Josh Jenkins is the R&D Manager at Scientific Anglers. He recently took time out of his schedule to sit down with us and help make some sense out of why they design their various Spey lines the way that they do. Have you ever wondered the difference between skagit and scandi or what line you…
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Gear
Be Prepared to Alter your Flies in the Field
One common attribute many of the best fly anglers have is an ability to make adjustments on the go. Conditions on the water are always changing and there are an uncountable amount of variables that can make a difference in success when fishing. Some words to live by for myself are “winners adjust”. When on…
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Why We Like Flesh Flies
As Alaska continues to thaw out, our guides at Rapids Camp and AK West are eagerly waiting the upcoming season as they spend their time behind the tying bench. Mice and beads get a lot of the attention and for good reason but one thing we can guarantee you our guides are busy twisting up…
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Gear You Need // Celestron Hand Warmers
This is not the most seasonally appropriate gear review but on a recent Steelhead trip, I was able to use the Elements Thermocharge Hand Warmers from Celestron and left so impressed with the product that I had to share it. The concept of electric hand warmers was new to me as I have only ever…
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5 Favorite BWO patterns
In trout streams across the country (unfortunately neglecting Alaska as we are a couple months behind everyone) the spring thaw brings about a favorite food for the river’s residents, the Blue Winged Olive. A member of the mayfly genus Baetis, once the water temps get above 40 degrees, these little grey sailboats start to hatch…
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TIZIP Maintenance on your Waterproof Bag
Most fly fishermen are gear junkies and incredibly good at improvising. If there is a need for something on the water, there more than likely is a product out there to provide a solution. Over the past few years the world of submersible bags has really developed. I am not talking about water resistant here,…
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Gear You Need // Hatch Nipper 2
For those of you who appreciate high quality fishing gear, you are undoubtedly familiar with Hatch Outdoors. They are known in the industry for their outstanding reels but make other products that are also worthy of your investment. These products are all designed and manufactured with the same high quality materials and attention to…
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Texas Fly Fishing & Brew Festival
We just wanted to let our Texas supporters know about a fun event that will be going on March 23rd and 24th in Plano Texas. This will be the third annual Texas Fly Fishing and Brew Festival (TFFF) held in the Plano Center, approximately 20 miles north of Dallas. It is an indoor/outdoor event where…
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Timeless Tips – Don’t Forget to Bring a Towel
Fishing in the cold? Here’s a little tip. Bring a micro fiber towel or just any small bathroom towel with you. I keep one stashed in my waders and use it to dry my hands after releasing fish. Wind on cold wet hands is brutal. Wind on dry hands isn’t quite as bad! It is…
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6 Reasons to Fish a Two Handed Rod
You should never be scared to try something new in the wonderful world of Fly Fishing. Stepping outside of your comfort zone is a great way to learn and take your fishing game to the next level. At Deneki, using a 2 handed rod is one of our favorite ways to fish but some of…
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