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RIO Grand

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·July 11, 2013

The Grand features more weight distributed towards the front of the line to quickly load today’s faster-action fly rods. Rio’s Maxcast coating provides higher floatation and added durability. $75* SEE YOUR LOCAL RETAILER FOR CURRENT CANADIAN PRICING As seen in BC Outdoors Sport Fishing magazine May 2013 Buyers Guide...

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...

Okanagan Lake Fishery Signage Program

Mat Hanson·January 8, 2015

We are proud to announce that Phase One of our Okanagan Lake Fishery Signage Project was completed in March with the installation of fishery based signage at the five major boat launches in Kelowna, namely Sutherland Park, Water St, Queensway, Cook Rd (at the Eldorado Hotel) and Cedar Creek Park.

Chinook Fishing at the Work Channel

Raeanne O’Meara·June 20, 2022

While there are hours of preparation that go into a fishing trip, the six-hour drive to the ocean is filled...

The Baby Fat Minnow

Phil Rowley·August 18, 2020

Clark Pierce, or Cheech to many fly fishers and tyers, created one of my favourite small baitfish patterns, the Baby...

FN0915-RECREATIONAL – Salmon – Sockeye – Region 6 – Babine Lake – Daily limit Increased – Effective August 19, 2022

Fisheries and Oceans Canada·August 18, 2022

Effective August 19 at 00:01 hours to 23:59 hours September 15, 2022, the recreational daily limit is four (4) Sockeye...

Fly-Tying: Ticking the Boxes – the Humped Back Spawner

Phil Rowley·January 8, 2014

On my fly pattern checklist, John Kent’s Humped Back Spawner ticks all the necessary boxes for a deadly freshwater shrimp or scud pattern. The Humped Back Spawner boasts a convincing realistic appearance, instantly appealing to any fly fisher the moment they see it. More importantly, trout view it with equal...

Fly-Tying: Creating Crayfish

Phil Rowley·March 25, 2014

By Phil Rowley Originally published in “Fly-Tying” March/April 2011 issue of BC Outdoors magazine. Without doubt, scuds or freshwater shrimp are the premier crustaceans in British Columbia. This celebrity status is not necessarily one of popularity with many, but it is certainly one of recognition by most. But creeping and scurrying around...

Old School Flies – The Carey Special

Phil Rowley·December 14, 2020

I am continuously amazed by how many tyers continue to design and develop a seemingly endless stream of new and...

Jordan River Restoration

Tom Davis·June 8, 2017

The Jordan River is a small river by Vancouver Island standards. It is located half way between Sooke and Port Renfrew and can be found by taking the Colwood exit off Highway 1 to Highway 14 and following the scenic route past the village of Sooke. The river flows...

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