Rapids Camp

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...

Fly Tying: Chinook Graboid
The Graboid Leech by Midnight Sun Custom Flies is uber fishy, effective, versatile, and a great tie. Like other great patterns, the Graboid's beauty is in its simplicity. This week...

Deneki Chronicles: Two Things to Consider When Swinging New Water
Two-Handed Rods. Photo: Dave Karczynski In this week's Deneki Chronicles, we look at approaching new water. It will always benefit you to test the waters, close and far. You, like...

Don’t Bring a New Fly Angler to Alaska
"Shooting fish in a barrel." We've all heard the phrase. This hyperbolic expression alludes to the fact that fish make an easy target inside a barrel, as opposed to a...

Fly Fishing Tips: Casting when it’s Windy
Windy Wind Casting. Photo: Kyle Shea If you've been fly fishing for any amount of time, you know that the weather significantly impacts your fly fishing experience, particularly wind. No...

Getting Excited: Alaska Fly Fishing
Alaska Fly Fishing We can not help but get excited about the upcoming fishing season every summer in Alaska. Syncopated by the runs of salmon and trout in summer months...

Fly Tying: Larimer’s ES Loop Leech
Larimer's ES Loop Leech The beauty behind the Larimer ES Loop Leech is its simplicity with the materials. This super wiggly, swimmy pattern is effective for salmon, steelhead, and trout....

Deneki Chronicles: Trout Fishing in High “Off-Colored” Water
Kevin got it done in high water. Photo: Ben West. In this Episode of Deneki Chronicles, we explore the idea of fishing in high water. For the most part, a...