George Cook pays us another visit today in video form, this time to talk about what 22 lucky anglers are going to be doing a week from today – selecting flies to use when chasing king salmon at Alaska West on the Kanektok. We filmed George in February of this year. He was looking forward…
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Trout Food: Flesh Fly
Last week we started our series on Alaskan trout foods with some information on salmon flesh. Today we’re covering a simple, effective fly pattern that’s used to imitate salmon flesh – your basic ‘Flesh Fly’. Our recipe and photos are courtesy of Matt Hynes, senior guide at Alaska West and recent addition to our management…
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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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4 Reasons You Should Come Experience the Kanektok River
Reason 1: Alaska’s Fish Factory in Full Production “On a good July day, you can catch all five Pacific salmon species before lunch.” That’s how one Alaska West Lodge returning guest described the Kanektok River. It’s not hyperbole. This remote river in southwest Alaska churns out fish like a well-oiled machine—an aquatic assembly line where…
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No Better Time To Experience Bristol Bay with Rapids Camp Lodge
Bristol Bay: Where 60 Million Salmon Run Wild—And 2025 Is Your Year Every summer, Bristol Bay becomes the stage for one of nature’s greatest spectacles: more than 60 million wild salmon surge upriver, transforming the landscape and electrifying the water. It’s not just a show—it’s a primordial calling, and in 2025, the timing couldn’t be…
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Rapids Camp Lodge Family & Friends Specials and DIY Specials.
Have you ever thought, “I like to fish, but my Family (or Friends) enjoy the outdoors too.” We have a Package for you. Rapids Camp Lodge, nestled in the heart of Alaska’s Bristol Bay watershed, is offering an extraordinary opportunity for families to experience the Last Frontier together. The Family & Friends Weeks, scheduled for…
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Unleash The Wild: A Journey to Katmai National Park
We’re Not Just For Anglers Rapids Camp Lodge is located on the majestic Naknek River, approximately two miles from the border of Katmai National Park and a short one-hour flight from Anchorage. Not only do we have quick access to Katmai and, specifically, Brooks Falls, but we also have an amazing and breathtaking ecosystem right…
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Hook, Line, and Hike: Why Bristol Bay is a Hiker’s Paradise
So, you love lacing up those boots and hitting the trail? Do you crave that lung-burning climb and the panoramic payoff? What if I told you there’s a way to enhance that Alaskan adventure, trading your trekking poles for a fly rod in the wilds of Bristol Bay? It requires similar skills: balance, patience, and…
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Deneki Outdoors is In The Line Up at 2025 Fly Fishing Show
Deneki Outdoors is returning to the 2025 Fly Fishing Show, participating in multiple key locations across the United States. We will be exhibiting at four major stops on the tour: Edison, NJ; Atlanta, GA; Bellevue, WA; and Denver, CO. The 2025 Fly Fishing Show tour features seven stops across nine weeks, with us joining as…
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Choose Rapids Camp Lodge for your 2024 Fly Fishing Adventure. Here’s Why.
Rapids Camp Lodge should be at the top when planning your next fly fishing adventure. Not only does Rapids Camp Lodge feature many world-class fly fishing opportunities, but here are 3 lesser-known reasons that make your fly fishing adventure in the Alaskan wilderness better by booking with Rapids Camp Lodge. Reason 1. Did you know…
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