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Spey Fishing

No Better Time To Experience Bristol Bay with Rapids Camp Lodge

Bristol Bay: Where 60 Million Salmon Run Wild—And 2025 Is Your Year Every summer, Bristol Bay becomes the stage for one of nature’s greatest spectacles: more than 60 million wild salmon surge upriver, transforming the landscape and electrifying the water. It’s not just a show—it’s a primordial calling, and in 2025, the timing couldn’t be…
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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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DIY the Naknek River with Rapids Camp Lodge

As the summer fades and autumn sets in, Rapids Camp Lodge in Alaska transforms into a haven for fishing enthusiasts. From mid-September through October, the lodge offers a unique and cost-effective DIY Fishing program that is an opportunity for seasoned and experienced anglers eager to experience the thrill of fishing in one of the most…
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Wader Up: 3 Wading Tips For Short(er) Anglers

Fly anglers come in many shapes and sizes, and those of us who are vertically oppugned face unique but not uncommon challenges when it comes to wading in rivers and streams. We can’t always go where everyone else can go. However, with the proper techniques and equipment, shorter anglers can navigate the waters just as…
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