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Stamp River Winter Steelhead Report

Marilyn Murphy·December 8, 2015

The Winter run Steelhead are throughout the entire river now and we have been running trips on both the upper, middle and lower sections. This was a good day with all boats hooking at least 4 fish per boat, while today was less productive with one boat with a strike out and the other hooking two.

Cooking Rough: Trout with Fiddleheads

Linda Gabris·March 26, 2014

by Linda Gabris Originally published in “Cooking Rough” May 2011 issue of BC Outdoors magazine. Now here’s a meal that makes the “100-Mile Diet” – the commitment to eating local food grown within 100 miles of home – very appealing. The idea is not new to me because I grew up eating food...

Targeting Fish in Skinny Waters

Tom Johannesen·August 17, 2022

When it comes to stillwater fly fishing, there is simply nothing more exciting than targeting fish in skinny water. It’s...

A little research before heading out on a new lake will go a long way to getting fish in the boat. Check the water’s edge to see what kind of insects live there.

Finding Fish

Tom Johannesen·August 11, 2021

Upon arrival at an unfamiliar lake, a variety of questions must be answered to make the fishing trip a successful...

Abu Garcia Revo Toro Winch Baitcaster

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·September 6, 2013

The Toro Winch holds approximately 40% more line than standard low profile reels. It uses six stainless steel HPCR bearings and a corrosion resistant instant anti-reverse bearing. Corrosion is kept under control with the X-Cräftic alloy frame and side plate and Duragear brass gears keep the reel trouble-free. The Toro...

Copper spoons with a bright red stripe seem to attract the most fish. The copper has just enough flash to attract fish in.

Spoon Fishing For Rainbow Trout

Ben Fougere·September 27, 2022

If you have never thrown spoons for rainbow trout, you should! Spoon fishing for rainbow trout is a fun way...

Big Fish Tales: White Dragon

Phil Rowley·January 2, 2020

It’s no secret that as fish grow, their desire for large, protein-rich food sources increases, protein that often comes in...

Getting Geared Up For A Day On The Ice

Raeanne O’Meara·February 7, 2022

We really couldn’t ask for better ice fishing weather in northern BC. We had a few very cold weeks at...

Update for Fraser River Sockeye – Areas 11 to 29

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·July 31, 2013

Assessment data for sockeye salmon and environmental conditions in the Fraser River watershed has been review as of July 29, 2013. The full Fishery Notice is here. The next review is scheduled for August, 2, 2013.

Matching the Right Line for the Job

Aaron Goodis·July 3, 2013

Once we have our rod picked out we are going to need a line that helps us cast and that is perfectly suited to the fly-fishing we plan to do. Are we going to lake fish for small trout with a 5 weight or throw big heavy streamers with a...

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