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
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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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No Felt Soles in Alaska
Headed to Alaska to go fishing this summer? Just a friendly reminder – don’t bring felt-soled wading boots. They’re illegal. Felt-soled boots were banned starting last year to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species – here’s the official news release for you. Rubber soles are legal. Check where you’re going to see if you…
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Picking Your Dates for Bonefishing
Now is an excellent time to get your next bonefishing trip on the books. Huh? Isn’t this the beginning of summer, when we’re all thinking about salmon and trout and steelhead? Yeah it is, but it’s also the best time to book a trip to Andros. Picking Your Dates Our 2013-2014 season at Andros South…
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Getting Ready for Alaska West
Today we present to you the email that goes from our head guide to our guests a month before their trip to Alaska West. We’re running it today for two reasons – to toot our own horn, and to give you some more useful information about getting ready for a trip to Alaska. Tooting Our…
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Andros Island Iguana
Cruising around on the flats and keys of South Andros Island, you expect lots of encounters with wildlife. Bonefish, of course. Sharks, too. Osprey? Yep. Crabs? OK. Rays? Wildlife … everywhere! How about a four foot iguana cruising around in the mangroves? Didn’t think so. NOTE: Relax. Never in the history of our lodge has…
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