Gear Reviews

Pieroway is a Canadian company based in Calgary, Alberta that has become Canada’s largest designer of fly rods. The Element uses a metallic copper blank with a medium/fast-action and the power to give you extra distance when required. High-density cork handles mate to nickel/silver reel seats with maple inserts. Line weights of...

“Not too stiff, not too soft, just right” are words rod designer Tim Rajeff chose to describe the affordable Carbon series from Echo. Matte brown blanks, cut-away aluminum reel seats and single-foot snake guides make a very nice looking rod at a very reasonable price. With line weights #2 to...

The Steez uses an ultra lightweight corrosion-proof Zaion body and an air rotor of strong lightweight Zaion carbon composite. It has 13 bearings and a maximum drag of 15.4 pounds. The machined aluminum handle is capped with a cork knob and the bail constructed from hollow stainless steel. The Steez...

New to the Williams line up for this season is the HQ lure. This lure is great for a multitude of species. Williams’ trademark genuine silver, 24-carat gold and deep copper bases work well with the new UV reactive multicolor painted finishes on Honeycomb base material. Available in nine colours...

The Sargus features a stainless steel clutch, externally adjustable stainless steel brake system and carbon fiber drag washers. The 6.4:1 retrieve ratio will get your line back in a hurry and this reel will hold 200 yards of mono line. MSRP - $199.99...

The Caius is a distinctive looking low-profile baitcaster that features three shielded stainless steel ball bearings, a magnetic braking system, a disengaging levelwind, a quick-fire two-clutch bar and ceramic line guide. The 6.5:1 retrieve will get your line in fast for the next cast and you can use the Caius...

The Saros utilizes a graphite frame with a cold forged aluminum spool. It has five ARB ball bearings and one roller bearing and a super stopper anti-reverse system. Gear ratios range from 5.7:1 to 6.1:1. This reel is approved for use in saltwater. MSRP -$155.99...