One of our lodges in Alaska is called Alaska West, and it’s on the Kanektok River. All of our tent cabins at Alaska West have names that mean something to the operation – like Chinook, Grand Slam, Rainbow, etc. That sign up above is from the Kanektok Cabin. Isn’t that a lot better than being…
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Be Nice to Non-Targets
OK, OK we get it – when you’re swinging flies for steelhead and you can’t keep the pink salmon off, it’s sometimes a little bit annoying. When you’re targeting big rainbow trout and a bunch of little dollies keep climbing on, your rig might get a little screwed up every now and again. But still –…
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What’s Your Favorite Spey Running Line?
Most Skagit-style spey setups these days involve a separate running line – the thinner diameter line behind the head that isn’t involved in casting, but allows mending and line control and a ‘handle’ for you to pinch when you’re swinging your fly. We’ve written quite a bit about running lines here on the Deneki blog….
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Nautilus Monster Reel Review at G&G
This time of year a lot of us have tarpon on the brain, and our friends over at Gink and Gasoline apparently do too. They just posted a really thorough review of a great tarpon reel, the Nautilus Monster. Yes, they really like it, but there’s a ton of detail for you gearheads out there….
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Dirty Rotten Anglers
Michael White hucks into a blue hole on South Andros Island, wearing one of the coolest fishing shirts ever. More Pictures from Andros South Andros from Above An Honest Hero Shot A Sunny Day
10 Reasons to Go Fishing in Alaska This Summer
We’re right in the middle of kicking off our summer seasons at Alaska West and Rapids Camp Lodge – and we’ve got a few open spots at each location. We’d love to have you come join us this summer! With that in mind, here are 10 Reasons to Go Fishing in Alaska This Summer Fun…
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Three Good Articles
It’s one of those days where we pass on some articles that we’ve seen online that we think you’ll like! Three Good Fly Fishing Articles Spey Casting Diagnostics Checklist. Jeff Hickman dishes on G&G. Al Ritt – 25 Best Most Versatile Flies. Interview on MidCurrent. Safe Wading Techniques. Video advice from Orvis. More on Fly…
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Fly Fishing Mini Gallery
Today we present you with a little gallery of pictures of fly fishing and lodge life. Enjoy! More Mini Galleries Andros Bonefishing Not Fishing in Alaska Objects of Fly Fishing
First RCL King of 2014
The Chinooks are In Last week we told you about a steelhead on the Dean – today it’s a king on the Naknek! After a full day of prepping the lodge for soon arriving guests, Rapids Camp Lodge freshman guide Curt Schaumburg hit the Naknek River to get acquainted with his new home water. It…
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Cookie
Today we present you with a picture of a dog on a beach. There are a few notable points about this picture, though. This is the beach on the grounds at Andros South. It’s really nice, as you might notice. This dog’s name is Cookie. She belongs to one of our guides, Sparkles. All of…
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