Simply put, the more time your flies spend in the water, the more fish you are going to catch. When fishing subsurface, more often than not you want to be fishing deep which means you are going to have to sacrifice some flies to snags in order to catch fish. This is fine with me,…
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Rapids Camp
Take a Kid Fishing!
One of the greatest joys in fly fishing is passing along the sport to the next generation. The river is a classroom which can teach lessons that cannot be learned in other venues. There is no specific age when you are supposed to take your child fishing but when you feel the time is right,…
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“Sense of Place – Bristol Bay” by the Flyfish Journal
The Flyfish Journal recently released their new film titled, “Sense of Place – Bristol Bay”. Filmed on location at Rapids Camp Lodge, it features many Deneki staff members and covers topics such as the famous Naknek River Smolt Bust and the proposed Pebble Mine. Along with the movie is a featured article “Bristol or Bust”…
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Trout Unlimited is Suing the EPA
“Trout Unlimited announced they are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over its decision to withdraw protections for Bristol Bay, paving the way for the destructive Pebble mine. We stand behind Trout Unlimited and fishing business owners who are suing the EPA for their wrongful withdrawal of upfront protections for the rich natural resources of…
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Karin Miller’s RCL Trip Report
Last week we posted an interview with Zen Fly Fishing Gear owner Karin Miller. This week we wanted to share with you her trip report from her August stay at Rapids Camp Lodge. Take it away Karin! “I’ve just recently returned from another incredible Alaskan adventure and I have to say, the novelty and excitement…
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Rapids Camp Lodge Fishing Photos
Sending you into your weekend with a few photos from a fantastic 2019 season at Rapids Camp. Our fly out lodge is located in the heart of Bristol Bay and offers you a fully customizable Alaskan fly fishing experience. We have a comfortable and spacious lodge with all the needed amenities, over a mile and…
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Do You Like Naps?
After catching fish all morning, we don’t think there is anything wrong with a little afternoon nap in the Tunda. We are trying to bring siestas to Alaska. Who’s with us? More from the Tunda: 2019 Great Alaskan Heat Wave A Tundra Sunset America the Beautiful
Tenkara Alaskan Style!
For the past 3 years, we have been lucky to host Karin Miller Fischer & her husband Erik Fischer at Rapids Camp Lodge. Karin owns Zen Tenkara out of Fort Collins Colorado and has been showing us the different applications for Tenkara fishing in Alaska the past few seasons. After her most recent trip, Karin…
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Timeless Tips // Don’t Waste Time Untangling
This may seem obvious but I still see it so often on the river banks that I figured I would bring it up. When you get a big tangle, you know the type that look like a birds nest made out of monofilament, don’t waste your time trying to untangle it. Simply clip it and…
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Liz Fincher’s Naknek Swing Rig
Now is the time to chase that fish of a lifetime on our home river, the Naknek. One of the best spots on the planet to target a 30” wild rainbow trout is in the fall on the Rapids stretch of the Naknek River. Our lodge, Rapids Camp, is appropriately named as it offers us…
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