Each summer, more than 50 million Sockeye salmon surge up Alaska’s rivers- a living tide of salmon, pulsing with purpose and ancient memory. That’s not hyperbole; it’s the annual migration in Bristol Bay alone, a spectacle so grand that even Sir David Attenborough might pause, lower his voice, and let the silence speak for itself…
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Fish
March Alaska Fish Madness: Fish-Tastic Four
It’s March, your bracket has already been busted, or at least ours is, so we figured, why not create a new bracket for Alaskan Freshwater Fish? As the NCAA Tournament selection committee meticulously ranks college basketball teams based on their performance and the NET evaluations tool, our selection committee (which is y’all) will rank Alaska’s…
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Quiz: Top 10 (actually 12) States for Fly Fishing According To The Internet
In the vast and alluring world of outdoor adventures, few activities captivate enthusiasts’ hearts and minds like fly fishing. We are blessed to live in a country with various locations, watersheds, and ecosystems that offer exceptional fly fishing opportunities. That said, we were curious to know the top states for fly fishing, according to the…
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One Question: Fly
Welcome to One Question, where we ask one question at a time, allowing us to delve deeply into the complexities and nuances of all our readers and subscribers. These one questions will help us create content that speaks to the hearts and minds of our audience, encouraging thoughtful reflection and meaningful discussion. Thank you for…
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2024 Fly Fishing Travel Survey
Where you pick up fly fishing can make a big difference in how, where, and what you want to fish for. Regardless of how, where you first started fly fishing, or what species of fish you started fishing for, fly fishing is not just about catching fish; it is also about the experience. Traveling to…
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Alaskan Gold: Arctic Char
One of the more sought-after fish in Alaska is the Arctic Char. Having many of the same attributes as both salmon and trout, fight like trout and get as large as the largest salmon, and look pretty doing it. Often confused with its cousin Dolly Varden because it takes close examination to tell the difference…
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Deneki Chronicles: 5 Ways to Catch More Rainbow Trout
Catching rainbow trout at Alaska West is not all that difficult – in fact, it’s easy to catch ‘some.’ That being said, great anglers catch more, and great anglers catch the bigger ones. Here are five ways you can make yourself into a ‘greater’ trout angler in our part of the world. Mend less. Our…
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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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It’s Time to Fight for Wild Steelhead
The Wild Steelhead Coalition has kicked off the NOW or Never campaign to bring to light an in-depth look at the current state of wild Steelhead and the challenges these precious fish have had to endure over the last several decades in the Pacific Northwest. Click Below to Learn More about the NOW or NEVER…
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Deneki Chronicles: Catching the Rainbow Trout of your Life
Rapids Camp Lodge is located in King Salmon, Alaska, and is our fly-out lodge offering access into the countless backcountry rivers of Bristol Bay. However, during the month of September, it can be difficult to get into the floatplane and leave the river that flows right out our backdoor, the famous Naknek. Draining west out…
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