When fishing for bonefish, rarely can you expect a day entirely free of wind. In fact, most experienced flats anglers would agree that those completely calm days can be extremely challenging due to spooky fish. While a light wind can be your friend on the flats, there are times when it can be a little…
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Best of Alaska 2021: Rapids Camp
Rapids Camp Lodge had a great season. Would we tell you otherwise if we didn’t? Of course not. But we truly did have an awesome season and here are some pictures from the 2021 Season at Rapids Camp Lodge for your viewing pleasure. Ah…it’s time to relax. You know what that means, a glass of…
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Best of Alaska 2021: Alaska West Lodge
There is no doubt Alaska holds an extraordinary place in our hearts. Both Rapids Camp Lodge and Alaska West Lodge were great successes during the 2021 season. In this series of photos, we show some of the successes from the 2021 Season. To all of our guests who joined us during the 2021 season at…
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Two-Hand Alaska
When it comes to fishing for King Salmon on the Kanektok in early June or tanker Rainbow Trout on the Naknek River in the fall, or anywhere where else in Alaska we like using Two-handed rods, otherwise known as Spey rods. These days, Two-handed or Spey rods and reels are super popular. Despite that, there…
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Fly Tying: Flexo Crab Pattern
The Flexo Crab is another fly from the In The Riffle Team. What’s unique about this fly is the use of flexo tubing. The flexo tube offers not only a realistically textured look but also offers a realistic flexy texture for a mouthy bonefish and permit. It’s not an easy fly to tie, so make…
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Deneki Chronicles: Spey Casting – The Lift
Many spey casting faults can be traced all the way back to the very beginning of the cast, that’s right, on the lift. It’s the lift that sets the stage for a well executed cast, yet it receives little attention from those looking to fine-tune their casting. However, we won’t waste time trying to convince you…
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Alaska West Fishing? Yes Please.
When the days are short and the nights are long, it’s easy to just sit back and watch a good classic movie…or dream about fishing at Alaska West. We’ll make it easier for you. Other Deneki Outdoor Posts: Deneki Outdoors: Where Legends are Made Swinging for Naknek Rainbows Spey Casting Videos
Rapids Camp Lodge 2021: It’s Done…Finito
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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