Hatch Finatic are absolutely beautiful machined aluminum reels loaded with features you would expect on a high-end reel. The spools fit into the one-piece frames very precisely and are locked in place with something Hatch calls the “power flower”. The result is a reel with almost no lateral flex, no...
by Linda Gabris. Originally published in the 2014 May issue of BC Outdoors magazineMy family loves this refreshing shore lunch that's ready to serve as soon as the boat lands on shore. What I like about it, aside from the taste, is the fact that little precious fishing time is...
Wearing a pair of bulky chest waders over five layers of clothing, I stumble out of the forest and into...
Big water fishing and wild food foraging are two of my favourite sports and pairing up the fish of my dreams with a top woodland pick such as in this recipe produces a gourmet feast that money can't buy!
I like to use salmon steaks for this particular recipe because they...
Giant Hogweed is an invasive species spreading through the province of BC. Visit this site on the French Creek Giant Hogweed Project for a wealth of information
Each plant produces about 50, 000 winged seeds that can float through the air for up to three days before settling in the soil...
by Phil Rowley
Originally published in “Fly-Tying” May 2011 issue of BC Outdoors magazine.
It has been said that trout spend up to 90% of their time feeding beneath the surface, often just above the bottom. With this fact in mind it only makes sense to want to get our flies down...
There is a certain level of nostalgia when it comes to filling the larder (or your modern-day equivalent – freezers...
The Mastery Textured series of lines work in a very similar way to the Sharkskin lines but with a quieter, more finger-friendly finish than the Sharkskin. The textured lines still float very well
and lift off the water easily. $85* SEE YOUR LOCAL RETAILER FOR CURRENT CANADIAN PRICING
As seen in BC...
This brand new reel has been generating quite a buzz since its first appearance earlier this year. Manufactured from cold-rolled 6061-T650 aluminum that has been saltwater anodized, this is a very good-looking reel that looks to be bullet proof. A rugged drag knob and large handles make operation easier on...
While there are hours of preparation that go into a fishing trip, the six-hour drive to the ocean is filled...









