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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...

Three Lures To Add Into Your Tackle Box For Ice Fishing

Michaela Ludwig·January 23, 2023

When chasing big lakers through the ice, there are a few key boxes to check in order to be successful:...

Three Things To Consider Before Heading Out Ice Fishing

Michaela Ludwig·January 10, 2024

Get Your Gear Ready A way to cut a hole through the ice, a fishing rod and a bit of...

Guyishton Lake. Credit: Raeanne O’Meara.

Through the Ice: Four Popular Ice Fishing Destinations in the Lakes District

Raeanne O’Meara·March 2, 2020

Anglers rejoice, hardwater fishing season is here! If you are already planning some trips for this winter, make sure that...

Thunderjet V186 ECO

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·February 20, 2014

BOAT SPECS: Length - 18’6” Beam - 86” Bottom Width - 66” Transom Height - 20” Max Horsepower – 115 Base Price – $31,622. Thunderjet Boats are based out of Clarkston, Washington and began by producing just five boats in their first year. Since that time three-decades ago, over 6000 boats have sailed out of their shop and...

Illustration by Keith Milne and Gord Coulthart.

Time Well Spent Then Vastly Improves My Now

Dave Steele·January 23, 2021

Over the past several months, the vast majority of us have endured weeks of job-related down time or activity restricted...

Tips and Tech: Plan Ahead – For a Perfect Trip

Garry Elgear·March 20, 2014

By Garry Elgear Originally published in “Tips and Tech” Jan/Feb 2011 issue of BC Outdoors magazine. With the change of the season, winter is finally upon us. Barren trees, crisp air, a brand new dusting of snow and I am exhilarated, anticipating and planning my next trip with my fishing partner for...

Tips and Tech: Sensuous Silver Ghosts

Garry Elgear·February 20, 2014

By Garry Elgear Originally published in the Tips and Tech column of the 2014 January/February issue of BC Outdoors magazine. With fall over it’s time for the silver ghosts make their way home. These sensuous fish are each different, like a fingerprint, from the spots on their backside to the rosy hue...

The Fraser River along the Alaska Highway

Tips and Tech: Springtime River Fishing

Garry Elgear·March 28, 2014

By Garry Elgear Originally published in “Tips and Tech” May 2011 issue of BC Outdoors magazine. For most fishermen in this province the harsh weather and cold fronts can be a real deterrent during the winter months. Only truly die-hard anglers will brave the rain, sleet, snow and whatever else BC decides...