Chasing Trophy Rainbows at Rapids Camp Lodge in September As summer winds down in Alaska, the fishing heats up at Rapids Camp Lodge on the Naknek River. September and October are prime months to target the Naknek River’s famous trophy rainbow trout, with fish commonly reaching 30 inches in length and even larger specimens lurking…
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Andros South Lodge & Rapids Camp Lodge Are Sage Experience Outfitter Destinations
We have some exciting news. Deneki Fishing Lodges, Andros South Lodge (sageThe Bahamas) and Rapids Camp Lodge (Bristol Bay, Alaska ) are now Sage Experience Destinations Lodges. What does that mean for you as a guest at one of these fantastic fly fishing destinations? At any Sage Experience Outfitter you have access to try out…
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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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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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Football Season in Bristol Bay.
All photos of these Renowned Rainbows are courtesy of @mattvaughnphoto It’s fall, and football season is in full swing! Whether you are a college football fan or a fan of the NFL, one thing is for certain: there are no amateur leagues anymore, college or pros. Here in Bristol Bay, it’s also football season, but…
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Bristol Bay, Alaska: Rapids Camp Lodge 2023 Special Fly-out Packages with Special Pricing
There are many great places to fly fish, but few can compare with the beauty and abundance of Bristol Bay in Alaska. The remote and pristine area is a haven for fly fishers, offering plenty of rainbow trout, coho salmon, sockeye salmon, chinook salmon, grayling, char, and dolly varden. Fly anglers flock to Bristol Bay…
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Fly Tying: Neil Creek Slider
One of the more awesome things you can see at the beginning of the season in Alaska is a smolt bust. During early summer, large schools of salmon smooth begin their migration down the river to the ocean. It will be obvious when the smolt bust starts, as you’ll see the Arctic Terns doing flybys…
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Seven Tips for Your Alaskan Lodge Trip
If you’ve got your sights set on an epic Flyout Fishing trip, there is no doubt a hike will be involved. So it’s wise to prepare your gear and your mind and body in the weeks and months leading up to it to maximize your trip of a lifetime. So here are seven tips for…
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