When You tie flies as much as Stuart, you learn a few things. Stuart shares some of his well-cured wisdom with us. Take a hot minute to watch it. So shines a good deed in a weary world. Thanks, Stuart. You can find Stuart on Instagram- @stuartfoxall If you’re reading this on the newsletter, click…
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Fly Tying
Fly Tying: Classic Fly Series – The Kate, Part 2
Part 2 of 3. We at Deneki Outdoors are fans of Classic Fly Patterns. The sheer beauty of a fully dressed classic fly is a sight to look at. If These flies are not the easiest flies patterns to tie. They are complicated but even tiers with basic skills can achieve this fly. It’s best…
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Fly Tying: Classic Fly Series – The Kate, Part 1
We at Deneki Outdoors are fans of Classic Fly Patterns. The sheer beauty of a fully dressed classic fly is a sight to look at. If These flies are not the easiest flies patterns to tie. They are complicated but even tiers with basic skills can achieve this fly. It’s best to tackle this fly…
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Gear You Need: Fly Tying Organization
Many fly anglers naturally end up becoming fly tyers, and you end up with a collection of feathers, furs, thread, tools, hooks, shanks, I could go on. Your collection keeps getting bigger and bigger, and if you’re like many tyers out there, unless you own a fly shop or are a professional fly tyer, you…
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Fly Tying: Tubey Mantis Shrimp
If you’re a regular reader of the Deneki Blog you know we love to fish shrimp patterns at Andros South Lodge. For today’s tie we’re whipping up a Mantis Shrimp on a tube. Tube flies are fun to tie, they do require specific attachments to your vice but they allow you to change hooks out…
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Fly Tying: Polar Shrimp
When it comes to Steelhead in Alaska, there are a lot of effective fly patterns. The Polar Shrimp is a “classic” pattern that is a favorite among Alaska Steelheaders and other anadromous fish. Originally designed by Polly Rosborough for Oregon Coast Steelhead, this pattern is deceiving in the eyes of Steelhead as it imitates a…
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Fly Tying: Chinook Runner
Chrome fresh King (Chinook) Salmon are awesome! It’s an absolute favorite gamefish to target on a Spey rod. They can be challenging to figure out, and even more so to get to the net. There are a few special rivers though where these incredible fish come in silver and aggressive, and this is a go…
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Fly Tying: PNW Munker
“Bright day, bright fly. Dark day, dark fly.” right? More on that later. The PNW Munker is just that, Bright. With a wide profile and well-balanced fly, this fly is very effective for Steelhead and Pacific Salmon. Tie Instructions and photos by Alex Belonga. If you’d like to see more of Alex’s flies or want…
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Fly Tying: Jack The Stripper
A ton of action in the water and very easy to cast for its size, Jack The Stripper is a pattern that’s effective on a variety of saltwater species that target baitfish…Tarpon, Tuna, Stripers, Pike, Chinook Salmon in the salt, and even GT’s. The Snowrunner material IMO is far and above the best for large…
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Fly Tying: Barracuda Needle Fish Popper
Fast, big, and aggressive. All attributes you want in a game fish. Barracuda check all these boxes. The perfect ambush predator, the Barracuda is super fun, to fly fish for. We really like fly fishing for Barracuda at Andros South Lodge. Barracuda are hunters. Deceiver flies that imitate baitfish and poppers are prime choices when…
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