Fishing Gear Reviews

Mepps Aglia BriteMepps continues to raise the bar when it comes to lures and the new Aglia Brites are just another example of this. The classic Mepps Aglia are now available with a brightly colored body, with the classic Mepps French blade in polished brass or plated with genuine silver.

Combining the performance of the originals with a whole host of new enhancements and features, the D series carries on the Shimano tradition of quality and durability with its cold forged aluminum sideplates, spool and frame, anti-rust bearings and Platinum service plan. The D uses a variable braking system, x-drag Dartanium 2 Drag...

The Lexa’s Aluminum alloy construction is fully felt-sealed in the body. Five bearings and a lightweight Air Rotor make this a silky smooth reel and the Twist Buster-2 keeps line twisting to a minimum as the advanced Locomotive Levelwind returns the line to the spool in a controlled, precise manor. MSRP...

The Velocity is constructed with a unique three-plane pocket-milling technique for a very strong strength to weight ratio. The distinctive engineered truss wall structure gives the Velocity a look all its own in a light, durable package. $249-$359* SEE YOUR LOCAL RETAILER FOR CURRENT CANADIAN PRICING As seen in BC Outdoors...

The Sargus features a stainless steel clutch, externally adjustable stainless steel brake system and carbon fiber drag washers. The 6.4:1 retrieve ratio will get your line back in a hurry and this reel will hold 200 yards of mono line. MSRP - $199.99...

The North Coast has all the features of the Rapala Shift in a narrower package. Developed in Canada for our sometimes-harsh weather conditions, the North Coast is sure to stand up to anything you throw at it and it will look great doing it! MSRP - $248As seen in BC...

Shimano’s flagship spinning reel, the Stella FE, is loaded with high-end features. X-Ship makes the handle easier to turn with or without a load thus enabling the angler to feel the lightest of bites. A magnesium frame lets the reel be light yet tough and 14 ARB bearings help keep...

With eight stainless steel HPCR bearings plus one roller bearing and a body made from X-Cräftic alloy for increased corrosion protection the Orra SX is well suited to stand up to the demands of saltwater fishing. The one-piece gear box design allows for more precise gear alignment for smoother operation...

The Elite-4 Gold by Lowrance, a compact chartplotter/fishfinder designed to meet both the performance standards and the value demands of consumers, comes with a custom 2GB Navionics Gold micro SD that covers coastal waters and over 124 Canadian lakes, has the brightes LED backlit display and the exclusive TrackBack feature.