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What a day! Landed this beautiful 22-inch rainbow trout — one of my best catches yet! Grateful for moments like these in the heart of nature FishingLife #NatureTherapy #flyfishing #rainbow #trout taken in Merritt, British Columbia by @fishid_bc

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Barracudas are powerful ocean predators found in warm tropical and subtropical waters across the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. They usually live around coral reefs, mangroves, seagrass beds, and open coastal waters, where they use their incredible speed and razor-sharp teeth to ambush smaller fish. Young barracudas often stay in shallow protected areas, while larger adults explore deeper water. Fast, fearless, and perfectly built for hunting!

#Barracuda #OceanPredator #MarineLife #UnderwaterWorld #FishFacts by @fishid_bc

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Today I landed the biggest salmon of my life — 46 pounds on the Vedder River! 🤘One of the most epic moments I’ve ever had on the water.

Maybe I have @saltmafiaofficial to thank for today’s luck 🙏Their fishing apparel and gear are some of the best quality I’ve used👌 @bweitz1
📸@bc_fly_fishing
#fishid #salmonfishing #VedderRiver #fishing taken in Vedder River Chilliwack by @fishid_bc

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Dreams do come true.Finally, my steelhead moment! 📸bc_fly_fishing
#Steelhead #DreamComeTrue #SteelheadFishing #FishOn #FishingLife taken in Vancouver, British Columbia by @fishid_bc

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This fish has a built-in trigger—and teeth powerful enough to crush hard shells. 😳

Meet the triggerfish, a family of more than 40 species found mainly around tropical and subtropical reefs in the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans. Depending on the species, they can be gray, blue, yellow, orange, black, white, or covered in incredible patterns.

Their name comes from the locking spines on their back. The first spine stays raised until the smaller second spine—the “trigger”—releases it. This allows the fish to wedge itself inside reef cracks, making it extremely difficult for predators to pull it out.

Triggerfish are also fearless defenders. During nesting season, they may aggressively chase away other fish, divers, and even sharks much larger than themselves. They’re protecting their territory and eggs—not hunting humans.

Those powerful teeth help them crush sea urchins, crabs, mollusks, and other hard-shelled prey. Some species also scrape coral or blow water into the sand to uncover hidden food.

Triggerfish are popular targets for spearfishing around reefs. Spearfishers usually find them close to coral or rocky structures, approach quietly, and wait for a clear, responsible shot. Their tough skin, powerful teeth, and habit of wedging themselves into cracks make accurate shot placement and careful handling important. Always check local fishing regulations and protected reef areas before diving.

Spearfishers: is this fish worth the shot—and how does it taste?

#Triggerfish #Spearfishing #ReefFishing #FishingFacts #OceanLife FishID fishid by @fishid_bc

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“Nothing better than spending Canada Day chasing kokanee and lake trout in this stunning Canadian wilderness 🇨🇦Grateful for nature, freedom, and tight lines!”
#CanadaDay #KokaneeFishing #LakeTrout #FishingCanada #NatureLover #WildCanada #TroutFishing #FishingLife #CatchAndRelease #OutdoorAdventure #TrueNorthStrongAndFree taken in Richmond, British Columbia by @fishid_bc

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Really impressed with the quality of this outfit from @bassdashfishing! Comfortable, durable, and perfect for fishing. Check them out for quality clothing and fishing gear—I definitely recommend them! 📸@ebifisher #fishinglife #bassdash #fishid#Vancouver by @fishid_bc

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Catching a great white shark from the beach is an intense and controversial experience. After removing the hook, they release this ocean giant back into the wild. Do you consider this animal cruelty?

#GreatWhiteShark #SharkFishing #CatchAndRelease #BeachFishing #OceanGiants SaltwaterFishing FishingAdventure AnimalCruelty SharkConservation FishingLife by @fishid_bc

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One cast can change the whole day 📸@bc_fly_fishing

#BassFishing #Bass #FishingLife taken in Vancouver, British Columbia by @fishid_bc

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@fishid, @bc_fly_fishing, and @ebifisher kicked off the early Spring salmon season—and what a day, what a catch, and what an incredible spot!

The Chilliwack River is one of the best rivers near Vancouver for this type of fishing.

Follow for more fishing content and great fishing spots. Comment “SPOT” below, and I’ll send you the location! 📍

#fishid #springSalmon #ChinookSalmon #ChilliwackRiver #BCFishing SalmonFishing VancouverFishing taken in Chilliwack, British Columbia by @fishid_bc

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Do you think there’s a grouper bigger than this? 😳🐟

#GiantGrouper #Grouper #Fishing #Ocean #Fishid by @fishid_bc

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Lingcod might not win any beauty contests, but it’s one of the most aggressive and rewarding fish to catch on the Pacific Coast. Powerful strikes, hard fights, and incredible table fare—this predator never disappoints 📸@bc_fly_fishing

#Lingcod #Fishing #SaltwaterFishing #PacificNorthwest #BCFishing taken in Vancouver, British Columbia by @fishid_bc

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