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Basic River Navigation and Rescue for Anglers

Darren Wagner·July 8, 2016

First published in the July/Aug 2016 issue of BC Outdoors You have a pontoon boat, you read my previous article “Gearing up For Safe River Navigation” (May/June 2015, and online) and have all your safety gear, but now how do you actually get down the river safely? This article will cover...

Spur Of The Moment

Michaela Ludwig·August 14, 2023

It’s not very often anymore that we get to experience spur-of-the-moment trips. Work and household responsibilities leave us carefully carving...

A little research before heading out on a new lake will go a long way to getting fish in the boat. Check the water’s edge to see what kind of insects live there.

Finding Fish

Tom Johannesen·August 11, 2021

Upon arrival at an unfamiliar lake, a variety of questions must be answered to make the fishing trip a successful...

Five Must-Haves For Preserving The Harvest

Raeanne O’Meara·July 18, 2020

Living a lifestyle where we hunt, fish or forage for most of our food, it is crucial to have a...

Six Tips For Catching More Bull Trout On The Fly

Jordan Oelrich·April 24, 2020

Salvelinus confluentus, the predator of most river systems that they inhabit and a true eating machine. As a member of...

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...

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...

Cooking Rough: Seafood Jambalaya

Linda Gabris·March 19, 2014

By Linda Gabris Originally published in “Cooking Rough” Jan/Feb 2011 issue of BC Outdoors magazine. You don’t have to travel all the way to the Louisiana bayous to indulge in a bowl of mouthwatering jambalaya-which is without doubt one of the most versatile creations in the world and one of the few...