Get Your Gear Ready A way to cut a hole through the ice, a fishing rod and a bit of...
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We as anglers are very fortunate to live and fish in British Columbia. We live in an angler’s paradise. Ancient rain forests and a vast coastline allow for clear flowing rivers, heavily populated with wild sea-running fish such as salmon and steelhead, Dolly...
Set lining for burbot is a fun pastime in northern British Columbia, and something to look forward to every season....
Salvelinus confluentus, the predator of most river systems that they inhabit and a true eating machine. As a member of...
Living a lifestyle where we hunt, fish or forage for most of our food, it is crucial to have a...
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...
The crisp air of the early morning burns my lungs a little as my fishing partner Russ and I hike into our next run. We are both excited; the river has come up after a long drought and she’s back on the drop. We’ve pounded a few runs already and...
By Garry Elgear
Originally published in “Tips and Tech” May 2011 issue of BC Outdoors magazine.
For most fishermen in this province the harsh weather and cold fronts can be a real deterrent during the winter months. Only truly die-hard anglers will brave the rain, sleet, snow and whatever else BC decides...
It goes without saying that within the manifested ranks of fly fishing, dry-fly fishing holds the top accolade. There are...
By Garry Elgear
Originally published in the Tips and Tech column of the 2014 January/February issue of BC Outdoors magazine.
With fall over it’s time for the silver ghosts make their way home. These sensuous fish are each different, like a fingerprint, from the spots on their backside to the rosy hue...