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Aquatic Insects in Alaska

The saying is, ‘everything is bigger in Alaska’. This also includes bugs. For example, the giant water bug (lethocerus americanus) found in Southeastern Alaska can grow up to 2.5 inches in length. That’s a big bug. From the Arctic tundra to the Southeastern panhandle, aquatic insects exist throughout Alaskan waters and play a large role in the ecosystem. As fly anglers, it’s prudent…
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Fly Tying: Mini Krystal Shrimp

Originator: Dave Stanley & Photo’s by Mike Brown Mike Brown is the owner of Mossy’s Fly Shop in Anchorage, AK.  A lifelong Alaskan with a passion for family, fly fishing and fly tying. There is always going to be a huge debate amongst Sockeye fisherman whether Sockeye (Red) Salmon will eat a fly or not. …
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Bonefish Fly Selection for South Andros

We have quite a few posts on our blog about bonefish flies, but somehow we haven’t addressed head-on the topic of “I’m putting together a box of bonefish flies for my trip to Andros South – what should go in it?”  Today we answer that question! Let’s keep a few things in mind as we…
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Fly Tying: Flesh & Bone

To start off I’d like to tell you of an early experience in my Alaska sportfishing career that might help you make a bit of sense out of the fly recipe below. This was the early 90’s and I had only been in Alaska a couple of years at that point and also just out…
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Deneki Chronicles: Secrets of the Flesh Fly

Sometimes all it takes is a little flesh. Photo: Ramsey Smith Trout that live in the lower sections of rivers like the Kanektok and the Arolik in Western Alaska gets a lot of their calories from salmon flesh.  That means that at Alaska West we spend a lot of time tying and fishing patterns that…
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Deneki Chronicles: Secrets of the Flesh Fly

Sometimes all it takes is a little flesh. Photo: Ramsey Smith Trout that live in the lower sections of rivers like the Kanektok and the Arolik in Western Alaska get a lot of their calories from salmon flesh.  That means that at Alaska West we spend a lot of time tying and fishing patterns that…
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Veverka’s Mantis Shrimp – From Its Creator

Classic fly patterns are classics for a reason. They simply work. Bob Veverka’s Mantis Shrimp is one of those patterns. Classic flies, like classic cars, can be modified, painted a new color, add or take away parts to match personalties. Some would say, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Whichever way you lean, this…
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Introducing the Swim Coach

Umpqua shared a new fly it has for 2020 created by world renowned signature tyer Charlie Craven. We introduce to you, the Swim Coach. “The Swim Coach developed over several years in my never-ending quest for a fly that would present a large profile without being bulky and overweight.  Working from an Intruder concept, the…
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Which Color Should I Pick?

The following are Stuart Foxall’s weapons for the Kanektok River this week. Stuart is a good friend of Deneki and a veteran on the Kanektok. He never wonders to himself, “which color will work today?” He already has his confidence patterns ready to go! And when fishing for an anadromous fish that is appropriately refereed…
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