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January/February 2011 Fishing Gear Reviews

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·January 15, 2011

Ardent Reel Care ProductsUnfortunately, fishing reel neglect is a verifiable fact, a lack of due diligence common amongst modern day anglers. As a result of this situation I’m always on the lookout for the kind of products that might make reel care a more likely endeavour. To my delight US...

Endeavor Spotting Scope

Christine Ly·June 12, 2013

Vanguard’s Endeavor Series spotting scopes provide a clear advantage in low light conditions with high-resolution. The crisp images are due to the fully multi-coated lenses and a BaK4 prism. To withstand the elements it is 100-percent waterproof and fogproof. The Endeavor, while noticeably lightweight, is made of magnesium making it...

Brecks Williams HQ Lure

Christine Ly·July 11, 2013

New to the Williams line up for this season is the HQ lure. This lure is great for a multitude of species. Williams’ trademark genuine silver, 24-carat gold and deep copper bases work well with the new UV reactive multicolor painted finishes on Honeycomb base material. Available in nine colours...

Stoeger M3000 Shotgun

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·July 12, 2013

Stoeger’s new Model 3000 is a 3-inch, 12-gauge, inertia driven semi-automatic shotgun that handles loads up to 3-inch Magnums without adjustment. Ideal for hunting waterfowl, wild turkey, or upland game birds at a very affordable price. Rugged construction and weatherproof the shotgun cycles fast and also decreases felt recoil. Drilled...

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...

Canadian Custom Precision

Lowell Strauss·December 4, 2025

I climbed higher. With my tack-driving, carbon fibre, custom mountain rifle in hand, I felt unstoppable. At the treeline, I...

Kingfisher 2825 Offshore KF Weekender

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·February 20, 2014

Length - 28’6” Beam - 114” Bottom Width – 90” Transom Height - 25” Max Horsepower - 450 Base Price - $125,985. Kingfisher boats are built in Vernon, BC, in what they describe as the newest, most-advanced aluminum boat building facility in North America. Their boats are built in jigs with all the components pre-stressed so...

Airflo Ridge

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·July 11, 2013

The Ridge’s supple technology allows the line to follow the water’s surface very effectively and the low-temperature friendly coating keeps the line flexing easily in the cooler months. The core of this line is low stretch and the surface is ridged to reduce drag while casting. $75* SEE YOUR LOCAL RETAILER...

Rapala R-Type Spinning

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·September 6, 2013

R-TYPE spinning reels are built rugged to deliver pure performance. Considered Rapala’s premier spinning reel, these reels use 10 stainless steel bearings, a one-way clutch and a double-anodized and ported aluminum spool. The spool itself is a large arbor design for extra capacity and increased casting distance. A sealed multi-disc...