With my home state being placed under a Stay At Home Order fly tying has become even more of a central theme in my daily routine. In order to pass the time, I have been mixing it up with new patterns or trying to incorporate different materials into classic flies. One lesser used material that…
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Fly Fishing Books
With all that is going on in the world right now, I am guessing you may be getting a little bit of cabin fever. Self quarantining is important, despite just how boring can be. One thing that has helped me pass the time while keeping myself entertained has been to reread some of my favorite…
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Why We Use Tube Flies
At Deneki Outdoors, we love tube flies. If you have swung flies with us at Alaska West or late season Rapids Camp, odds are you have seen first hand why we are big fans of tube flies. Here are 4 reasons why we love them! Easier to cast. Being made out of a tube, this…
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Fishing With Nitrile Gloves
Has anyone else noticed people fishing in what appears to be a pair of black latex gloves? I have recently been seeing more and more of this and decided to do a little research behind it. I’ve learned that they are Nitrile Gloves and cold water anglers are beginning to swear by them as they…
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Spring Is Coming // The Blue Winged Olive
One of the first signs of spring for trout fisherman is the appearance of a small gray bug that looks like a little sailboat floating down the river. The Blue Wing Olive is a mayfly that is prolific on cold water rivers throughout the United States. A member of the genus Baetis, BWOs hatch from…
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Rigging // The Hopper Dropper
We have put up a few posts over the past month going over different ways to set up a nymph rig. Today I wanted to share with you my personal favorite way to fish a nymph and that is one where it is hung below a dry fly. The Hopper Dropper set up is not…
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Gear You Need // Redesigned Air-lock Strike Indicators
Air-lock strike indicators are back on the market with a new and improved design. They are now made with a biodegradable foam so if you happen to lose one on the river, it will naturally break down over time. This is just one of the many benefits that comes with the return of this popular…
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Fly Tying Friday // The Chamois
Only car people and creative fly tiers know how to properly pronounce this word. A chamois is a soft, porous piece of leather that is most commonly used to dry cars after they are washed. The unique nature of the material allows it to absorb water while not scratching the vehicle’s exterior. These qualities also…
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What To Bring For A Day Of Bonefishing
It’s the first morning of your week at Andros South, and you’re trying to decide what goes in your pocket, what goes in your hip pack, what goes in your boat bag, and what stays at the lodge. In all packing-related conversations, opinions range from ‘less is more’ to ‘bring anything you might need’. We like…
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Fly Tying Friday // Gear You Need, Liquid Fusion
My tying desk has at least five different types of glue on it but I really only use one of them. In the past there was one glue I would use if I needed it to dry quickly, one that I would use if I wanted the strongest possible bond and one that I would…
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