We announced a few weeks ago that we’re part of a bigger family now and our new ‘big brother’ is Rapids Camp Lodge in Bristol Bay, Alaska. Lots of folks have asked us about Rapids Camp, so we thought today we’d tell you a bit about what Rapids Camp is all about. Rapids Camp Lodge…
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Your Trip
Rapids Camp Lodge is a full-service fishing outfitter and lodge. We provide most everything you need to make your Alaska fishing adventure the most fun and enjoyable it can be while also providing all of the comforts of home. What’s Included Flight from the Anchorage Airport to the King Salmon Airport is included. Our driver…
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Timing Your Trip
June Called Smolt Busts for a Reason Each spring one of the greatest fish migrations found on planet earth happens right in front of the lodge. The outgoing smolt migrations from the millions of salmon who have spawned throughout the Naknek Lake system bring fertile nutrition to the waiting hoards of Rainbow Trout, just when…
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Our Boats
Custom Boats We only use the finest boats and motors money can buy. Rest assured when we land at any wilderness river our motors run perfectly, the boat will be spotless and ready to go for your day on the water. Silence of Rafts Rafting is a wonderful and idyllic way to enjoy wilderness rivers….
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Some Popular Pages on our Web Site
Lots of you have seen lots of our blog posts, but did you know we have some really popular pages on our web site that – gasp – aren’t blog posts? Here are few. Popular Non-Blog Pages on Our Web Site Our Best Posts. The name says it all – handy links to what folks…
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Cleaning Fly Lines
Jordan Sly is part of the Deneki team that splits time between Alaska and Andros – helping to provide quality and consistency between our operations, and a familiar face to our guests that never hurts! Here’s a very timely post from Jordan on cleaning fly lines. Clean Lines Changing over my fly lines on my…
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Stuffits – Fighting Foot Odor
Today we cover one of the less glamorous elements of living at a fly fishing lodge! At Alaska West we live in close quarters. We have to deal with each other’s weird habits, quirks, and smells. Being on the water all day, or working in camp, causes weird smelling waders and boots. One great way…
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Adjusting the Swing
Fred Telleen has been guiding on the Kenai River since 1989. He also hosts groups at Alaska West during our king salmon fishing season. Fred put together some thoughts on gear and swing techniques after his trip this year – experienced anglers in particular are going to like today’s post. Make sure you check out…
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Warming Up the Outboard
If you’re a guide at a quality lodge in Alaska, here’s how the morning routine works. Wake up. Eat breakfast. Get your gear ready. Head down to your boat. Get things nice and tidy, maybe pump a little water out of the sled, and [if you want your motor to last a long time] warm…
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13 Habits of Highly Effective Anglers
We’re really lucky to spend a whole bunch of time on the water with a whole bunch of great anglers, in a bunch of different fisheries all around the world. Over the years we’ve noticed a couple of things. Some anglers catch more fish. The anglers who catch more fish have a lot of things…
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