Steelhead
Your Drag Is Wrong. Here’s How to Fix It Before a Fish Fixes It for You.
Setting reel drag isn't complicated. That said many anglers do it by "vibes", and vibes don't stop a 40 pound King from spooling you into the backing before you can...
The Alaska Freshwater Fish-Tastic Final Four
We know, it’s way past March Madness, and everyone’s brackets were busted (Thanks, Duke). Let's shift our focus to a different kind of final four, one that swims rather than dribbles....
Fly Tying: Suskwa Poacher
Well, it's fall here in Alaska. The leaves are starting to turn and fall, as is the temperature (currently 34° F as of this write). Fall also signals fall fishing...
Fly Tying: Pot Bellied Pig
What seems many years ago now, I booked my first steelhead trip in British Columbia. Having asked my good friend Brian Niska what sort of patterns I would need for...
Deneki Chronicles: The Importance of the ‘Engagement Range’ When Swinging Flies
This week's Deneki Chronicles features a friend of Deneki Outdoors, George Cook. In this post, George gives us some quality insight into the importance of the 'Engagement Range.' We like...
Fly Tying: Polar Shrimp
Polar Shrimp When it comes to Steelhead in Alaska, there are a lot of effective fly patterns. The Polar Shrimp is a "classic" pattern that is a favorite among Alaska...
Deneki Chronicles: 5 Ways to Control the Speed of Your Swing
Searching for that 'perfect swing.' Photo: Kyle Shea When swinging for anadramous species like king salmon or steelhead, more often than not, the slower the swing...
It’s Time to Fight for Wild Steelhead
The Wild Steelhead Coalition has kicked off the NOW or Never campaign to bring to light an in-depth look at the current state of wild Steelhead and the challenges these...
