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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Kanektok River
2023 Quinhagak Wrestling: Go Seahawks!
Calling all Alaska West champions! If you’ve ever been to Alaska West, you know the village of Quinhagak. Through the years, the community there has supported Alaska West, and now it’s our chance to return the favor. Wrestling is not just a sport; it’s a way of life. It teaches discipline, perseverance, and the importance…
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Exploring the Kanektok River with Deneki Outdoors Alaska West Lodge
We’re off to a smashing start and in the crux of the fly fishing season here at Alaska West Lodge, a place where dreams are realized, memories are made, and camaraderie is formed. With its prime location on the Kanektok River, breathtaking scenery, and exceptional fishing opportunities, it offers an unforgettable experience for fly anglers….
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The Fly Box: Alaska West Lodge Rainbow Trout Flies
At Alaska West Lodge, Team Deneki Outdoors is fervently getting things ready for the Twenty-Twenty-Two Season. As a part of that process, we are filling our fly boxes with the essentials. In Today’s Fly Tying, we, review some of our favorite flies for Big Leopard Rainbow Trout at Alaska West Lodge. In Alaska Rainbow Trout…
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Guide’s Corner: Alaska West – Chris Childs
With the distinguished list of guide alumni, guiding at Alaska West Lodge is almost a rite of passage for any fly fishing guide. Many awesome guides have come through Alaska West. Many innovations have come from Guides at Alaska West. More importantly, Alaska West guides have a great reputation for putting guests in situations that…
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Deneki Chronicles: 9 Tips – Swinging Flies for Kings
We like swinging. We really like swinging for King Salmon. If you’re planning on coming to Alaska to catch King Salmon, here are 9 Tips to take into consideration. If you want an opportunity to Swing for Kings in Alaska contact us at info@deneki.com or call us at (907) 563-9788. There are limited spots still…
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West to West Rainbows
Alaska West Lodge veteran guide and all-around good guy Ben “Big Country” West is big on fly fishing. He works hard and fishes even harder. Ben truly appreciates trout, and according to him, this past season was one of the best seasons for Leopard Rainbow Trout at Alaska West. Based on these pictures from this…
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Best of Alaska 2021: Alaska West Lodge
There is no doubt Alaska holds an extraordinary place in our hearts. Both Rapids Camp Lodge and Alaska West Lodge were great successes during the 2021 season. In this series of photos, we show some of the successes from the 2021 Season. To all of our guests who joined us during the 2021 season at…
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Alaska West 2021: Final Week, Already?
We’re headed into our final week here at Alaska West Lodge for 2021. We can’t believe it’s already our last week. A big “thank you” to all our guests, guides, and staff for the good times. We made friends, we had good times, and we caught fish. It’s amazing the bonds you can make among…
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Second Cast For Silver: Open Spots at Alaska West
At Alaska West Lodge we just recently had some availability open up during one of our ‘prime’ silver salmon weeks in August. Currently, we have three spots available, August 15 – 22, 2021. These spots are not on hold and are ‘first come, first serve’. If you’re looking for a last-minute silver salmon fishing trip,…
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