Today’s post is dedicated to all the fishy couples out there. We hope you’re sharing the water with the one you love.
But, if you can’t be with the one you love, well, love the fish you’re with.
Happy Valentines Day!
Happy Valentines Day
New Years Resolutions
It’s almost 2017, have you made a New Year’s resolution yet?
Let us guess.. Exercise more? Save money? Eat healthier? Get organized? Those are great, but we’ll do you one better.. Here are 10 ways to be a better angler in 2017. Take your pick!
In 2017..
- I will learn to cast with my opposite hand.
- I will tie my own leaders.
- I will fish the transitions.
- I will tie (and fish) more clouser minnows.
- I will cast whenever I think I see a bonefish.
- I will learn to cast just a little bit further.
- I will pull more, and push less when spey casting.
- I will fish out bad casts.
- I will keep my rod tip high on shallow flats.
- I will take a kid fishing.
Already do all of these? Tell us about your fishy resolutions or goals by leaving a comment below!
Happy New Year!
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Merry Christmas (Eve)
Happy Holidays from all of us here at Deneki Outdoors.
Our gift to you this season is a photo of a truly stunning dolly varden – quite possibly the most festive fish on earth.
Merry Christmas!
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Last Minute Fly Fishing Gift Ideas
In case you weren’t aware, Christmas is this Sunday! We sure hope you’re not hearing this from us first.
Still looking for some holiday gift ideas for that fly fisherman on your list? Not to fret.. Today we present you with a list of last minute gift ideas, that don’t require any shipping time, many of which can be purchased from the comfort of your own home, and are sure to impress.
- H&H Monthly Tee Membership. Quite possibly the coolest fishing apparel company around, H&H will make a new t-shirt each month and ship it directly to your front door on the 15th of each month. Unique fly fishing inspired graphics. Killer savings per shirt. Check out their style on their website right here. $175.00 for 12 months.
- Skagit Revolution Digital Download. The lastest in skagit casting instructional videos from RA Beattie featuring Tom Larimer. Available in DVD form at your nearest spey-savvy fly shop. But better yet, its available for download by clicking right here! No shipping necessary. If they spey fish, they’ll love it. $29.99 per download.
- Annual Subscription to the Flyfish Journal. Far more than a fly fishing ‘magazine,’ the Flyfish Journal is hands down our favorite publication and will please any angler who truly appreciates quality writing and photography. Subscribe, tell them they have an entire year of awesomeness to look forward, trust us, they’ll be stoked. $39.99 for 1 year, $75.99 for 2 years.
- Casting Lessons. No matter where they fish, a quality casting lesson from a professional casting instructor is invaluable. Why not track down a certified casting instructor in your area and set up a lesson?
- Fishing Licenses. Are they planning on fishing this year? Odds are they’ll need a fishing license, and their current license might expire at the end of the year. How about paying their dues for the 2017 season so they’ll never miss a beat (pun intended).
- Fly Shop Gift Certificates. Give them what they really want. Most fly shops offer gift certificates, so hop on down and help support your local shop. You really can’t go wrong!
- Postfly Monthly Fly Tying Box. Great for the fly tyer on your list. Premium tying materials and recipes delivered to your door each month to keep the bobbin spinning. $19.00 – $169.00 depending on duration.
- Membership to Conservation Organizations. Put your hard earned to good use! There are many great organizations out there that help protect the well being of our beloved fisheries, and an annual membership makes a great holiday gift. Need help on where to sign up? Here are a few of our favorites.
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Fly Fishing Gift Ideas
It’s that time of year again!
We’re willing to bet that some of you may have landed on our humble little fishing blog after googling something along the lines of ‘gifts for fly fisherman’ for that special angler on your list.
Some of you might even be cruising the web for ideas of what to tell your spouse or siginificant other what to get you!
Regardless of your reasoning, today we present you with a list of gift ideas sure to impress any devout fly fisherman.
Happy Holidays!
2016 Fly Fishing Gift Ideas
- A Passion for Permit – Book. A brand new, extremely comprhensive, two-volume book on the world’s most challenging species to target on a fly. It’s on your humble editor’s Christmas list this year too, and is sure to excite any serious flats angler – $150.00 for a two-volume set.
- Fishpond Dakota Carry On Rod and Reel Case. The ultimate carry on bag for the traveling angler. Read exactly why we like, here. $179.95 – $219.95.
- Dr. Slick Razor Scissors. Quality fly tying scissors are a must for every serious fly tyer. If the angler on your list ties flies, get them these, they won’t be dissapointed – $24.99.
- UE Boom 2 Portable Bluetooth (Waterproof) Speakers. No, its not fly fishing specific, but good tunes around the campfire after a day of fishing is god-sent. 100% waterproof and easy to travel with, this speaker is ideal for outdoor entusiasts. Case in point – nearly half of our staff at Alaska West own this speaker, and the other half wish they did – $179.00.
- Montana Fly Poly Boxes. There’s no such thing as too many fly boxes. How about a sturdy Poly Fly Box from Montana Fly Company, all featuring stunning artistic graphics from brook trout to bonefish for only $25.00.
- Hatch Premium Backing. Every fly fisherman uses backing, and we’d go out on a limb to say most don’t replace it as often as they should. Hatch backing has a thinner diameter than traditional 20 lb. Dacron, but feels somewhat similar, and offers an impressive breaking strength of 68 lbs! It’s pretty incredible stuff, and is a great gift for those who don’t want to risk losing their fly line ever again – $53.00 for 200 meters.
- Hydro Flask Travel Mug. For many anglers, the fishing day can’t start without coffee. The Hydro Flask Travel Mug sees just as many days on the water as we do. It’s tough, keeps liquids extremely hot (or cold), doesn’t leak, and can be opened with your teeth while on step. If you know someone that likes fishing and coffee, you can’t go wrong here – $29.95.
- Umpqua Bandolier ZS Sling Pack. A great minimalist’s wading pack. Works great on the flats, and holds just enough stuff, but not enough to bog you down. Great for the angler who likes to keep it simple – $69.95.
- Simms Wading Koozy. Do they like to fish? Do they like to drink beer? If so, it’s hard to go wrong with the Simms Wading Koozy for $12.95.
- A Trip of a Lifetime. Why not give them exactly what they want, like a trip of a lifetime to a world class destination! Alaska, British Columbia, Bahamas? Drop us a line for details. Heck, we’ll even help keep it a secret until the big day.
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Ghosts, Zombies, and Killer Clowns?
Sounds like a typical day at one of our lodges to us..
Happy Halloween!
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Happy Birthday, America!
While we might operate fly fishing lodges in several different countries, we’re really proud to based out of the good ol’ U.S. of A. where we’re free to do things like, well, go fishing!
Happy 4th of July from all of us here at Deneki Outdoors.
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Happy Father’s Day
It’s Father’s Day weekend, and it just wouldn’t be right not to give a big shoutout to all the fishy fathers out there.
Many of us inherited our appreciation for the outdoors from fathers, grandfathers, or other fatherly figures along the way, and for that we say thank you.
Happy Father’s Day!