Chalk this up under “Things to Consider.” No, we’re not talking about a Gotcha, they work great on South Andros! We’re talking about that subtle brownish discoloration at the back of the fly. That’s a sign of rust, and that’s a bad thing. While stainless hooks certainly hold up better in saltwater, they are not rust-proof….
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Rapids Camp Lodge Guides: Making sure you (and your grandkids) have wild fish to catch
At Deneki Outdoors, it’s part of our mission to protect the places and the resources that allow us to bring you on a trip-of-a-lifetime experience. In southwest Alaska, we’ve worked alongside our fellow lodge owners and sportfishing advocates who have fought hard for years against the proposed Pebble Mine, a copper and gold mega-mine that was slated for the headwaters…
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The Best Time at Alaska West: July
If you’ve never been fishing at Alaska West, and have asked, “when is the best time to fish at Alaska West?”, It’s July. The days are warmer, the river conditions are usually the best, and approximately 18 hours of daylight make for a prime week of fishing at Alaska West Lodge. July can be the…
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Gear: River Side Tool Must-Haves
We’ve all been there…. you’re on the river, and you need a tool that you don’t have. Whether you left it on purpose, because you didn’t want to carry the “extra weight” or you just forgot it at home or in your rig, you sure wish you had it. The adage, “better to have it…
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Deneki Custom Fly Series: Coho Clouser
Perhaps more than any other fly, the Clouser fly pattern has been tweaked, tuned, and modified to fit a multifarious of freshwater and saltwater fisheries. The original Clouser by Tom Schmuecker and Bob Clouser, designed to run deeper in water, the Deneki’s Coho Clouser was modified with that in mind but for Coho Salmon, to…
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Deneki Chronicles: Trout Fishing-Hold On To Your Hook Set
Today we present you with a simple tip that we’ve seen learned the hard way on, not one, but many heartbreaking occasions. When fishing for trout, particularly when fishing sub-surface flies from a drifting boat, most successful anglers agree that the most effective method of hooking fish on flies you can’t see is by setting…
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Gear Review: Patagonia Foot Tractor Wading Boots
Some say expensive fly fishing gear won’t catch more fish. We disagree. Good gear especially wading boots will catch more fish, because you’ll be more comfortable which allows you to be out on the water longer, hence, catching more fish. The Patagonia Foot Tractor wading boot is the first wading boot with a true hiking…
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Rapids Camp Lodge: Comfort & Adventure
If you’re planning on visiting Alaska during the 2021 fishing season, Rapids Camp Lodge is a perfect balance of comfort and adventure, nestled in the heart of Bristol Bay and is THE place for your Alaska Fishing Adventure. With a “rigidly flexible” fishing program, Rapids Camp Lodge provides a variety of fishing adventures. Tundra creek…
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Joan Salvato Wulff
We here at Deneki Outdoors are celebrating and honoring all women during Women’s History Month and for International Women’s Day. We’d like to honor all women and especially those who contribute to the fishing and outdoor industry. One woman, we’d like to particularly honor is Joan Salvato Wulff. The First Lady of Fly Fishing, and…
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Fly Tying: Rainbow Warrior
The days are getting longer, the sun is brighter and more intense, and the thaw freeze cycle puts our wipers to the test. All good signs that spring is coming upon us. As the rivers and streams begin to increase their flow, we can’t help but think about spring fishing, especially after a long dark…
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