Magnus Jepson is an entrepreneur, photographer, videographer, and most importantly a friend of Deneki Outdoors. Whether fishing, surfing, or snowboarding Magnus, fueled by his creativity and passion to capture beauty and adventure in the outdoors around the world. Magnus has been with us at Alaska West for the last few years. Although this year was…
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Guest Posts
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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Tweet for No Pebble Mine
Join the storm to stop the Pebble mine Earlier this week, a tweet by Donald Trump Jr. sparked a fury of action by hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts across the political spectrum over the status, and collective opposition, to the proposed Pebble mine. Following the signing of the Great American Outdoors Act, Trump Jr. tweeted…
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SENSE OF PLACE: Bristol Bay
Back in 2019 when things were normal, our friends from The FlyFish Journal visited and flew over the proposed Pebble Mine site to try to grasp the potential impact a mine will have in Bristol Bay, Alaska, it’s existing community, and commerce. With the recent activity on Pebble Mine, it behooves us to take a…
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Travel Safely to Alaska
Amidst all the health concerns due to COVID-19 traveling can be challenging at best, especially with all the constantly changing updates and mandates. Keeping up can be difficult. If you are planning on to Alaska for any reason, you need to be in the know. Friend of Deneki, Heather Hodson, with United Women on the…
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Veverka’s Mantis Shrimp – From Its Creator
Classic fly patterns are classics for a reason. They simply work. Bob Ververka’s Mantis Shrimp is one of those patterns. Classic flies, like classic cars, can be modified, painted a new color, add or take away parts to match personalties. Some would say, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Whichever way you lean, this…
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Nassau: Things to Do
It happens, plans change. Whether you find yourself with an unexpected layover in Nassau, or choose to explore New Providence Island on your own accord, here are some of Max & Liz’s favorite things to do in the big city. [Please note: operating hours may change. Be sure to call ahead to ensure they are…
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Friend of Deneki: Working The Rising Engagement – by Frank Day
When swinging flies most anglers are focused on the down and across presentation and are fishing more of the mid to latter portion of their swing. This may simply be because the steelhead that are classically being targeted by these swung fly anglers are notorious for taking in the latter half of the swing more…
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Every day should be “Take a Kid Fishing Day”
I fully get the whole “Take a Kid Fishing Day or a “Kids Fishing Only Day” at a particular waterway. It’s great and it promotes getting the kids interested in the outdoors and doing something that is not digital. That’s what we are hoping for at least. I have had the pleasure, most of the…
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