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...

Made to handle big halibut and salmon, the MR2 is a single action, “knuckle buster” style reel made for durability and long-lasting performance. Ideal for downrigging, the MR2 features a frame-side free spool lever that places the spool into a drag-less mode, allowing for quick drops to a desired depth.

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...

After I ran a set of Mickey Thompson tires right past the tread bars, Cooper tires graciously sent me a set of their new Discoverer A/T3’s to try. I have no hesitation in saying that so far I am indeed impressed. The new A/T3’s feature a progressive 5-rib tread design...