I just got back from a hunting trip where we took a great bison bull, passed on a few other opportunities and managed to take some grouse and ptarmigan with my old Ithaca .410 SxS. We had a few issues in the bush and without the basic tools it could...
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Dr. John Matsen, of the Squamish Streamkeepers, has been instrumental in this initiative to bring back the herring.
Herring were spawning on the creosote-coated pilings in the Squamish Estuary, but the eggs were dying. Creosote is toxic to the herring eggs.
The group has discovered, by much experimentation that wrapping the pilings...
What are the rules and regulations regarding navigation in, around and through natural and man-made harbours?
Here is an interpretation of the definitions of those regulations.
“Act”, Canada Marine Act (1998, c.10): A formal decision, law, or the like, by a legislature, ruler, court, or other authority; decree, edict; statute; judgment, resolve...
Controlling Unwanted Transplants: Zebra Mussels
North America’s industrial, agricultural and municipal water supplies, freshwater shipping, fishing, and shellfish harvesting are under a multimillion-dollar threat from the zebra mussel, first found in the Great Lakes in 1988.
The spread of zebra mussels to other waterways can be prevented by boaters who flush their...
By now, most of our attention turns to the upcoming fall and our hunts. The draws may not have gone exactly in my favor but I’m confident that I will be able to put some meat in the freezer and hopefully find a wall hanger in the general season(s).In my...
The traditional round baitcast style of the Andros is both elegant and functional. These exceptional casting reels excel when fishing for bigger fish with heavy lures and weights typical to techniques used for Pacific salmon and steelhead. The Andros runs on five quality stainless bearings; quick retrieves are possible due...
The Sargus features a stainless steel clutch, externally adjustable stainless steel brake system and carbon fiber drag washers. The 6.4:1 retrieve ratio will get your line back in a hurry and this reel will hold 200 yards of mono line.
MSRP - $199.99...
The Ixorne is a metal baitcaster sporting a dual braking system that can be adjusted on the fly for fine control over the line while casting. High-grade anti-corrosive stainless steel ball bearings keep everything running smoothly while under pressure. The gear ratio is 6.0:1 for a respectable rate of retrieve.
MSRP...
With hardened stainless steel gears and pinions and machined frames and side-plates, the Penn International is without a doubt a solidly constructed reel. The strong smooth drag is sealed against the elements and all the components are built to stand up to years of hard fishing for big fish including...