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Cortland Competition Nymph

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·July 11, 2013

The Competition Nymph is the perfect line for any high-sticking nymph technique. Fine tip diameters enable delicate presentation while the heavy belly allows for turning over heavier flies. $75* SEE YOUR LOCAL RETAILER FOR CURRENT CANADIAN PRICING As seen in BC Outdoors Sport Fishing magazine May 2013 Buyers Guide...

Nautilus NV

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·July 11, 2013

The NV series uses a larger, lighter and stronger version of the cork and carbon fiber drag found on the CCF reels. They also utilize titanium and ceramic components as well as cold finished 7075 aluminum for a rock solid, maintenance free product. $560-$870* SEE YOU LOCAL RETAILER FOR CURRENT...

Ryobi Aquila Baitcaster

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·September 6, 2013

The Aquila is a full metal framed reel, constructed from high-density aluminum alloy combined with nine high-performance waterproof stainless steel ball bearings ensuring maximum durability in harsh conditions. The Dead Weight multi-disc drag system is rated for 11-pound and the v-shaped alloy spool allows increased line capacity. The braking is...

The Outdoorsperson In A Digital World

Raeanne O’Meara·January 25, 2021

The landscape of the outdoors industry has seen a dramatic shift over the years. Gone are the simple days, when...

Illustration by Keith Milne and Gord Coulthart.

Washout at Bully Bridge

Steve Hunter·August 18, 2022

Jack Jenkins swigged the last of his coffee, put down his outdoor magazine (I won’t say which one) and patted...

An example of an effective blob pattern.

Sun Tans & Fly Rods

Brian Chan·July 29, 2021

It was not that many years ago that planning a summer holiday around some lake fly fishing was considered a...

Net, fishing rod, set by river for fly fishing on an old wooden table. Photo by iStock.

A Beginner’s Guide To Fly Fishing Equipment

Brent Gill·March 2, 2020

For many years at our fly shop and also out on the water when I was guiding, conversations and lessons...

How & When to Fish Bait Holders & Tandem Hook Rigs

Tom Davis·February 15, 2018

Background Bait holders have been part of the salmon trolling scene in BC for six decades. Since 1954 when the...

Update on Openings This Year for Chinook

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·July 2, 2013

sent to us by Hatch Match'r Fly and TackleVedder/ Chilliwack River:July 1- Dec 31 4 per day; only 1 over 62cmChehalis River: Jun 1- Aug 10 4 per day; only 1 over 50cmAug 11- Sept 15 NO fishing for ChinookSept 16- Dec 31 4 per day; only 1 over 62cmHarrison River: From Hwy 7 bridge...