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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...

Hot Drinks to Warm Up with On the Ice

Linda Gabris·January 8, 2014

Some recipes to prepare for the coming winter... Ice fishing is great fun for the whole family, but nothing puts a damper on the day faster than shivering bodies and chattering teeth which is why a good dependable thermos tops my list as a must-have piece of gear for keeping the...

Proposed Gravel Mine at McNab Creek in Howe Sound

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·July 9, 2013

Burnco Rock Products, out of Calgary, proposes a gravel pit at the north end of Howe Sound. Despite the nothing short of miraculous recovery that Howe Sound has made over the past many years, Burnco, who has made some hefty donations to BC's Liberal party, is proposing an expected 77 hectares...

Illustration by Keith Milne & Gord Coulthart

Red Dog’s Retreat

Steve Hunter·June 16, 2020

It was nearing the end of winter, but there was enough ice left on the lake to safely hold Jack’s...

Shimano Calcutta D

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·September 5, 2013

Combining the performance of the originals with a whole host of new enhancements and features, the D series carries on the Shimano tradition of quality and durability with its cold forged aluminum sideplates, spool and frame, anti-rust bearings and Platinum service plan. The D uses a variable braking system, x-drag Dartanium 2 Drag...

Daiwa Steez EX Spinning

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·September 6, 2013

The Steez uses an ultra lightweight corrosion-proof Zaion body and an air rotor of strong lightweight Zaion carbon composite. It has 13 bearings and a maximum drag of 15.4 pounds. The machined aluminum handle is capped with a cork knob and the bail constructed from hollow stainless steel. The Steez...

The BC Crayfish

Phil Rowley·October 7, 2022

Conor O’Shaughnessy is an innovative, creative fly tyer. His mind is constantly engaged, trying to figure out new ways to...

Taking Stock Of Your Larder

Raeanne O’Meara·March 31, 2021

There is a certain level of nostalgia when it comes to filling the larder (or your modern-day equivalent – freezers...

RIO Grand

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·July 11, 2013

The Grand features more weight distributed towards the front of the line to quickly load today’s faster-action fly rods. Rio’s Maxcast coating provides higher floatation and added durability. $75* SEE YOUR LOCAL RETAILER FOR CURRENT CANADIAN PRICING As seen in BC Outdoors Sport Fishing magazine May 2013 Buyers Guide...

Natural and Man-made Harbour Navigation and Use Regulations

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·September 30, 2013

What are the rules and regulations regarding navigation in, around and through natural and man-made harbours? Here is an interpretation of the definitions of those regulations. “Act”, Canada Marine Act (1998, c.10): A formal decision, law, or the like, by a legislature, ruler, court, or other authority; decree, edict; statute; judgment, resolve...

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