According to a survey, Father’s Day is the 18th most popular holiday in the US. That means ghosts and goblins (Halloween), and trees (Arbor Day) come before your Father. Let’s not do our well-deserved father’s dirty like that. While most of us dig deep for our moms (love you Mom), we typically reluctantly stretch our…
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Archives for May 2025
4 Reasons You Should Come Experience the Kanektok River
Reason 1: Alaska’s Fish Factory in Full Production “On a good July day, you can catch all five Pacific salmon species before lunch.” That’s how one Alaska West Lodge returning guest described the Kanektok River. It’s not hyperbole. This remote river in southwest Alaska churns out fish like a well-oiled machine—an aquatic assembly line where…
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No Better Time To Experience Bristol Bay with Rapids Camp Lodge
Bristol Bay: Where 60 Million Salmon Run Wild—And 2025 Is Your Year Every summer, Bristol Bay becomes the stage for one of nature’s greatest spectacles: more than 60 million wild salmon surge upriver, transforming the landscape and electrifying the water. It’s not just a show—it’s a primordial calling, and in 2025, the timing couldn’t be…
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Fly Tying Tutorial: How To Tie The Hippie Stomper
This session of fly-tying is brought to you by the guys at Mossy’s Fly Shop, where they pride themselves on not only premier fly fishing, rods, reels, lines, and other accessories but also providing high-quality fly-tying materials and teaching fly-tying techniques to both novice and experienced fly anglers. Whether you’re new to fly fishing or…
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5 Tips When You’re Buying Your First Spey Rod Setup
So you’re in the market for your first Spey rod or Two-handed fly rod. Here are 5 tips to help you make the right choice. Other Spey Tips: