This segment of Fly Tying is provided by Mossy’s Fly Shop, which has been serving Alaskans since 2010. If you’re traveling to Alaska for a Fly Fishing adventure and need fly fishing rods, reels, lines, tips, flies, hooks, boots, waders, etc., to complete your Alaskan Fly fishing adventure, see Mike and Brian at Mossy’s Fly Shop….
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Naknek River
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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Fly Tying: Naknek River Leech
This segment of Fly Tying is provided by Mossy’s Fly Shop, which has been serving Alaskans since 2010. If you’re traveling to Alaska for a Fly Fishing adventure and need fly fishing rods, reels, lines, tips, flies, hooks, boots, waders, etc., to complete your Alaskan Fly fishing adventure, see Mike and Brian at Mossy’s Fly Shop….
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Wader Up: 3 Wading Tips For Short(er) Anglers
Fly anglers come in many shapes and sizes, and those of us who are vertically oppugned face unique but not uncommon challenges when it comes to wading in rivers and streams. We can’t always go where everyone else can go. However, with the proper techniques and equipment, shorter anglers can navigate the waters just as…
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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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Embrace the Fly Fishing Season in Alaska’s Heart: Bristol Bay, Rapids Camp Lodge
As the heart of the 2023 fly fishing season beats in Bristol Bay, Alaska, anglers from all corners of the world are drawn to this natural wonderland. The breathtaking landscapes, abundant fish populations, and the artistry of fly fishing combine to create an experience like no other for fly anglers as they immerse themselves in…
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Rapids Camp Lodge 2021: It’s Done…Finito
With another awesome season in the books, Rapids Camp Lodge is done for the 2021 Season. We’d like to thank all our Guests, Guides, In-House staff, Kitchen staff, and operations team for another great time out in Bristol Bay. You all made this particular season great. From flyouts to tundra creeks seeking Rainbow Trout, Lakers,…
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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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Fall Naknek River Fly Patterns to Tie Now!
A super fun time of the year to fish the Naknek River is in the Fall. Cool, crisp mornings, strong hot coffee that will have you grinning, and with the daylight taking its time to arrive, give you ample time for a great breakfast because you’ll need it. Fall Rainbow Trout fishing in the Naknek…
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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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