Big news from our friends over at Fishpond. The following is a press release from the company, “We are proud to announce that Tacky will now operate under the Fishpond brand. The purchase will lend Fishpond’s design and distribution capabilities to Tacky’s growing line of products and extend its legacy of innovative fly storage systems….
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Guest Posts
Sage’s Swing Season 2019
Our friends over at Sage Fly Fishing recently released their 2019 Swing Season program. Check out the link to see their choice of Winter Swing Tools along with a great essay entitled “The Winter Crew” written by Gregory Fitz with photos from Aaron Goodis. If you are like us and find yourself constantly wishing that…
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5 Reasons Why Closing Week at AK West is the Best
Earlier this year we did a post from Alaska West alumni Zac Cassil on why the opening week at AK West was his favorite. When you have a fishery like the Kanektok River outside your front door, there really is no bad part of the season to be there. Our good friend and regular guest,…
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Introducing the Swim Coach
Umpqua shared a new fly it has for 2020 created by world renowned signature tyer Charlie Craven. We introduce to you, the Swim Coach. “The Swim Coach developed over several years in my never-ending quest for a fly that would present a large profile without being bulky and overweight. Working from an Intruder concept, the…
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Cool Article on Kanektok Rainbows
Alaska Department of Game and Fish talks about Kanektok Rainbow Trout in their October Newsletter, WeFishAk. You can read the full article here! Our personal favorite line from the article reads “One researcher on the Kanektok River found 16 mice in one rainbow’s belly!” And yes, they do include a photo of this! To experience the…
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Fly Tying Friday // The Avalon Permit Fly
If you’re viewing this in a newsletter or a reader, click here to see the video on our website.” “In successful-fly-pattern-years, the Avalon Permit was basically born yesterday. Next month will mark the 7th birthday of this iconic fly, but over the last decade no other permit fly has enjoyed such success. Developed by Mauro…
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“Sense of Place – Bristol Bay” by the Flyfish Journal
The Flyfish Journal recently released their new film titled, “Sense of Place – Bristol Bay”. Filmed on location at Rapids Camp Lodge, it features many Deneki staff members and covers topics such as the famous Naknek River Smolt Bust and the proposed Pebble Mine. Along with the movie is a featured article “Bristol or Bust”…
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Trout Unlimited is Suing the EPA
“Trout Unlimited announced they are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over its decision to withdraw protections for Bristol Bay, paving the way for the destructive Pebble mine. We stand behind Trout Unlimited and fishing business owners who are suing the EPA for their wrongful withdrawal of upfront protections for the rich natural resources of…
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The Fish Tube
Whooshh Innovations is a Seattle based company that specializes in transporting fish. We do not mean transporting frozen fish in a semi truck, but instead, in figuring out a way for migratory fish to reach their natural spawning grounds on rivers that have dams. Hydropower through dams is a clean source for renewable energy which…
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Fly Tying Friday // Fighting Gravity
Note: If you’re viewing this in a newsletter or a reader, click here to see the video on our website. Jack is Back! “Fall steelhead is coming up faster than some of us would like to admit. To prep, we’ll be running a nice skater-pattern for low and clear conditions. Today’s fly was requested by…
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