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Rapids Camp

Hook, Line, and Hike: Why Bristol Bay is a Hiker’s Paradise

So, you love lacing up those boots and hitting the trail? Do you crave that lung-burning climb and the panoramic payoff? What if I told you there’s a way to enhance that Alaskan adventure, trading your trekking poles for a fly rod in the wilds of Bristol Bay? It requires similar skills: balance, patience, and…
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I Want to Spey Fish. Do I Go Skagit or Scandi First?

If you have been following us for any length of time, you know we really like Spey fishing at Alaska West Lodge and Rapids Camp Lodge. It is one of our favorite ways (who are we kidding, it’s our favorite) to target Alaska’s big rainbow trout and salmon. Over the last couple of decades, Spey…
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What’s The Difference: Skagit and Scandi

Are you new to Spey or Two-hand rod casting and don’t know the difference between Skagit and Scandi lines? You’re not alone. At first glance, it is difficult to tell the difference. Both Skagit and Scandi lines are shooting-head line systems used in fly fishing, but they have differentiating features and applications. that said, they’re…
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Tip: 3 Essential Casts for Beginner Spey Anglers

The Two-handed Cast is a beautiful thing. Spey casting is a powerful technique that can revolutionize your fly fishing experience by allowing you to cover more water than a conventional single-handed fly rod. If you’re new to Spey Fishing or using a two-handed fly rod, below are 3 essential casts you should learn first. When…
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Fly Tying: Mohair Leech

This session of fly-tying is brought to you by the guys at Mossy’s Fly Shop, where they pride themselves on not only premiere 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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Deneki Outdoors is In The Line Up at 2025 Fly Fishing Show

Deneki Outdoors is returning to the 2025 Fly Fishing Show, participating in multiple key locations across the United States. We will be exhibiting at four major stops on the tour: Edison, NJ; Atlanta, GA; Bellevue, WA; and Denver, CO. The 2025 Fly Fishing Show tour features seven stops across nine weeks, with us joining as…
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Fly Tying: WMD Sculpin Pattern

This session of fly-tying is brought to you by the guys at Mossy’s Fly Shop, where they pride themselves on not only premiere 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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Fly Tying: Spey-Able Llama

This segment of Fly Tying is provided by Mossy’s Fly Shop, which has been 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 adventure, see Mike and Brian at Mossy’s Fly Shop….
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