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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Fly Tying: Complex Twist Bugger
Trout bugs are cool. The Complex Twist Bugger is cool. It is a great streamer that gives you a mix of old school and new school all wrapped in one fishing catching package. You can alter the colors, styles of feathers, flash material, and dubbings to create some cool and one of kind patterns for…
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Deneki Chronicles: Swinging Flies – Cast, Then Step.
In this week’s Deneki Chronicles, we explore why it’s best to cast, then step. Jiggy. Cast, mend, swing fly, take a few steps downriver, repeat. That’s how you fish for steelhead, right? Not necessarily. Michael White stops by in video form today, straight from the Dean River, to tell us a bit about how he…
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The Fly Tying Mindset with Alex Belonga
Alex Belonga with Straits On the Fly, Custom Flies, and contributor to Deneki Outdoors gives us some insight and things to consider when tying flies. Alex started tying flies after he received a fly tying vise for his birthday. Since then, he’s been all in. After posting some of his work online, He’s been noticed…
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Fish Diaries: Want To Be a Better Angler? Start Journaling
Many of us have had written in diaries as a kid. But let’s face it, it is hard to be still and collect thoughts, let alone write them down nowadays. We are inundated with distractions and bombarded with email, text, and the internet. Shoot, you probably got distracted a couple of times while reading this…
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