If you have been following us for any length of time, you know we really like Spey fishing at Alaska West Lodge and Rapids Camp Lodge. It is one of our favorite ways (who are we kidding, it’s our favorite) to target Alaska’s big rainbow trout and salmon. Over the last couple of decades, Spey…
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Gear
One Question: Fly Rod…Which Will You Choose
Just as a Jedi’s lightsaber is an extension of their very being, a fly rod becomes a fly fisher’s conduit to the aquatic realm. Which Will You Choose? Answer the Question Here
13 Essential Tools For A Complete Fly-Tying Kit
You can go down a rabbit hole when it comes to fly tying. The craft of creating artificial flies to imitate insects and other aquatic creatures as bait for fly fishing can be a wonderfully creative and relaxing hobby, but it can also become an obsession for those who are truly passionate about it. Fly…
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Andros South Lodge & Rapids Camp Lodge Are Sage Experience Outfitter Destinations
We have some exciting news. Deneki Fishing Lodges, Andros South Lodge (sageThe Bahamas) and Rapids Camp Lodge (Bristol Bay, Alaska ) are now Sage Experience Destinations Lodges. What does that mean for you as a guest at one of these fantastic fly fishing destinations? At any Sage Experience Outfitter you have access to try out…
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3 Reasons You Should Use Your Wader Pouch and What To Put In It.
We’re in the thick of it here in Alaska, and when it comes to fly fishing, anglers often focus on their rods, reels, and flies, neglecting the importance of a small but mighty accessory: the wader pouch. This unassuming piece of gear plays a crucial role in keeping fly anglers organized and prepared on the…
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The Vest or Hip Pack or Sling: What’s Better?
Like many things, the answer is, it depends. There are a lot of great options when it comes to carrying your flies, tools, and tippet around, and finding the best one for you can be a difficult task if you’re only trying to choose only one. Fly fishing is an activity that offers a gamut…
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The Fly Box: Alaska West Lodge Rainbow Trout Flies
At Alaska West Lodge, Team Deneki Outdoors is fervently getting things ready for the Twenty-Twenty-Two Season. As a part of that process, we are filling our fly boxes with the essentials. In Today’s Fly Tying, we, review some of our favorite flies for Big Leopard Rainbow Trout at Alaska West Lodge. In Alaska Rainbow Trout…
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Wading Boots We Like
When it comes to wading boots, comfort and durability are what we are after. Since they have been introduced, the Simms G4 Pro Boot and the Patagonia Foot Tractor have logged some miles. Both the Simms G4 Pro and the Patagonia Foot Tractor boots have been used on various fishing trips and in a variety…
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Gear Review: First Cast, Sage R8 Core & Scott Centric
We had the pleasure of casting two newly released six-weight fly rods from two premiere fly rod companies, the Sage R8 Core 690-4FB and the Scott Centric C906/4FB. Both Sage and Scott have a long history of building great fly rods through innovation. The R8 Core and Centric are considered the flagship lineup of rods…
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“I want To Bring Only One Fly Rod to Fish Alaska. What should I bring?”
During the summer, Alaska is a hotbed of fly anglers. Many are new to Alaska and have only fished with a five-weight in spring creeks and tailwaters of many incredible streams and rivers in the lower Forty-Eight. One question we get a lot about coming to Alaska for fly fishing is, “if I were only…
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