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Scalloped Burbot Casserole

Linda Gabris·January 8, 2018

From the Cooking Rough column by Linda Gabris The name burbot (scientifically known as Lota lota) comes from the Latin word barba, meaning beard which sums up the funny looking barbel, or "ugly mug whisker" as dad used to jokingly call it, that sits on the fish's chin. When I was a kid,

Why Barbless Hooks Matter For Fish In British Columbia

Michaela Ludwig·July 30, 2025

British Columbia is home to some of the most diverse and pristine freshwater and saltwater ecosystems in Canada, drawing anglers...

Jig Fishing For Lake Trout

Ben Fougere·August 18, 2022

Jig fishing for lake trout is a fun and effective way to entice a bite and an experience everyone should...

An Adventure On Quadra Island

Michaela Ludwig·July 16, 2024

I am a big fan of islands, particularly the Gulf and Discovery islands. They’re surrounded by water (which means fishing),...

#9: A love potion for salmon & trout

Phil Rowley·March 3, 2020

Deb Paskall is both an accomplished fly fisher and tyer. Together with her husband, Randy, they pursue a wide variety...

Differential Maintenance: Why and How by Ty Langford

New Column for BCO, “Mechanical Maintenance”. In This Issue, “Have You Thought About Your Differential Lately?”

BCO Contributing Author·January 2, 2014

by Ty Langford Perhaps you should. Following is a preview of some of the insights in our new column "Mechanical Maintenance". Sure, we all try to do our oil changes every 5000 kilometres, give or take 2000 for some of us, but what about some of the other crucial components that may have...

A Day Trip To Paradise

Jenna McRae·January 2, 2020

British Columbia offers an abundance of unexplored land and outdoor opportunities for hunting, fishing and nature enthusiasts alike. The mountain...

Hardy Demon

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·July 11, 2013

The Demon offers Hardy quality and durability at a surprisingly low price. Double up-locking aluminum reel seats and Portuguese cork comprise the handle while Fuji ceramic stripping guides and hard chrome snake guides handle the line. The Demon is 7’ to 11’ long and can be had in line weights...

2013 Stocking Stuffer Ideas

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·December 18, 2013

Just be careful when your loved one reaches into the stocking to find these beauties. At just $9.99 you can't go wrong. You can cut bait with just about anything that is sharp enough but anybody who has ever used his wife’s best scissors to cut roe strips knows exactly how...

Saving BC’s Biggest Salmon

Michaela Ludwig·April 8, 2021

The allure of being able to reel in a salmon over 40 pounds is what draws many fishing enthusiasts to...

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