Volume 63 No.3

Features

2007 Salmon Outlook

Whether you prefer Skeena chinook in the north, halibut off the west coast of Vancouver Island or chum in the Fraser River, the annual forecast looks promising for these and other fisheries. 
By Bill Otway

Carp on the Fly

These feisty and clever fish could get the best of you if you’re not quick. The author suggests strategies and gear you’ll need to bring them home. 
By Dave Allen

Saltwater Gear for 2007

From new flashers and hooks to GPS units and even undergarments, find out what’s hot for this saltwater season. 
By David Y. Wei

What We Lost

Can you imagine the Upper Columbia river choked with chinook and summer-run steelhead? Take a historical look at why the river no longer holds these popular fish.
By Art Lingren

Nootka Sound Fly-Fishing

Every year, saltwater anglers flock to Nootka Sound while fly-fishers retreat to the common freshwaters of lakes and rivers. However, one angler learns that throwing a fly into the salt for chinook can be just as rewarding. 
By D.C. Reid

Tunkwa: A Lake for All Anglers

This family-friendly lake is easy enough for kids to drop a bob- ber and challenging enough for seasoned anglers to battle a trout.
By Roger M. Brunt