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Effective one hour before sunrise on August 27, 2022, until one hour after sunset on September 15, 2022, you may...
After a lengthy winter of sitting on the ice and jigging in the cold for fish, the warmth and longer...
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...
The East Kootenay region is located in the southeast corner of British Columbia. It is nestled between the Alberta border...
The six systems designed to deal with sewage on recreational and small fishing vessels are.
Marine Sanitation Device (MSD) Type 1.
There is a great deal of concern about the impact the chemicals this system uses to break up and disinfect sewage is having on the environment after it is discharged overboard.
Marine...
Change is a funny thing. Oftentimes welcomed with open arms and seen as a fresh start, it can also be...
We as anglers are very fortunate to live and fish in British Columbia. We live in an angler’s paradise. Ancient rain forests and a vast coastline allow for clear flowing rivers, heavily populated with wild sea-running fish such as salmon and steelhead, Dolly...
From Phil Rowley's Fly Tying Column
In recent years European nymphing techniques have become dominant across North America. Not only the method itself but also the unique patterns fly fishers tie and use such as Spanish style nymphs. Spanish nymphs are small, thin and hard bodied. Designed to succeed in...
As fly-fishers we all know how important fly-casting is to our sport. Yes its true, we will catch fish regardless of casting skill. But lets face it, to achieve great catching success we need a good cast. No, wait! We need a great cast!
I am fortunate to make a large...