Earlier this year we expressed our excitement about Alaska West alum, Jerry French’s latest steelhead pattern; the Ultra Squid. Why were we so excited? Because the pattern was the first on the market to utilize Jerry’s Ultra Rig; quite possibly the most innovative idea for trailer hook style flies we’ve seen since, well, trailer hooks!…
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News
Research Links Steelhead Life Cycle to Salmon Abundance and Temperature
As usual, we’ve got wild steelhead on the brain. We thought that might be the case for many of you too, so today we’re sharing a link to an article we found extremely interesting on some recent research conducted by Simon Fraser University on the variation of lifecycles of steelhead in relation to changes in…
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Thanks from Rapids Camp Lodge
Yesterday marked the last day of our 2018 season at Rapids Camp Lodge and we want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who helped make for another unforgettable season. To all those who joined us this year, we sincerely appreciate your patronage. You’re the reason we get to do what we do, and…
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Congratulations, Grant!
If you’ve spent time with us at Alaska West or Andros South in recent years, there’s a good chance you might recognize the name of long-time Deneki family, Grant Turner.. Well, today we’re taking a quick detour from our regular Deneki programming to extend a huge congrats to Grant for tying the knot with his…
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Buzzer Beater!
Last week we informed you that we were wrapping up the last fishing day of our 2018 season at Alaska West, mostly to say thanks to all of you who made it such a memorable season. In case you missed it, and joined us on the Kanektok this season, well, thanks! We may have jumped…
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That’s a wrap!
Today we wrap up the last fishing day of our 2018 season at Alaska West and want to extend a huge thanks to all who made it one of our most memorable seasons to date. To all of you who joined us on the Kanektok this year, along with with those who followed along vicariously…
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The Kanektok Slam – Congrats Steve!
A while back, we told you about our new friends and Deneki guests, Rob Johnson and Jeremy Libby, who nabbed the first two Alaskan Grand Slams of our 2018 season on consecutive days alongside Alaska West guide, Caleb Hanna. In case you’re unaware, that’s all five species of Pacific salmon, all caught on a fly,…
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Now, That’s a Dolly
At Alaska West, we’re lucky to experience a run of anadramous (sea-run) dolly varden that’s nothing shy of remarkable. Towards the back half of our season, they undergo a stunning change in appearance from the bright silver garb of their time at sea to their fall spawning colors of fluorescent orange, red, yellow, and green….
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Nice Fish, Chuck!
Those who have been tuning into our blog/newsletter over the last couple years might recognize the name, Chuck Keller. Why? Because back in 2017 Chuck managed to land one of the largest bonefish we saw all season at Andros South! Well, Chuck must be holding his mouth right because just last week he joined us…
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Slam Season!
One of our favorite things about the middle of our season at Alaska West is the very real possibility to nab the Alaskan Grand Slam; landing all five species of Pacific salmon, all on a fly, all within the same fishing day.. There aren’t many rivers in the world where you can do that! With…
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