Deneki Blog

Tying the Egan Poacher: A Jiggy Fly Pattern for Swinging Trout
This fly-tying tutorial is brought to you by Mossy's Fly Shop in Anchorage, Alaska, where the legendary advice on flies, gear, and techniques is hotter than their coffee. (907) 770-2666...

Start Shallow, My Friend: The Spey Casting Gospel You Keep Ignoring
Stay In the Shallow Let’s start with a confession. Too many anglers wade into the river like they’re auditioning for Aquaman 3. Waist deep before the first cast, chest deep...

Fishing September at Rapids Camp Lodge: The Season’s Grand Finale(ish)
If Alaska’s fishing season were a movie, September would be the dramatic finale(ish). The part with the sweeping music, the big fish, and the guy yelling “One more cast!” with...

Spots Are Going Fast at Alaska West Lodge, And No, That’s Not Just a Sales Line
There are places in this world where you go to relax. Sip hot coffee, stare at the horizon, maybe read a book. Alaska West Lodge on the Kanektok River is...

Pebble Mine: Where the Battle Stands Now
It's possibly been a while since you've seen any news about the threat of the proposed Pebble Mine. Pebble is still trying to advance their massive project in the headwaters...

The Jerry French Lamprey Fly Tying Tutorial: A Fly for People Who’ve Given Up Pretending Fish Are Picky
This fly-tying tutorial is brought to you by Mossy's Fly Shop in Anchorage, Alaska, where the legendary advice on flies, gear, and techniques is hotter than their coffee. (907) 770-2666...

The Alaska Trout One-Two Punch That Delivers
Here in Western Alaska, a large part of our season, we are blessed to be able to target trout using one of our favorite means of all time, with mouse...

5 Things To Know Before Your Bear Viewing Trip
Have you ever dreamed of watching massive brown bears catch salmon right in front of you? At Rapids Camp Lodge in Bristol Bay, Alaska, that dream becomes reality. This isn't...