Fly Tying
Fly Tying: Sculpin Toad
Sculpin Toad. Photos and Write by Kevin Foley Kevin Foley’s philosophy on fly tying involves the use of natural and synthetic materials to create the illusion of life. As a scientist,...
Know Your Knots
Featured photo credit Heather Hodson In fly fishing especially, it pays to know your knots. Knots are quite often overlooked in the grand scheme of things. All the attention is...
Deneki Custom Fly Series: Rapids Camp Smolt
There is a fish phenomenon that happens during the first part of the season at Rapids Camp Lodge during the month of June. The "smolt bust" is where predatory Rainbow...
Deneki Custom Fly Series: Andros South Shrimp
Deneki Mantis Shrimp We recently commissioned Solitude Fly Company to help create a series of flies specific to our fisheries at each of our lodges, Alaska West Lodge, Andros South...
Tribute to Robert “Bob” Veverka
Sadly, on January 3, 2021, the fly fishing community has lost one of the most prolific designers and fly tyers. Bob Veverka, was a creative, strategic, and innovative fly tyer....
Fly Tying: Silvernator
Brian Silvey's Silvernator Baby, it's cold outside and with winter upon us for a lot of fly anglers, not only is it ski season but it's also fly tying season....
Aquatic Insects in Alaska
The saying is, 'everything is bigger in Alaska'. This also includes bugs. For example, the giant water bug (lethocerus americanus) found in Southeastern Alaska can grow up to 2.5 inches...
Fly Tying: Mini Krystal Shrimp
Mini Krystal Shrimp Originator: Dave Stanley. Photos and Instruction by Mike Brown. Mike Brown is the owner of Mossy’s Fly Shop in Anchorage, AK. A lifelong Alaskan with a passion...
