Planes, check. Boats, check. Pilots, check. Guides, check, Staff, Check. Fish…yep, they’re there. Well, it’s opening week at Rapids Camp Lodge, and we couldn’t be more excited. Rapids Camp Lodge is the best blend of World-class fly fishing in Alaska’s Bristol Bay, creature comforts, and adventure. The Lodge & Fishing Experience As the lodge reopens,…
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It’s a Great Ride at Andros South Lodge
As the season at Andros South Lodge is coming to a close, one thing we are truly grateful for is all our guests who have come to fish with us this past season despite the continued challenges we’ve all had to endure. We’re also truly grateful for our staff at Andros South Lodge and all…
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Deneki Chronicles: Advice for the Safe Catch and Release of Bonefish
We love bonefish. In our opinion, they are the perfect saltwater fish. They are found in warm, beautiful places, they are active feeders throughout the day, and they are pound for pound one of the strongest and fastest fish we have encountered. Most importantly, they like to eat flies! A world without bonefish is not…
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Alaska is Opening in 2021
In Alaska, a day on the calendar doesn’t trigger Spring. It’s more of a sliding scale. In Alaska, you know it’s spring when you can feel the warm intensity of the sun. You know it’s springtime when snow berms melt during the evening. You know it’s springtime when windshield washer fluid is your best friend….
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The Healing Powers of Fly Fishing: Casting for Recovery
For many of us fly fishing is an escape to flowing waters and beautiful scenery that allow us to diversify the normality of our mostly indoor and sedentary routines. Being outdoors serves as an escape for us to feel freer and more connected with nature. People living with cancer and their families understand the impact…
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Look Back to See Hope for the Future: Andros South Lodge
With COVID-19 being the center of attention it seems we all need to figure out ways to settle in and look towards accepting a new normal. Even though we at Deneki Outdoors are excited to enter into a new fishing season here at Andros South Lodge, it is not lost upon us the challenges we…
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Gear Review: Vedavoo Rod Quiver
Destination fishing for fly anglers is awesome. If you have never fished waters where you have to fly to get there, you should do it. It’s a hoot. For those of us who have done it once, twice, or multiple times, you know packing correctly is a burden. You spend a lot of time debating…
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Hiking, Family, & Bears – Oh My!
Deneki is of course known for providing excellent fishing experiences in beautiful destinations, but occasionally we will put the rods down and take the opportunity to enjoy other things the outdoors has to offer. I know many anglers can’t imagine being somewhere known for fishing and doing anything but fishing, and we understand that, but…
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Safely Fishing With Brown Bears
Perhaps it’s one of the most iconic and often feared animals in Alaska. Coastal brown bears earn their rightfully nostalgic place in Bristol Bay amongst fly anglers. The first close encounter with a bear is never forgotten. Never. Their cavalier attitudes project a regal presence that will leave you either in awe, or in complete…
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When Bead Hooks Go Bad..
This photo is of RCL guide Jake Bishop after he got whipped with a bead hook on a recent guide trip. Jake had always wanted a face tattoo of a stinger hook so this incident worked out surprisingly okay but it does show how important it is that we prioritize safety out on the water….
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