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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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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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After a Good Days Fishing, Shenanigans

Stuart Foxall, fly tying Jedi Master, fantastic fisherman, and friend of Deneki Outdoors chimes in on some of the most productive, and entertaining practices at Alaska West Lodge. After a good days fishing and a fantastic evening meal in the dining tent what do we do afterwards???? We tie flies, come up with new fly…
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Tribute to Robert “Bob” Veverka

Sadly, on January 3, 2021, the fly fishing community has lost one of the most prolific designers and fly tyers. Bob Veverka, was a creative, strategic, and innovative fly tyer. With two of the most coveted books in the fly tying world, Spey Flies: How to Tie Them and Innovative Saltwater Flies, Bob left a…
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Fishing Tip: Over Wading

Fly tying savant, fishing extraordinaire, and most importantly, Friend of Deneki, Stuart Foxall drops some knowledge about wading while fishing. Trust us, this is something you’ll want to consider. Enjoy! There’s one major mistake that I see made while swinging for kings on the mighty Kanektok River time and time again. Over wading……and here’s the…
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Goodbye, 2020. Hello 2021

We probably feel a little like Balboa in Rocky III after his first fight with Clubber Lang. It’s been a tough year, but the good news is we made it. 2020 has been a memorable year, to say the least. With 2021 here, we’d like to thank you for reading our blog and the newsletter…
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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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“Gear” You Need // Chickabou

With my home state being placed under a Stay At Home Order fly tying has become even more of a central theme in my daily routine. In order to pass the time, I have been mixing it up with new patterns or trying to incorporate different materials into classic flies.  One lesser used material that…
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Umpqua Live Signature Tyer Sessions

Our friends at Umpqua have come up with a great way to help us pass the time as we quarantine. They have arranged live fly tying demos with some of the best tyers in the sport! Check out their press release below. “We feel that people need fly fishing now more than ever. The escape,…
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