Be mindful of your feelings. When determining which Spey cast to use in a given situation, most experienced Spey anglers take into account three primary variables; wind direction (upstream wind, downstream wind, etc.), river position (which side of the river you’re casting from), and obstacles (trees, rocks, banks, or other obstructions that limit your casting…
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Alaska West
Positive Externalities at Alaska West Lodge
Year after year, Alaska West Lodge has been one of the most coveted Fly Angling fishing experiences in the world. In June, King Salmon is the big draw. Fly anglers from around the world emote come every year to experience the challenge of catching a King Salmon on the awesome Kanektok River. In July, the…
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The Pre Season Fly Fishing Equipment Check
Spring has arrived across the country, and many of us are anxious to get out and enjoy some fishing with the sun on our faces and ice-free fly rod guides before long. But before you get too ambitious, spring is a great time to ring in the new season by making sure your fly fishing…
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Fly Tying: Bling Fry
Today’s Tie comes to us from Kevin Foley. Kevin is a scientist, fly angler, fly tier, and drinker of dark beers. Kevin’s philosophy on tying flies involves using natural and synthetic materials to create the illusion of life. As a scientist, Kevin believes observation and time on the water are just as important as spending…
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Tibor Reels: Alaska West & Andros South
Wait, what? No, this is not an April Fools joke like Loop Tackle’s well-played trickery. Alaska West and Andros South engraved reels? Sure, why not? Deneki Outdoors has picked out two Tibor reels to represent two of Deneki’s great lodges and fishing experiences. You need to get out from under the rock if you’ve never…
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Bridging the Gap: The Six Weight Fly Rod
When purchasing fly rods, conventional wisdom says if you have a 5 weight, your next rod should be a 7 weight, then a 9 weight for really big fish. Or if you have a six weight, you should get a 4 weight and an 8 weight. You know, skip a number, because if you have…
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Deneki Chronicles: Mousing for Rainbow Trout
In this week’s Deneki Chronicles we explore some tips on how to catch predatory Rainbow Trout with mice Patterns. If you’ve never done it, you need it. It is quite the fish rodeo. One of the most fun and unique ways to target rainbow trout in Western Alaska is by ‘mousing.’ Small voles and other…
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When Do I Come to Alaska? Ask The Fish
If you want to fish in Alaska and know what kind of fish you want to catch but don’t know when to go, we got you covered. Now, Alaska is a big state, and there are thousands of miles of shoreline and watersheds where the fish roam. Fish Run Times through Alaska will vary, but…
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Deneki Chronicles: 9 Tips – Swinging Flies for Kings
We like swinging. We really like swinging for King Salmon. If you’re planning on coming to Alaska to catch King Salmon, here are 9 Tips to take into consideration. If you want an opportunity to Swing for Kings in Alaska contact us at info@deneki.com or call us at (907) 563-9788. There are limited spots still…
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Spring Fever in Alaska
It’s Spring Break, but here at Deneki Outdoors, we’re excited about springing forward to Summer. I am sure we are all over winter and can’t wait for summer, thanks to the icy snow and mother nature’s bipolar nature. We can’t wait to trade in the snow boots for wading boots and the shovels for fly…
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