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The Cowichan River Elders Drift
Darin George, Cowichan Tribes First Nations with Derick Devison rowing The Drift The BC Recreational Fishing Association (BCRFA) recently participated as co-hosts in the Cowichan ...
Billy Proctor Passes at 90
Roy Graham and Billy Proctor, 45 years friends BC lost a treasure Tuesday night. Billy Proctor, a champion of wild salmon everywhere on the coast, ...
Fly Fishing Authority Tom Murray Has Died
Eminent sea-run Cutthroat trout fly-fishing authority and fly pattern creator, Tom Murray, passed away on May 8th, 2025. Tom was widely acclaimed for his knowledge ...
Coastal BC Fisheries Management Survey Results
Coastal BC Fisheries Management: Your Voice Heard The waters surrounding our island are more than just a stunning backdrop; they are the lifeblood of a ...
One Rod To Rule Them All
Often a tackle salesman gets asked the dreaded question by customers for that one impossible request: “Can I get one rod for every type of ...
The Spotted Ratfish
Photo: shutterstock_550091398 LATIN NAME: Hydrolagus colliei CLASS: Chondrichthyes GENUS: Hydrolagus FAMILY: Chimaeridae DOMAIN: Eukaryota What Do They Look Like? Imagine casting your line into the ...
How To Cut Herring Strip for Salmon Fishing The Easy Way
Vancouver Island herring (Photo: Gibran White) Before the 1980s, bait fishermen had three options: cut plugging, mooch- ing with live herring, or trolling herring strip. ...
Coastal BC Fisheries Management Survey
Click Here for the results of this survey This survey ran April 11, 2025 to April 17, 2025. The winner of the fishing reel will ...
Be Prepared for Trailer Bearing Failure
The truck is all packed up, coolers full of ice and supplies. Rigs are tied, reels are respooled. With boat and trailer in tow, you ...
