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Fly-Tying: The General Practitioner

Phil Rowley·March 21, 2014

By Phil Rowley Originally published in “Fly-Tying” Jan/Feb 2011 issue of BC Outdoors magazine. The General Practitioner or ‘GP’, as it is affectionately known to many, is a staple pattern for most British Columbia steelhead fly-fishers. The GP was originally designed as a prawn or shrimp imitation for Atlantic salmon by an...

Krypto Caddis Larva

Phil Rowley·February 1, 2022

Stanton Jack is a professional classical guitarist and head of the Guitar and Harp Department for the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s...

18th Annual Hyde Creek Salmon Festival

Camille Atebe·November 8, 2017

Join the 5,000 plus visitors from around the Lower Mainland who come out to celebrate and witness the return of thousands of Salmon, back to their birthplace to lay and fertilize their eggs. This free family event provides the opportunity to observe salmon up close and learn about their life cycle...

Legend Boats 20 Xtreme

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·February 20, 2014

Length – 19’6” Beam - 97” Bottom Width - 76” Max Horsepower – 175 Base Price – $27,999. Legend Boats began in Whitefish, Ontario, in 1987 and have become well known for a number of industry leading innovations now utilized by other manufacturers. They have a vast line of boats for almost every need and...

Top Ten Urban Fisheries

Jesse Martin·January 8, 2018

In an effort to find the best urban fisheries our province has to offer, I’ve contacted tackle shop owners and avid anglers from the ten biggest urban centers of B.C. These are the best fishing spots in each one, with a few honorable mentions mixed in. Make sure to check...

Still Looking for the Perfect Gift?

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·December 18, 2013

Lost is rarely good and with nobody around to ask for directions, $25 - $200 for paper maps or current GPS info is a pretty sound investment. Mussio Ventures LTD has been a major player in the Canadian publishing industry going on 20 years now. Their series of backroad mapbooks and...

Binche Keyoh 3rd Annual Canada Day Fishing Derby at Stuart Lake

Christine Ly·June 11, 2018

The Binche Keyoh 3rd Annual Canada Day Fishing Derby at Stuart Lake, Fort St. James is from Friday, June 29th...

Backroads, Backpacks & Fly Rods

Kristy V. Webster·January 18, 2021

Many of British Columbia’s numerous lakes, rivers and streams are accessible by foot only, providing an opportunity to fish wild...

Sage Circa

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·July 11, 2013

Slow-action is what it’s all about with Sage’s Circa series. Crisp loading at a slower tempo results in pinpoint accuracy and delicate presentations. The rods come in a green tea colour with olive primary wraps and slate trim. Like the rest of the Sage line, the Circa rods use Fuji...