The perpetrator is developed initially for Steelhead in the PNW. Since then, this uber buggy fly has been adapted for trout, either nymphing or with trout Spey. The smaller profile and lightweight make for good use with small rods and get big fish to perpetrate. With many color options, this fly is very adaptable for…
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Deneki Chronicles: Spey Casting and Hand Position
Brian Niska’s series of spey casting tips continues today, with some great discussion on hand position. This is one of our favorites! Reduce Fatigue and Increase Speycasting Performance with Proper Hand Position Proper hand position will enable you to utilize the larger joints to develop power for the speycast, thereby reducing fatigue and increasing casting…
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Rapids Camp Lodge: Ways & Wonder
Is it any wonder Bristol Bay Fly-outs trips are fantastic? Rapids Camp Lodge offers a variety of locations to fly out to all across Bristol Bay, Alaska. The places are vast and beautiful, and the fishing is remarkable. All Photos by Arian Stevens. You can find more of his work at @arianstevens_photography on Instagram. Other…
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Alaska West: Bucket List
Did you know the term “bucket list” didn’t exist until the 2007 movie The Bucket List, starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman? Don’t believe it? Google it. If you’re convinced you have used the expression “bucket list” before then, you’re probably wrong. Even the brains at Oxford English Dictionary agree it was “popularized by the…
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Featured Photographer: Arian Stevens
It’s no wonder many professional photographers come to Alaska. Alaska is a dream destination for many talented photographers. It is an ultimate dream especially for photographers who also appreciate fly fishing- remote locations, national parks, vast landscapes, and extraordinary wildlife. Everything is bigger in Alaska, and pictures are no different. Talented photographer and avid fly…
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Fly Tying: Classic Fly Series – The Kate, Part 3 Final
Part 3 of 3. We at Deneki Outdoors are fans of Classic Fly Patterns. The sheer beauty of a fully dressed classic fly is a sight to look at. If These flies are not the easiest flies patterns to tie. They are complicated but even tiers with basic skills can achieve this fly. It’s best…
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Deneki Chronicles: 5 Tips for Bigger Bonefish
In this week’s Deneki Chronicles we give five tips on how to catch bigger bonefish. So, for the love of bonefish, learn how to hook bigger bonefish. Not all bonefish are created equal, and at Andros South we’re really fortunate to have what we think is a healthy balance of quality and quantity when it…
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Fly Tying Tip With Stuart Foxall
When You tie flies as much as Stuart, you learn a few things. Stuart shares some of his well-cured wisdom with us. Take a hot minute to watch it. So shines a good deed in a weary world. Thanks, Stuart. You can find Stuart on Instagram- @stuartfoxall If you’re reading this on the newsletter, click…
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Rapids Camp Lodge: Prime Week Availability
All Photos by Arian Stevens: Instagram- @arianstevens Located in the heart of Bristol Bay, Alaska, Rapids Camp Lodge is an anglers paradise. When you’re looking for the right destination for your fishing adventure, and you want to find a careful balance of adventure and creature comforts. You want to Explore, Relax, and Enjoy. Rapids Camp…
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Mighty Waters
The Oscars just announced their nominations. Mighty Waters wasn’t on the list of any Harelywood critic, but it should have been. A message of inspiration, passion, and hope, filmmaker Shannon Vandiver shares the life of Ansil Saunders, a man born on the island of Bimini, and his dedication to justice, politics, education, hard work, God,…
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