The saying is, ‘everything is bigger in Alaska’. This also includes bugs. For example, the giant water bug (lethocerus americanus) found in Southeastern Alaska can grow up to 2.5 inches in length. That’s a big bug. From the Arctic tundra to the Southeastern panhandle, aquatic insects exist throughout Alaskan waters and play a large role in the ecosystem. As fly anglers, it’s prudent…
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Fly Tying: Mini Krystal Shrimp
Originator: Dave Stanley. Photos and Instruction by Mike Brown. Mike Brown is the owner of Mossy’s Fly Shop in Anchorage, AK. A lifelong Alaskan with a passion for family, fly fishing and fly tying. There is always going to be a huge debate amongst Sockeye fishermen whether Sockeye (Red) Salmon will eat a fly or…
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Alaska: The Last Frontier
We realize we have been posting a lot about The Bahamas and our Andros South Lodge. With all that’s going, even with all the inconveniences, we can’t help feeling oddly grateful. Even though it’s bonefish season, we can’t help but have visions of grandeur about fly fishing in Alaska. So amidst bonefish season, here is…
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Opening Week: Andros South Lodge
We’ve had a great start to our 2020/21 season at Andros South Lodge and had a fantastic time during our Fall Bonefish School. WOW! What a journey it has been to get here. Big thanks to all of our guests for helping us kick off the season. Thank you! Deneki’s own Jeremy Inman hosted this…
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How’s the fishing in The Bahamas?
Someone recently asked us “How’s the fishing in The Bahamas?” Well…let me show you. More on fishing in The Bahamas March 2021 Bonefish School All about Andros South Lodge
Mousin’ with Stuart Foxall
It’s pretty well known that one of the most exciting and fun ways to catch fish at Alaska West or fly outs from Rapids Camp Lodge is mouse fishing. It really does get the heart racing. One of the issues with mouse fishing is “bumping” fish. Bumping fish is when a fish want’s your mouse…
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Pebble Mine Update
On November 25th, 2020 the Army Corps of Engineers announced their decision to reject the Clean Water Act permit for the Pebble Mine, and we at Deneki Outdoors along with the fish, bears, wolves, eagles, and everyone else who love and appreciate the vast beauty of Bristol Bay, Alaska are thankful. like a fog lifting…
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Fly Tying: Golden Stone
When it comes to trout fishing in Alaska; egg patterns, flesh and big streamers are the typical soup de jour commonly associated with Alaska fishing. But, we are targeting trout and salmon aren’t present all the time. So, what are they feeding on, yes mice of course, but they also feed on bugs just like…
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Deneki Chronicles: How Far Do You Have to Cast to Catch Bonefish?
File today’s post in the “questions we get asked a lot” category. Lots of new flats anglers worry about whether or not they have the casting skill to catch bonefish, apparently. We’ll answer twice. Answer #1: It Depends Where You’re Fishing Fisheries for bonefish vary widely. In places with a lot of fishing pressure, bonefish…
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Look Back to See Hope for the Future: Andros South Lodge
With COVID-19 being the center of attention it seems we all need to figure out ways to settle in and look towards accepting a new normal. Even though we at Deneki Outdoors are excited to enter into a new fishing season here at Andros South Lodge, it is not lost upon us the challenges we…
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