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Islander IR

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·July 11, 2013

Islander reels have been a favorite of BC fishermen for many years now. There is no mistaking the scream of the Islander IR’s clicker-pawl drag when a big fish takes off, a sound that is music to the ears of many fly-fishermen. The IR or Islander Ratchet has five pre-set...

How Sweet It Is: Browning’s A5 Sweet Sixteen

Mark Hoffman·September 14, 2021

While big game hunting has been a driving force in my life, bird hunting remains a passion, amped up every...

Still Looking for the Perfect Gift?

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·December 18, 2013

Lost is rarely good and with nobody around to ask for directions, $25 - $200 for paper maps or current GPS info is a pretty sound investment. Mussio Ventures LTD has been a major player in the Canadian publishing industry going on 20 years now. Their series of backroad mapbooks and...

Daiwa M-One Plus Salmon and Mooching

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·September 5, 2013

The massive seven-disc drag system on the M-One in addition to being powerful enough to stop any fish you are likely to encounter in our waters, features a one-way drag that allows you to reel in without having to fight heavy resistance while seamlessly shifting into smooth fish-controlling braking as...

Kowa SV Series Binoculars

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·July 12, 2013

Kowa has introduced their SV lines of binocular that are good optics with great value for the price. They are fully waterproof, nitrogen filled, with prism lenses that are phase-coated for great light transmission and clarity for seeing sharp images. The 50 mm weighs just 740 grams and the 42 mm weighs...

Keep Warm & Stay Hidden

Lowell Strauss·January 23, 2021

Enduring cold days afield requires dressing right. For me, outdoor winter comfort starts with a layering system, one that’ll let...

January/February 2022 Hunting Products Review

Mark Hoffman·May 11, 2022

1. Kryptek Aegis Extreme Jacket & Bibs Kryptek’s jacket and bib are the solution to our cold, wet weather. They...

November/December 2020 Fishing Products Review

Lowell Strauss·January 24, 2021

Fish-i by Tactacam It’s an action camera, designed specifically for anglers. Loaded with features, the Fish-i lets you record your...

Get Ready For Steelhead

Aaron Goodis·February 4, 2014

Skagit Style. The Skagit style of Spey is one of the newer ways of Spey casting and fishing and is definitely the most asked about in fly shops. It's trendy, it's maybe easier to learn than some other methods—although that can be argued, and more importantly, it's fun. What exactly is Skagit?

Lamson Litespeed

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·July 11, 2013

The Litespeed is a large arbor reel with the same sealed drag system found in the Waterworks ULA. The drag consists of two matched cones brought together under variable spring pressure resulting in a very smooth, very adjustable drag that is immune to water and dirt. The Hard Alox finish...

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