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...
Winter may have held onto us with its icy grip for longer than normal, but it felt as though we...
The East Kootenay region is located in the southeast corner of British Columbia. It is nestled between the Alberta border...
By Linda Gabris
Originally published in the "Cooking Rough" column in the September/October 2011 issue of BC Outdoors magazine.Click here to print the original version as seen in the issue.
This is the perfect recipe for those times when you only have a small portion of catch available for smoking. It...
My introduction to angling began young, following in the footsteps of my father, who laid the foundation of a lifelong...
by Linda Gabris. Originally published in the 2014 May issue of BC Outdoors magazineMy family loves this refreshing shore lunch that's ready to serve as soon as the boat lands on shore. What I like about it, aside from the taste, is the fact that little precious fishing time is...
The 5th Annual BC Outdoors Show returns to Chilliwack Heritage Park, bringing together outdoor enthusiasts from across the province for...
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...
by Linda Gabris
Originally published in “Cooking Rough” May 2011 issue of BC Outdoors magazine.
Now here’s a meal that makes the “100-Mile Diet” – the commitment to eating local food grown within 100 miles of home – very appealing. The idea is not new to me because I grew up eating food...
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...









