Despite growing up on Francois Lake, I have actually fished very little of it over the years. Home was the...
by Phil Rowley. Originally published in the 2014 May issue of BC Outdoors magazine.It is probably safe to say that when targeting trout with chironomid larva or pupa patterns most stillwater fly-fishers focus their effort in shallow water less than 15-feet deep. For many, a floating line, leader and a...
British Columbia’s storied waters are among steelheading’s most hallowed. Names like the Dean, Kispiox, and Bulkley are whispered with reverence internationally, and for many, a steelheader’s life is not complete without at least one visit to them all.
I’m often asked by visiting anglers which flies they should bring, and I...
Anglers rejoice, hardwater fishing season is here! If you are already planning some trips for this winter, make sure that...
I’m a bit unsure of where the summer went. If you had told me several months ago that I didn’t...
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Ice fishing in BC can be incredible – quiet lakes, hungry trout and kokanee and a true winter reset. But...
Shimano’s flagship spinning reel, the Stella FE, is loaded with high-end features. X-Ship makes the handle easier to turn with or without a load thus enabling the angler to feel the lightest of bites. A magnesium frame lets the reel be light yet tough and 14 ARB bearings help keep...
I can’t remember the first time I tried prawns. All I know for sure is that, as a little girl,...
I am a big fan of islands, particularly the Gulf and Discovery islands. They’re surrounded by water (which means fishing),...









