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English Dries: The Bristol Hopper

Phil Rowley·January 8, 2013

English stillwater dry flies differ from most of their North American counterparts. Many North American dry flies tend to rest on the water rather than in it. Simple and impressionistic, English stillwater dries are designed to sit low on the surface or in many instances damp, lying within the surface...

An albacore tuna fish caught on a cedar plug fishing lure is being pulled in by a fisherman.

In Search of Albacore

Erin Brizard·August 17, 2021

Waking at the first blush of morning, every member of our angling team dressed warmly and headed toward the main...

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...

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...

Hosting A Wild Game Banquet At Home

Michaela Ludwig·December 4, 2024

Holiday season is just around the corner, and with that comes plenty of gatherings with family and friends. December...

Thompson River. Credit: Dreamstime/Hpbfotos.

A Steelheader’s Paradise: Past & Future Unknown

Gillian Steele·October 4, 2019

Tucked in the arid landscape of British Columbia’s interior are the memoirs of a steelheader’s paradise and the relics of...

Is fishing for sockeye salmon in the Fraser River system, as it is currently practiced, sport fishing? Or is it simple harvesting and, if so, should that be allowed to continue or should more sporting methods be employed?

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·June 28, 2013

Gerry KristiansonWant to know more about Gerry Kristianson? Read our Bio page, click here. Of course sockeye fishing as currently practiced in the Fraser system is sport fishing. Federal government regulations define sport fishing as “fishing for recreational purposes” with anglers prohibited from commercializing their catch by sale, trade or barter.

Ryobi Ixorne Baitcaster

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·September 6, 2013

The Ixorne is a metal baitcaster sporting a dual braking system that can be adjusted on the fly for fine control over the line while casting. High-grade anti-corrosive stainless steel ball bearings keep everything running smoothly while under pressure. The gear ratio is 6.0:1 for a respectable rate of retrieve. MSRP...

Region 6: Nass River Recreational Chinook and Coho Fishing Times and Limits

Fisheries and Oceans Canada·June 25, 2019

FN0568-RECREATIONAL – Salmon – Chinook and Coho – Region 6 – Nass River – Fishing Times and Limits Recreational fishing...

Cortland Trout Boss

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·July 11, 2013

Cortland’s Trout Boss uses a new jacket material utilizing heat dissipation technology, which ensures minimal friction during false casting, which improves line speed and distance. An extended 65-foot head ensures great roll casting as well as good control at distance from this line. $75* SEE YOUR LOCAL RETAILER FOR CURRENT...

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