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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...

The Carbon Fibre Advantage: Savage 110 Ultralite & Zeiss Conquest V4 scope

Mark Hoffman·May 11, 2022

In the last year or two, carbon fibre-wrapped barrels have emerged from the shadows of micro-marketing into a number of...

Vortex 50 mm Razor HD Binoculars

Christine Ly·June 14, 2013

Vortex has introduced a 12 x 50 and 10 x 50 Razor HD binocular that is extremely lightweight and ergonomically designed. The HD (high density), extra-low dispersion glass delivers sharp, clear resolution that is apparent as soon as you bring them to your eyes. Lenses are fully multicoated with a special...

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...

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...

July/August 2022 Hunting Products Review

Mark Hoffman·October 7, 2022

Steiner Predator 10×42 LRF Binoculars Steiner packed decades of range-finding experience into the development of the new Predator 10×42...

Islander LX

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·July 11, 2013

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...

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...

O’Ki Tackle Flashers

Christine Ly·June 12, 2013

O’Ki Tackle continues to impress me by pushing the envelope on new flasher colours. The Fire “N” Ice series is the newest series that O’Ki owner Brian Smith has developed. The Kinetic Mystic Green is good early morning fishing while the Kinetic Midnight Mist works well when the water is...

Sage Response

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·July 11, 2013

Sage’s Response line of rods features fast-action and smooth casting in a stylish package. The brown thread over a chestnut shaft is set off nicely by black and gold wraps at the tip. Aluminum reel seats feature a rosewood insert in the freshwater sizes and a full aluminum seat with...

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