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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...

Small Scale: Maple Smoked Salmon Appetizers

Linda Gabris·January 3, 2014

By Linda Gabris Originally published in the "Cooking Rough" column in the September/October 2011 issue of BC Outdoors magazine.Click here to print the original version as seen in the issue. This is the perfect recipe for those times when you only have a small portion of catch available for smoking. It...

Halibut Fishing Around Vancouver Island

Tom Davis·July 8, 2015

In the last two decades halibut angling has really taken off in British Columbia. The popularity of these highly prized fish has been increasing on a yearly basis and in some areas of the coast halibut actually challenge chinook...

Fly-Tying: Steelhead Intruders – The Squidro

Phil Rowley·January 3, 2014

By Phil Rowley (designed by Scott Howell) Originally published in Phil's "Fly-tying" column in the November/December 2011 issue of BC Outdoors magazine. Click here to view or print the original version. Scott Howell is a renowned steelhead guru, Oregon guide and innovator within the steelhead fraternity. Along with fly-fishers such as Ed...

FoodSaver GameSaver Silver Vacuum Sealing System

Christine Ly·June 14, 2013

Hunters and anglers will appreciate the FoodSaver GameSaver Silver Vacuum Sealing System featuring an updated, rugged design with integrated carrying handle, extra-large drip tray and built-in storage compartment. It comes with a 15-foot, 12-volt power adaptor cord, allowing you to seal your catch right in the field by plugging into...

MyOutdoorTV now on Prime Video

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·April 15, 2026

MyOutdoorTV (MOTV), the premier streaming platform for outdoor lifestyle programming, is now available on Prime Video in Canada. Prime Video...

Behind Fly Patterns

Duane Radford·March 15, 2022

Over the past couple of decades, dry fly fishing, in particular, has spiked in popularity. There’s something magical about casting...

Fraser River Sturgeon Conservation Society

Proper Sturgeon Handling

Christine Ly·June 11, 2015

Percy with Kootenay Lake Rainbow Chinook in 2006

Preview: Early Spring Kootenay Gerrards

BCO Contributing Author·January 2, 2014

by W.P. Williamson The barely audible snap of the fishing line being pulled from the quick release clip on the planer board line was instantly replaced by the piercing zing of line being ripped off the reel. “Screamer on,” I called to my father at the helm of his Thunder Jet.