While targeting trout, anglers tend to fish multiple flies. Fishing 2 or even 3 nymphs under an indicator has been practiced for years. Fish one large attractor pattern followed by a smaller more specific imitation. This covers multiple food sources and depths in the water column. Next in the world of tandem rigs came the…
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Mix it up with some Ice Fishing
We are currently counting down the days until we can be back doing fly outs to remote Alaskan rivers or swinging flies on the lower Dean. Winter seems to be dragging on huh? A good way to beat the cabin fever? Go fish on some hard-water! I’ll admit it, I used to think ice fishing…
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Get to Know Kara Knight
At Deneki, we are lucky to have some incredible staff members in place that help make our lodges among the best in the world. Kara Knight is our BC West Operations Manager and a huge part of what makes the program so special. Kara took some time out of her busy schedule to sit down…
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Target Species // The King Salmon
A common attribute of some of the best fishing guides on the planet is their ability to think like a fish. They understand their target species well enough that they can accurately predict how the fish will react in various situations. When fishing, there are many variables out of your control but knowing as much…
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Happy New Years!! 5 Resolutions for 2019
Welcome to the future and the year 2019! I bet we can all agree in that certain things should be left behind in 2018. But what are we going to do different this year? What are some things we want to change or areas to improve? Below are our 5 resolutions for the next 365…
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2018 – A Year in Review
Where has the time gone? I feel like just a couple months ago Moby Dick was the size of a minnow, Power Rangers were all the rage, Shaq and Kobe were teammates, and bead fishing outside of Alaska was an unknown. But alas, the older you get, the faster the years pass by. I promised…
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The Power of the Pause: Barracuda Edition
Try not to hate me but I am counting down the days until I will be at Andros South. 18 more sun rises to be exact. All my fishing and guiding the past couple months has involved a puffy jacket and ski cap. Needless to say, those will not be packed, instead they will be…
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Throwback to “Walking Man” at Andros South
A blast from the past for your first sunrise post Christmas. A million years ago in the year 2014, we were fortunate to host the Catch Magazine crew at Andros South. Todd Moen put together this great video featuring Brian O’Keefe and plenty of reel screaming bonefish! Tighten up your flats boots and enjoy 7…
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Timeless Tips: When Fishing Streamers, Keep your Rod Tip Down!
When stripping streamers from a boat, I have received some confused looks when people see that I have my rod tip completely submerged in the water. I do this for 3 different reasons. Keep the fly deep while retrieving. When stripping your fly back to you, if you have your rod tip high, the retrieval…
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Tying the Christmas Island Juan
NOTE: If you’re viewing this in a newsletter or a reader, click here to see the video on our website. Our friend Jack Reis is back and gives us a modern twist on a classic bonefish fly. Take it away Jack! “Unfortunately if you’ve spent time stalking bonefish on the flats, you know that skinny,…
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