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3 Reasons You Should Try a Tippet Ring for Fly Fishing in Alaska

Like it or not, Valentine’s Day is this month. And for many, flowers, chocolates, and romantic dinners are the go-to gifts to express love and affection. For some love birds, tying the knot on Valentine’s Day is the ultimate way to celebrate their love and commitment to each other. Since this is a fishing blog,…
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Choose Rapids Camp Lodge for your 2024 Fly Fishing Adventure. Here’s Why.

Rapids Camp Lodge should be at the top when planning your next fly fishing adventure. Not only does Rapids Camp Lodge feature many world-class fly fishing opportunities, but here are 3 lesser-known reasons that make your fly fishing adventure in the Alaskan wilderness better by booking with Rapids Camp Lodge. Reason 1. Did you know…
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Ace The Quiz: 2024 Alaska Quiz

The feeling of getting a 5/5 on the 2024 Alaska Quiz has been compared to when you land a 30-inch Rainbow Trout with 5 of your buddies watching. Let’s see how you do. Corrections: Yeah, sometimes we mess up. On the last newsletter’s Ace the Quiz Portion, there were 2 correct answers to the Question:…
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Fly Tying: Purple Haze

Well, winter is fully upon us here in Alaska. For many fly anglers, particularly those of us in Alaska stuck inside the cold and darkness, it’s time to turn on the lamps, sort our tying material, and start tying. Tying flies not only replenishes our fly boxes for next season. In this episode of fly…
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2023 Quinhagak Wrestling: Go Seahawks!

Calling all Alaska West champions! If you’ve ever been to Alaska West, you know the village of Quinhagak. Through the years, the community there has supported Alaska West, and now it’s our chance to return the favor. Wrestling is not just a sport; it’s a way of life. It teaches discipline, perseverance, and the importance…
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Football Season in Bristol Bay.

All photos of these Renowned Rainbows are courtesy of @mattvaughnphoto It’s fall, and football season is in full swing! Whether you are a college football fan or a fan of the NFL, one thing is for certain: there are no amateur leagues anymore, college or pros. Here in Bristol Bay, it’s also football season, but…
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Fly Tying: Suskwa Poacher

Well, it’s fall here in Alaska. The leaves are starting to turn and fall, as is the temperature (currently 34° F as of this write). Fall also signals fall fishing for big steelhead and trout for many anglers. As the leaves change their colors and the air becomes nippy, the rivers come alive with big,…
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3 Things I Wish I Had Done Before My First Trip to Andros South Lodge

I grew up fishing in Alaska. While growing up, during Sockeye season, most people used gear rods to “flip” for Sockeye and were very successful. Nowadays, most Sockeye anglers use fly rods to “flip” for them, as fly rods are much lighter and more convenient. Many of these anglers consider themselves “fly anglers” just because…
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