Stop Scrolling – Start Casting
(Originally published in Cottage Country Lifestyle Magazine) Stuck in a Scrolling Loop During times of stress, the Canadian National Sportfishing Foundation (CNSF) encourages Canadians to turn to the traditional [...]
“World’s Largest Lure” Now Guinness World Record Certified
Len Thompson Lures announced that their larger-than-life fishing lure has been Guinness World Record certified. The former Guinness World Record holder for Largest Fishing Lure is located in West, Texas, USA with a [...]
Fishing During Covid-19: A Code of Conduct for Canadian Anglers
We realize things are difficult right now due to the health fears related to Covid-19. Canadian anglers are also faced with financial worries, fishing access closures, and recommendations to "stay [...]
Covid-19 and Fishing as an Essential Service: Letter from CSIA President Kim Rhodes
I hope that you, your loved ones and your colleagues are well. We are living in unprecedented times. As an industry, I believe we need to support the war against [...]
Fast Facts About the Chinook Salmon Crisis in B.C.
Don't hook a Chinook? It seems that the Suzuki Foundation is saying "do what I say, not what I do." Dave Brown recently spoke with Jill Bennett about his concerns. [...]
6 Questions for Minister Wilkinson About Salmon Closures in British Columbia
The most restrictive fishing closures in 23 years were issued in May 2019 by Minister Wilkinson. The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson is the current Minister of Fisheries, Oceans, and the Canadian [...]
3 Things You Shouldn’t Believe About Recreational Fishing
1. Anglers aren’t conservationists Anglers were some of the first conservationists. They recognize the importance of a healthy environment and the survival of all aquatic life, including Southern Resident Killer [...]
Killer Whales: Anglers are Not the Enemy
Many Canadians are concerned about the survival of killer whales. While reports seem to suggest the situation is dire, the research paints a much more complex picture. Data on Southern [...]
These B.C. Residents are Trying to Save Chinook Salmon
Anglers want to save Chinook salmon. Here is how they believe it should be done. Upper Fraser Chinook salmon are at risk. There are many causes, including increased seal populations, climate change, pollution [...]
A Letter From the Sport Fishing Institute of BC to Minister Wilkinson
July 10, 2019 - A letter to Minister Wilkinson regarding MSF, retaining marked hatchery Chinook and opportunity for the public fishery on the south coast of BC. The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, [...]