If it ain’t chartreuse, it ain’t no use. In tidewater, at least. Photo: Cameron Miller We’ve looked at George Cook’s go-to king rig for fishing at Alaska West on the Kanektok, and we’ve seen what George’s quiver looks like when he’s chasing Kanektok kings. We’ll end our George Cook series with some of his thoughts…
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Flats Fishing for Barracuda
Many bonefish anglers in the Bahamas think of barracuda as that not-so-desirable species that you sometimes troll for when the weather is bad. At Andros South we disagree. We regularly see barracuda on the flats, and in fact trolling for ‘cudas is very unusual on South Andros. If you’re poling down a flat, have that…
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Rainbow Season at Rapids Camp Lodge
Chasing Trophy Rainbows at Rapids Camp Lodge in September As summer winds down in Alaska, the fishing heats up at Rapids Camp Lodge on the Naknek River. September and October are prime months to target the Naknek River’s famous trophy rainbow trout, with fish commonly reaching 30 inches in length and even larger specimens lurking…
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Wader Up: 3 Wading Tips For Short(er) Anglers
Fly anglers come in many shapes and sizes, and those of us who are vertically oppugned face unique but not uncommon challenges when it comes to wading in rivers and streams. We can’t always go where everyone else can go. However, with the proper techniques and equipment, shorter anglers can navigate the waters just as…
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8 Tips to a Better Strip Set
To succeed on the flats, a precise strip set execution is essential. A successful strip set involves more than just yanking on the fly line when the fish takes the fly. Here are a few tips on how to execute a better strip set while on the flats. 8 Tips to a Better Strip Set…
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Leader Length and Fly Weight
Today we continue our Alaska Guide Secrets series, in which you get the inside scoop direct from our guide crew at Alaska West. You’ve decided which fly to fish and maybe even which sinktip to use. Now you need to decide whether your leader should be 2 feet, 6 feet, or 12 feet long. Got…
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That’s a Wrap at Andros South Lodge 2021/2022 Season
The last of the cold Kaliks have made their way out of the tiki bar fridge, the new boats are locked up in the shed & the dogs are begrudgingly starting their off-season diets. It’s the end of another incredible season at Andros South. We are so thankful to all of our guests who made…
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The Fly Box: Alaska West Lodge Rainbow Trout Flies
At Alaska West Lodge, Team Deneki Outdoors is fervently getting things ready for the Twenty-Twenty-Two Season. As a part of that process, we are filling our fly boxes with the essentials. In Today’s Fly Tying, we, review some of our favorite flies for Big Leopard Rainbow Trout at Alaska West Lodge. In Alaska Rainbow Trout…
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Bridging the Gap: The Six Weight Fly Rod
When purchasing fly rods, conventional wisdom says if you have a 5 weight, your next rod should be a 7 weight, then a 9 weight for really big fish. Or if you have a six weight, you should get a 4 weight and an 8 weight. You know, skip a number, because if you have…
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Fly Tying: Perpetrator
The perpetrator is developed initially for Steelhead in the PNW. Since then, this uber buggy fly has been adapted for trout, either nymphing or with trout Spey. The smaller profile and lightweight make for good use with small rods and get big fish to perpetrate. With many color options, this fly is very adaptable for…
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