With another awesome season in the books, Rapids Camp Lodge is done for the 2021 Season. We’d like to thank all our Guests, Guides, In-House staff, Kitchen staff, and operations team for another great time out in Bristol Bay. You all made this particular season great. From flyouts to tundra creeks seeking Rainbow Trout, Lakers,…
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Gear Review: Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Short
Being comfortable can make all the difference between a good or bad outdoor experience. Everybody talks about the importance of keeping your body’s core warm in cold conditions. Underlayer clothing is designed to keep your “core” warm in colder temperatures. Last checked, your tushie and thighs are a part of your core, and a lot…
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Fly Tying: Dolly Llama
They say, “imitation is the best form of flattery.” There are a bunch of variations of the Dolly Llama demonstrated, but none exactly like the original. That being said, even this tie instruction is ever so slightly different. The Dolly Llama has taken over the Egg Sucking Leech as Alaska’s “all-around” fly pattern. This pattern…
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Deneki Chronicles: When to Set the Hook When Swinging Flies – North 40 Video
When swinging flies for salmon and steelhead, one of the most common faults we see on a regular basis from our anglers is setting the hook too early. In most avenues of fly fishing (trout, bass, bonefish, you name it), setting the hook quickly is critical in order to establish tension and ensure a solid…
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Football Season in Alaska
It’s football season, but here in Alaska we catch different kinds of footballs; big, Naknek River Rainbows. Truthfully, the Rainbow Trout in the Naknek River are huge, hard-hitting, beasts that will take you into overtime. It’s Big Rainbow Season, and we couldn’t be happier. More about Alaska Rainbow Trout: Alaskan Trout – Why They’re different…
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Journey with Us to The Bahamas
For a fishing trip, South Andros Island is possibly the most private and pristine natural environment. Walking the flats of South Andros Island in The Bahamas chasing bonefish is a remarkable experience. The sheer number and opportunities for bonefish are immense, especially with all the mangrove strands, patches of turtle grass, and a myriad of…
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Scenes From Alaska 2021
Just a few scenes from both Rapids Camp in Bristol Bay and Alaska West. We already miss it. Deneki’s Family of Lodges – Alaska & The Bahamas: Alaska West Lodge Andros South Lodge Rapids Camp Lodge
Fly Tying: The One Sculpin Ultra Rigged
Deneki Friend and Alum Jerry French tied the original version of “The One Sculpin,” an articulated stinger style fly. Jerry came out with the Ultra Rig Kit last year, and we decided to tie his pattern using that system. We also changed the throat material as well. What is the “Ultra Rig” you ask? In short,…
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Deneki Chronicles: Bonefishing – The Advanced Ready Position
Contrary to popular belief, being able to cast your entire fly line with pinpoint accuracy is not necessary when fishing for bonefish. Far more important than casting a long line is how quickly you can get the fly in front of the fish. Therefore, a good ready position on the bow is critical. The simplest…
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Aqua Flies: Ultra Rig Kit
Stinger-style flies are the way to go when it comes to fishing on the swing. Typically tied with wire or braid, both have their respective challenges. A wire is brittle, hard to work with, and you can’t change out flies very easily, especially in the cold. If you use braid, it is soft, so larger…
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