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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.

New Column for BCO, “All About Fly Casting”

Aaron Goodis·January 2, 2014

by Aaron Goodis We are so pleased to bring you our new column by regular feature author, BCO blogger and cover image provider, Aaron Goodis. In every issue of BC Outdoors Sport Fishing magazine, Aaron will bring you new tips and instructions on how to become a better fly caster. If you...

River Navigation: Having Fun Safely

Darren Wagner·January 8, 2013

Many anglers have purchased pontoon boats or similar crafts to access unfished waters on increasingly crowded rivers. Anglers that have drifted down rivers in pontoons have experienced one of the most peaceful ways of travel, with unobstructed views of the beautiful landscape, snow-capped mountains, and soaring eagles, and the opportunity...

Predator Worm: Ideal for chasing bass

Phil Rowley·October 6, 2020

Soft plastic lures are a must-have lure within a conventional bass angler’s tackle box, especially a Senko worm. Depending on...

Fly-Tying: Blind-Eye Charlie

Phil Rowley·May 8, 2015

When trout are fixated on chironomids, trying to replicate or match the emerging pupa through pattern choice and presentation technique is the standard course of action. But what happens when this “match the hatch” mantra isn’t working? Many fly fishers, myself included, try smaller imitative patterns, shuffle through colour...

Team Daiwa Luna Baitcaster

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·September 5, 2013

Luna reels are Daiwa’s finest traditional-shaped baitcasters, built for those heavy cover and open water top-of-the-food-chain fish that demand heavier line and heavier muscle—fresh or saltwater. The frame and sideplates of the Luna are machined from solid bar-stock aluminum and contain five corrosion resistant ball bearings plus roller bearing. The...

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.

An Underappreciated BC Sport Fish

Brian Harris·August 26, 2021

In the streams and rivers through much of BC, there is a feisty little game fish that can be abundant...

Update on Pinks

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·July 18, 2013

brought to you through Riverside Fly and Tackle July 18, 2013 by In the Howe Sound Effective Friday, July 19, 2013 Daily Limit is four (4) per day! July 18, 2013 We’ve been seeing fish being caught at the mouth of the Capilano into Howe sound, Furry Creek and the Squamish River itself.

Update for Salmon – Nanaimo and Departure Bay

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·August 1, 2013

Fisheries and Oceans announces details on pinks in the Nanaimo and Departure Bay areas. See the full Fishery Notice here. Find that from August 1 to September 30 the daily pink salmon retention limit is at four with retention at zero listed for specific areas. Within the Notice is a list of important...

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