RIO’s mantra of “make the connection” has come to fruition, with RIO adding the fly category to their product line. Being King Salmon season, we connected with our friend George Cook to get some recommendations for King Salmon flies. So here are a few flies we like for King Salmon. Trailer Trash Fly– Color Mashups…
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Alaska West
Grayling’s Anatomy
The Arctic Grayling (Thymallus arcticus) is one of the most beautiful freshwater fish found in Alaska. Arctic Grayling have the largest natural range of any sport fish, occupying nearly the whole state of Alaska. Arctic Grayling achieve a wide array of colors. Coloration can vary from stream to stream. Their dorsal fins are typically fringed…
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Want to Fish Alaska in 2021? Now’s Your Chance.
As we quickly approach our fly fishing season in Alaska, we still have some space at our lodges that we would like to offer to families. It’s a fantastic opportunity for you and yours to experience the Alaskan Great Outdoors. We are offering a ‘fish w/ family’ discount during these weeks – one trip at…
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Alaska: The Splendor of the Earth
Alaska is Big, Beautiful, and Breathtaking. Alaska is known for its rugged natural beauty. The largest state in the union is filled with an opulent history of native cultures, adventurers, and anglers. We at Deneki Outdoors are very to be a part of the rich history. With summer just around the corner, we can’t wait…
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Alaska is Opening in 2021
In Alaska, a day on the calendar doesn’t trigger Spring. It’s more of a sliding scale. In Alaska, you know it’s spring when you can feel the warm intensity of the sun. You know it’s springtime when snow berms melt during the evening. You know it’s springtime when windshield washer fluid is your best friend….
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2021 Grand Slam Dates at Alaska West Lodge
As of today spots for the 2021 season at Alaska West are very limited, but we do have some prime spots in our Grand Slam weeks listed below. For many years our first silver of the season has been caught between the 12th and 18th of July so we can legitimately say our Kanektok Grand…
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The New Fly Angler, Welcome!
If you’re new to the Deneki Blog, maybe you heard about us through a friend or found our site during a search because you’re interested in fly fishing. We want to say, ‘welcome’ and we hope our content is helpful on your journey to new fly fishing pursuits. All of the members of our team…
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Alaska West in July is a Fly Fisher’s Dream
It sure is! The mighty Kanektok is incredible all season long, but it’s the month of July that sees the greatest biomass increase of the year. By early July the river literally has fish overrunning every inch of it. Kings, chum, sockeye, pinks, sea-run dollies, resident rainbow trout, and grayling can all be caught consistently…
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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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Staff Profile: Alaska West’s Dan Brevelle
Alaska West Staff Profile: Dan Brevelle Fish Processing Whisperer and so much more For anyone lucky enough to have joined us at Alaska West over the last 18 years, you probably met Dan Brevelle. And while you were in camp, you surely had a taste of his smoked salmon. Like the culinary delights Dan provides, he’s…
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