One of the more awesome things you can see at the beginning of the season in Alaska is a smolt bust. During early summer, large schools of salmon smooth begin their migration down the river to the ocean. It will be obvious when the smolt bust starts, as you’ll see the Arctic Terns doing flybys…
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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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Seven Tips for Your Alaskan Lodge Trip
If you’ve got your sights set on an epic Flyout Fishing trip, there is no doubt a hike will be involved. So it’s wise to prepare your gear and your mind and body in the weeks and months leading up to it to maximize your trip of a lifetime. So here are seven tips for…
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Pebble Mine Update May 2022
On Wednesday, May 25th, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced revisions to proposed Clean Water Act protections which, if finalized, would have the potential to prevent the formerly proposed Pebble mine from returning to Bristol Bay. The key permit for the proposed Pebble mine was denied by federal regulators in November 2020 after the…
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Fly Tying: Chinook Graboid
The Graboid Leech by Midnight Sun Custom Flies is uber fishy, effective, versatile, and a great tie. Like other great patterns, the Graboid’s beauty is in its simplicity. This week in Fly Tying, we leverage the Graboid pattern and turn it into a Chinook (King) Salmon Pattern. Why not? Original Fly Design: Jonathan Farmer of…
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Deneki Chronicles: Two Things to Consider When Swinging New Water
In this week’s Deneki Chronicles, we look at approaching new water. It will always benefit you to test the waters, close and far. You, like a lot of us, really like using a two-handed rod. Some of us just want to be able to cast as far as we can across the water. Some of…
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Don’t Bring a New Fly Angler to Alaska
“Shooting fish in a barrel.” We’ve all heard the phrase. This hyperbolic expression alludes to the fact that fish make an easy target inside a barrel, as opposed to a river or the sea. When you come to Alaska, to fish, it can be like that. Salmon and trout runs are abundant relative to most….
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Fly Tying: Lefty’s Deceiver
Lefty Kreh is one of the more well-known and prominent names in the fly fishing community. If you’ve been fly fishing for any amount of time, chances are you’ve heard the name, Lefty Kreh. In a sport that can be, at times, burdened with tradition, Lefty was known to go against the grain, always trying…
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Fly Fishing Tips: Casting when it’s Windy
If you’ve been fly fishing for any amount of time, you know that the weather significantly impacts your fly fishing experience, particularly wind. No matter the location, the wind is a culprit that can humble even the best fly caster. Today we provide some pro tips on how to cast in windy conditions. These tips…
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Getting Excited: Alaska Fly Fishing
We can not help but get excited about the upcoming fishing season every summer in Alaska. Syncopated by the runs of salmon and trout in summer months through fall, fishing in Alaska is a festival of concerts of epic proportions. And it’s opening soon. Team Deneki is actively building camps, prepping Lodges, and stocking food,…
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