Fishing Gear Reviews

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...

Sage’s entry level rod, the Approach, is loaded with features you don’t always see at this price point. Constructed in Washington State, USA–like the rest of the Sage line–the Approach features a medium/fast-action and a higher modulus graphite than in any of their previous entry level rods. The Oyster Shell...

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...

Length - 20’ Beam - 100” Bottom Width - 84” Transom Height - 25” Max Horsepower - 250 Base Price – $48,879. Founded in 1954 in Princeville, Quebec, Princecraft has been producing fishing and sport craft for 60 years and are still going strong thanks to their reputation as a reliable builder of quality boats. Serving...

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...

The Ridge’s supple technology allows the line to follow the water’s surface very effectively and the low-temperature friendly coating keeps the line flexing easily in the cooler months. The core of this line is low stretch and the surface is ridged to reduce drag while casting. $75* SEE YOUR LOCAL RETAILER...

The Litespeed is a large arbor reel with the same sealed drag system found in the Waterworks ULA. The drag consists of two matched cones brought together under variable spring pressure resulting in a very smooth, very adjustable drag that is immune to water and dirt. The Hard Alox finish...

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...