The opening week of the 2021 season at Alaska West Lodge was met with super high hopes and excitement from our guests and our guides and staff. With the first week of the 2021 Season at Alaska West under our belt, the biggest challenge has been the weather; wet and windy. Throughout all of Alaska,…
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Go Big, Go Kings
There is a saying in Alaska…everything is bigger, and King Salmon is no exception. Big amazing views, the biggest bears on the planet, and the biggest King Salmon. King Salmon season in Alaska is in full swing. All this and more are possible when you visit Alaska! Stay tuned for more updates, and fishing reports!
The Bonefish Capital of the World: 2021/2022 Bookings
On the outskirts of anglers searching for deepwater trophy fish like marlin and tuna, bonefish were seen cruising up, down, and across South Andros Island’s shallow, white-sand flats. The non-traditional beauties of a fish are a thrill to catch, especially on the fly. Whether from the bow of a skiff or walking the flats between…
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Deneki Chronicles: How to Break Off a Bonefish
You’ve hooked a monster bonefish! Now, what do you do to avoid losing it? In this week’s Deneki Chronicles, we have seven things to consider to avoid breaking off a bonefish. Breaking off a bonefish is a bummer. After all the hard work required to find, cast to, and finally hook one it’s the last…
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Deneki Chronicles: Stuart Foxall says Fish as a Team
Stuart Foxall is a regular at Alaska West during our King Salmon run. Not only is Stuart a world-renowned fly tier but also an expert with a two-handed fly rod. His obsession with chasing steelhead and salmon started at a young age and has given him experience in a range of fishing techniques worldwide. When…
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Getting Started: 8 Tips for the New Fly Fisher
Today we at Deneki Outdoors would like to address people who have never fly fished before and really want to. And why not? It’s super fun. If you’re reading this, you’re probably a seasoned angler, then this post may not be for you. But, if you know someone who is just starting or would like…
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Deneki Chronicles: Bonefishing – A Steelheader’s Perspective
In today’s Deneki Chronicles, Whitney Gould, a Deneki Outdoors Guide Alum, takes us back on her journey to Andros South Lodge. This is significant because Whitney is normally a seeker of steelhead, and this is her first time going bonefishing at Andros South Lodge. Read about her trip and gather some insight from a steelheader’s…
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Gear Review: Umpqua River Grip Big Nip
There are various companies to choose nippers from, and part of getting the best one is getting the right one for the right job. For this gear review, we look at the Umpqua River Grip Big Nip. Let’s get started. The River Grip Big Nip is just that, Big and easy to grip. Rain or…
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Andros South Lodge 2021 Bonefish School Follow Up
While the pandemic has affected destination travel, we are very thankful and appreciative for the participants who joined us for our 2021 March Bonefish School at Andros South Lodge. Our host and instructor Walker Parrott was on hand to share his knowledge and passion for ‘all things bonefishing’. The week certainly had its windy days…
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Deneki Chronicles: How Far Should I Lead a Bonefish?
A question we get asked all the time at Andros South is ‘how far should I lead a bonefish?’ In other words, how far in front of the fish should I aim my cast? Bonefish are almost always moving and therefore it is important to present the fly far enough in front to avoid ‘lining’…
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