Today we wanted to give a shout out to a very underrated species, the sailfish of the north, aka the Grayling. Thymallus arcticus is the scientific name of this fish that is closely related to trout, char and salmon. Technically there are 6 different species of grayling but the Arctic Grayling is the only one…
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Rapids Camp
Tying The Fresh Flesh
NOTE: If you’re viewing this in a newsletter or a reader, click here to see the video on our website. “Wednesday of this week marked a day of action for the effort to stop the Pebble Mine development permit. Outdoor brands and Anglers alike joined forces to spread the message that the Army Corps of…
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Day of Action for Bristol Bay
Note: If you’re viewing this in a newsletter or a reader, click here to see the video on our website.” Let’s finally stop Pebble Mine once and for all! You will see a lot of post generating support for Bristol Bay today. Trout Unlimited wanted to show the unity in our fishing community by making…
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Timeless Tips // Be a Proactive Net Man
Fishing is often a solitary sport but teamwork really does make the dream work. This is especially true when targeting large trout/steelhead/salmon with a little fly pole. When you are hooked up to that trophy that would leave you devastated if it got off, you want a net man that you can count on. Here…
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Texas Fly Fishing & Brew Festival
We just wanted to let our Texas supporters know about a fun event that will be going on March 23rd and 24th in Plano Texas. This will be the third annual Texas Fly Fishing and Brew Festival (TFFF) held in the Plano Center, approximately 20 miles north of Dallas. It is an indoor/outdoor event where…
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Tying The Lulu Intruder
NOTE: If you’re viewing this in a newsletter or a reader, click here to see the video on our website. “It will come as no surprise at this point that this week’s steelhead/king fly is going to involve a lot of movement. The Lulu is a combination of a number of popular patterns and can…
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Industry Happenings: Fun event this month in Austin Texas
Attention to all of our local Texans. There will be a FREE event open to the public at the YETI Flagship Store on Wednesday, March 20th. It will be an evening celebrating Bristol Bay and its fishing legacy. The event will be co-hosted between the Businesses for Bristol Bay and the American Fly Fishing Trade…
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6 Reasons to Fish a Two Handed Rod
You should never be scared to try something new in the wonderful world of Fly Fishing. Stepping outside of your comfort zone is a great way to learn and take your fishing game to the next level. At Deneki, using a 2 handed rod is one of our favorite ways to fish but some of…
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July at Rapids Camp Lodge
If I had a nickel for every time I heard someone say something along the lines of “Alaska is my dream trip” or “someday I am going to make it to Alaska” I would have at least 12 dollars worth of nickels. I get it, it can be easy to get stuck in a routine…
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Gear You Need // Special Edition Bristol Bay Products
As you are taking your offseason gear inventory, we just wanted to share with you 3 different brands that have really stepped up in an effort to protect Bristol Bay. No green washing here, these companies are all offering a 50% donation to the Sportsmen’s Alliance for Alaska with the purchase of their special products…
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