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Tips and Tech: Plan Ahead – For a Perfect Trip

Garry Elgear·March 20, 2014

By Garry Elgear Originally published in “Tips and Tech” Jan/Feb 2011 issue of BC Outdoors magazine. With the change of the season, winter is finally upon us. Barren trees, crisp air, a brand new dusting of snow and I am exhilarated, anticipating and planning my next trip with my fishing partner for...

Pacific Region Management Area Map

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·August 15, 2013

The Fishery Notices refer specifically to Management Areas and sub-areas. Do you know which areas apply to your personal fishing? Click here to see the full Pacific Region Management Area map.

Fishing For Lingcod: Reeling In BC’s Tasty Sport Fish

Tom Davis·April 24, 2020

Lingcod Background The lingcod is not actually a true cod; it belongs to a group of fishes known as greenlings,...

Fly-Tying: Gomphus

Phil Rowley·January 8, 2014

by Phil Rowley From his Fly Tying Column One of the best dragon nymph imitations is Jim Crawford’s Gomphus. Although technically not a Gomphus imitation, Gomphus or Gomphidae are most commonly found living in slow moving sections of rivers and streams, and there is no disputing this pattern’s success. The spun and...

16th Annual Family Fishing Weekend

Christine Ly·June 8, 2015

The 16th annual Family Fishing weekend is coming up June 19-21, 2015

12th Annual Salmon Enhancement Derby

Camille Atebe·May 29, 2015

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Cortland Trout Boss

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·July 11, 2013

Cortland’s Trout Boss uses a new jacket material utilizing heat dissipation technology, which ensures minimal friction during false casting, which improves line speed and distance. An extended 65-foot head ensures great roll casting as well as good control at distance from this line. $75* SEE YOUR LOCAL RETAILER FOR CURRENT...

Ucluelet Early Season Fishing Report

Marilyn Murphy·May 5, 2015

Early season spring fishing produces some quality Chinook Salmon in the 10-25 pound range. So far the best Salmon fishing has been close to Ucluelet so not a big run to the fishing grounds. Fishing the outside edge of Barkley Sound, Great Bear and out as far as three miles offshore. The fish are hunkering right on the bottom, so the gear varies between 110-150 feet deep depending on bottom depth. Using Spoons with Flashers or Anchovies with Flashers. Fish are biting on the tides but morning has been by far best.

FN0467-RECREATIONAL – Salmon – Chinook – Portions of Areas 12, 13, 15, 16, and Subarea 20-5 – Chinook Management Measures – Effective immediately

Fisheries and Oceans Canada·May 14, 2021

This Fishery Notice details Chinook recreational fishery opportunities that have been approved on a trial basis for 2021 in portions...

Fly-Tying: The Green Back Pheasant

Phil Rowley·January 8, 2014

When it comes to incorporating natural materials such as pheasant tail or peacock, many tyers shy away, critical of these natural materials’ ability to survive the rigours of a busy day of fishing. Many tyers today, myself included, rely on synthetic-based patterns coated with layers of superglue, nail polish, UV...

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