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March/April 2011 Fishing Gear Reviews

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·March 15, 2011

Mepps Aglia BriteMepps continues to raise the bar when it comes to lures and the new Aglia Brites are just another example of this. The classic Mepps Aglia are now available with a brightly colored body, with the classic Mepps French blade in polished brass or plated with genuine silver.

Jack’s Legacy Lives On

Tom Davis·March 2, 2020

History Sooke is a small community located about 40 minutes west of Victoria along Highway 14. The town and surrounding...

2014 Predictions for the Greatest Sockeye Run in Fraser River History

Camille Atebe·March 6, 2014

Early estimates of up to 72 million sockeye are expected to return to the Fraser River. Mark Hume of the Globe and Mail writes in his article titled "Anticipated salmon run could overwhelm Fraser River this summer, experts say" that the experts, such as Mr. Les Jantz, DFO's acting director for...

Getting Geared Up For Ice Fishing

Raeanne O’Meara·December 23, 2020

The temperatures are dipping, the snow is falling… that can only mean one thing. It’s time to get out the...

Daiwa Lexa High Capacity Baitcaster

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·September 5, 2013

Holding 240 yards of 40-pound Samurai braid and with a 22-pound drag max, the new Lexa 300-sized reels are built for strong lines and big fish. Seven bearings keep the line moving smoothly while Magforce cast control keeps the line around the spool instead of in a tangle in front of...

An Intro To Bowfishing

Ken Garwasiuk·July 2, 2020

With the coming of spring, many of our customers engage in the fun sport of bowfishing. As carp move into...

Fly-Tying: TNT

Phil Rowley·February 10, 2018

As summer transitions into fall, many anglers turn their attention to local rivers and the pursuit of Pacific salmon as...

Brandy Ladd holding a juvenile sturgeon. It's important to educate the public about sturgeon and the issues this species is facing.

What Does Conservation Mean To You

Kevin Estrada·March 2, 2021

In this modern era of aware fishermen and women, conservation has been re-defined. The Fraser River sturgeon fishery and the angling...

The Perdigon Minnow

Phil Rowley·May 12, 2021

The Perdigon Minnow is another creative design from the vise of Dennis Gamboa. Dennis was looking to create a durable,...

How Will Accessing Your Saltwater Sport Fishing Licence Online-Only Affect You and Do You Think That 100% Electronic Access Only for Saltwater Fishing Licences is a Good Idea?

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·August 1, 2013

Gerry Kristianson—SFAB chair The decision will not affect me personally. I have been getting my licence on-line since the electronic process was first put in place. But the decision to move quickly to 100% electronic access is premature and ill-considered. The Sport Fishing Advisory Board was not consulted before the decision was made.

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