Over the past two weeks we have covered different styles of nymphing, first we discussed the Right Angle or Level Lining, while last week we went over the Drop Shot setup. Today we are going to review some of the benefits that come with nymph fishing without an indicator. This is one of my favorite…
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Get The Most Out Of Your Time With A Guide
We want to help make sure you get the most out of any guided fishing trip. This can be booking a week long stay at an all inclusive lodge or just a day fishing trip while on a family vacation. Over the years we have talked with countless people interested in booking guided trips. Here…
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Alaska, More Than Just Fish
Fishing is almost always the reason behind why our guests come to visit our Alaskan Lodges. We are lucky to have operations in Bristol Bay and on the Kanektok River, offering some of the best fishing opportunities in the world. When staying with us, fishing will always be a priority but we often like to…
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Fly Tying Friday // Gear You Need, Liquid Fusion
My tying desk has at least five different types of glue on it but I really only use one of them. In the past there was one glue I would use if I needed it to dry quickly, one that I would use if I wanted the strongest possible bond and one that I would…
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Alaska West Fishing, Education and Fun
Have you toyed with the idea of wanting to go fish in Alaska but afraid that you’re not skilled enough? Perhaps, you want to include your significant other on your fishing adventure but don’t have the time to help them get prepared? Or does two handed fishing intrigue you but you don’t know where to start?…
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RIO’s “How To” Video on Selecting a Sink Tip
Our friends at RIO products put together a great video going over selecting a sink tip and how to correctly match it with the type of fishing you will be doing. Brand Manager Simon Gawesworth is a fantastic teacher and is very passionate about the subject. He begins explaining the specs behind Rio’s various available…
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Drop Shotting
Last week we went over a technique called “level lining” or “right angle nymphing”, today we wanted to discuss a different way to set up your nymph rig, using a Drop Shot. In a traditional nymph rig, the weight is placed onto the leader, above the first fly. One argument against this set up is…
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Success From Last Year’s “Day For Bristol Bay”
We wanted to extend a big thank you to everyone who contributed to last August’s “Day For Bristol Bay.” The event was arranged by the American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) as a collective effort between manufacturers, guides, and lodges to help raise money to defend Bristol Bay. As a result of the day, over…
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Fly Tying Friday Round Up
For fly fishermen and women in the Northern Hemisphere, winter is often the time of year where many hours are spent behind the tying desk. Boxes need to be filled for the upcoming season and tying flies is also a great way to build anticipation for spring’s thaw. We have been receiving a lot of…
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5 Tips For Over Hand Casting A Heavy Sink Tip
At Deneki, it is no secret that we love to swing flies. When we talk about sink tips, we are usually thinking about using them on our two handed rods. While this is often the case, there are also situations where we find ourselves wanting to fish a sink tip with a single hand rod….
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