When trout are fixated on chironomids, trying to replicate or match the emerging pupa through pattern choice and presentation technique is the standard course of action. But what happens when this “match the hatch” mantra isn’t working? Many fly fishers, myself included, try smaller imitative patterns, shuffle through colour...
Tucked in the arid landscape of British Columbia’s interior are the memoirs of a steelheader’s paradise and the relics of...
Getting out to the coast for fishing doesn’t happen quite as often as one would like it, but when the...
I am continuously amazed by how many tyers continue to design and develop a seemingly endless stream of new and...
As summer transitions into fall, many anglers turn their attention to local rivers and the pursuit of Pacific salmon as...
Spot prawn season is here and I, for one, could not be happier. They are a bit sweet and full...
It’s no secret that as fish grow, their desire for large, protein-rich food sources increases, protein that often comes in...
Protecting British Columbia’s fish, wildlife and natural spaces is everyone’s responsibility. While most hunters and anglers follow the rules, poaching...
Some recipes to prepare for the coming winter...
Ice fishing is great fun for the whole family, but nothing puts a damper on the day faster than shivering bodies and chattering teeth which is why a good dependable thermos tops my list as a must-have piece of gear for keeping the...
The recreational fishery for salmon in the non-tidal waters of the Fraser River will open as noted below. The Department...









