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Penn International Baitcaster

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·September 6, 2013

With hardened stainless steel gears and pinions and machined frames and side-plates, the Penn International is without a doubt a solidly constructed reel. The strong smooth drag is sealed against the elements and all the components are built to stand up to years of hard fishing for big fish including...

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...

Lowrance Elite-4 Gold

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·May 1, 2013

The Elite-4 Gold by Lowrance, a compact chartplotter/fishfinder designed to meet both the performance standards and the value demands of consumers, comes with a custom 2GB Navionics Gold micro SD that covers coastal waters and over 124 Canadian lakes, has the brightes LED backlit display and the exclusive TrackBack feature.

Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Record Baitcaster

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·September 6, 2013

If you fish BC rivers you have likely seen a lot of these reels, and for good reason. Manufactured in Sweden, the Record features the one and only Carbon Matrix drag for smooth retrieves. The Record features five stainless steel HPCR® bearings and a corrosion resistant instant anti-reverse bearing. It...

Lamson Velocity

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·July 11, 2013

The Velocity is constructed with a unique three-plane pocket-milling technique for a very strong strength to weight ratio. The distinctive engineered truss wall structure gives the Velocity a look all its own in a light, durable package. $249-$359* SEE YOUR LOCAL RETAILER FOR CURRENT CANADIAN PRICING As seen in BC Outdoors...

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...

FoodSaver GameSaver Silver Vacuum Sealing System

Christine Ly·June 14, 2013

Hunters and anglers will appreciate the FoodSaver GameSaver Silver Vacuum Sealing System featuring an updated, rugged design with integrated carrying handle, extra-large drip tray and built-in storage compartment. It comes with a 15-foot, 12-volt power adaptor cord, allowing you to seal your catch right in the field by plugging into...

Gibbs-Delta Mac Fish

Christine Ly·July 11, 2013

The new Mac Fish by Gibbs-Delta is the perfect lure for those of you who like to jig for salmon or bottom fish. Just like the rest of the Gibbs-Delta product line, they are made by anglers for anglers. The Mac Fish is available in one colour (army truck) and...

Islander Classic Spey Reel

Christine Ly·July 11, 2013

Islander Reels has just launched a new click and pawl Spey reel referred to as “the modern day Spey reel with some traditional attributes.” The Islander classic Spey reel spool rides on two oilite bushings on a stainless steel spindle; the drag is five-position adjustable and is effected by tensioning...

ECHO Carbon

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·July 11, 2013

“Not too stiff, not too soft, just right” are words rod designer Tim Rajeff chose to describe the affordable Carbon series from Echo. Matte brown blanks, cut-away aluminum reel seats and single-foot snake guides make a very nice looking rod at a very reasonable price. With line weights #2 to...

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