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Invasive Species: Zebra Mussels and Eurasion Milfoil

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·September 20, 2013

Controlling Unwanted Transplants: Zebra Mussels North America’s industrial, agricultural and municipal water supplies, freshwater shipping, fishing, and shellfish harvesting are under a multimillion-dollar threat from the zebra mussel, first found in the Great Lakes in 1988. The spread of zebra mussels to other waterways can be prevented by boaters who flush their...

Sunshine and summer days. Although often associated with a summer fishery, dry-fly fishing begins in the spring and extends through the fall.

Dry Fly Direction: Tips for starting with the right approach

Gillian Steele·May 15, 2020

It goes without saying that within the manifested ranks of fly fishing, dry-fly fishing holds the top accolade. There are...

Fishing Nootka Sound: Big Fish & Bigger Tales Await

Dennis Reid·January 2, 2020

If ‘big’ is a word you associate with fishing, you will love fishing Nootka Sound. That’s because there are big...

The Juan de Fuca Coho Fishery

Tom Davis·September 28, 2020

Introduction The Juan de Fuca Strait is bisected by the Canada-US International boundary, as it separates the Olympic Peninsula from...

Fly-Tying: Mmm Candy

Phil Rowley·January 8, 2014

The Surf Candy is one of a number of proven baitfish patterns designed and developed by New Jersey fly fisher and author Bob Popovics. Bob has spent years along the eastern seaboard of the United States chasing striped bass, bluefish and false albacore on the fly perfecting his innovative designs...

How Will Accessing Your Saltwater Sport Fishing Licence Online-Only Affect You and Do You Think That 100% Electronic Access Only for Saltwater Fishing Licences is a Good Idea?

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·August 1, 2013

Gerry Kristianson—SFAB chair The decision will not affect me personally. I have been getting my licence on-line since the electronic process was first put in place. But the decision to move quickly to 100% electronic access is premature and ill-considered. The Sport Fishing Advisory Board was not consulted before the decision was made.

Abu Garcia Orra SX Spinning

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·September 6, 2013

With eight stainless steel HPCR bearings plus one roller bearing and a body made from X-Cräftic alloy for increased corrosion protection the Orra SX is well suited to stand up to the demands of saltwater fishing. The one-piece gear box design allows for more precise gear alignment for smoother operation...