If the spirit of “Aloha” were a person, it would be Amelia. Her kindness, mindfulness, and compassion flows through her and are exemplified through her effort and work as the In House Manager at Rapids Camp Lodge…and oh by the way she also happens to be a bad-ass fly fisher. From Alaska to Hawai’i, The…
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Guide’s Corner: Chad Bryson, Rapids Camp Lodge Head Guide
Captain Chad Bryson is the Head Guide at Rapids Camp Lodge. He is a phenomenal fisherman, experienced fishing and hunting guide, with a hint of dry humor. Chad has forgotten more about fishing than most know. With over 16 years of guiding just in Bristol Bay, Alaska, Chad has the unique ability to provide a…
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Deneki Custom Fly Series: Rapids Camp Smolt
There is a fish phenomenon that happens during the first part of the season at Rapids Camp Lodge during the month of June. The “smolt bust” is where predatory Rainbow Trout swim around the rapids section of the Naknek River and target smolt to eat. You can tell it’s a bust from the smolt and…
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Rapids Camp Lodge: Prime Trout Dates
This Post is courtesy of Rapids Camp Lodge Head Guide Chad Bryson. You could say that I live my entire life just so I can get in a floatplane to guide trout fishing in Bristol Bay, Alaska during August. It’s my favorite. It’s the irreproachable epitome of everything Alaska – bears, floatplanes, and sight casting…
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Leader Building 101: Rapids Camp Edition
From our Head Guide at Rapids Camp Lodge Chad Bryson drops some great tips on building leaders. Since it’s coming from Chad…I’d take it to heart. Enjoy! There are probably as many different opinions about how to build the perfect Alaska fly fishing leader as there are opinions on the perfect Alaska fly rod. So…
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Deneki Outdoors: Rapids Camp
It has been a tough year for all of us. Regardless of the situation and circumstances, we here at Deneki Outdoors refuse to not have some fun. With Rapids Camp being the only Alaska lodge, within our family of lodges operating this year, we still have managed to operate with awesome staff and a great…
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Rapids Camp: 4 Spots Left
The 2020 Season at Deneki’s Rapids Camp Lodge has been great. We realize there is some trepidation about traveling to Alaska. With that, you can still travel to Alaska and still enjoy the wonders, beauty, and most importantly the fantastic fishing. If you’re still looking for a fantastic experience of fishing, wondrous views and fabulous…
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Rapids Camp September Openings
We’re in our sixth week of operating at Rapid Camp Lodge in Bristol Bay and so far, so fantastic. Just recently we had some shuffling in our calendar and now have some great availability in September. If you want to chase trophy rainbow trout and target giant Arctic char with all of the creature comforts of a…
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Fishing Report 2020 Rapids Camp
Despite the challenges 2020 has presented us, Rapids Camp has been operating for a month. From smolt busts to mousin’, to Spey fishing, to Sockeye, the fishing at Rapids Camp is heating up. In the name of sending good vibes, things to look forward too and all things good fly fishing here is a look…
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Bristol Bay’s Rapids Camp Lodge: NOW OPEN
We’re excited to announce that our fishing program in Bristol Bay, Rapids Camp Lodge is operational and we will be receiving our first guest this Friday! Our staff has been hard at work prepping, stocking, building a new ‘outcamp’ (more to come) and testing the waters – all in the name of providing a remarkable…
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