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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...

At 110 kilometres long, François Lake is the second longest, naturally occurring lake entirely within British Columbia.

Trolling for Lake Trout on Francois Lake

Raeanne O’Meara·September 21, 2020

At 110 kilometres long, Francois Lake is the second longest, naturally occurring lake entirely within British Columbia. With depths plummeting...

The BC Crayfish

Phil Rowley·October 7, 2022

Conor O’Shaughnessy is an innovative, creative fly tyer. His mind is constantly engaged, trying to figure out new ways to...

A little research before heading out on a new lake will go a long way to getting fish in the boat. Check the water’s edge to see what kind of insects live there.

Finding Fish

Tom Johannesen·August 11, 2021

Upon arrival at an unfamiliar lake, a variety of questions must be answered to make the fishing trip a successful...

Sockeye Projections 2014

BCO Contributing Author·August 14, 2014

Sockeye bound for the Fraser River can be caught throughout the approach waters along the southern Coast of BC. Congestion points like Campbell River and the area around Victoria and the Southern Gulf Islands can provide good fishing when some of the large schools move through, but the mouth...

Fly-Tying: Pretty in Pink, the Foxy AGP

Phil Rowley·January 3, 2014

by Phil Rowley (designed by Aaron Goodis)Originally published in "Fly-Tying" column of BC Outdoors magazine in the September/October 2011 issue. Each year, from mid-summer through to early fall, pink salmon return to spawn along BC’s coastal beaches, estuaries, rivers and streams – often in staggering numbers. While Vancouver Island waters are...

Gibbs-Delta Acquires Rhys Davis Ltd.

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·February 20, 2014

Gibbs-Delta, Canada's largest devoutly Canadian tackle manufacturer acquires Rhys Davis, a BC company that has been producing quality fishing tackle since 1954. Gibbs-Delta CFO, Rob Alcock, stated that it was "a perfect fit for us and one we are excited about." This transaction adds to Gibbs-Delta's line of fishing tackle and products. ">Click here to...

Grady White Fisherman 230

Trevor Shpeley·February 20, 2014

Length - 22’8” Beam - 8’6” Max Horsepower - 300 Base Price – $90,000. Grady White Boats is a well-respected company that has been around for 55 years. Quality and excellence in design has led them to be ranked highest in customer satisfaction for coastal fishing boats (17-30 feet) seven times in a row...

Rapala EcoWear Reflection Waders

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·July 11, 2013

Rapala breaks into the wader market by introducing a new generation of waders: EcoWear Reflection Waders. Apart from the special design protected appearance, Rapala® Reflection Waders are manufactured with a unique, ecological technology by Dupont. DuPont™ Cerenol® Polyol, a proprietary new family of high performance poly-ether polyols, is manufactured in...