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Cutthroat Fishing: Searching Out the Pack

Garry Elgear·March 23, 2014

by Garry Elgear Originally published in “Tips and Tech” March/April 2011 issue of BC Outdoors magazine. Kicking back in my boat waiting for my guests to arrive I pull out my binoculars and start scanning the water for activity. Two hundred yards in the distance I see the surface erupt in the...

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...

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...

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...

Small Scale: Maple Smoked Salmon Appetizers

Linda Gabris·January 3, 2014

By Linda Gabris Originally published in the "Cooking Rough" column in the September/October 2011 issue of BC Outdoors magazine.Click here to print the original version as seen in the issue. This is the perfect recipe for those times when you only have a small portion of catch available for smoking. It...

Poachers: What to Do When You Witness Suspicious Activity

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·August 30, 2013

We all know how important it is to abide by the regulations. The regulations protect the species and the sport that we love. It's frustrating, to say the least, to know that those who don't abide by the regs get away with it without consequence. Do you know what to do when...

The Backbone Of The Outdoors

Michaela Ludwig·April 5, 2026

By any measure – economic, ecological or cultural – British Columbia’s hunting, fishing and outdoor community is built on something...

Scientific Anglers Mastery Textured

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·July 11, 2013

The Mastery Textured series of lines work in a very similar way to the Sharkskin lines but with a quieter, more finger-friendly finish than the Sharkskin. The textured lines still float very well and lift off the water easily. $85* SEE YOUR LOCAL RETAILER FOR CURRENT CANADIAN PRICING As seen in BC...

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...