We’re really lucky to have an extremely diverse trout fishery at Alaska West. It’s not uncommon during any part of our season to catch trout by swinging flies, stripping streamers, dead drifting sub-surface patterns, or skating mouse flies on top. However, one of our favorite ways to target big leopard rainbows is by sight fishing…
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Archives for December 2020
A Great Traveling Pair
Destination angling is where we hang our hat here at Deneki Outdoors, we are incredibly fortunate to have the opportunity to operate in two very different fisheries in the Northern Hemisphere. With such a large variety of species to target, it’s important to have rods that will hold up to the task and perform under…
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Aquatic Insects in Alaska
The saying is, ‘everything is bigger in Alaska’. This also includes bugs. For example, the giant water bug (lethocerus americanus) found in Southeastern Alaska can grow up to 2.5 inches in length. That’s a big bug. From the Arctic tundra to the Southeastern panhandle, aquatic insects exist throughout Alaskan waters and play a large role in the ecosystem. As fly anglers, it’s prudent…
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Fly Tying: Mini Krystal Shrimp
Originator: Dave Stanley. Photos and Instruction by Mike Brown. Mike Brown is the owner of Mossy’s Fly Shop in Anchorage, AK. A lifelong Alaskan with a passion for family, fly fishing and fly tying. There is always going to be a huge debate amongst Sockeye fishermen whether Sockeye (Red) Salmon will eat a fly or…
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Deneki Chronicles: Spey Fishing – Finish Your Swing with Some Action
Here’s a scenario that most two-handed anglers can relate to; You’ve made a nice cast to the opposite bank, kicked over a big mend, and stepped down the run setting up your swing to perfection. Your fly tracks through the gut of the run at that magical speed at what you’re confident in the perfect…
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Alaska: The Last Frontier
We realize we have been posting a lot about The Bahamas and our Andros South Lodge. With all that’s going, even with all the inconveniences, we can’t help feeling oddly grateful. Even though it’s bonefish season, we can’t help but have visions of grandeur about fly fishing in Alaska. So amidst bonefish season, here is…
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Opening Week: Andros South Lodge
We’ve had a great start to our 2020/21 season at Andros South Lodge and had a fantastic time during our Fall Bonefish School. WOW! What a journey it has been to get here. Big thanks to all of our guests for helping us kick off the season. Thank you! Deneki’s own Jeremy Inman hosted this…
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How’s the fishing in The Bahamas?
Someone recently asked us “How’s the fishing in The Bahamas?” Well…let me show you. More on fishing in The Bahamas March 2021 Bonefish School All about Andros South Lodge
Mousin’ with Stuart Foxall
It’s pretty well known that one of the most exciting and fun ways to catch fish at Alaska West or fly outs from Rapids Camp Lodge is mouse fishing. It really does get the heart racing. One of the issues with mouse fishing is “bumping” fish. Bumping fish is when a fish want’s your mouse…
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