Fishing Gear Reviews

Length - 22’ Beam - 102” Bottom Width - 84” Transom Height - 25” Max Horsepower - 500 Base Price -$58,118. Coming from a strong background in racing performance jet boats, it’s no wonder that the owners of River Hawk Boats know how to build a solid, reliable boat. The Sea Hawk Pro is a full, hardtop...

Shimano is set to launch the new Calcutta D series. It’s hard to believe but Shimano has improved the Calcutta’s already great casting performance by incorporating their own X-Ship technology. The X-Ship is a double bearing supported pinion gear system that provides more torque, more power and a smoother retrieve!

Billed as the lightest machined aluminum disc drag reel on the market, the FWX also features their Giga arbor spool design which allows for fast line pick up and backing drying. A stainless steel one-way clutch in the TORQ-X clutch drive ensures instant drag engagement with no slack. Easily switched...

The Competition Nymph is the perfect line for any high-sticking nymph technique. Fine tip diameters enable delicate presentation while the heavy belly allows for turning over heavier flies. $75* SEE YOUR LOCAL RETAILER FOR CURRENT CANADIAN PRICING As seen in BC Outdoors Sport Fishing magazine May 2013 Buyers Guide...

O’Ki Tackle continues to impress me by pushing the envelope on new flasher colours. The Fire “N” Ice series is the newest series that O’Ki owner Brian Smith has developed. The Kinetic Mystic Green is good early morning fishing while the Kinetic Midnight Mist works well when the water is...

Hardy has been making rods and reels from their offices in England since 1872. The Marksman series are high-performance rods with a fast recovering, easy to load action that results in a great medium/fast-action that provides tippet protection, line control and comfort. A double up-locking reel seat milled from 6061...

Campion is another Canadian boat builder and they boast the best selection of any North American manufacturer with 37 models and 48 variations to choose from. Long respected for the responsiveness, speed and fuel economy of their hulls, Campion is relentless in their quest for innovation and quality. The 682SC BRA...

Echo 3 rods use a high-modulus graphite fiber and advanced resin systems that result in a blank that is extremely light, very strong and has a crisp fast-action. The high-density cork handle offers a sensitive connection to the green metal pearl blank and the burl wood insert reel seat. These...