Fly tying guru Jack Reis was back behind the vice this week and luckily for us, he brought his video camera. The floor is yours Jack! “We’re back with another shrimp for your flats cocktail! If you could only fish one pattern on the flats around the world, The EP Spawning shrimp could likely get…
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Why Bonefish are the Perfect First Saltwater Fish to Target..
The world of saltwater fly fishing can be an intimidating one to get into. Most fly anglers begin chasing trout, but before long, start to wonder about targeting other species. This desire to explore is one that makes us as fly anglers special, few if ever are satisfied. There is always a bigger fish out…
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Timeless Tips // Beware of the Salt!
I love fishing in the saltwater. Whether it is walking the flats looking for tails or throwing topwater plugs to Tuna offshore, the ocean fascinates me. I love the diversity and the “eat or be eaten” attitude that the fish of the sea take on. One thing I do not love about fishing the salt…
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Karin Miller’s RCL Trip Report
Last week we posted an interview with Zen Fly Fishing Gear owner Karin Miller. This week we wanted to share with you her trip report from her August stay at Rapids Camp Lodge. Take it away Karin! “I’ve just recently returned from another incredible Alaskan adventure and I have to say, the novelty and excitement…
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Never Chase a Fish with your Net!
Having fishing lodges throughout North America, we have learned a thing or two about netting fish. Throughout our experience we believe the best piece of advice for netting a fish is not something a person should do, but something they should NOT do. And that is to never, ever, sweep from behind the fish trying…
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Rapids Camp Lodge Fishing Photos
Sending you into your weekend with a few photos from a fantastic 2019 season at Rapids Camp. Our fly out lodge is located in the heart of Bristol Bay and offers you a fully customizable Alaskan fly fishing experience. We have a comfortable and spacious lodge with all the needed amenities, over a mile and…
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Do You Like Naps?
After catching fish all morning, we don’t think there is anything wrong with a little afternoon nap in the Tunda. We are trying to bring siestas to Alaska. Who’s with us? More from the Tunda: 2019 Great Alaskan Heat Wave A Tundra Sunset America the Beautiful
Timeless Tips // Anticipate Your Mend!
Often when you are nymphing a pool, you may not notice but you are mending in almost the exact same spot on every one of your drifts. Typically, this is once your flies are out, directly in front of you. One thing I try and encourage my clients to do is to get their mend…
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BC West Mini Gallery
We received a request for photos from our lodge on the Dean River, BC West. The Dean is known for its famous runs of steelhead and king salmon. These anadromous fish must migrate through a very steep, whitewater filled canyon, in order to reach their spawning grounds. Over the years, the fish of the Dean…
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Tenkara Alaskan Style!
For the past 3 years, we have been lucky to host Karin Miller Fischer & her husband Erik Fischer at Rapids Camp Lodge. Karin owns Zen Tenkara out of Fort Collins Colorado and has been showing us the different applications for Tenkara fishing in Alaska the past few seasons. After her most recent trip, Karin…
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