We here at Deneki Outdoors hope you and yours had a fantastic time bringing in the New Year and we wish everyone a prosperous 2021! 2020 was a challenging year for us all but if you’ve been thinking about getting away on a fishing adventure, we may be able to help. In March 2021, Deneki…
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2021 Grand Slam Dates at Alaska West Lodge
As of today spots for the 2021 season at Alaska West are very limited, but we do have some prime spots in our Grand Slam weeks listed below. For many years our first silver of the season has been caught between the 12th and 18th of July so we can legitimately say our Kanektok Grand…
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Fly Tying: Sculpin Toad
Kevin Foley’s philosophy on fly tying involves the use of natural and synthetic materials to create the illusion of life. As a scientist, having received his Master of Science in Fisheries, he believes that observation and time on the water is as important as time spent behind the vise, and that incorporating aspects of fish biology…
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Deneki Chronicles: Adjusting Fly Weight on the Water Bonefishing
Today we present you with a super clever tip (and some well-deserved snarkiness) courtesy of long-time Deneki pal, Michael Gracie, on how to quickly change the weight of your bonefish fly while on the water. Take it away Michael! Adjusting Fly Weight on the Water The Shea’s Bonefish Buttah has become one of my go-to flats flies….
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The Bahamas: Andros South Bonefishing
“The Bahamas means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. For us, as fly anglers, it’s about bonefishing.” Anonymous fly angler who fishes the Bahamas…A lot Other articles about bonefishing: World-Class Remote Fishing Bonefishing – A Steelheader’s Perspective Bonefish and Tarpon Trust on Bonefish Taxonomy
March 2021 Andros South Bonefish School
Once again we are pleased to offer a March bonefish school at Andros South Lodge during the 2021 season. In March, there is a week-long school to help anglers of all abilities enhance their understanding and skill of saltwater flats fishing for bonefish. Casting, presentation, flies, and all the other things to consider when it comes to…
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Rod Position
Deneki royalty Stuart Foxall is back with a follow up post on the added benefits that come with fishing as a team. Thanks as always for sharing your wisdom Stuart! So you’re mid way through you’re swing when a monster, chrome King Salmon slams your fly!!!! What do you do next??? Set the hook hard with…
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Know Your Knots
Featured photo credit Heather Hodson In fly fishing especially, it pays to know your knots. Knots are quite often overlooked in the grand scheme of things. All the attention is paid to the perfect flies, the sleek fly rod, the fancy reel, and the smooth fly line, and the leader… What about the knot? It’s…
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Deneki Chronicles: Clearing Line for Bonefish
The Deneki Chronicles- With so much content stored away, we felt it was important to resurface relevant articles so that they don’t get forgotten. What’s the most overlooked facet of saltwater fly fishing that results in more fish lost or landed? We’d argue it’s that vulnerable moment of time between setting the hook and getting the…
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Guide’s Corner: Chad Bryson, Rapids Camp Lodge Head Guide
Captain Chad Bryson is the Head Guide at Rapids Camp Lodge. He is a phenomenal fisherman, experienced fishing and hunting guide, with a hint of dry humor. Chad has forgotten more about fishing than most know. With over 16 years of guiding just in Bristol Bay, Alaska, Chad has the unique ability to provide a…
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