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Studies Show Salmon use “GPS” to Make Their Way

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·February 6, 2014

Previously published. Written by Dene Moore, THE CANADIAN PRESS February 6, 2014 10:00 AM VANCOUVER - Every year, millions of chinook salmon clog the rivers and creeks of British Columbia in an epic migration that has puzzled scientists for generations. The fish travel hundreds of thousands of kilometres through the ocean and...

Get Ready For Steelhead

Aaron Goodis·February 4, 2014

Skagit Style. The Skagit style of Spey is one of the newer ways of Spey casting and fishing and is definitely the most asked about in fly shops. It's trendy, it's maybe easier to learn than some other methods—although that can be argued, and more importantly, it's fun. What exactly is Skagit?

The Hero Shot

Trevor Shpeley·February 4, 2014

We have all done it. If you have a fishing rod and a camera you have probably at some point hoisted a fish high and proud for a picture before releasing it back into the water. It's just a natural thing to do, you want to show your family and...

Current Vendors List of Recreational Sport Fishing Licenses

Christine Ly·February 3, 2014

In the event that you cannot purchase your 2014-2015 Tidal Waters Sport Fishing License online, the Fisheries dept. has compiled a handy vendors list for you. For an excel format printable PDF version LISTED BY LOCATION click here EXETER SPORTING GOODS LTD 320 Birch Ave S 100 MILE HOUSE BC V0K 2E0 250-395-4626 HUB SPORTS 33719 ESSENDENE...

Preview of our Jan/Feb Feature “Destination: Atlin”

Bryce Bekar·January 8, 2014

by Bryce BekarAtlin, BC’s most northern community, sits alongside Atlin Lake. Lake trout in excess of 40 pounds can be caught here and catching four to five fish an hour is not unheard of. In fact, the lake is said to contain one of the most abundant lake trout populations...

Ice Fishing For Burbot

W.P. Williamson·January 8, 2014

Burbot, ling, eel pout or mud shark are just a few of the seven or so different monikers this sometime maligned and disrespected fish gets called. I, unlike a lot of folks, don’t think of them as ugly at all, but rather as yummy, battered pieces of fish candy in my deep fryer. Incidentally, the burbot is the only fresh water representative of the cod fish family in North America and it has succulent, mild tasting, white flaky, firm flesh.

It Is What It Is!

BCO Contributing Author·January 8, 2014

From the May/June Backcast, by Dave Steele Every once in a while some one makes the comment, “It must be wonderful to focus on the humorous aspects of outdoor adventure.” In reality, recognizing the humour is easy, determining that which is worthy of print, in reasonably good taste and inside the...

‘Reel Change’ for Salmon in British Columbia

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·January 8, 2014

Most anglers on the west coast have heard of PEETZ legendary fishing reels. Known for their unique mahogany and brass finish, the company recently turned 90. To celebrate, the company decided to step-up its commitment to salmon conservation through the ‘Reel Change’ program. The new program will...

Fly-Tying: Biot Bodies

Phil Rowley·January 8, 2014

By Phil Rowley From the July/August issue of BC Outdoors Biots are the tough, interlocking barbs found along the leading edge of a bird’s primary flight feather. The Prince Nymph’s signature white biot wings make it arguably the most famous pattern to integrate biots. Biots are also a common material choice for...

Salmon Steak with Chantrelles

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·January 8, 2014

Big water fishing and wild food foraging are two of my favourite sports and pairing up the fish of my dreams with a top woodland pick such as in this recipe produces a gourmet feast that money can't buy! I like to use salmon steaks for this particular recipe because they...

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