A gentle mist blanketed the campsite as we crawled out of our bed in the wee hours of the morning....
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Waking at the first blush of morning, every member of our angling team dressed warmly and headed toward the main...
by Phil Rowley (designed by Aaron Goodis)Originally published in "Fly-Tying" column of BC Outdoors magazine in the September/October 2011 issue.
Each year, from mid-summer through to early fall, pink salmon return to spawn along BC’s coastal beaches, estuaries, rivers and streams – often in staggering numbers. While Vancouver Island waters are...
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...
By Garry Elgear
Originally published in “Tips and Tech” May 2011 issue of BC Outdoors magazine.
For most fishermen in this province the harsh weather and cold fronts can be a real deterrent during the winter months. Only truly die-hard anglers will brave the rain, sleet, snow and whatever else BC decides...
I am a big fan of islands, particularly the Gulf and Discovery islands. They’re surrounded by water (which means fishing),...
This article originally appeared in the July/August issue of BC Outdoors
It is a common belief that wet flies and nymphs are the most successful choice to catch a lot of fish. This does make sense as fish feed subsurface the majority of the time, and anglers will only open...
When embarking on a fishing trip, British Columbians have a number of excellent options available to them depending on how...
One of the most fascinating things about being an outdoorswoman is the pursuit of new skills. They can be seemingly...
Nothing beats the confidence of knowing that your filet knife is reliable. For $59.99 this one offers just that!
When it comes time to fillet a big fish there are a few things you don’t want. You don’t want to get halfway down the ribs of a big cod and have...