A few years back, I was thumbing through a fly fishing magazine looking for inspiration to seek a new fishing adventure. The magazine (which I can’t remember the name of) seemed to be more focused on zealous photography than informative writing and left me quite dissatisfied with my $15 purchase. However, on the inside back…
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Gear Review: Patagonia Swiftcurrent Expedition Wader
Fishing guides are creatures of habit. We have the same routine every morning, put on the same clothes, walk into the lodge and make the same cup of coffee and usually eat the same breakfast. That’s how the day starts. Throw a wrench in that program and you’ll probably not like how it goes. When…
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Fly Tying: Critter Sculpin
During the October and November months in Alaska, it is the ideal time to fish with two handed rods. The water is low, the scenery is majestic and with less pressure on the river, it is downright peaceful and serene. A swing fly every two hander junky needs to have in their fly box is…
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Gear: River Side Tool Must-Haves
We’ve all been there…. you’re on the river, and you need a tool that you don’t have. Whether you left it on purpose, because you didn’t want to carry the “extra weight” or you just forgot it at home or in your rig, you sure wish you had it. The adage, “better to have it…
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Fly Tying: Rainbow Warrior
The days are getting longer, the sun is brighter and more intense, and the thaw freeze cycle puts our wipers to the test. All good signs that spring is coming upon us. As the rivers and streams begin to increase their flow, we can’t help but think about spring fishing, especially after a long dark…
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Fly Tying: Flashy Tube Bandit
The month of August in Alaska is a special time of year. The salmon have made their way through the rivers and have begun their prescribed order to spawn much to the delight of the eager Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, and Fly Anglers alike. While egg patterns tempt trout during this time, it is still…
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Guide’s Corner: Trevor Covich, Alaska West Guide
Trevor Covich is a multi faceted, long time employee of Deneki Outdoors. Trevor has pretty much grown up surrounded by water and all things fishing and has made it a lifelong effort to make fishing dreams happen for his clients and friends. Trevor is still very much a kid at heart, but he guides with…
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Rapids Camp Lodge Trip Overview
Operating a fly-out fishing lodge is often described as “a lot of moving parts”. While that description is accurate, it is also decertifying. There are too many moving parts to count. Every operating factor is an effort of controlled codependency with other factors. We operate because we live to wrangle the chaos into submission. In…
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Fly Tying: Tools You Need
Today’s post is from Mike Brown. Mike is the owner of Mossy’s Fly Shop in Anchorage, Alaska. A lifelong Alaskan with a passion for family, fly fishing, and fly tying. In today’s fly tying world, materials and tools are changing and advancing constantly. You see all kinds of ads telling you about how great this…
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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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