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Three Kinds of Garbage in Our Water

Blake Johnston·July 5, 2013

There are three kinds of garbage in our water. The kind that floats: The stuff you can see. Plastic containers: 1. Can be reused as water bottles. 2. Water filled bumpersStyrofoam: 1. Avoid buying it in any form when possible. 2. Styrofoam in some parts of the world is being recycled for...

Garlic Prawn And Guacamole Appetizer

Michaela Ludwig·April 22, 2024

Spot prawn season is here and I, for one, could not be happier. They are a bit sweet and full...

FN0900-RECREATIONAL – Salmon – Region 2 – Fraser Tributaries – Pink Salmon Opportunities – Effective Immediately – Amendment to FN0900

Fisheries and Oceans Canada·September 8, 2021

This fishery notice amends FN0900 to clarify the Harrison River boundary description. The full notice follows. Waters: Chilliwack/Vedder River (including...

Fly-Tying: Creating Crayfish

Phil Rowley·March 25, 2014

By Phil Rowley Originally published in “Fly-Tying” March/April 2011 issue of BC Outdoors magazine. Without doubt, scuds or freshwater shrimp are the premier crustaceans in British Columbia. This celebrity status is not necessarily one of popularity with many, but it is certainly one of recognition by most. But creeping and scurrying around...

Swinging for Chinook

Derek Botchford·August 31, 2021

Where It All Started I first started guiding for chinook salmon in Bristol Bay, Alaska, in 1999 on the Nushagak...

Daiwa M-One Plus Salmon and Mooching

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·September 5, 2013

The massive seven-disc drag system on the M-One in addition to being powerful enough to stop any fish you are likely to encounter in our waters, features a one-way drag that allows you to reel in without having to fight heavy resistance while seamlessly shifting into smooth fish-controlling braking as...

Airflo Ridge

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·July 11, 2013

The Ridge’s supple technology allows the line to follow the water’s surface very effectively and the low-temperature friendly coating keeps the line flexing easily in the cooler months. The core of this line is low stretch and the surface is ridged to reduce drag while casting. $75* SEE YOUR LOCAL RETAILER...

Cooper Tires

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·July 11, 2013

After I ran a set of Mickey Thompson tires right past the tread bars, Cooper tires graciously sent me a set of their new Discoverer A/T3’s to try. I have no hesitation in saying that so far I am indeed impressed. The new A/T3’s feature a progressive 5-rib tread design...