Deneki Chronicles is an archive of past blog posts that are still relevant regardless of how old they are. They are timeless tips that will improve your fishing. This post will help improve your Spey Cast dramatically by making sure to be mindful of your anchor placement. Anchor placement is one of the keys to…
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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 one from Alaska West Lodge Jerry French. Today we present you with some rigging wizardry courtesy of Alaska West guide, Jerry French. You may recognize…
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Aquatic Insects in Alaska
The saying is, ‘everything is bigger in Alaska’. This also includes bugs. For example, the giant water bug (lethocerus americanus) found in Southeastern Alaska can grow up to 2.5 inches in length. That’s a big bug. From the Arctic tundra to the Southeastern panhandle, aquatic insects exist throughout Alaskan waters and play a large role in the ecosystem. As fly anglers, it’s prudent…
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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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Grayling On Dry Flies
There are certain circles of fly anglers that consider the Arctic Grayling one of the most underrated sport fish in Alaska. Other groups of fly anglers don’t give it the time of day. Your point of view on this fish may vary but, every angler that has ever encountered one agrees that the raw beauty…
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5 Reasons Why Closing Week at AK West is the Best
Earlier this year we did a post from Alaska West alumni Zac Cassil on why the opening week at AK West was his favorite. When you have a fishery like the Kanektok River outside your front door, there really is no bad part of the season to be there. Our good friend and regular guest,…
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Trout Unlimited is Suing the EPA
“Trout Unlimited announced they are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over its decision to withdraw protections for Bristol Bay, paving the way for the destructive Pebble mine. We stand behind Trout Unlimited and fishing business owners who are suing the EPA for their wrongful withdrawal of upfront protections for the rich natural resources of…
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Target Species // The Lake Trout
Here is an underrated species for you that also happens to be Alaska’s largest freshwater fish. The Lake Trout is a fish that loves cold and very deep water so they are not always easily accessible to anglers with a fly rod which leads to their lack of notoriety. In areas where Lake Trout have…
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Target Species // The Chum Salmon
We love having a range of species to target at our lodges. Admittedly it can be easy to get tunnel vision chasing the flagship ones such as the leopard Rainbows or the mighty Kings, but we often encourage our guests to spend some time mixing it up out there. We have some massively underrated species…
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Fish with Family Program
Let me guess, you need a last minute Father’s Day Gift? Follow up questions, are you familiar with our “Fish with Family” Special? If not, you could of just found your answer to that Father’s Day dilemma.. At Rapids Camp Lodge in the month of July, you can buy one trip at regular price, get…
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