Rapids Camp
Deneki Custom Fly Series: Rapids Camp Smolt
There is a fish phenomenon that happens during the first part of the season at Rapids Camp Lodge during the month of June. The "smolt bust" is where predatory Rainbow...
Rapids Camp Lodge: Prime Trout Dates
This Post is courtesy of Rapids Camp Lodge Head Guide Chad Bryson. Head Guide Chad Bryson (right) and a client during the prime trout dates July 30-August 6 at Rapids...
Leader Building 101: Rapids Camp Edition
Rapids Camp Fleet From our Head Guide at Rapids Camp Lodge Chad Bryson drops some great tips on building leaders. Since it's coming from Chad...I'd take it to heart. Enjoy!...
Guide Tip: Don’t Be A Watcher
Today's post comes from our Head Guide at Rapids Camp Lodge Chad Bryson. Thank you for your contribution Chad! Fishing Not Catching -Photo: Dave Karzcynski Countless times during my career...
Deneki Chronicles: Sight Fishing for Trout
As good as it gets. Photo: Jeff Forsee. We're really lucky to have an extremely diverse trout fishery at Alaska West. It's not uncommon during any...
Aquatic Insects in Alaska
The saying is, 'everything is bigger in Alaska'. This also includes bugs. For example, the giant water bug (lethocerus americanus) found in Southeastern Alaska can grow up to 2.5 inches...
Fly Tying: Mini Krystal Shrimp
Mini Krystal Shrimp Originator: Dave Stanley. Photos and Instruction by Mike Brown. Mike Brown is the owner of Mossy’s Fly Shop in Anchorage, AK. A lifelong Alaskan with a passion...
Mousin’ with Stuart Foxall
Deer hair mouse pattern It’s pretty well known that one of the most exciting and fun ways to catch fish at Alaska West or fly outs from Rapids Camp Lodge...
