Adam Kryder got one of the cooler photographs we’ve seen of a guide poling a skiff at Andros South this spring. We thought we’d pass it along. More Pictures from Andros South Just a Bit Overcast Bonefish and Mangroves Bruce and Louis are Back
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Fly Tying with Twist Ties
We’ve got a three-way post today – Jordan Sly weighs in from Alaska West with a great, practical fly tying tip he picked up from angler Kevin Harris. Thanks guys! Tying with Twist Ties I’ll be adding a couple twist ties to my tying kit after watching Kevin Harris tie a couple flies in the…
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Grilled Smoked Salmon
Salmon are returning home to rivers across the northwest right now, so we figured it’s a good time to share another salmon recipe. Whether you’re bringing fish home from a trip to a healthy, well-managed fishery, or you’re bringing fish home from the supermarket (wild salmon only, please) we think you should give this one…
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Welcome to BC West
We thought we’d announce the start of our BC West season by presenting you with a shot of Kara Knight, our new Operations Manager at the lodge, and a very nice chinook she caught during setup a couple of days ago. Our first guests start fishing today. If you’re headed this way – we’re really…
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Beautiful Water in a Beautiful Place
Rob Masonis with Trout Unlimited steps into Motel Run, just above the canyon on the Dean River. More Beautiful Places South Andros Island The Kanektok River More Beauty on the Dean
Top Posts on King Salmon
Swinging flies for king salmon is arguably the most unique fishing we do – and we’re lucky enough to do it on the top two rivers for king swingin’ on the planet – the Dean and the Kanektok. Our king season at Alaska West and our chinook season at BC West (same species, different name) start…
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Crawfishin’
On a late May afternoon that got cut short by a thunderstorm, Andros South guides Sparkles and Freddie chatted us up about their other favorite pastime: Crawfishin’. Bahamian Spiny Lobster (crawfish on the island) are abundant on South Andros. In August, the season opens and many of the guides spend their days free-diving for the…
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Where to Eat and Drink in Seattle
Lots of you pass through Seattle on your way to Alaska or British Columbia, or just on some work trip that has nothing to do with fishing. The Deneki Outdoors Global Headquarters are based in Seattle, so we know the place pretty well and we thought we’d give you a few suggestions on where to…
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We’re Not in the Keys Any More
Bruce Chard, legendary Florida Keys guide and Andros South Bonefishing School instructor, brought his son B.J. to Alaska West last summer. They had a blast, despite having to wear a lot more clothing than they’re used to back at home… Nice fish, guys! More on Rainbow Trout in Alaska Fishing Techniques We Use for Trout…
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The Best Tides for Bonefishing
We get asked a lot about the best tides for bonefishing on Andros Island. We’ll do our best to give a basic explanation of a very complicated topic! What is a Good Tide? In most general terms, a ‘good tide’ is one in which there’s a decent amount of ‘moving water’, or tidal flow, during…
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