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Preview of Jan/Feb Issue Feature “So You Want to Work in the Fishing Industry?”

Todd Martin·January 2, 2014

by Todd Martin You have often dreamed of the lifestyle. You have deep rooted envy of people that make their living from the fishing industry. You think to yourself, “I can do that. How hard can it be?” You imagine yourself dropping the city slicker routine and getting paid to go...

FN0680-RECREATIONAL – Salmon – Chinook – Region 6 – Skeena River – Opening July 15, 2020

Fisheries and Oceans Canada·July 14, 2020

Effective at 00:01 hours July 15, 2020 Recreational fishing for Chinook salmon will re-open in the Skeena River watershed as...

Wateroffice Canada – Real Time Hydrometric Data

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·July 26, 2013

From Wateroffice Canada: real-time hydrometric data for 1700 locations throughout Canada. Water stations are listed by province and sub-listed by water station name or number.http://www.wateroffice.ec.gc.ca/text_search/search_e.html...

Beaten By Mother Nature

Cleston Lee·March 9, 2021

We still haven’t fully processed the adventure. I can see us back in the tent now, listening in disbelief as...

Pacific Region Management Area Map

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·August 15, 2013

The Fishery Notices refer specifically to Management Areas and sub-areas. Do you know which areas apply to your personal fishing? Click here to see the full Pacific Region Management Area map.

Update for Salmon – Nanaimo and Departure Bay

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·August 1, 2013

Fisheries and Oceans announces details on pinks in the Nanaimo and Departure Bay areas. See the full Fishery Notice here. Find that from August 1 to September 30 the daily pink salmon retention limit is at four with retention at zero listed for specific areas. Within the Notice is a list of important...

Fly-Tying: The Green Back Pheasant

Phil Rowley·January 8, 2014

When it comes to incorporating natural materials such as pheasant tail or peacock, many tyers shy away, critical of these natural materials’ ability to survive the rigours of a busy day of fishing. Many tyers today, myself included, rely on synthetic-based patterns coated with layers of superglue, nail polish, UV...