Dear Bristol Bay Supporters, Today (September 9, 2021), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it would move to vacate its 2019 decision to withdraw proposed protections for Bristol Bay. The EPA will reinstate the 2014 Proposed Determination for Bristol Bay, which, if finalized, will be a critical component of the effort to permanently safeguard…
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Rapids Camp
Tip: Long Leader Nymph Rig
The flesh and bead bite is on in Alaska, and we’re all excited. You have your rod and reel prepped, your bead box is ready, and your fly box is full of fleshy goodness. As for the leader setup, you’ve got your indicator locked securely in place. However, there are times you need a long…
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Fly Tying: Bow River Bugger
We realize it is Fall, and the flesh bite is starting. Regardless of the flesh bite, Sculpin is still a prime source of food for trout no matter the season. There are a lot of Sculpin flies out there. What makes the Bow River Bugger stand out is it is a Sculpin pattern that incorporates…
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Bryan Burke’s Naknek River Rig
Bryan is the Director of Sales and Marketing and a staple here at Deneki Outdoors. If you’ve ever fished with is us in the last decade, you’ve probably spoken to, emailed, and/or shook hands with Bryan. If you’re really lucky, you’ve been guided by Bryan. Deeper than Bryan’s roots at Deneki Outdoors is his passion…
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Flies You Need to Tie Right Now!
Fly tying is to fly fishing as grilling is to barbeque. Right now, the Silver (Coho) Salmon are sizzling here in Alaska. Pound for pound one of, if not the best fighting fish, Silvers or Coho are a hoot to catch. Strip a leech, pop a popper, silvers are voracious and aggressive. Once you have…
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Bristol Bay: Tundra Hikes & Fishing
Alaska’s Bristol Bay is breathtakingly beautiful. It’s an immense and bountiful expanse full of winding rivers, streams, trees, and animals. And with one of the largest and most anticipated salmon runs in the world, it’s no wonder Bristol Bay is a place of dreams for many anglers. To experience Bristol Bay is beyond extraordinary. Fishing…
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Fly Tying: Marabou Ham & Eggs
Fall in Alaska is one of our favorite times of year to fish. The salmon have spawned and have gone into the final stage of their lifecycle to become a food resource for the river and its inhabitants, including Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden. That makes flesh flies extremely effective in the fall months here…
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Rapids Camp Lodge: ‘Da’ Bears
Alaska touts one of the highest populations of bears in the world. Over 100,000 Black Bears and over 30,000 Brown Bears make Alaska their home. With those kinds of numbers, anywhere you go in Alaska, you’re likely to see one of these magnificent animals. Whether you’ve yet to witness it for yourself, odds are you recognize…
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National Aviation Day
At Deneki Outdoors, air travel is a huge part of the operation. All of our staff, guests, and supplies require air travel arrangements. Alaska West, Rapids Camp, or Andros South, planes take us to the best fishing destinations. National Aviation Day was established in 1939 by Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who issued a presidential proclamation that designated…
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Fly Tying: Impersonator Leech
When it comes to trout, streamer patterns are without a doubt, extremely effective. The best thing about streamers is, they relatively easy to tie, and the color combinations are as vast as the number of colors out there. That being said, a surefire color combination is red and black. Is it a confidence thing? Maybe….
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