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Scientific Anglers Sharkskin

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·July 11, 2013

The microtextured surface of the Sharkskin line traps air to provide superior shootability and floatation while vastly reducing friction. This line sits higher on the water than conventional lines offering less drag, easier mending and pick-up. $100* SEE YOUR LOCAL RETAILER FOR CURRENT CANADIAN PRICING As seen in BC Outdoors Sport Fishing magazine May...

ECHO Solo

Christine Ly·July 11, 2013

Filling the need for a travel rod suitable for the beginning caster, the solo is a medium/fast rod with quality components on a gloss brown blank. A carbon fiber and aluminum seat hold the reel while hard chrome single foot snake guides control the line. Line weights from #4 to...

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Lowell Strauss·July 15, 2022

Buff Diode Khaki: Booney Hat This hat keeps the sun out of the eyes and protects from harmful rays; it’s...

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Lowell Strauss·May 26, 2021

Work Sharp Knife Sharpeners After a successful day on the water, filleting a cooler full of fish is easier with...

Ryobi Ixorne Baitcaster

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·September 6, 2013

The Ixorne is a metal baitcaster sporting a dual braking system that can be adjusted on the fly for fine control over the line while casting. High-grade anti-corrosive stainless steel ball bearings keep everything running smoothly while under pressure. The gear ratio is 6.0:1 for a respectable rate of retrieve. MSRP...

GoPro Max: Offering 270 degrees of filming

Brent Gill·June 16, 2020

I’ve been filming and taking photos extensively with GoPro cameras over the last eight years. GoPros are the ideal action...

Daiwa Steez EX Spinning

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·September 6, 2013

The Steez uses an ultra lightweight corrosion-proof Zaion body and an air rotor of strong lightweight Zaion carbon composite. It has 13 bearings and a maximum drag of 15.4 pounds. The machined aluminum handle is capped with a cork knob and the bail constructed from hollow stainless steel. The Steez...

Boston Whaler 240 Dauntless

Trevor Shpeley·February 20, 2014

Length - 23’11” Beam - 8’6” Transom Height - 25” Max Horsepower - 225 Base Price – $119,000. I think, by now, every fisherman has seen that famous Boston Whaler advertisement with a happy fisherman floating high and dry on a Whaler that has been cut into three separate pieces. For over 50 years, from...

Grady White Fisherman 230

Trevor Shpeley·February 20, 2014

Length - 22’8” Beam - 8’6” Max Horsepower - 300 Base Price – $90,000. Grady White Boats is a well-respected company that has been around for 55 years. Quality and excellence in design has led them to be ranked highest in customer satisfaction for coastal fishing boats (17-30 feet) seven times in a row...

Hardy Demon

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·July 11, 2013

The Demon offers Hardy quality and durability at a surprisingly low price. Double up-locking aluminum reel seats and Portuguese cork comprise the handle while Fuji ceramic stripping guides and hard chrome snake guides handle the line. The Demon is 7’ to 11’ long and can be had in line weights...

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