There was something about stepping out of the pickup truck and swinging a lightly loaded pack full of gear onto...
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Islander reels have been a favorite of BC fishermen for many years now. There is no mistaking the scream of the Islander IR’s clicker-pawl drag when a big fish takes off, a sound that is music to the ears of many fly-fishermen. The IR or Islander Ratchet has five pre-set...
The East Kootenay region is located in the southeast corner of British Columbia. It is nestled between the Alberta border...
“Left rod, left rod; there you go, looks like a good one!” I said with some excitement in my voice...
They don’t call the region found a couple hours west of Prince George “The Lakes District” for no good reason...
By Phil Rowley
From the July/August issue of BC Outdoors
Biots are the tough, interlocking barbs found along the leading edge of a bird’s primary flight feather. The Prince Nymph’s signature white biot wings make it arguably the most famous pattern to integrate biots. Biots are also a common material choice for...
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...
The previous closure for bivalve shellfish at French Creek, near the City of Parksville, is no longer necessary and has been lifted.
For the full Fishery Notice click here.
By Linda Gabris
Originally published in the "Cooking Rough" column in the September/October 2011 issue of BC Outdoors magazine.Click here to print the original version as seen in the issue.
This is the perfect recipe for those times when you only have a small portion of catch available for smoking. It...
The ocean off the BC coast teems with a great variety of sea life, including an unusual group of demersal...