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...

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...

Advanced fishermen who require a very fast loading, powerful rod for extra distance will appreciate the Pieroway Tactical series. Metallic blue regressive-tapered graphite blanks are scrimmed for added strength. Tactical rods come in line weights from #4 to #12 and in lengths from 9’ to 10’. $330-$390* SEE YOUR LOCAL RETAILER...

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...

Just be careful when your loved one reaches into the stocking to find these beauties. At just $9.99 you can't go wrong. You can cut bait with just about anything that is sharp enough but anybody who has ever used his wife’s best scissors to cut roe strips knows exactly how...

The Toro Winch holds approximately 40% more line than standard low profile reels. It uses six stainless steel HPCR bearings and a corrosion resistant instant anti-reverse bearing. Corrosion is kept under control with the X-Cräftic alloy frame and side plate and Duragear brass gears keep the reel trouble-free. The Toro...

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 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...

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 new Rapala Classic Drifter center pin reel is fully CNC machined from bar- stock aircraft aluminum and has an anodized finish for corrosion resistance. Other features include: 2x ABEC premium Japanese bearings, custom shaped Delrin handle knobs, a large diameter 4.75-inch spool that provides low inertia spool startups, which...