King (Chinook) Salmon are, without a doubt, a favorite game fish among fly anglers. The sheer power and might of these anadromous fish make it a very desirable fish to catch. There are a lot of fly patterns, styles, and colors that will work for Kings. One of the more popular and effective colors in…
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Deneki Chronicles: Swinging for Trout – The Tumble Rig
In this week’s Deneki Chronicles, we revisit a handy, DIY tool that will help your swung fly get down when you need to get down and deep. The Tumble Rig will help you get down and get down fast to put your fly in front of the fish. Tie up a few of these at…
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All About Trout
We love trout in Alaska. There are a plethora of methods, strategies, and flies, and to catch these beautiful fish and lucky for you, we have compiled a list of timeless tips, advice, gear, and things to consider while fishing for Rainbow Trout. Click the All About Trout link or any of the photos for…
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Guide’s Corner: Grace Phillips, Rapids Camp Lodge Guide
Grace Phillips is a guide at Rapids Camp Lodge. She is a well-seasoned guide who has guided in Alaska and Northwest Montana. Originally from Colorado, Grace was born into the outdoors. Growing up on a large ranch, Grace was born with a passion for the outdoors. We’re super excited she is on our team and…
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Production Tying by Stuart Foxall
We all love to see a tidy fly box full of beautifully tied flies. The mark of a decent fly tier is how “identical” their flies look when placed together. There are a few tricks we can use to accomplish this, but here’s something that I do that certainly helps with tying flies in a quick…
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Gear Review: Sage Click & Pawl Reel
There’s something to be said for a fly rod/reel combination that is extremely lightweight. A lightweight setup magnifies the intensity when you stick a fish. With rods getting lighter and stronger, you need a reel that is also lightweight not to negate the weight factor and maximize the fishing experience. The Sage Click & Pawl…
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Fly Tying: Composite Loop Intruder
Ah…King Salmon season. We love King Salmon season. The might King or Chinook Salmon is one of the most sought-after game fish across the world. When it comes to King flies, materials, colors, profile, and movement are the most attributes in a productive King Salmon fly. Does size matter? Sure, depending on conditions. Just because…
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Deneki Chronicles: Swinging for Kings – 10 Tips
It’s coming up on King Salmon Season here in Alaska. The might King Salmon is a challenge for any angler, regardless your level of experience. So here are 10 tips that to help you hook and land one of the most sought after game fish. Planning on swinging flies for king salmon this summer, maybe…
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Want to Fish Alaska in 2021? Now’s Your Chance.
As we quickly approach our fly fishing season in Alaska, we still have some space at our lodges that we would like to offer to families. It’s a fantastic opportunity for you and yours to experience the Alaskan Great Outdoors. We are offering a ‘fish w/ family’ discount during these weeks – one trip at…
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Alaska: The Splendor of the Earth
Alaska is Big, Beautiful, and Breathtaking. Alaska is known for its rugged natural beauty. The largest state in the union is filled with an opulent history of native cultures, adventurers, and anglers. We at Deneki Outdoors are very to be a part of the rich history. With summer just around the corner, we can’t wait…
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