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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...

Fishing For Sockeye Salmon On Babine Lake

Raeanne O’Meara·August 24, 2022

August is many things: a time for berry picking, a time for camping, a time for relaxing and a time...

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...

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...

Fly Fishing in the Summer Heat

BCO Contributing Author·January 8, 2013

By Tom Johannesen I’ll be the first to acknowledge the fact that we have lots to do over the summer months and finding time to go fishing is, many times, not a top priority. If a little time can be freed up between working around the house and holidays, lake fishing...

Fly-Fishing 101: Leaders Made Easy

Danie Erasmus·October 22, 2020

Leader setups for fly-fishing streams can be confusing to new fly anglers. Avoid any confusion and take a simplified approach...

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...