Fishing Gear Reviews

Islander Reels has just launched a new click and pawl Spey reel referred to as “the modern day Spey reel with some traditional attributes.” The Islander classic Spey reel spool rides on two oilite bushings on a stainless steel spindle; the drag is five-position adjustable and is effected by tensioning...

Rapala breaks into the wader market by introducing a new generation of waders: EcoWear Reflection Waders. Apart from the special design protected appearance, Rapala® Reflection Waders are manufactured with a unique, ecological technology by Dupont. DuPont™ Cerenol® Polyol, a proprietary new family of high performance poly-ether polyols, is manufactured in...

The NV series uses a larger, lighter and stronger version of the cork and carbon fiber drag found on the CCF reels. They also utilize titanium and ceramic components as well as cold finished 7075 aluminum for a rock solid, maintenance free product. $560-$870* SEE YOU LOCAL RETAILER FOR CURRENT...

Fully CNC machined from bar-stock aluminum and double anodized for a corrosion resistant  finish; the heavy-duty frame of the Rapala shift is well suited to West Coast weather and hard usage. A high-load stainless steel bearing keeps the line running smoothly while a contoured palming ring helps you slow things...

The CCF reels use a cork and carbon fiber composite high performance drag system that is maintenance free and sealed inside the center hub where it is impervious to the elements. No need to be concerned about sand and salt interfering with the performance of a CCF reel and the...

The Steez uses an ultra lightweight corrosion-proof Zaion body and an air rotor of strong lightweight Zaion carbon composite. It has 13 bearings and a maximum drag of 15.4 pounds. The machined aluminum handle is capped with a cork knob and the bail constructed from hollow stainless steel. The Steez...

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.

The Mastery Textured series of lines work in a very similar way to the Sharkskin lines but with a quieter, more finger-friendly finish than the Sharkskin. The textured lines still float very well and lift off the water easily. $85* SEE YOUR LOCAL RETAILER FOR CURRENT CANADIAN PRICING As seen in BC...