Happy Holidays from Pacific AnglerIt’s hard to believe that 2012 is winding down. We are now into the final month of the year and it has caught me reminiscing. 2012 has brought some big challenges to Pacific Angler including a move into our new location on 78 East Broadway and our involvement in the very first Labour Day Chinook Classic. This simply would not have happened without your support. From the Pacific Angler staff we thank you for giving us the opportunity to share your fishing stories and help you achieve your fishing dreams. Going with that theme, we know how hard it can be to get that special gift for the holidays. That’s why the Pacific Angler staff have gotten together and selected their…

With Christmas just around the corner there is no better gift to give than the gift of fishing. As they say, “buy a man/women a fish feed him/her for a day, teach a man/women how to fish and feed him/her for a lifetime”. You can sign up your loved one for one of our unique fishing courses or simply buy them a gift card for the amount of the course so they can pick their preferred course. For the months of December and January our specialized courses are focussed on steelhead. As well, due to popular demand Pacific Angler has opened up another date for Fly Fishing Egg Patterns. To review our courses for December and January please read below with dates & availability. For…

2013 COURSE SCHEDULE Pacific Angler is pleased to announce our 2013 course schedule. With a selection of over 20 different courses, Pacific Angler is Canada’s #1 source for fishing education. At no other store will you find such an extensive selection of sport fishing courses. Click on the link below for a complete list of Pacific Angler’s fishing courses for 2013. To book please call Pacific Angler at 604-872-2204, or drop by the store! Pacific Angler 2013 Course Schedule    FEATURED COURSES  Fly Fishing Egg Patterns Join Pacific Angler and learn the secrets to one of the most productive presentations in the BC fly fishermen’s arsenal, egg patterns. This deadly method can be used for different species of trout, char, and salmon. Let us teach…

For all you steelhead guys getting ready for the winter Pacific Angler has brought in the new Senyo Articulated Shank for tying big and buggy intruders and wire for attaching your hook to the shank.  These shanks look amazing with a bunch of different colours for you to pick from to match your fly.  The wire comes in the same colours to match the shank.  As well, the rear loop is offset so you do not have to tilt your vice when tying your fly. The new and improved features of the shanks are: Simple and easy to tie with. 5 vibrant anodized colors (pink, blue, copper-orange, green & black). A loop up-eye. Will fit the Fish-Skull™ (SM, M and L sizes) and the Fish-Skull™ Sculpin Helmets. 20 shanks per…

Pacific Angler is blowing out Sage Flight and Vantage Rods @ 25% off for our remaining stock.  Make sure to stop by the shop…these rods won’t last long.  Whether you need an 8 weight for the fall salmon season or a 5 weight rod for searun cutthroat trout or the interior lakes we’ve got you covered! The Sage Vantage is the ultimate introductory rod with a smooth medium to fast action that  loads and unloads with ease.  This rod is perfect for the person with a relaxed casting stroke. The Sage Flight is a fast action rod designed for more aggressive casters looking for that extra distance.  Both of these models come with the Sage lifetime warranty and hard rod case with reel pouch. For…

Pacific Angler now has a selection of Sage Gear Rods custom made by Brian Babcock of “Babcock Custom Rods”.  These are the highest quality and performing gear rods specific for salmon and steelhead that money can buy. Models that Pacific Angler has in stock are: SA4110B SA3106B CT3106B CP3106LB CP3113B Do you want to create your own custom Sage gear rod?  Pacific Angler can do it.  Just come in and we’ll go through all of the components.  You can design a rod personalized to yourself with the help of our friendly staff.  Sage blanks we have available are: CP3106L SA4110 CP3113M CT3113M CT3106 If you have any questions at all please do not hesitate to drop by Pacific Angler, 78 East Broadway, and chat to…

The cool brisk days of fall have arrived in the Lower Mainland. With the cooler temperatures and a little rain, the salmon start pouring into our local rivers! Pacific Angler has some great courses for the month of October with a focus on local salmon fishing in rivers. If you are looking to fast forward your learning curve for salmon fishing with floats, spinners, and spoons then you need to take the Fall Salmon River Fishing: Floats, Spinners & Spoons course. Our popular Fly Fishing for Salmon in Rivers and Intruder Night with Dimitri are currently sold out. Make sure to call Pacific Angler to be put on the Wait List. We will give you a call if we receive any last minute cancellations. All of our courses have limited availability…

The cool brisk days of fall have arrived in the Lower Mainland. With the cooler temperatures and a little rain, the salmon start pouring into our local rivers! Pacific Angler has some great courses for the months of September and October with a focus on the local salmon fishing in the rivers. In addition, due to high demand Jason Tonelli has added an extra date for his famous Mastering Local Saltwater Salmon Fishing course. This will be the last saltwater course for the year and availability is limited so make sure to call today to book your spot. Please view courses that Pacific Angler offers for September & October below: INTRODUCTION TO FLY FISHING  This course is designed to give the new fly fisher the basic knowledge, casting skills…

Well, I don’t want to be the guy to say it but Fall/Autumn is just around the corner.  While the rest of the world goes into a mild depression because Fall marks the end of summer, the West Coast steelheader rejoices.  Fall means swinging flies with spey rods, buggy flies, and hard pulls and runs by chrome summer run steelhead. Pacific Angler regular Monte with a chrome summer run steelhead In preparation for the steelhead season Pacific Angler has stocked up on your favourite steelhead apparel from Simms.  We are fully stocked in Simms waders and boots.   Pacific Angler also has a great selection of Simms jackets including their brand new model, The Bulkley Jacket.  The shop guys are really excited about this new…

Pacific Angler, Vancouver’s largest tackle and fly shop, has been rock’n & roll’n over the past couple of weeks getting in new product.  This week we received a couple of new items which has got all of our staff excited. First and foremost we just received the famous Pacific Angler ball caps in both cotton and trucker style in various colours.  These hats are a store favourite and usually fly out of the door.  I can’t wait to pick out mine! As well, for the steelheader we recieved some new & exciting goodies.  Pacific Angler got stocked up on Bent Rods Jigs for both pre-tied jigs and do-it-yourself jigs.  These jigs are an excellent choice for summer river fishing for both trout, steelhead and salmon…