Archives for June 2022

Fly Tying: AK Chovey
AK Chovey The AK Chovey and fly pattern is used for Kings and Coho alike. This pattern captures the image and likeness of bait, favorites of both King Salmon and...

Deneki Chronicles: Clearing Line for Bonefish – 7 Tips
A lot can go wrong here. Photo: Hollis Bennett. During one of the coldest, wettest, and windiest days of our season here in Western Alaska this week, we couldn't help...

Leader Length and Fly Weight
Today we continue our Alaska Guide Secrets series, in which you get the inside scoop direct from our guide crew at Alaska West. You've decided which fly to fish and...

4 Traveling Tips for your Fly Fishing Trip to Alaska
In last year travel has been great, and has had its challenges. We all want to travel by air, boat, or whatever means necessary. We all want to go places....

5 Fly Fishing Tips to Catch More King Salmon
Pow! Photos: Stuart Foxall. We're currently in the midst of our king salmon season on the Kanektok River at Alaska West and On the Nushagak River at Rapids Camp Lodge. These are...

RIO Flies We Like for Kings
Flies King Salmon Like Photo: J.E.B. Hall It's King Salmon season here in Alaska both on the Nushagak River and Kanektok River. As one of the most sought-after game fish...

Deneki Chronicles: Swinging for Kings – The Broadside Presentation
Stu's fly swung broadside. Photo: Ben West. This week it's all about the Mighty King Salmon! Friend of Deneki, Stuart Foxall explains how the fly swims and what King Salmon...

Alaskan Gold: Arctic Char
Team Deneki's Amelia with a beautiful Char One of the more sought-after fish in Alaska is the Arctic Char. Having many of the same attributes as both salmon and trout,...