Recently I was asked to do a magazine article for Trout & Salmon magazine in the UK. I had to write it about a “sea trout” (sea-run brown trout) pattern and I could think of none better to ask than Sean Thomas in Wales. He gave me one of his nighttime patterns that he calls…
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Deneki Chronicles: 3 Random Bonefishing Tips
In this week’s Deneki Chronicles we explore some Bonefishing Tips. Casting short of a fish is better than casting past it. If you see a big fish cruising and you are trying to get your flies in front of it, a shorter cast is often more effective than casting far. If your cast is too…
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Travel Insurance: Just Do it
Destination travel is the name of the game. At Deneki Outdoors we’re all about travel, and not just to our family of lodges. Over the years, fly rods in hand, many of our Deneki Outdoors Team have traveled around the globe pursuing fly fishing experiences in some of the most remote locations, seeking adventure. Regardless…
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Fly Tying: Fish-Skull Skulpin Bunny
Sculpin patterns are a go-to when it comes to trout. Dead drift or a slow strip imitating a sculpin swim, sculpin style patterns are effective in rivers worldwide. Normally fished close to the bottom, the Fish-Skull Skulpin Bunny goes down and gets down fast to where the fish are, thanks to the Fish-Skull Sculpin Helmet….
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Deneki Chronicles: Spey Casting and Current Speed
Be mindful of your feelings. When determining which Spey cast to use in a given situation, most experienced Spey anglers take into account three primary variables; wind direction (upstream wind, downstream wind, etc.), river position (which side of the river you’re casting from), and obstacles (trees, rocks, banks, or other obstructions that limit your casting…
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Gear Review: Smhaen Master Dubbing Twister
The Smhaen Master Dubbing Twister could be the best dubbing in the world. This tool sports modern design cues, yet it’s still a classic dubbing twister for fly tying. Novice or a seasoned fly tier, the Smhaen Master Dubbing Twister gives you complete control over your dubbing loops. The master dubbing twister will spin the…
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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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The Pre Season Fly Fishing Equipment Check
Spring has arrived across the country, and many of us are anxious to get out and enjoy some fishing with the sun on our faces and ice-free fly rod guides before long. But before you get too ambitious, spring is a great time to ring in the new season by making sure your fly fishing…
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Fly Tying: Bling Fry
Today’s Tie comes to us from Kevin Foley. Kevin is a scientist, fly angler, fly tier, and drinker of dark beers. Kevin’s philosophy on tying flies involves using natural and synthetic materials to create the illusion of life. As a scientist, Kevin believes observation and time on the water are just as important as spending…
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Deneki Chronicles: Wind on Your Right Shoulder?
Casting a fly rod with the wind blowing the line into your body is probably the toughest casting situation you can face. Yes, when you’re new to casting in the wind it can be a challenge to cast directly upwind, but a tight loop, high line speed and the right casting plane can all make…
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