At Deneki Outdoors, each of our locations offers something distinctive—while still sharing that same spirit of world-class fishing and unforgettable settings. Some of you already know Alaska’s rugged rivers at Alaska West or Rapids Camp Lodge or others have waded the flats in The Bahamas with Andros South Lodge and many of you have experienced…
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Family, Friends, Fish, and Fun at Rapids Camp Lodge
“Nothing binds families together like shared experiences in wild places.” That’s not just a poetic turn of phrase—it’s been echoed by countless guests who return year after year to Bristol Bay. And the numbers back it up: more than half of our visitors at Rapids Camp Lodge travel with a spouse, child, or close friend,…
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Alaska West Lodge 2025: A Season to Remember on the Kanektok
This summer, the Kanektok River came alive in a way we haven’t seen in a while. From start to finish, soup to nuts, guests at Alaska West Lodge were standing in the middle of what felt like the river of plenty—sheaves of chrome-bright salmon, whether it be Kings, Chum, Sockeye, or Sivers, and endless strings…
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Fly Tying Tutorial: The Clouser Stinger Fly
This Fly Tying Tutorial is brought to you by Mossy’s Fly Shop. If you’re coming to fish somewhere in Alaska, chances are you’ll go through Anchorage. Take a little time to stop by Mossy’s Fly Shop, your new best fishing friend. This isn’t just a shop; it’s a fly-fishing clubhouse with top-tier gear, a massive…
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6 Tips While Poling For Bonefish In The Bahamas
Okay, so you’re going bonefishing in a target-rich environment like at Andros South Lodge this next season. On a good day, a single guide can pole more than 15 miles of flats at Andros South Lodge. That’s not just work; it’s an art form. Out here, bonefish aren’t fooled by luck—they’re won over by flawless…
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5 Good Tips When Mousing For Hungry Rainbow Trout
One of the most exhilarating and unique ways to fly fish for Leopard Rainbow Trout in Western Alaska is by ‘mousing’ for them. Small voles, and other rodents often find themselves in the river, intentionally or not, and our bigger predatory rainbows are always on the lookout for a meal that’s even more filling than…
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Rapids Camp Lodge: “The Fish Are Pulsing” in Alaska
“The fish are pulsing.” That’s what a well seasoned Bristol Bay guide said as he observed the first and very strong run of chrome-bright salmon of the season push upstream on the Naknek and Nushagak Rivers. Numbers like these don’t just set expectations—they raise them. It’s a signal. The river comes alive, and so do…
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Angler’s Neverland: Alaska West Lodge Opening Week 2025!
July 6, 2025 isn’t just a date on the calendar; it’s the gateway to one of the most dynamic fisheries on the planet. If you’re searching for a place that feels like it’s been plucked from the pages of Peter Pan, look no further. The Kanektok is Neverland for anglers—untamed, ever-changing, and brimming with wild…
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Fly Tying Tutorial: Super Mottled Nymph
This Fly Tying Tutorial is brought you by Mossy’s Fly Shop. If you’re coming to fish some place in Alaska, chances are you’ll go through Anchorage. Take a little time to stop by Mossy’s Fly Shop, your new best fishing friend. This isn’t just a shop; it’s a fly-fishing clubhouse with top-tier gear, a massive…
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3 Simple Tips For Better King Salmon Fishing With A Spey Rod
King salmon are the the heavyweight champions of North American rivers. But landing one on a Spey rod? That’s a different game entirely kind of fight. After years chasing these giants across Alaska’s wildest waters, and we’ve learned that small changes in your stragety can make a world of difference. Here are three simple techniques…
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