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Preview of our Jan/Feb Feature “The World of Nymphing: Part One”

Danie Erasmus·January 2, 2014

by Danie ErasmusNymph fishing has evolved from the simple practice of fishing a sunken fly into a myriad of different nymphing methods from around the world. Nowadays, you are likely to hear about European methods such as Czech, Polish, French and Spanish nymphing, but there is also the New Zealand...

Fly-Fishing 101: Leaders Made Easy

Danie Erasmus·October 22, 2020

Leader setups for fly-fishing streams can be confusing to new fly anglers. Avoid any confusion and take a simplified approach...

FN0680-RECREATIONAL – Salmon – Chinook – Region 6 – Skeena River – Opening July 15, 2020

Fisheries and Oceans Canada·July 14, 2020

Effective at 00:01 hours July 15, 2020 Recreational fishing for Chinook salmon will re-open in the Skeena River watershed as...

Matching the Right Line for the Job

Aaron Goodis·July 3, 2013

Once we have our rod picked out we are going to need a line that helps us cast and that is perfectly suited to the fly-fishing we plan to do. Are we going to lake fish for small trout with a 5 weight or throw big heavy streamers with a...

Get a Sneak Peek of the Feature From the 2014 May Issue

Phil Rowley·February 17, 2014

by Phil Rowley. Originally published in the 2014 May issue of BC Outdoors magazine.It is probably safe to say that when targeting trout with chironomid larva or pupa patterns most stillwater fly-fishers focus their effort in shallow water less than 15-feet deep. For many, a floating line, leader and a...

Coming Up

Aaron Goodis·June 11, 2013

Who would have thought that I would be stumped trying to write about my two most involved and time consuming activities? I mean, lets face it, I live and breath fly-fishing and nature photography. If I’m not talking about it or actually out there taking part then I must be...

Abu Garcia Orra SX Spinning

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·September 6, 2013

With eight stainless steel HPCR bearings plus one roller bearing and a body made from X-Cräftic alloy for increased corrosion protection the Orra SX is well suited to stand up to the demands of saltwater fishing. The one-piece gear box design allows for more precise gear alignment for smoother operation...

Christmas Wish List For Fishers

Michaela Ludwig·December 15, 2022

Christmas is coming! Get the avid fisherman or fisherwoman on your list exactly what they want. Not sure what that...

Poachers: What to Do When You Witness Suspicious Activity

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·August 30, 2013

We all know how important it is to abide by the regulations. The regulations protect the species and the sport that we love. It's frustrating, to say the least, to know that those who don't abide by the regs get away with it without consequence. Do you know what to do when...