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Sockeye Update for the Fraser River – August 7

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·August 7, 2013

There is a new Fisheries Notice posted dated August 7, 2013 For the full Fishery Notice click here. Passing Mission, the sockeye escapement remains consistent with the projections. Another update should be posted after August 9. Be sure to check back for the link to maintain accurate up-to-date notices.

It’s a Pink Year!

Aaron Goodis·July 5, 2013

I’m going to take a quick break from the casting blogs for a minute here and remind everyone that it's a Pink year! What is a pink year? Here, along the British Columbia coast, primarily our local waters surrounding Vancouver we see a major pink salmon return every two years falling...

Strip, Pop & Smash! The Green Chorizo

Phil Rowley·April 24, 2020

The willingness of smallmouth and largemouth bass to crush surface patterns with unbridled aggression attracts many anglers, including an increasing...

Rapala Classic Drifter Center Pin

Christine Ly·June 13, 2013

The new Rapala Classic Drifter center pin reel is fully CNC machined from bar- stock aircraft aluminum and has an anodized finish for corrosion resistance. Other features include: 2x ABEC premium Japanese bearings, custom shaped Delrin handle knobs, a large diameter 4.75-inch spool that provides low inertia spool startups, which...

FN0951-RECREATIONAL – SALMON: Sockeye – Region 8 – Osoyoos Lake – Closing – August 31, 2022

Fisheries and Oceans Canada·August 26, 2022

Okanagan Sockeye will be entering the Okanagan River to spawn in mid-September. This notice announces the closure of the Osoyoos...

Ryobi Ixorne Baitcaster

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·September 6, 2013

The Ixorne is a metal baitcaster sporting a dual braking system that can be adjusted on the fly for fine control over the line while casting. High-grade anti-corrosive stainless steel ball bearings keep everything running smoothly while under pressure. The gear ratio is 6.0:1 for a respectable rate of retrieve. MSRP...

Query Call for BC Outdoors 2018

Camille Atebe·June 26, 2017

The summer season is just kicking off and it’s time to start thinking about our article line-ups for the 2018 issues of BC Outdoors Magazine. We also want to make sure that any of our potential writers are keeping feature ideas on the brain as they set off for their...

Buy Once, Not Twice: Fly-Tying Essentials

Garry Elgear·September 6, 2013

So many distinctly separate and rewarding factors separate fly-fishing from all other sports, especially the artistic or creative aspect of fly-tying. Little is as sweet as to create a fly and to have a fish take it or for others to catch fish it. Tying started for me at an...