Archives for January 2022
Fly Tying: Tubey Mantis Shrimp
If you’re a regular reader of the Deneki Blog you know we love to fish shrimp patterns at Andros South Lodge. For today's tie we’re whipping up a Mantis Shrimp...
Deneki Chronicles: Bonefish Flies – Weight Matters
In this week's Deneki Chronicles we help you decide how much weight you need for your bonefish flies while at Andros South Lodge. Remember, these are general tips. We're all...
Gear Review: Sage Spey Reel
Sage Spey Reel. Image: www.sageflyfish.com We like Spey fishing throughout Alaska. From Southeast Alaska, through Southcentral and Western Alaska, Spey fishing is not only a prevalent method of fly fishing;...
Deneki Outdoors: Frequent Angler Rewards
The 'FAR' is a $500 discount based on a week-long stay. If an angler books a trip at any one of our lodges ( Alaska West Lodge, Andros South Lodge, or Rapids...
Shore Lunches are the Best
It doesn't get much better than this. Photo: Ben West. When it comes to lunchtime at Alaska West, our guests have one of two options; brown bag it for maximum fishing...
Fly Tying: Polar Shrimp
Polar Shrimp When it comes to Steelhead in Alaska, there are a lot of effective fly patterns. The Polar Shrimp is a "classic" pattern that is a favorite among Alaska...
Deneki Chronicles: Fighting King Salmon – Bend the Butt Section
In this week's Deneki Chronicles we explore how to leverage your rod to fight Large Anadromous fish like King Salmon. Keep the fish Under Pressure! Pull...
Gear: Don’t go “Cheap” on these things.
Let's be honest. Fly Fishing is not an inexpensive outdoor activity. The barrier to entry is high regardless of what price point fly gear you purchase because there is so...
