Captain Jeremy Inman, Saltwater extraordinaire, Bristol Bay Fly Fishing Guide and “decent” foosball player provides us with some insight on managing your fly line while fishing from a flats boat. Jeremy is a guide at Rapids Camp Lodge in Bristol Bay, and in the flats of Ohau in Hawai’i. The also puts on a clinic…
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When Do I Come to Alaska? Ask The Fish
If you want to fish in Alaska and know what kind of fish you want to catch but don’t know when to go, we got you covered. Now, Alaska is a big state, and there are thousands of miles of shoreline and watersheds where the fish roam. Fish Run Times through Alaska will vary, but…
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Fly Tying: Balanced Damsel
The Balanced Damsel, is a favorite fly among fly anglers who enjoy lake fishing for trout. When fished under an indicator or stripped in water columns with a sinking line, the Balanced Damsel is one attractive fly. Lake fishing is very underrated. There are plenty of fishing opportunities as winter releases her tight grasp. Damsels…
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Deneki Chronicles: 3 Things to Look For in Your Andros Bonefish Fly
OK, you’re going to chase Andros Island bonefish over the next 6 months, and you’re trying to decide which flies to bring along. We’ve written quite a few posts on the topic of bonefish flies, but today we’ll keep it simple. South Andros Bonefish Flies – Three Things to Look For No weedguard. Here’s an…
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Unconventional Thinking: Fly Tying – Chewy Halo Shrimp
There are a lot of flies out there, but as fly tiers, we mostly follow standards and common practices because they are tried and true. Every once in a while, a tier will have a spark of innovation and discover a new method that can make a significant impact. Dave Chouinard did just that with…
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Dry Fly Alaska
Many rivers in Alaska offer trout fishing that is unrivaled anywhere else on the planet. Generally, salmon appear in July, and it’s nonstop mayhem and fish rodeos until September. But what do trout, dolly varden, and grayling do before salmon are in the river? Of course, they still have to eat. This is where bugs…
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Fly Tying: Foam Stimulator
Most anglers associate Alaska with large trout with flesh patterns, swinging leeches, and beads. There is a reason for it. Many anglers don’t realize that you can dry fly fish in Alaska and actually how effective it is. Fortunately for dry fly enthusiasts, there are several opportunities to catch some of the world’s most magnificent…
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Deneki Chronicles: 9 Tips – Swinging Flies for Kings
We like swinging. We really like swinging for King Salmon. If you’re planning on coming to Alaska to catch King Salmon, here are 9 Tips to take into consideration. If you want an opportunity to Swing for Kings in Alaska contact us at info@deneki.com or call us at (907) 563-9788. There are limited spots still…
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Seven Tips for Your Alaskan Fly-out Fishing Trip
If you’ve got your sights set on an epic Flyout Fishing trip, there is no doubt a hike will be involved. So it’s wise to prepare your gear and your mind and body in the weeks and months leading up to it to maximize your trip of a lifetime. So here are seven tips for…
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Spring Fever in Alaska
It’s Spring Break, but here at Deneki Outdoors, we’re excited about springing forward to Summer. I am sure we are all over winter and can’t wait for summer, thanks to the icy snow and mother nature’s bipolar nature. We can’t wait to trade in the snow boots for wading boots and the shovels for fly…
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