Last week, a guest at Rapids Camp Lodge asked me what species I like to fish for the most. I told him I honestly don’t have a favorite. Although Alaska is known for its salmon and trophy rainbows and many people, including myself, desire those time and time again, I also love Char fishing. This…
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General
Rosie’s Guava Duff
What kind of stuff is duff? Good question! Have you ever heard of figgy pudding? Interchange pudding with duff and you’ve got figgy duff! Duff is just a flour pudding that is boiled in a cloth bag & served to everyone’s delight! In the Bahamas, guava is plentiful & full of vitamins and minerals, making…
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Big Hook to the Jaw for Pebble Mine
The Army Corps of Engineers announced yesterday the Pebble Mine project fails to meet the standards of the Clean Water Act and did not issue a permit for the current mining plan. We are very pleased with this news as it becomes a huge challenge for the Pebble Mine project to overcome. This being said,…
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Small things to Protect our Resources
We as anglers should not only appreciate the planet we live on but also be advocates for protecting our resources. Too many times have I seen a beer can, plastic water bottle, monofilament, or just plain ole wrappers sitting on the banks of my favorite fishing drainages. As anglers, it is not only our right…
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2020/21 Andros South Bonefish Schools
Once again we are pleased to offer two bonefish schools at Andros South Lodge during the 2020/21 season. This coming season there will be two week long schools to help anglers of all abilities enhance their understanding and skill of saltwater flats fishing. Our Fall school in November will be hosted by Jeremy Inman. Jeremy is a…
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Trout Spey in Alaska? Sure, why not?
Fishing with Spey rods is fun, anyone who likes to cast double-hand rods would agree. Since the introduction of modern Spey rod fishing, the technique and gear have evolved and gotten better over time. As part of this evolution, Switch rods were introduced in the early 2000s to blend single-hand casting and two hand casts…
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Andros South Fishing Gear: Women
Ahh… the Bahamas. Warm waters, sandy beaches, flats that stretch on forever, and did we mention BIG bonefish?! When it comes to being prepared to fish the flats of Andros, planning your outfits strategically will pay off in the long run. Ladieswear in the fishing industry has really come a long way. We have the…
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Hiking, Family, & Bears – Oh My!
Deneki is of course known for providing excellent fishing experiences in beautiful destinations, but occasionally we will put the rods down and take the opportunity to enjoy other things the outdoors has to offer. I know many anglers can’t imagine being somewhere known for fishing and doing anything but fishing, and we understand that, but…
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Team Deneki: Meet Liz & Max
It all starts with our people. Amazing talent is hard to find. Amazing culture is even harder to cultivate. Ambassadors of the outdoors, Liz and Max are not only passionate about fly fishing but also embrace sharing their passions with others. They work hard and understand the importance of being cultivating an amazing angling experience….
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More Cowbell
I got a fever, and the only prescription is more cowbell. -bruce dickinson