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...
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...
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...
While there are hours of preparation that go into a fishing trip, the six-hour drive to the ocean is filled...
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.
With frigid temperatures over the previous couple weeks, ice fishing season is just starting up in the Lakes District. While...
Every winter, I look forward to catching my very favourite freshwater delicacy – burbot! When I first started catching burbot,...
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...
Get Your Gear Ready A way to cut a hole through the ice, a fishing rod and a bit of...
New Years Eve is the perfect opportunity to get together with friends and family for a wild game feast. Whether...









