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18th Annual Hyde Creek Salmon Festival

Camille Atebe·November 8, 2017

Join the 5,000 plus visitors from around the Lower Mainland who come out to celebrate and witness the return of thousands of Salmon, back to their birthplace to lay and fertilize their eggs. This free family event provides the opportunity to observe salmon up close and learn about their life cycle...

We’ve all had the experience of looking through our fly boxes, not knowing which direction to go next. If matching the hatch isn’t providing results, switch it up. Photo by Chase White.

Matched Or Unmatched Hatches

Brent Gill·August 4, 2020

There’s a well-known motto amongst anglers, “Match the hatch.” Let’s back things up a bit, so even the new anglers...

The Chuck Nymph

Phil Rowley·April 23, 2019

The Chuck nymph, designer Chuck Furimsky’s wordplay on the Czech nymph, is a unique pattern utilizing leather Bugskin. Prior to...

Fly-Tying: The General Practitioner

Phil Rowley·March 21, 2014

By Phil Rowley Originally published in “Fly-Tying” Jan/Feb 2011 issue of BC Outdoors magazine. The General Practitioner or ‘GP’, as it is affectionately known to many, is a staple pattern for most British Columbia steelhead fly-fishers. The GP was originally designed as a prawn or shrimp imitation for Atlantic salmon by an...

Skagit Lines, Line Weights and Sink Tips

Aaron Goodis·June 4, 2014

With all of the different Skagit Spey lines out there, I thought I would try and simplify things a little.

The Swindler

Phil Rowley·August 18, 2020

At first glance, chironomid pupae appear simple to imitate. If you follow some basic principles, match the size of the...

Scientific Anglers Sharkskin

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·July 11, 2013

The microtextured surface of the Sharkskin line traps air to provide superior shootability and floatation while vastly reducing friction. This line sits higher on the water than conventional lines offering less drag, easier mending and pick-up. $100* SEE YOUR LOCAL RETAILER FOR CURRENT CANADIAN PRICING As seen in BC Outdoors Sport Fishing magazine May...

The Plan Versus The Trip

Raeanne O’Meara·June 18, 2025

Sometimes, the best laid plans just don’t quite pan out the way that you would like them to – but...

Region 6: Nass River Recreational Chinook and Coho Fishing Times and Limits

Fisheries and Oceans Canada·June 25, 2019

FN0568-RECREATIONAL – Salmon – Chinook and Coho – Region 6 – Nass River – Fishing Times and Limits Recreational fishing...

Rapala Shift Spinning

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·September 6, 2013

The lightweight design utilizes an all metal body which keeps gears aligned and perfectly meshed with no flex and makes a stronger, more durable and totally efficient fishing reel design. The 11 double-shielded stainless steel bearings and a precision-machined aluminum pinion gear, worm shaft and main shaft contribute to the...

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