There’s nothing like a pair of leaky waders to put a damper on your fishing trip. The following bits of...
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As fly-fishers we all know how important fly-casting is to our sport. Yes its true, we will catch fish regardless of casting skill. But lets face it, to achieve great catching success we need a good cast. No, wait! We need a great cast!
I am fortunate to make a large...
The 5th Annual BC Outdoors Show returns to Chilliwack Heritage Park, bringing together outdoor enthusiasts from across the province for...
When embarking on a fishing trip, British Columbians have a number of excellent options available to them depending on how...
The Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF) has awarded a record $1.93 million to 144 salmon conservation projects led by First Nations,...
From the Cooking Rough column by Linda Gabris
The name burbot (scientifically known as Lota lota) comes from the Latin word barba, meaning beard which sums up the funny looking barbel, or "ugly mug whisker" as dad used to jokingly call it, that sits on the fish's chin.
When I was a kid,
by Garry Elgear
Originally published in “Tips and Tech” March/April 2011 issue of BC Outdoors magazine.
Kicking back in my boat waiting for my guests to arrive I pull out my binoculars and start scanning the water for activity. Two hundred yards in the distance I see the surface erupt in the...
Dry-fly fishing is arguably the easiest way to fly fish rivers, but it can be frustrating if fish come up...
We really couldn’t ask for better ice fishing weather in northern BC. We had a few very cold weeks at...
British Columbia is home to some of the most diverse and pristine freshwater and saltwater ecosystems in Canada, drawing anglers...