Fishing Gear Reviews

The Mastery Textured series of lines work in a very similar way to the Sharkskin lines but with a quieter, more finger-friendly finish than the Sharkskin. The textured lines still float very well and lift off the water easily. $85* SEE YOUR LOCAL RETAILER FOR CURRENT CANADIAN PRICING As seen in BC...

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...

Skagit Style. The Skagit style of Spey is one of the newer ways of Spey casting and fishing and is definitely the most asked about in fly shops. It's trendy, it's maybe easier to learn than some other methods—although that can be argued, and more importantly, it's fun. What exactly is Skagit?

Shimano’s flagship spinning reel, the Stella FE, is loaded with high-end features. X-Ship makes the handle easier to turn with or without a load thus enabling the angler to feel the lightest of bites. A magnesium frame lets the reel be light yet tough and 14 ARB bearings help keep...

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...

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...

Luna reels are Daiwa’s finest traditional-shaped baitcasters, built for those heavy cover and open water top-of-the-food-chain fish that demand heavier line and heavier muscle—fresh or saltwater. The frame and sideplates of the Luna are machined from solid bar-stock aluminum and contain five corrosion resistant ball bearings plus roller bearing. The...