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Shimano Saros FA Spinning

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·September 6, 2013

The Saros utilizes a graphite frame with a cold forged aluminum spool. It has five ARB ball bearings and one roller bearing and a super stopper anti-reverse system. Gear ratios range from 5.7:1 to 6.1:1. This reel is approved for use in saltwater. MSRP -$155.99...

Shimano Stella FE Spinning

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·September 6, 2013

Shimano’s flagship spinning reel, the Stella FE, is loaded with high-end features. X-Ship makes the handle easier to turn with or without a load thus enabling the angler to feel the lightest of bites. A magnesium frame lets the reel be light yet tough and 14 ARB bearings help keep...

Proudly handmade in BC, Mobynets will stand the test of time.

Shopping Local

Lowell Strauss·March 22, 2022

What’s the first thing you think of when you see “Made in Canada” on a label? In my mind, it’s...

Single-hand Rod versus Double-hand Rod

Aaron Goodis·June 11, 2013

So here we go, this is the first post in a series of blogs devoted to fly-casting techniques. I plan to start with good old fashioned single-handed fly-casting and then move on towards spey-casting and double-handed rods in later posts. However almost all of the casting pointers discussed will be...

Six Tips For Catching More Bull Trout On The Fly

Jordan Oelrich·April 24, 2020

Salvelinus confluentus, the predator of most river systems that they inhabit and a true eating machine. As a member of...

Skagit Lines, Line Weights and Sink Tips

Aaron Goodis·June 4, 2014

With all of the different Skagit Spey lines out there, I thought I would try and simplify things a little.

Skilling Up

Michaela Ludwig·May 30, 2023

One of the most fascinating things about being an outdoorswoman is the pursuit of new skills. They can be seemingly...

Slack Kills

Aaron Goodis·October 23, 2013

One of the most common mistakes in fly-casting is allowing slack. Slack Kills! Ever try to shoot a bow and arrow with a slack bowline? It doesn't work and your fly cast won’t either. You need to create good tension at all times during your fly cast. In order 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...

Smoked Trout Potato Cakes

Michaela Ludwig·March 30, 2023

If you have loaded up on rainbow trout out ice fishing this winter, you might find yourself with a healthy...

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