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Rapala Andros Baitcaster

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·September 6, 2013

The traditional round baitcast style of the Andros is both elegant and functional. These exceptional casting reels excel when fishing for bigger fish with heavy lures and weights typical to techniques used for Pacific salmon and steelhead. The Andros runs on five quality stainless bearings; quick retrieves are possible due...

Shimano Calcutta Reel

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·June 12, 2013

Shimano is set to launch the new Calcutta D series. It’s hard to believe but Shimano has improved the Calcutta’s already great casting performance by incorporating their own X-Ship technology. The X-Ship is a double bearing supported pinion gear system that provides more torque, more power and a smoother retrieve!

Abel Mooching Reel

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·September 5, 2013

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...

Shimano Stella FE Spinning

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·September 6, 2013

Shimano’s flagship spinning reel, the Stella FE, is loaded with high-end features. X-Ship makes the handle easier to turn with or without a load thus enabling the angler to feel the lightest of bites. A magnesium frame lets the reel be light yet tough and 14 ARB bearings help keep...

Hardy Marksman 2

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·July 11, 2013

Hardy has been making rods and reels from their offices in England since 1872. The Marksman series are high-performance rods with a fast recovering, easy to load action that results in a great medium/fast-action that provides tippet protection, line control and comfort. A double up-locking reel seat milled from 6061...

Penn Sargus Baitcaster

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·September 6, 2013

The Sargus features a stainless steel clutch, externally adjustable stainless steel brake system and carbon fiber drag washers. The 6.4:1 retrieve ratio will get your line back in a hurry and this reel will hold 200 yards of mono line. MSRP - $199.99...

Daiwa Lexa High Capacity Baitcaster

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·September 5, 2013

Holding 240 yards of 40-pound Samurai braid and with a 22-pound drag max, the new Lexa 300-sized reels are built for strong lines and big fish. Seven bearings keep the line moving smoothly while Magforce cast control keeps the line around the spool instead of in a tangle in front of...

Yeti’s Hopper Flip 18

Michaela Ludwig·January 20, 2021

When you’re planning to spend the day out on the water, searching for that catch of a lifetime, you’re also...

Scotty Bait Board

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·July 11, 2013

The new Scotty Bait Board is a great multipurpose workspace for all of your tool, tackle and gear prep needs. The Bait Board easily mounts to any of the Scotty post mounts and the exterior tray walls let you cut bait and prep lures in a tidy, contained space. Keep knives...

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...

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