Fishing Gear Reviews

The Caius is a distinctive looking low-profile baitcaster that features three shielded stainless steel ball bearings, a magnetic braking system, a disengaging levelwind, a quick-fire two-clutch bar and ceramic line guide. The 6.5:1 retrieve will get your line in fast for the next cast and you can use the Caius...

Islander reels have been a favorite of BC fishermen for many years now. There is no mistaking the scream of the Islander IR’s clicker-pawl drag when a big fish takes off, a sound that is music to the ears of many fly-fishermen. The IR or Islander Ratchet has five pre-set...

Length - 23’11” Beam - 8’6” Transom Height - 25” Max Horsepower - 225 Base Price – $119,000. I think, by now, every fisherman has seen that famous Boston Whaler advertisement with a happy fisherman floating high and dry on a Whaler that has been cut into three separate pieces. For over 50 years, from...

“Not too stiff, not too soft, just right” are words rod designer Tim Rajeff chose to describe the affordable Carbon series from Echo. Matte brown blanks, cut-away aluminum reel seats and single-foot snake guides make a very nice looking rod at a very reasonable price. With line weights #2 to...

Advanced fishermen who require a very fast loading, powerful rod for extra distance will appreciate the Pieroway Tactical series. Metallic blue regressive-tapered graphite blanks are scrimmed for added strength. Tactical rods come in line weights from #4 to #12 and in lengths from 9’ to 10’. $330-$390* SEE YOUR LOCAL RETAILER...

Holding 240 yards of 40-pound Samurai braid and with a 22-pound drag max, the new Lexa 300-sized reels are built for strong lines and big fish. Seven bearings keep the line moving smoothly while Magforce cast control keeps the line around the spool instead of in a tangle in front of...

The traditional round baitcast style of the Andros is both elegant and functional. These exceptional casting reels excel when fishing for bigger fish with heavy lures and weights typical to techniques used for Pacific salmon and steelhead. The Andros runs on five quality stainless bearings; quick retrieves are possible due...