the smolt bust is an exhilarating game where you…
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Archives for October 2020
Josie Sands Memorial Fund
On October 5th, 2020, the Bahamas bonefishing community took a devastating blow with the tragic passing of Captain Joseph ‘Josie’ Sands. If you were lucky enough to spend time on the water with Josie, you knew he was a true powerhouse. Josie had been guiding the flats of South Andros for over 25 years, making…
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Gear Review: Tornado Anchor
It’s been a while since we have seen much innovation or thought go into new anchoring systems for small freshwater craft. We are talking primarily about jet boats under 20’, drift boats, rafts and catarafts. Well, now there is the Tornado Anchor and it’s a pretty interesting take on an anchor. First off, this anchor…
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3 Simple Tips to Improve your Double Spey Cast
The Double Spey cast is a nice, fluid, and fundamental Spey casting technique. It is also one of the most popular casts in the Spey cast arsenal. Here are a few tips to help with correct anchor placement and effectively loading the rod. Tip 1: Place the connection between the head and the tip in front of you. – While…
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Deneki Chronicles: Tailing Bonefish – Hit ‘Em On the Head
Most of the time that you’re casting a fly to a bonefish, that fish is cruising and you want to lead him with your fly – maybe 2 to 10 feet depending on the situation. Leading him gives your fly time to sink and ensures that he doesn’t spook from the ‘plunk’ of the fly…
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Quiet for Now
Captain Joseph ‘Josie’ Sands
On Monday, October 5th, 2020, Andros South lost a beloved family member. Captain Joseph ‘Josie’ Sands was a legend among legends. A father and a brother, a mentor and a friend. He was born to be on the water. He loved sailing & commonly, in his words, “cleaned the whole fleet out”, taking first place…
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Bahamas Update
The Government of The Bahamas has updated their Travel and Testing Protocols, published October 2nd, 2020. The purpose of these new protocols are to eliminate the need to ‘Vacation in Place’. We applaud the efforts of The Government of the Bahamas in their commitment to keeping their communities and visitors safe. The requirement for travelers…
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Fly Tying: Yardstick Flesh
This featured fly is tied by a friend of Deneki, Fly Connoisseur, and Fly Shop owner Mike Brown of Mossy’s Fly Shop, a lifelong Alaskan with a passion for family, fly fishing, and fly tying. Cool temperatures and the rotting salmon smell is all you need to know, that the first thing I’m tying on…
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Deneki Chronicles: Wading for Bonefish – 5 Tips
Whitey wades well. OK, you’ve decided that you’re going to chase some bonefish on foot. Want to make sure you actually catch one? Here are 5 ways to improve your chances. Walk quietly. Bonefish sense noise and vibration from a long way away. If you’re on a flat with a hard bottom, step softly –…
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