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May 18 2022

3 Tips on Setting the Hook on the Hang Down

when to set the hook when swinging flies

Have you ever had a run of losing fish in the “hang down?” If you’ve been fly fishing for a little bit you have probably felt the surprise of a fish grab on the hang-down part of your swing. You’d think hooking a fish on the hang down would be easy, but in actuality, it…
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May 17 2022

Fly Tying: Larimer’s ES Loop Leech

The beauty behind the Larimer ES Loop Leech is its simplicity with the materials. This super wiggly, swimmy pattern is effective for salmon, steelhead, and trout. The best part of this particular fly is the combination of colors you can tie it in. One of our favorite color combinations is a Chartreuse head and Black…
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May 16 2022

Deneki Chronicles: Trout Fishing in High “Off-Colored” Water

Big Rainbow Trout Caught in High Water.

In this Episode of Deneki Chronicles, we explore the idea of fishing in high water. For the most part, a blown-out river is not a good thing for any fly angler. But we’re here to tell you, that it is not the end of the world. Have a read. Whether early-season run-off or late season…
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May 14 2022

Fishing Tips: Rolling in the Deep- Take a Step (or Two, or Three) Back

Every year in Alaska, we repeatedly see a common mistake anglers of all types make. They all wade too deep. Whether they fill the fish on the opposite side of the river or in the middle of the river, many anglers feel if they get deep into the river, they will get closer to the…
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May 13 2022

Fly-out Fly Fishing: A Target Rich Environment

If you’re asking yourself, “where have I heard the phrase A Target Rich Environment?” It’s from Top Gun. The 1986 cult classic movie finally has a second rendition coming out soon, and it got us thinking about buzzin’ the towers of all the fly-out locations at Rapids Camp Lodge in Bristol Bay, Alaska. Bristol Bay,…
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May 11 2022

Guide’s Corner: Rapids Camp Lodge Guide -Mike Petersen

Born in Minnesota, then raised in Montana, Mike Petersen made a home in Alaska thirteen years ago. Mike got into the outdoor industry as an avid angler and hunter by answering a craigslist ad for a moose packer at a lodge. This lodge also had guided fishing on the docket—Mike Guides for eight months in…
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May 10 2022

Fly Tying: Blue Suede Shoe

Tie, Instructions, Photos, and Write-up By Kevin Foley. The Blue Suede Shoe came about in early June 2015 after a day of fishing tributaries of the Susitna River in search of King Salmon. At the time, reports had suggested that King Salmon, the largest of the five species of Pacific Salmon occurring in the Susitna…
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May 09 2022

Deneki Chronicles: 5 Ways to Blow a Shot at a Bonefish

Casting to Bonefish

In Deneki Chronicles, we look at the Top Ways to Blow your shot at a Bonefish. Do these things, so you DO NOT catch a bonefish. Don’t want to catch a bonefish? Pick one or more of these simple tips and you’ll be not catching fish in no time! Wear wading boots in the boat….
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May 07 2022

New to Spey Casting? Learn this: Loops vs. Coils- Managing Running Line.

For many of us, Spey casting is all about casting, but it is so much more than that. Like a good operating machine or a smooth golf swing, there are so many parts to consider. One thing many first-time Spey or two-handed fly rod users don’t fully consider or understand is the importance of line…
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May 06 2022

Andros South Lodge: We have Lean Bars

We’ve been getting a lot of questions about our boats. We got new boats last year, and people have been asking “why don’t you have any lean bars?” We don’t blame you. Lean bars are very helpful. They provide anglers support and balance while standing on the bow of the boat. Lean bars are great…
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