“The fish are pulsing.” That’s what a well seasoned Bristol Bay guide said as he observed the first and very strong run of chrome-bright salmon of the season push upstream on the Naknek and Nushagak Rivers. Numbers like these don’t just set expectations—they raise them. It’s a signal. The river comes alive, and so do…
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Rapids Camp
Fly Tying Tutorial: Super Mottled Nymph
This Fly Tying Tutorial is brought you by Mossy’s Fly Shop. If you’re coming to fish some place in Alaska, chances are you’ll go through Anchorage. Take a little time to stop by Mossy’s Fly Shop, your new best fishing friend. This isn’t just a shop; it’s a fly-fishing clubhouse with top-tier gear, a massive…
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3 Simple Tips For Better King Salmon Fishing With A Spey Rod
King salmon are the the heavyweight champions of North American rivers. But landing one on a Spey rod? That’s a different game entirely kind of fight. After years chasing these giants across Alaska’s wildest waters, and we’ve learned that small changes in your stragety can make a world of difference. Here are three simple techniques…
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No Better Time To Experience Bristol Bay with Rapids Camp Lodge
Bristol Bay: Where 60 Million Salmon Run Wild—And 2025 Is Your Year Every summer, Bristol Bay becomes the stage for one of nature’s greatest spectacles: more than 60 million wild salmon surge upriver, transforming the landscape and electrifying the water. It’s not just a show—it’s a primordial calling, and in 2025, the timing couldn’t be…
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Fly Tying Tutorial: How To Tie The Hippie Stomper
This session of fly-tying is brought to you by the guys at Mossy’s Fly Shop, where they pride themselves on not only premier fly fishing, rods, reels, lines, and other accessories but also providing high-quality fly-tying materials and teaching fly-tying techniques to both novice and experienced fly anglers. Whether you’re new to fly fishing or…
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Spey Clave: Two Hand Alaska Presented By Mossy’s Fly Shop
Every year, the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge draws over 1.3 million visitors, making it Alaska’s most-visited refuge and a true crossroads for anglers and outdoor enthusiasts from around the world.. On June 7, 2025, Mossy’s Fly Shop brings the Spey Clave to this iconic landscape- a gathering designed for those who want more than just…
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Learn the Art of the Cack-handed Spey Cast
If you’re an avid two-handed rod fly angler looking to expand your skills and tackle challenging fishing spots, learning cack-handed spey casting could be your next big breakthrough. This technique, while it may sound unusual, is a valuable addition to any angler’s repertoire. What is Cack-handed Spey Casting? Cack-handed spey casting refers to making a spey…
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Common Mistakes Fly Anglers Make When Targeting Alaska Sockeye Salmon-and How to Fix Them
Each summer, more than 50 million Sockeye salmon surge up Alaska’s rivers- a living tide of salmon, pulsing with purpose and ancient memory. That’s not hyperbole; it’s the annual migration in Bristol Bay alone, a spectacle so grand that even Sir David Attenborough might pause, lower his voice, and let the silence speak for itself…
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Fly Tying: Sockeye Caviar
This segment of Fly Tying is provided by Mossy’s Fly Shop, serving Alaskans since 2010. If you’re traveling to Alaska for a Fly Fishing adventure and need fly fishing rods, reels, lines, tips, flies, hooks, boots, waders, etc. to complete your Alaskan Fly fishing experience, or have questions, they have answers. Stop by and See Mike…
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The Alaska Freshwater Fish-Tastic Final Four
We know, it’s way past March Madness, and everyone’s brackets were busted (Thanks, Duke). Let’s shift our focus to a different kind of final four, one that swims rather than dribbles. We asked, and you’ve spoken like the NCAA selection committee. We’ll Kind of. Here are the Final Rankings of the Alaska Freshwater Fish Fish-Tastic Four:…
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