Long before the disruptors (a.k.a. humanoids) made an appearance in this world, valley-dwelling carnivores and omnivores relied on Mother Nature...
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So many distinctly separate and rewarding factors separate fly-fishing from all other sports, especially the artistic or creative aspect of fly-tying. Little is as sweet as to create a fly and to have a fish take it or for others to catch fish it. Tying started for me at an...
Through the season from other anglers and from our columns and features you'll often hear the phrase "check the regs."
The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations has their Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis posted on their website in an easy to read and print format. Here, you'll also find...
The current status of the Fraser River Sockeye salmon return provides for recreational Sockeye retention opportunities in the Fraser River....
Most anglers on the west coast have heard of PEETZ legendary fishing reels. Known for their unique mahogany and brass finish, the company recently turned 90. To celebrate, the company decided to step-up its commitment to salmon conservation through the ‘Reel Change’ program.
The new program will...
Looking for storage space for guns and gear but don’t want to shell out for a commercial unit? Here’s a...
I will be the first to admit – tying knots has never been my forte. Despite knowing that it is...
From Phil Rowley's Fly-Tying Column
I divide fly patterns into three basic categories, suggestive, imitative and attractor. Each pattern category has a set of conditions when I am most likely to use them. Imitative patterns work best when a match the hatch philosophy is required, a common occurrence during the spring...
Winter may have held onto us with its icy grip for longer than normal, but it felt as though we...
Being from the north part of British Columbia, I have not yet experienced the excitement of albacore tuna fishing. While...