Destination fishing is awesome. However, fly fishing equipment can be a burden to travel with when it comes to fly rods, reels, lines, flies, waders, and other accouterments. Not only that, but the value of your gear can reach into the thousands of dollars. The last thing you want is to have your fly fishing…
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2024 Fly Fishing Travel Survey
Where you pick up fly fishing can make a big difference in how, where, and what you want to fish for. Regardless of how, where you first started fly fishing, or what species of fish you started fishing for, fly fishing is not just about catching fish; it is also about the experience. Traveling to…
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Flying to Alaska Just Got Easier for Summer 2024
You live on the East Coast of the U.S. and have booked a fly fishing trip to Rapids Camp Lodge or Alaska West Lodge in Alaska. Now, you have to figure out how to get there. Luckily, travel to Alaska from the East Coast has become much easier. United Airlines and Alaska Airlines will offer…
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3 Reasons to Fish the Kanektok River with Alaska West in 2024- Prime Dates Available
Alaska is renowned for its pristine wilderness and abundance of natural beauty, making it a dream destination for outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers. Among its many gems, the Kanektok River, known as the “Chosen River,” stands out as a mecca for fly fishing enthusiasts. Discover why it has become a top choice for anglers seeking an…
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2023 Quinhagak Wrestling: Go Seahawks!
Calling all Alaska West champions! If you’ve ever been to Alaska West, you know the village of Quinhagak. Through the years, the community there has supported Alaska West, and now it’s our chance to return the favor. Wrestling is not just a sport; it’s a way of life. It teaches discipline, perseverance, and the importance…
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Football Season in Bristol Bay.
All photos of these Renowned Rainbows are courtesy of @mattvaughnphoto It’s fall, and football season is in full swing! Whether you are a college football fan or a fan of the NFL, one thing is for certain: there are no amateur leagues anymore, college or pros. Here in Bristol Bay, it’s also football season, but…
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Sandy River to Sandy Beaches: Mia & Marty Sheppard at Andros South Lodge
We live in a time of change. It’s hard to stay ahead of the curve when everything seems to be in constant flux. But with a bit of foresight and effort, we can harness the power of change to our advantage. For some, change is difficult to ignore; for us, we embrace it and see…
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From All of Us to All of You-Thank you!
From all of us at Deneki Outdoors, we’d like to extend a sincere thank you for subscribing to the Deneki blog newsletter. We value your time and are committed to providing you with the best-in-class content with tips, tricks, gear reviews, and news about Fly Fishing at Alaska West Lodge, Andros South Lodge, and Rapids…
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Deneki Chronicles: 19 Reasons to Fish a Mouse Fly
In This Week’s Deneki Chronicles, it’s trout week and we’re looking back at what the trout have been and continually gorge on. It’s no secret how much we love fishing mouse patterns for big Alaskan rainbow trout. We do a lot of it, and, as odd as it may sound, it is our most productive…
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Pebble Mine Update May 2022
On Wednesday, May 25th, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced revisions to proposed Clean Water Act protections which, if finalized, would have the potential to prevent the formerly proposed Pebble mine from returning to Bristol Bay. The key permit for the proposed Pebble mine was denied by federal regulators in November 2020 after the…
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