fly rods

Bridging the Gap: The Six Weight Fly Rod
Over the Rainbow. When purchasing fly rods, conventional wisdom says if you have a 5 weight, your next rod should be a 7 weight, then a 9 weight for really...

Gear: Don’t go “Cheap” on these things.
Let's be honest. Fly Fishing is not an inexpensive outdoor activity. The barrier to entry is high regardless of what price point fly gear you purchase because there is so...

The Argument for Expensive Fly Rods
The current trend in fly fishing is for less expensive equipment. There are pop up rod companies sporting fly rods, that are “just as good if not better” than some...

Guide Tip: Don’t Be A Watcher
Today's post comes from our Head Guide at Rapids Camp Lodge Chad Bryson. Thank you for your contribution Chad! Fishing Not Catching -Photo: Dave Karzcynski Countless times during my career...

Don Leydon’s “Fisherman’s Friend” Tool
Don knew he was home when he saw these emerald green waters.... Over the years Alaska West has had many memorable guests who have become woven into the fabric of...

A Great Traveling Pair
Destination angling is where we hang our hat here at Deneki Outdoors, we are incredibly fortunate to have the opportunity to operate in two very different fisheries in the Northern...