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Ryobi Aquila Baitcaster

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·September 6, 2013

The Aquila is a full metal framed reel, constructed from high-density aluminum alloy combined with nine high-performance waterproof stainless steel ball bearings ensuring maximum durability in harsh conditions. The Dead Weight multi-disc drag system is rated for 11-pound and the v-shaped alloy spool allows increased line capacity. The braking is...

Still Looking for the Perfect Gift?

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·December 18, 2013

Lost is rarely good and with nobody around to ask for directions, $25 - $200 for paper maps or current GPS info is a pretty sound investment. Mussio Ventures LTD has been a major player in the Canadian publishing industry going on 20 years now. Their series of backroad mapbooks and...

Illustration by Keith Milne and Gord Coulthart.

The Niagara Queen

Steve Hunter·January 9, 2021

Jack Jenkins and I were recently granted the honour of personally delivering a refitted and refinished clinker-built model freight dingy...

Sockeye Update for the Fraser River – August 7

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·August 7, 2013

There is a new Fisheries Notice posted dated August 7, 2013 For the full Fishery Notice click here. Passing Mission, the sockeye escapement remains consistent with the projections. Another update should be posted after August 9. Be sure to check back for the link to maintain accurate up-to-date notices.

Region 1: Cowichan River – Coho Salmon Angling Opportunities Effective November 8, 2019

Fisheries and Oceans Canada·November 12, 2019

Effective 00:01 hours November 8, 2019 to 23:59 hours December 31, 2019, the daily limit for Coho Salmon is one (1)...

Three Kinds of Garbage in Our Water

Blake Johnston·July 5, 2013

There are three kinds of garbage in our water. The kind that floats: The stuff you can see. Plastic containers: 1. Can be reused as water bottles. 2. Water filled bumpersStyrofoam: 1. Avoid buying it in any form when possible. 2. Styrofoam in some parts of the world is being recycled for...