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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3 Reasons to Fish the Kanektok River with Alaska West in 2024- Prime Dates Available
Alaska is renowned for its pristine wilderness and abundance of natural beauty, making it a dream destination for outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers. Among its many gems, the Kanektok River, known as the “Chosen River,” stands out as a mecca for fly fishing enthusiasts. Discover why it has become a top choice for anglers seeking an…
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Deneki Chronicles: Two Things to Consider When Swinging New Water
In this week’s Deneki Chronicles, we look at approaching new water. It will always benefit you to test the waters, close and far. You, like a lot of us, really like using a two-handed rod. Some of us just want to be able to cast as far as we can across the water. Some of…
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3 Tips on Setting the Hook on the Hang Down
Have you ever had a run of losing fish in the “hang down?” If you’ve been fly fishing for a little bit you have probably felt the surprise of a fish grab on the hang-down part of your swing. You’d think hooking a fish on the hang down would be easy, but in actuality, it…
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Alaska West King Salmon
What can we say…we like King Salmon, especially on the Fly with a Spey rod. Hard to find, hard to get to take a fly, hard to fight, hard to land. Many anglers tout King Salmon as one of the most desired game fish in the fly fishing world. Who are we to argue? At…
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Two-Hand Alaska
When it comes to fishing for King Salmon on the Kanektok in early June or tanker Rainbow Trout on the Naknek River in the fall, or anywhere where else in Alaska we like using Two-handed rods, otherwise known as Spey rods. These days, Two-handed or Spey rods and reels are super popular. Despite that, there…
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Bryan Burke’s Naknek River Rig
Bryan is the Director of Sales and Marketing and a staple here at Deneki Outdoors. If you’ve ever fished with is us in the last decade, you’ve probably spoken to, emailed, and/or shook hands with Bryan. If you’re really lucky, you’ve been guided by Bryan. Deeper than Bryan’s roots at Deneki Outdoors is his passion…
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Deneki Chronicles: 5 Ways to Avoid Tangles in Your Running Line
One of the most frustrating things about fishing with any kind of shooting head system (spey casting Skagit heads comes to mind) is the tangling that inevitably, occasionally, happens in your running line. You make what was otherwise a beautiful cast, it stops suddenly way short of its target, you say some bad words, and…
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Long Live the King
For many anglers, Alaskan King Salmon is a favorite game fish, especially on the swing. If you’ve never experienced catching a King Salmon, you’re missing out. Averaging in size between 20 to 25 pounds, and will get up to an Alaskan 40 pounds. Hooking a King Salmon is like trying to haul in a Mack…
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Two Things to Consider When Swinging New Water
You, like a lot of us really like using a two-handed rod. Some of us just want to be able to cast as far as we can across the water. Some of us enjoy executing 10 different types of Spey casts, and some of us really just want to catch a fish. Regardless of what…
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