Fishing Gear Reviews

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...

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...

BC Outdoors Sport Fishing magazine is very excited to be the first magazine to announce the New Yamaha F200. The new four cylinder, four stroke is the lightest 200hp four stroke on the market; it’s up to 119-pounds lighter than Yamaha’s V6 F200 and weighs only 14-pounds more than Yamaha’s two...

Scotty, the manufactures of the best downriggers, have now come out with their own version of a line puller. The new Scotty 2500 line puller features strong stainless steel construction, a high torque 12v motor with retrieval speed of 120-feet per minute. The puller accommodates ¼’-3/8’ line and is compact...

The Ixorne is a metal baitcaster sporting a dual braking system that can be adjusted on the fly for fine control over the line while casting. High-grade anti-corrosive stainless steel ball bearings keep everything running smoothly while under pressure. The gear ratio is 6.0:1 for a respectable rate of retrieve. MSRP...

With hardened stainless steel gears and pinions and machined frames and side-plates, the Penn International is without a doubt a solidly constructed reel. The strong smooth drag is sealed against the elements and all the components are built to stand up to years of hard fishing for big fish including...