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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Rapids Camp
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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Scott Hed and the status of the Pebble Mine Campaign
For those of you who read yesterday’s post, you got to know Scott Hed, the Director of the Sportsman’s Alliance for Alaska. Today we have the second part of the interview where Scott assesses the current status of the Pebble Mine campaign and answers my question of if he believes Bristol Bay will get the protection it deserves. “I always…
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Get to know Scott Hed, the Director of the Sportsman’s Alliance for Alaska
As our loyal readers know, conservation is always a priority to us. We know that we are not going to be getting new oceans or rivers anytime soon. We believe that as humans, we should all feel at least a little obligated to protect these environmental resources that we have. We are lucky to work…
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Slack is the Enemy, 3 Examples Why
Fly fishing words to live by, “Slack is the Enemy” The cast, the feed, and the fight. 3 crucial steps to success in fly fishing and guess what, slack can ruin them all! The Cast – when slack finds its way into your cast, it ruins your line speed. The Feed – if slack occurs…
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