Alaska West Lodge veteran guide and all-around good guy Ben “Big Country” West is big on fly fishing. He works hard and fishes even harder. Ben truly appreciates trout, and according to him, this past season was one of the best seasons for Leopard Rainbow Trout at Alaska West. Based on these pictures from this…
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Best of Alaska 2021: Rapids Camp
Rapids Camp Lodge had a great season. Would we tell you otherwise if we didn’t? Of course not. But we truly did have an awesome season and here are some pictures from the 2021 Season at Rapids Camp Lodge for your viewing pleasure. Ah…it’s time to relax. You know what that means, a glass of…
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Best of Alaska 2021: Alaska West Lodge
There is no doubt Alaska holds an extraordinary place in our hearts. Both Rapids Camp Lodge and Alaska West Lodge were great successes during the 2021 season. In this series of photos, we show some of the successes from the 2021 Season. To all of our guests who joined us during the 2021 season at…
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Two-Hand Alaska
When it comes to fishing for King Salmon on the Kanektok in early June or tanker Rainbow Trout on the Naknek River in the fall, or anywhere where else in Alaska we like using Two-handed rods, otherwise known as Spey rods. These days, Two-handed or Spey rods and reels are super popular. Despite that, there…
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Alaska West Fishing? Yes Please.
When the days are short and the nights are long, it’s easy to just sit back and watch a good classic movie…or dream about fishing at Alaska West. We’ll make it easier for you. Other Deneki Outdoor Posts: Deneki Outdoors: Where Legends are Made Swinging for Naknek Rainbows Spey Casting Videos
Football Season in Alaska
It’s football season, but here in Alaska we catch different kinds of footballs; big, Naknek River Rainbows. Truthfully, the Rainbow Trout in the Naknek River are huge, hard-hitting, beasts that will take you into overtime. It’s Big Rainbow Season, and we couldn’t be happier. More about Alaska Rainbow Trout: Alaskan Trout – Why They’re different…
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Scenes From Alaska 2021
Just a few scenes from both Rapids Camp in Bristol Bay and Alaska West. We already miss it. Deneki’s Family of Lodges – Alaska & The Bahamas: Alaska West Lodge Andros South Lodge Rapids Camp Lodge
Alaska West Lodge: 2021 Season Wrap-up and Thank You!
Well, there is. September has arrived, the closing of summer comes upon us on the calendar; It’s official…the Alaska West Lodge has completed its 2021 season, and what a season it has been for the Lodge. After the last group of guests departed the Lodge, our staff broke down the Lodge, packed everything up nice…
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Fall Fishing in Alaska or The Bahamas
Termination dust is on the mountains and the opportunities for big Rainbow Trout are upon us. Thing is…if you aren’t comfortable out on the water, you’re gonna be off your game, and we’re not just talking about the cold. The same goes for The Bahamas. No matter where you’re fishing. the right gear makes for…
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Deneki Chronicles: Catching the Rainbow Trout of your Life
Rapids Camp Lodge is located in King Salmon, Alaska, and is our fly-out lodge offering access into the countless backcountry rivers of Bristol Bay. However, during the month of September, it can be difficult to get into the floatplane and leave the river that flows right out our backdoor, the famous Naknek. Draining west out…
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