Fishing Gear Reviews

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...

If you fish BC rivers you have likely seen a lot of these reels, and for good reason. Manufactured in Sweden, the Record features the one and only Carbon Matrix drag for smooth retrieves. The Record features five stainless steel HPCR® bearings and a corrosion resistant instant anti-reverse bearing. It...

With eight stainless steel HPCR bearings plus one roller bearing and a body made from X-Cräftic alloy for increased corrosion protection the Orra SX is well suited to stand up to the demands of saltwater fishing. The one-piece gear box design allows for more precise gear alignment for smoother operation...

This brand new reel has been generating quite a buzz since its first appearance earlier this year. Manufactured from cold-rolled 6061-T650 aluminum that has been saltwater anodized, this is a very good-looking reel that looks to be bullet proof. A rugged drag knob and large handles make operation easier on...

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 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 Rio Gold is designed to load at very close range and shoot line effortlessly. The taper is ideal for flies from #22 to #2 and an extra long distance version of this line is available. $75* SEE YOUR LOCAL RETAILER FOR CURRENT CANADIAN PRICING As seen in BC Outdoors Sport Fishing...

Ardent Reel Care ProductsUnfortunately, fishing reel neglect is a verifiable fact, a lack of due diligence common amongst modern day anglers. As a result of this situation I’m always on the lookout for the kind of products that might make reel care a more likely endeavour. To my delight US...