“The fish are pulsing.” That’s what a well seasoned Bristol Bay guide said as he observed the first and very strong run of chrome-bright salmon of the season push upstream on the Naknek and Nushagak Rivers. Numbers like these don’t just set expectations—they raise them. It’s a signal. The river comes alive, and so do…
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Alaska
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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What’s The Biggest Rainbow Trout You’ve Landed? You Can Do Better at Rapids Camp Lodge.
If you like landing large rainbow trout, mark your calendars for September 2024 and make your way to Rapids Camp Lodge. Rapids Camp Lodge offers an unparalleled opportunity to target and catch massive rainbow trout in the heart of Alaska’s Bristol Bay region. Rapids Camp Lodge is the ultimate destination for BIG rainbow trout, and…
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One Question: Fly
Welcome to One Question, where we ask one question at a time, allowing us to delve deeply into the complexities and nuances of all our readers and subscribers. These one questions will help us create content that speaks to the hearts and minds of our audience, encouraging thoughtful reflection and meaningful discussion. Thank you for…
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Fly Tying: Copper John
One of the most iconic and recognized fly patterns ever, the Copper John is an effective pattern in various watersheds, conditions, and seasons. Mr. John Barr designed this fly pattern to create a heavy anchor fly that looks buggy, all while sinking fast and keeping the smaller, lighter nymph, or nymphs in the zone. Hello…
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Deneki Outdoors Family of Lodges: Andros to Alaska, Bones to Bows
We are blessed at Deneki Outdoors to get to fish in some of the most beautiful places in the world, as well as the places that produce the most fish. This year, we had an epic trip to Andros South, where we had our best day ever, bonefishing, and we got to share this special…
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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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Ace The Quiz: 2024 Alaska Quiz
The feeling of getting a 5/5 on the 2024 Alaska Quiz has been compared to when you land a 30-inch Rainbow Trout with 5 of your buddies watching. Let’s see how you do. Corrections: Yeah, sometimes we mess up. On the last newsletter’s Ace the Quiz Portion, there were 2 correct answers to the Question:…
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Trout Spey and Four Reasons We Like It in Alaska
You’re likely to hear the words “swing season,” “trout Spey,” or even “Micro Spey” if you speak with enthusiastic trout fly-fishing anglers across the nation. Swinging for trout gives fly anglers an alternative method of fishing and a different pace to chase trout during trout season. Trout Spey is essentially just the standard two-handed Spey…
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We’re Back!
We are back! And it feels great. The break was good. We’ve had time to reflect on what we wanted to do next. We realized that fly fishing is what makes us tick and also keeps us grounded. And so here we are, ready to tackle the world again with our fly gear at the…
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