We have a few more weeks of bonefishing at Andros South before our season comes to an end in the Bahamas. And while we’re still stalking the flats, we’re already making preparations for the 2022 season. Right now, we are taking reservations for next year and would love to take you fishing on the flats…
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Getting Started: 8 Tips for the New Fly Fisher
Today we at Deneki Outdoors would like to address people who have never fly fished before and really want to. And why not? It’s super fun. If you’re reading this, you’re probably a seasoned angler, then this post may not be for you. But, if you know someone who is just starting or would like…
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Fly Tying: Fox Alevin
Well, it’s springtime. Streams and rivers are starting to open up, and water is beginning to flow. (Channel your best David Attenborough while reading this next part) During this time, a beautiful natural phenomenon occurs; salmon alevin starts to arise from the bottoms of the river. Alevin is the second stage of a salmon’s life…
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Deneki Chronicles: Advice for the Safe Catch and Release of Bonefish
We love bonefish. In our opinion, they are the perfect saltwater fish. They are found in warm, beautiful places, they are active feeders throughout the day, and they are pound for pound one of the strongest and fastest fish we have encountered. Most importantly, they like to eat flies! A world without bonefish is not…
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Deneki Outdoors: Where Legends Are Made
In a world of infinite beauty…mystery…and fish, legends will be born. A gathering of anglers and the fish they love to catch will meet in an epic set against some of the most breathtaking landscapes of Alaska and The Bahamas. Deneki Outdoors is a family of fishing experience lodges in remote parts of Alaska and…
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2021 Alaska Travel & COVID-19
Traveling nowadays is more difficult, but if you know what to expect, what to do, and make a plan, you’ll get through it. If you’re planning on traveling to Alaska West Lodge or Rapids Camp Lodge during the 2021 Season, please take heed of the current Travel Advisories. As of the date of this post,…
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Understanding Switch Lines
Switch rods have become a very popular stick to have in the weapons closet. Having the ability to single hand-cast, two hands overhead cast or Spey cast is a cool rod, right? Now the challenge, lining a switch rod. Many people buy a switch rod with the mindset of versatility, want to nymph and swing,…
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Fly Tying: Hot Spot Mouse
Fly fishing in Alaska is super fun. People from all around the world travel to Alaska to fly fish. Among all the flies, patterns, and ways to fish for Rainbow Trout in Alaska, fishing topwater with a mouse pattern has got to be the most exciting and exhilarating. It’s such a rush to skate a…
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Deneki Chronicles: Bonefishing – A Steelheader’s Perspective
In today’s Deneki Chronicles, Whitney Gould, a Deneki Outdoors Guide Alum, takes us back on her journey to Andros South Lodge. This is significant because Whitney is normally a seeker of steelhead, and this is her first time going bonefishing at Andros South Lodge. Read about her trip and gather some insight from a steelheader’s…
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Gear Review: Umpqua River Grip Big Nip
There are various companies to choose nippers from, and part of getting the best one is getting the right one for the right job. For this gear review, we look at the Umpqua River Grip Big Nip. Let’s get started. The River Grip Big Nip is just that, Big and easy to grip. Rain or…
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