At Deneki, we are lucky to have some incredible staff members in place that help make our lodges among the best in the world. Two of these team members, Liz Fincher and Max Pushak, are our new Andros South and Rapids Camp Lodge Operations Managers. They even double as fishing guides at Rapids Camp as…
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Casting Tips: Understanding the Basic Physics of the Fly Cast
I’ve noticed when giving casting lessons that certain people respond better to different teaching techniques. While watching an example of a cast may be more helpful to one person, learning the science behind what is happening during the cast resinates with some people better. I promise I am not trying to get high school physics…
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Tying The Barracuda Boy Band
Those of you lucky ones who have been to Andros South know how spectacular the Barracuda fishing can be. Bonefish are always the target species but some of the time it can be fun to mix it up and chase a toothy critter. One of of favorite ways to catch Barracuda is on the surface. …
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Going from Freshwater to Salt
The transition from freshwater fly fishing to saltwater does not need to be an intimidating one. While the gear and target species may be different, you can use a lot of the knowledge and skills you have acquired freshwater fishing to help establish a saltwater foundation to build on. One of the major differences you…
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4 Benefits of Having a Second Rod Rigged Up and Ready to Go
A commonality between most all fly fishermen is a slight obsession with gear. We not only have lots of it, but we also like to bring unnecessary amounts with us on our fishing trips. Don’t just leave it back at the lodge. There are some great benefits to having an extra rod and reel with…
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Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Launches New Brand Campaign
Our good friend Nick Roberts, the Director of Marketing & Communications for the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, sent us over the press release he wrote for the BTT’s new band campaign which focuses on the connectivity between different bonefisheries. The press release and video can be enjoyed below! Note: If you’re viewing this in a newsletter or…
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We at Deneki Outdoors wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving.
10 Things we are Thankful for this Year. Thankful to our guests, and boy do we have some incredible ones. Plain and simple, we wouldn’t be here without you. Thankful to our repeat guests. You get your own category of recognition. Repeat guests are the best compliment we can receive. Whether you have fished different…
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Kyle Shea Signing Off
Today, your remarkably humbled editor would like to take a quick detour in tone to announce that this will be my final post as the editor of the Deneki blog. After careful consideration, I’ve made the decision to pursue another opportunity within the industry that will unfortunately render me unable to continue to oversee the…
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Timeless Tips: Fly Casting – Creep vs. Drift
Warning: this is a semi-detailed post on correcting a common fly casting fault. If you’re not into the detailed mechanics of fly casting, click here for some big fish photos instead! Fly casting is an art that will never be perfected, only improved upon. It’s part of what makes the sport great! Nonetheless, there are…
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Timeless Tips: Clearing Line for Bonefish
What’s the most overlooked facet of saltwater fly fishing that results in more fish lost or landed? We’d argue its that vulnerable moment of time between setting the hook, and getting the fish on the reel. That’s why today we present you with seven tips for clearing line – You’ve set the hook, chaos ensues,…
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