We’re another week closer to Christmas this year, and we got four more gift ideas for that pesky fly angler in your life. If you missed last week, click here for part one of the Christmas gift guide. A fly tying vise is literally the foundation for fly anglers who tie flies. Like a lot…
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Fly Tying: PNW Munker
“Bright day, bright fly. Dark day, dark fly.” right? More on that later. The PNW Munker is just that, Bright. With a wide profile and well-balanced fly, this fly is very effective for Steelhead and Pacific Salmon. Tie Instructions and photos by Alex Belonga. If you’d like to see more of Alex’s flies or want…
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The Benefits of Joining a Fly Fishing Club
For decades fly fishing has been an excuse for adventurous people to liberate themselves from daily routine into nature and find peace and connection at a slower pace. To grasp fly fishing requires one to develop a profound understanding and appreciation of the natural environment, the seasons, the river, and its habitants. One of the…
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Bonefish Fly Fishing Essentials: A Comprehensive List
Fly fishing for bonefish isn’t easy, and if you’ve never done it before, trying to figure out new water is challenging. Learning what works with particular fish in a different habitat can be challenging. Understanding what gear to bring and how to use it will give you a leg up by not wasting time figuring…
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12 Gifts for the Fly Angler: Part One
If you’re reading this, you’re probably already into fly fishing, and no matter how much you have, you probably “need” more. Or you’re new to fly fishing, and you want more, and it’s a good time to convince someone else that you “need” other things. We at Deneki Outdoors believe the best gifts are the…
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Fly Tying: Jack The Stripper
A ton of action in the water and very easy to cast for its size, Jack The Stripper is a pattern that’s effective on a variety of saltwater species that target baitfish…Tarpon, Tuna, Stripers, Pike, Chinook Salmon in the salt, and even GT’s. The Snowrunner material IMO is far and above the best for large…
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Andros Fishing Report: Week 3 & 4
It’s been a whirlwind at Andros South these last few weeks. We first hosted Raz Reid & his group of anglers, who, after a few years, have become family. Morry celebrated his 84th birthday with us & the ladies in the kitchen whipped him up a beautiful cake & graced us with their lovely singing…
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Time to Get Chummy
In Alaska, all Salmon are on a spectrum of appreciation. Some are more appreciated than others. Of course, you have your King Salmon and Silver Salmon leading that list, followed by Sockeye Salmon, Chum Salmon, and Pink Salmon. Aggressive, tenacious, and will pull and tug with the best of them, Chum salmon is, bar none,…
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Deneki Outdoors YouTube Channel
Yes, we have a Youtube Channel and it is filled with a plethora of how-to videos, tips, and fly fishing entertainment for your viewing pleasure. If you’re viewing this on the Newsletter click here to watch the video on our Youtube Channel Here. If you’re reading this on the Newsletter, click here to watch the…
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Fly Tying: Barracuda Needle Fish Popper
Fast, big, and aggressive. All attributes you want in a game fish. Barracuda check all these boxes. The perfect ambush predator, the Barracuda is super fun, to fly fish for. We really like fly fishing for Barracuda at Andros South Lodge. Barracuda are hunters. Deceiver flies that imitate baitfish and poppers are prime choices when…
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