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Herring Strip: The Forgotten Bait

Tom Davis·January 8, 2015

Between the 1950s and the late 1970s herring strip was the principle natural bait used by BC salmon anglers who preferred to troll rather than cut plug or mooch with herring. Trollers also used herring from four to seven inches in length. However, strip sales far exceeded sales of these...

Stillwater Fly Fishing App is Now Live

Camille Atebe·February 12, 2018

Have you ever wanted to spend a day on the water with Phil Rowley and Brian Chan? Here’s your chance...

Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Record Baitcaster

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·September 6, 2013

If you fish BC rivers you have likely seen a lot of these reels, and for good reason. Manufactured in Sweden, the Record features the one and only Carbon Matrix drag for smooth retrieves. The Record features five stainless steel HPCR® bearings and a corrosion resistant instant anti-reverse bearing. It...

The author's nephew, Parker Sutherland, with an Alouette Lake kokanee

My Kokanee Addiction

Todd Martin·May 17, 2014

By Todd Martin, originally published in the 2014 May issue of BC Outdoors magazinePursuing kokanee is like assembling a puzzle, where every day, the pieces change shape and colour. It can drive you mad, but the rewards for unlocking the daily changes are worth it. Kokanee seem to be a...

First Fish Of The Season

Michaela Ludwig·May 22, 2023

Winter may have held onto us with its icy grip for longer than normal, but it felt as though we...

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...

Top 10 Steelhead Rivers in British Columbia

Aaron Goodis·January 8, 2015

We as anglers are very fortunate to live and fish in British Columbia. We live in an angler’s paradise. Ancient rain forests and a vast coastline allow for clear flowing rivers, heavily populated with wild sea-running fish such as salmon and steelhead, Dolly...

Cortland Trout Boss

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·July 11, 2013

Cortland’s Trout Boss uses a new jacket material utilizing heat dissipation technology, which ensures minimal friction during false casting, which improves line speed and distance. An extended 65-foot head ensures great roll casting as well as good control at distance from this line. $75* SEE YOUR LOCAL RETAILER FOR CURRENT...

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...

Fly-Tying: The Green Back Pheasant

Phil Rowley·January 8, 2014

When it comes to incorporating natural materials such as pheasant tail or peacock, many tyers shy away, critical of these natural materials’ ability to survive the rigours of a busy day of fishing. Many tyers today, myself included, rely on synthetic-based patterns coated with layers of superglue, nail polish, UV...

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