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Preview of Our May Feature on Spring “Dollies”

W.P. Williamson·February 17, 2014

By W.P. Williamson. Originally published in the 2014 May issue of BC Outdoors magazineAfter painfully slow action for the last few hours of Dolly fishing on Kootenay Lake on the last day of the spring 2013 fishing derby, the downrigger weight and plug were brought up from 60-feet deep to...

The Chuck Nymph

Phil Rowley·April 23, 2019

The Chuck nymph, designer Chuck Furimsky’s wordplay on the Czech nymph, is a unique pattern utilizing leather Bugskin. Prior to...

Daiwa Lexa High Capacity Baitcaster

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·September 5, 2013

Holding 240 yards of 40-pound Samurai braid and with a 22-pound drag max, the new Lexa 300-sized reels are built for strong lines and big fish. Seven bearings keep the line moving smoothly while Magforce cast control keeps the line around the spool instead of in a tangle in front of...

Cooking Rough: Seafood Jambalaya

Linda Gabris·March 19, 2014

By Linda Gabris Originally published in “Cooking Rough” Jan/Feb 2011 issue of BC Outdoors magazine. You don’t have to travel all the way to the Louisiana bayous to indulge in a bowl of mouthwatering jambalaya-which is without doubt one of the most versatile creations in the world and one of the few...

Get Ready For Steelhead

Aaron Goodis·February 4, 2014

Skagit Style. The Skagit style of Spey is one of the newer ways of Spey casting and fishing and is definitely the most asked about in fly shops. It's trendy, it's maybe easier to learn than some other methods—although that can be argued, and more importantly, it's fun. What exactly is Skagit?

Skilling Up

Michaela Ludwig·May 30, 2023

One of the most fascinating things about being an outdoorswoman is the pursuit of new skills. They can be seemingly...

At 110 kilometres long, François Lake is the second longest, naturally occurring lake entirely within British Columbia.

Trolling for Lake Trout on Francois Lake

Raeanne O’Meara·September 21, 2020

At 110 kilometres long, Francois Lake is the second longest, naturally occurring lake entirely within British Columbia. With depths plummeting...

River view at South Thompson Inn & Conference Centre

Spring is Arriving in the Southern Interior of BC

Brian Chan·February 17, 2010

While practicing some spey casting today on the South Thompson River I saw a pretty good chironomid hatch. These early emergences definitely indicate that spring is not far off. The southern interior regions of the province are experiencing an incredibly mild winter with very minimal snowpack...