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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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I Want to Spey Fish. Do I Go Skagit or Scandi First?

If you have been following us for any length of time, you know we really like Spey fishing at Alaska West Lodge and Rapids Camp Lodge. It is one of our favorite ways (who are we kidding, it’s our favorite) to target Alaska’s big rainbow trout and salmon. Over the last couple of decades, Spey…
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4 Tips To Improve Your Single Hand Cast

Casting can be hard, especially if you’re new to fly fishing. Heck, even seasoned anglers sometimes struggle with their casting techniques. Whether you’re new to fly fishing or an experienced angler, improving your casting skills can significantly enhance your fly fishing experience whether mousing for BRTs (Big Rainbow Trout) in Alaska or hooking bonefish at…
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Fly Tying: WMD Sculpin Pattern

This session of fly-tying is brought to you by the guys at Mossy’s Fly Shop, where they pride themselves on not only premiere fly fishing, rods, reels, lines, and other accessories but also providing high-quality fly-tying materials and teaching fly-tying techniques to both novice and experienced fly anglers. Whether you’re new to fly fishing or…
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DIY the Naknek River with Rapids Camp Lodge

As the summer fades and autumn sets in, Rapids Camp Lodge in Alaska transforms into a haven for fishing enthusiasts. From mid-September through October, the lodge offers a unique and cost-effective DIY Fishing program that is an opportunity for seasoned and experienced anglers eager to experience the thrill of fishing in one of the most…
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Fly Tying: Naknek River Leech

This segment of Fly Tying is provided by Mossy’s Fly Shop, which has been serving Alaskans since 2010. If you’re traveling to Alaska for a Fly Fishing adventure and need fly fishing rods, reels, lines, tips, flies, hooks, boots, waders, etc., to complete your Alaskan Fly fishing adventure, see Mike and Brian at Mossy’s Fly Shop….
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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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3 Reasons You Should Use Your Wader Pouch and What To Put In It.

We’re in the thick of it here in Alaska, and when it comes to fly fishing, anglers often focus on their rods, reels, and flies, neglecting the importance of a small but mighty accessory: the wader pouch. This unassuming piece of gear plays a crucial role in keeping fly anglers organized and prepared on the…
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Fly Tying: Trout Spey Micro Sculpin

If you haven’t noticed, we are big on Trout Spey. We like everything about it. As it continues to quickly be adopted by more fly anglers, this new method of fly fishing with two to five-weight two-handed rods should become more familiar to everyone who enjoys fishing for trout. Because Trout Spey rods are smaller,…
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