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5 Things To Know Before Your Bear Viewing Trip
Have you ever dreamed of watching massive brown bears catch salmon right in front of you? At Rapids Camp Lodge in Bristol Bay, Alaska, that dream becomes reality. This isn't...

Goat Wars: Fly Rod Brands Edition
Grab your backing and hold on tight, because it’s time for the GOAT Wars Battle of Fly Rod Brands—the showdown that’s splitting drift boats and friend groups faster than an...

Fly Tying Tutorial: The Burnt Chicken Fly Pattern
This fly-tying tutorial is brought to you by Mossy's Fly Shop in Anchorage, Alaska, where the legendary advice on flies, gear, and techniques is hotter than their coffee. (907) 770-2666...

3 Simple And Inexpensive Tools To Always Have On Hand
Let's be honest fly fishing gear can get stupid expensive, stupid fast. One minute you're browsing "starter kits," the next you're justifying a $800 reel to your spouse because it...

4 Essential Techniques For Better Trout Fishing In Western Alaska
This is how we do it. The Kanektok River in Western Alaska is a wild fishery that is known for some of the most thrilling and diverse fly fishing opportunities...

A Beary Good Time Awaits: Bear Viewing at Rapids Camp Lodge Booking for 2026!
There’s wild, and then there’s Bristol Bay wild. At Rapids Camp Lodge, located on Alaska’s legendary Naknek River, just mere minutes away from the world famous Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park,...

Why Trip Insurance Is The Smartest Gear You Pack
The Beauty of Peace of Mind Don't TLDR This. We know this post is long. Like, “settle in with a cup of coffee” long. But here’s the thing—trip insurance is...

3 Simple Things To Consider To Improve When Stripping for Bonefish
There’s an art to making a bonefish eat—and it starts the moment your fly hits the water. The cast might get you in the game, but the strip seals the...