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Confessions of a Crappy Caster

Trevor Shpeley·September 13, 2013
Hello, my name is Trevor Shpeley and I'm standing before you today because I am a crappy caster. Yes I admit it, I am powerless over my crappy casting and my line has become unmanageable. I didn't always know I was a crappy caster. I started out as a budding young fly-fisherman...
Via Garry Elgear

Tips and Tech: Plan Ahead – For a Perfect Trip

Garry Elgear·March 20, 2014
By Garry Elgear Originally published in “Tips and Tech” Jan/Feb 2011 issue of BC Outdoors magazine. With the change of the season, winter is finally upon us. Barren trees, crisp air, a brand new dusting of snow and I am exhilarated, anticipating and planning my next trip with my fishing partner for...
Ice fishing

Hot Drinks to Warm Up with On the Ice

Linda Gabris·January 8, 2014
Some recipes to prepare for the coming winter... Ice fishing is great fun for the whole family, but nothing puts a damper on the day faster than shivering bodies and chattering teeth which is why a good dependable thermos tops my list as a must-have piece of gear for keeping the...
Barn Door Halibut

Halibut Fishing Around Vancouver Island

Tom Davis·July 8, 2015
In the last two decades halibut angling has really taken off in British Columbia. The popularity of these highly prized fish has been increasing on a yearly basis and in some areas of the coast halibut actually challenge chinook...

Why Barbless Hooks Matter For Fish In British Columbia

Michaela Ludwig·July 30, 2025
British Columbia is home to some of the most diverse and pristine freshwater and saltwater ecosystems in Canada, drawing anglers...
Beautiful mountain reflection at Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park

High Alpine Lakes: Some Things to Consider

Garry Elgear·September 5, 2013
My summers as a youth involved lots of hiking into the high alpine lakes of BC where hungry trout were waiting for my fur and feather offerings. Once school was out, these lakes were all ours, that is, until school’s inevitable grip would pull us back to reality. Through the summer...
Blake Johnston

Three Kinds of Garbage in Our Water

Blake Johnston·July 5, 2013
There are three kinds of garbage in our water. The kind that floats: The stuff you can see. Plastic containers: 1. Can be reused as water bottles. 2. Water filled bumpersStyrofoam: 1. Avoid buying it in any form when possible. 2. Styrofoam in some parts of the world is being recycled for...

Three Things To Consider Before Heading Out Ice Fishing

Michaela Ludwig·January 10, 2024
Get Your Gear Ready A way to cut a hole through the ice, a fishing rod and a bit of...

Hosting A Wild Game Banquet At Home

Michaela Ludwig·December 4, 2024
  Holiday season is just around the corner, and with that comes plenty of gatherings with family and friends. December...
Fly Cast Column Jan/Feb 2014

New Column for BCO, “All About Fly Casting”

Aaron Goodis·January 2, 2014
by Aaron Goodis We are so pleased to bring you our new column by regular feature author, BCO blogger and cover image provider, Aaron Goodis. In every issue of BC Outdoors Sport Fishing magazine, Aaron will bring you new tips and instructions on how to become a better fly caster. If you...
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