Abel just started shipping their brand new nippers. They’ve got a sophisticated design, and they’re beautifully executed, and they cost $50 or $100. We got a pair and tried them out, and here’s what we think of them. First, let’s cut to the chase. Do You Really Need $50 Nippers? No, of course you don’t….
Read More
Deneki Blog
Andros South Fishing Report – January 2011
For the 3rd year, B and Chris Miller have returned to Andros South from the BC West Lodge in Canada. This allows Rick and his family some much deserved R&R back in the States. Joining us for the first trip of 2011 were the father and son dual of Steve and Spencer Brown, and from Vancouver, Canada, Alexi Marko….
Read More
Stoneflies
Summer is in full swing in Southern Chile, and water temperatures are ideal for hatches. Stoneflies are the most prolific and they come in all sizes – but we like em’ big. Big and plentiful. More on Southern Chile Shoulders 10 Cool Things About Chile Fishing Brown Trout – Where They Live
Pull Hard.
We’ve told you in the past about one of the biggest mistakes we see anglers make when fighting big fish – simply not exerting enough pressure on the fish, either by bending the tip of the rod or by not pulling hard enough. We stumbled across a little video that illustrates just how hard you…
Read More
We Thought This Might Happen.
During our 2010 season at BC West, we had some pretty fantastic fishing – the best in years. The Dean River is a special place regardless of the strength of the runs; in 2010 we saw it in all its glory and it was pretty darned amazing. Open Space on the Dean River That has…
Read More
The Shell Man
Lynden Duncombe (or really just “Lynden”), is South Andros Island’s local “Shell Man” and keeper of dock at Little Creek, where we launch our boats at Andros South. Lynden has what’s known as a “Stall” that he licenses annually with the local government. He sells a wide variety of local shells, and sometimes jewelry and other gifts. He’s fully open to…
Read More
Nice Drivin’, Tex
Our guides at Alaska West are great teachers. They’re fun people and excellent casters. They’re helpful and courteous and really, really fishy. They’re also great boat drivers. More on Alaska West King Salmon in Week 1 Our Facility Leopard Trout
Reading Mangrove Flats
If you’ve spent much time around our web site, you’ve probably seen Aaron Adams’ work before. Aaron is the Director of Operations for Bonefish and Tarpon Trust, and one of the world’s leading biologists when it comes to – guess what – bonefish, tarpon and other critters that swim around on the flats. He also…
Read More
Going Small
At Chile West we love fishing giant dry flies and streamers. The beauty of that fishery, though, is its variety. Today Trevor Covich tells us about the other end of the spectrum. Going Small Sometimes at Chile West we go away from casting and chugging those giant dries and leeches, for a more delicate approach….
Read More
Jeff Hickman’s King Rig
Time for another king rig! Jeff Hickman is a Deneki Outdoors alumnus who guided five seasons for us at Alaska West, and he’s now a popular year-round steelhead guide in Oregon. Jeff will be returning to Alaska West this summer from June 12th to the 17th to host our spey instruction program and catch some…
Read More