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Power as Smooth as Butter

Aaron Goodis·October 17, 2013

As fly-fishers we all know how important fly-casting is to our sport. Yes its true, we will catch fish regardless of casting skill. But lets face it, to achieve great catching success we need a good cast. No, wait! We need a great cast! I am fortunate to make a large...

Fly-Tying: Ticking the Boxes – the Humped Back Spawner

Phil Rowley·January 8, 2014

On my fly pattern checklist, John Kent’s Humped Back Spawner ticks all the necessary boxes for a deadly freshwater shrimp or scud pattern. The Humped Back Spawner boasts a convincing realistic appearance, instantly appealing to any fly fisher the moment they see it. More importantly, trout view it with equal...

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)...

WCVI Salmon Fishing Report – July 30, 2013

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·July 30, 2013

brought to you by: Westview Marina FISHING REPORTSALMONESPERANZA INLET and NOOTKA SOUND JULY 15 Changes in Salmon Regulation HELPED move boats around in Area 25/125. CATCHING remains strong.NOOTKA- Conuma River hatchery have showed up in good numbers. Large schools of Chinook & cohos/silvers are feeding on needle fish off every point & structure...

The 2021-23 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis

Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C.·March 29, 2021

The 2021-23 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is now available online. These regulations are in effect from April 1, 2021 through...

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...

Troubles on Gabriola Island

Tom Davis·January 8, 2015

Gabriola Island is one of those places where people live a quiet life and the problems associated with big cities and big industries seem far away. However that has all changed as the Pacific Pilotage Authority has a proposal in place that has the residents of Gabriola...

WCVI Fishing Report July 15, 2013

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·July 16, 2013

brought to you by: Westview Marina Fishing Report:Salmon: The Chinook (kings) have shown up big time. Limits (2 per day) are a regular occurrence for most fishers. Add to that Tyees (over 30lb Chinook) are an everyday thing. Just last week we had 11 Tyee in one day on our cleaning tables. Hot Spots...

Halibut Fishing Around Vancouver Island

Tom Davis·July 8, 2015

In the last two decades halibut angling has really taken off in British Columbia. The popularity of these highly prized fish has been increasing on a yearly basis and in some areas of the coast halibut actually challenge chinook...

Fly-Tying: Pinch Hitter

Phil Rowley·January 8, 2014

I was fortunate to meet Rob Texmo earlier this year. Rob is a talented tyer with a love for traditional Atlantic salmon and spey patterns, adapting the tying techniques and disciplines these flies require with great success for Pacific salmon and steelhead. Rob’s tying skill and attention to detail on...

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