For every fly fisherman, there’s a river that runs through it. Or, at least, if your name was Norman Maclean, a massive drainage system stretched over 6,000 miles and brought him together with his brother Paul, who shared his passion and inspired him to write one of the most beloved stories in American literature. A…
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Getting to Know You
We want to get to know you better! This survey asks a few 30,000-foot-level questions about your angling habits. We respect your privacy and won’t share this information with anyone. It is only for us to understand better our readers and guests to provide better content and service to our angling community. We value your…
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Trout Spey and Four Reasons We Like It in Alaska
You’re likely to hear the words “swing season,” “trout Spey,” or even “Micro Spey” if you speak with enthusiastic trout fly-fishing anglers across the nation. Swinging for trout gives fly anglers an alternative method of fishing and a different pace to chase trout during trout season. Trout Spey is essentially just the standard two-handed Spey…
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Calling All Guides!
Bristol Bay, Alaska, is one of the most remote and breathtaking places in the world. The land itself is incredible, and there are several different species of fish that can be found throughout this area. It is truly a unique experience that you’ll never forget! If you’re someone or know someone who likes to get…
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We’re Back!
We are back! And it feels great. The break was good. We’ve had time to reflect on what we wanted to do next. We realized that fly fishing is what makes us tick and also keeps us grounded. And so here we are, ready to tackle the world again with our fly gear at the…
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From All of Us to All of You-Thank you!
From all of us at Deneki Outdoors, we’d like to extend a sincere thank you for subscribing to the Deneki blog newsletter. We value your time and are committed to providing you with the best-in-class content with tips, tricks, gear reviews, and news about Fly Fishing at Alaska West Lodge, Andros South Lodge, and Rapids…
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Deneki Chronicles: Tying Neater Flies – 5 (More) Tips
For many of us winter means fly tying season, and last week we shared with you 5 tips for tying neater/tidier looking flies. Missed it? Not to worry, hit the link to read it right now! Knowing that Old Man Winter might keep you off the water for a couple more months, we figured we’d…
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Deneki Chronicles: Tying Neater Flies – 5 Tips
It’s been said that flies catch fly tyers, not fish. Odds are most fish don’t notice that the head of the fly is a little on the bulky side, or that your wraps are not as even as they could be. That said, a well-tied, tidy-looking fly muster confidence, and having confidence in the fly you…
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Independence Day 2022
I believe in America because we have great dreams, and because we have the opportunity to make those dreams come true. wendell wilkie We are with you Wendell. Fly fishing is awesome and we are grateful every time we get to do it, or at least we should be. America is beautiful, and fly fishing…
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8 Tips to a Better Strip Set
To succeed on the flats, a precise strip set execution is essential. A successful strip set involves more than just yanking on the fly line when the fish takes the fly. Here are a few tips on how to execute a better strip set while on the flats. 8 Tips to a Better Strip Set…
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