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Fisherman’s Pita Pockets

Linda Gabris·February 8, 2014

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...

An example of an effective blob pattern.

Sun Tans & Fly Rods

Brian Chan·July 29, 2021

It was not that many years ago that planning a summer holiday around some lake fly fishing was considered a...

Fraser River Sturgeon Conservation Society

Proper Sturgeon Handling

Christine Ly·June 11, 2015

Targeting Fish in Skinny Waters

Tom Johannesen·August 17, 2022

When it comes to stillwater fly fishing, there is simply nothing more exciting than targeting fish in skinny water. It’s...

How & When to Fish Bait Holders & Tandem Hook Rigs

Tom Davis·February 15, 2018

Background Bait holders have been part of the salmon trolling scene in BC for six decades. Since 1954 when the...

Skagit Lines, Line Weights and Sink Tips

Aaron Goodis·June 4, 2014

With all of the different Skagit Spey lines out there, I thought I would try and simplify things a little.

Francois Lake Rainbow with Wild Gooseberries

Linda Gabris·January 8, 2014

I have lots of secluded fishing holes scattered throughout the north but one of my top destinations for rainbow is so big, bountiful and easy to access that there's no need to worry about keeping it under wraps because the pristine waters of beautiful Francois Lake, our province's second-largest natural...

Round turn and two half hitches. Credit: Raeanne O’Meara.

Five Useful Beginner Knots In The Outdoors

Raeanne O’Meara·November 1, 2019

I will be the first to admit – tying knots has never been my forte. Despite knowing that it is...

Properly maintaining your waders, and repairing them when necessary, means you’ll have them for many future adventures. Photo by Chase White.

Maintaining & Repairing Waders

Tom Johannesen·September 9, 2020

There’s nothing like a pair of leaky waders to put a damper on your fishing trip. The following bits of...

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...

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