Fishing Gear Reviews

Hatch Finatic are absolutely beautiful machined aluminum reels loaded with features you would expect on a high-end reel. The spools fit into the one-piece frames very precisely and are locked in place with something Hatch calls the “power flower”. The result is a reel with almost no lateral flex, no...

Pieroway is a Canadian company based in Calgary, Alberta that has become Canada’s largest designer of fly rods. The Element uses a metallic copper blank with a medium/fast-action and the power to give you extra distance when required. High-density cork handles mate to nickel/silver reel seats with maple inserts. Line weights of...

Slow-action is what it’s all about with Sage’s Circa series. Crisp loading at a slower tempo results in pinpoint accuracy and delicate presentations. The rods come in a green tea colour with olive primary wraps and slate trim. Like the rest of the Sage line, the Circa rods use Fuji...

The LX is Islander’s top of the line fly reel. Everything about the LX impresses, from the fine machining to the lustrous finish. The reels are very light without sacrificing durability. A Teflon and graphite disc drag with a large smooth adjustment knob will stop any fish you catch and...

Simrad is part of the Navico family of marine navigational and fish-finding products. This Norwegian-based company, whose origins go back...

The Aquila is a full metal framed reel, constructed from high-density aluminum alloy combined with nine high-performance waterproof stainless steel ball bearings ensuring maximum durability in harsh conditions. The Dead Weight multi-disc drag system is rated for 11-pound and the v-shaped alloy spool allows increased line capacity. The braking is...

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...