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English Dries: The Bristol Hopper

Phil Rowley·January 8, 2013

English stillwater dry flies differ from most of their North American counterparts. Many North American dry flies tend to rest on the water rather than in it. Simple and impressionistic, English stillwater dries are designed to sit low on the surface or in many instances damp, lying within the surface...

When matching the hatch doesn’t work, having a couple of funky- coloured spoons can help get those picky fish to strike.

Enticing Big Bites: Spoon Fishing for Interior Trout

Todd Kelly·October 11, 2019

“Left rod, left rod; there you go, looks like a good one!” I said with some excitement in my voice...

The Fraser River. Steelhead stocks here have moved beyond recovery. Photo by iStock.

Extinction Of A BC Icon

Rod Clapton·January 25, 2020

Many steelhead stocks, particularly in the southern portion of BC, are at point of functional extinction. Winter-run fish in the...

Favourite Fish Appetizers

Linda Gabris·January 8, 2018

Mini Crispy Fish Bowls 24 wonton wrappers Vegetable oil for brushing 1 cup flaked leftover cooked fish (any kind of red or white fleshed fish works great) 1/4 cup skinless, boneless minced smoked fish (salmon, trout, other) 3/4 cup softened cream cheese 2 tablespoons heavy cream 1 egg 1 teaspoon fresh minced dill 1 teaspoon Tabasco 3 minced green...

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...

Fine-Tuning The Process

Michaela Ludwig·June 10, 2024

While I still have yet to make it out to the ocean this year, my partner just got back from...

First Fish Of The Season

Michaela Ludwig·May 22, 2023

Winter may have held onto us with its icy grip for longer than normal, but it felt as though we...

First Hour Fish

Michaela Ludwig·June 18, 2023

We cruised down the channel with the lingering sun low along the horizon. A plan was crafted along the way...

Fish Candy

Linda Gabris·January 3, 2014

by Linda Gabris Originally published in the "Cooking Rough" column in the November/December 2011 issue of BC Outdoors magazine Fish candy, sometimes known as “Indian Candy”, is always a popular treat around my house, especially over the holiday season when everyone is craving something delightfully sweet and chewy! There are many different...

Fish Dumplings in Savory Broth

Linda Gabris·February 7, 2014

Orignally published in "Cooking Rough" March/April 2013 issue of BC Outdoors magazine. Click here for the original published version as a printable pdf Here’s a tasty fish creation reminiscent in flavour to the renowned Jewish dish known as gefilte fish. The big difference is that these savory fish dumplings are served piping...

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