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Fly Tying: Ultra Rig Mini Llama
The Dolly Llama might as well be called the "Fly of Alaska." It has earned the reputation as the most effective fly in Alaska. Contrast, profile, and movement are essential...

Fly Tying: Blue Suede Shoe
Tie, Instructions, Photos, and Write-up By Kevin Foley. The Blue Suede Shoe came about in early June 2015 after a day of fishing tributaries of the Susitna River in search...

Fly Tying: Flies to Tie for Alaska Fish
Don't get caught with an empty fly box. Start stocking up now. The 2022 Alaska fly fishing season is coming upon us, and it's never too early to start tying...

Fly Tying: Llewych (Gleamer)
Recently I was asked to do a magazine article for Trout & Salmon magazine in the UK. I had to write it about a “sea trout” (sea-run brown trout) pattern...

The Pre Season Fly Fishing Equipment Check
Equipment Check Spring has arrived across the country, and many of us are anxious to get out and enjoy some fishing with the sun on our faces and ice-free fly...

Unconventional Thinking: Fly Tying – Chewy Halo Shrimp
Chewy Halo Shrimp. Image: www.flyfisherman.com There are a lot of flies out there, but as fly tiers, we mostly follow standards and common practices because they are tried and true....

Deneki Chronicles: Swinging Flies – Cast, Then Step.
In this week's Deneki Chronicles, we explore why it's best to cast, then step. Jiggy. "Then Whitey takes a few steps..." Photo: Cameron Miller Cast, mend,...

The Fly Tying Mindset with Alex Belonga
Alex Belonga with Straits On the Fly, Custom Flies, and contributor to Deneki Outdoors gives us some insight and things to consider when tying flies. Alex started tying flies after...