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Abel Mooching Reel

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·September 5, 2013

This brand new reel has been generating quite a buzz since its first appearance earlier this year. Manufactured from cold-rolled 6061-T650 aluminum that has been saltwater anodized, this is a very good-looking reel that looks to be bullet proof. A rugged drag knob and large handles make operation easier on...

Getting Geared Up For A Day On The Ice

Raeanne O’Meara·February 7, 2022

We really couldn’t ask for better ice fishing weather in northern BC. We had a few very cold weeks at...

DFO Posts 2014 Management Measures in Fishery Notice FN0133

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·February 26, 2014

Continued low survival rates and low brood year escapements are considered to be causes of the low numbers of Fraser River spring Chinook expected for 2014.Management Actions include:From March 1 to June 13 in waters near Victoria between Cadboro Point to Sheringham Point a two per day, wild or marked...

Gibbs-Delta Mac Fish

Christine Ly·July 11, 2013

The new Mac Fish by Gibbs-Delta is the perfect lure for those of you who like to jig for salmon or bottom fish. Just like the rest of the Gibbs-Delta product line, they are made by anglers for anglers. The Mac Fish is available in one colour (army truck) and...

The Crystal Scud

Phil Rowley·June 8, 2021

Wes Penny is fascinated by the variety of prey stillwater trout feed upon, especially scuds. Blended with his fascination with...

Skagit Lines, Line Weights and Sink Tips

Aaron Goodis·June 4, 2014

With all of the different Skagit Spey lines out there, I thought I would try and simplify things a little.

What’s In a Name? The K-Mart Special

Phil Rowley·May 24, 2022

When John Kent managed Tunkwa Lake Resort, he enjoyed a lot of success fishing a lightly dressed Carey Special. Gil’s...

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...