Alaska is renowned for its pristine wilderness and abundance of natural beauty, making it a dream destination for outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers. Among its many gems, the Kanektok River, known as the “Chosen River,” stands out as a mecca for fly fishing enthusiasts. Discover why it has become a top choice for anglers seeking an…
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Exploring the Kanektok River with Deneki Outdoors Alaska West Lodge
We’re off to a smashing start and in the crux of the fly fishing season here at Alaska West Lodge, a place where dreams are realized, memories are made, and camaraderie is formed. With its prime location on the Kanektok River, breathtaking scenery, and exceptional fishing opportunities, it offers an unforgettable experience for fly anglers….
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Tips on Mousing for Rainbow Trout and Grayling at Alaska West
Mousing for big rainbow trout at Alaska West is exciting. Big Alaskan Rainbow Trout like their protein and small mammals like mice, voles, and shrews offer them an excellent opportunity to get their protein fix. Watching big trout eat a mouse is quite an experience! The same goes for grayling. Grayling also have an appetite…
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The Fly Box: Alaska West Lodge Rainbow Trout Flies
At Alaska West Lodge, Team Deneki Outdoors is fervently getting things ready for the Twenty-Twenty-Two Season. As a part of that process, we are filling our fly boxes with the essentials. In Today’s Fly Tying, we, review some of our favorite flies for Big Leopard Rainbow Trout at Alaska West Lodge. In Alaska Rainbow Trout…
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You’re Running Out of Prime Time at Alaska West Loge 2022
Nope, it’s not about Deion Sanders, but if he had to pick a week at Alaska West Lodge, this week would be it, and so should you. We have limited availability during a prime week in July at Alaska West Lodge- July 3 -10, 2022. Don’t let the sun go down on your opportunity to…
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Guide’s Corner: Alaska West – Chris Childs
With the distinguished list of guide alumni, guiding at Alaska West Lodge is almost a rite of passage for any fly fishing guide. Many awesome guides have come through Alaska West. Many innovations have come from Guides at Alaska West. More importantly, Alaska West guides have a great reputation for putting guests in situations that…
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Positive Externalities at Alaska West Lodge
Year after year, Alaska West Lodge has been one of the most coveted Fly Angling fishing experiences in the world. In June, King Salmon is the big draw. Fly anglers from around the world emote come every year to experience the challenge of catching a King Salmon on the awesome Kanektok River. In July, the…
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Tibor Reels: Alaska West & Andros South
Wait, what? No, this is not an April Fools joke like Loop Tackle’s well-played trickery. Alaska West and Andros South engraved reels? Sure, why not? Deneki Outdoors has picked out two Tibor reels to represent two of Deneki’s great lodges and fishing experiences. You need to get out from under the rock if you’ve never…
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Guide’s Corner: Tom Schaefer, Alaska West Guide
Alaska West Lodge has featured many bonafide fly fishing personalities who have established themselves and made a mark on the fly fishing industry. Being a guide at Alaska West Lodge is a badge of honor. All our guides at Alaska West Lodge take pride in their work and what they do. Tom Schafer guides at…
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Alaska West: Bucket List
Did you know the term “bucket list” didn’t exist until the 2007 movie The Bucket List, starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman? Don’t believe it? Google it. If you’re convinced you have used the expression “bucket list” before then, you’re probably wrong. Even the brains at Oxford English Dictionary agree it was “popularized by the…
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