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Preview of our Jan/Feb Feature “Destination: Atlin”

Bryce Bekar·January 8, 2014

by Bryce BekarAtlin, BC’s most northern community, sits alongside Atlin Lake. Lake trout in excess of 40 pounds can be caught here and catching four to five fish an hour is not unheard of. In fact, the lake is said to contain one of the most abundant lake trout populations...

Herring Strip: The Forgotten Bait

Tom Davis·January 8, 2015

Between the 1950s and the late 1970s herring strip was the principle natural bait used by BC salmon anglers who preferred to troll rather than cut plug or mooch with herring. Trollers also used herring from four to seven inches in length. However, strip sales far exceeded sales of these...

Islander LX

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·July 11, 2013

The LX is Islander’s top of the line fly reel. Everything about the LX impresses, from the fine machining to the lustrous finish. The reels are very light without sacrificing durability. A Teflon and graphite disc drag with a large smooth adjustment knob will stop any fish you catch and...

Chinook Fishing at the Work Channel

Raeanne O’Meara·June 20, 2022

While there are hours of preparation that go into a fishing trip, the six-hour drive to the ocean is filled...

Best Places to Find Fishing and Hunting Info

Camille Atebe·January 8, 2018

Looking for information about fishing and hunting regulations, openings, closure, updates and more? Here are some handy links to keep you in the know as you head out into the great outdoors.

Ice Fishing Season In The Lakes District

Michaela Ludwig·December 20, 2022

With frigid temperatures over the previous couple weeks, ice fishing season is just starting up in the Lakes District. While...

How to skin and fillet a burbot. Credit: Raeanne O’Meara.

How To Skin & Fillet A Burbot

Raeanne O’Meara·February 17, 2022

Every winter, I look forward to catching my very favourite freshwater delicacy – burbot! When I first started catching burbot,...

Sneak Peek at May Issue Feature: Sport Fishing Photos Two Ways

BCO Contributing Author·February 17, 2014

Story and photography by Aaron Goodis and Tom Johannessen. Originally published in the 2014 May issue of BC Outdoors magazine.It’s not often that two veteran angler/photographers work together on an article for the better of the reader but this is precisely what Aaron and I have done to help any...