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Deneki Chronicles: Rigging Stinger Hooks – The Twisted Hitch
Deneki Chronicles is an archive of past blog posts that are still relevant, effective, or funny. We don't have a lot of funny ones. This post is a classic from...

Deneki Chronicles: How to Pack for Your Day of Bonefishing
It actually matters a lot what's in here. Today's post relates to packing and bonefishing, but it's not about loading your big bag before you leave your house - you...

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...

Don Leydon’s “Fisherman’s Friend” Tool
Don knew he was home when he saw these emerald green waters.... Over the years Alaska West has had many memorable guests who have become woven into the fabric of...

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...

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...

Deneki Chronicles: Flats Fishing and Humility
No need to be humble here! Photo: Louis Cahill Conversations About First-Time Flats Fishing When we talk to guests about their first flats fishing trip to...

Deneki Chronicles: How Far Do You Have to Cast to Catch Bonefish?
This data is completely made up, based on our best guess. File today's post in the "questions we get asked a lot" category. Lots of new...