Summer is officially here and Pacific Angler has been stocking up on all of your favourite gear.  The staff have been working overtime to receive a big order of salmon and fly fishing gear. Cool gear we received are a full selection of Simms Headwaters womens stockingfoot waders in all of the sizes, tons of Airflo and Rio fly lines, a big order of flies from Umpqua Feather Merchants, Rainy’s Flies, salmon rods in all shapes and sizes, massive selection of your favourite hoochies, and all of your favorite fishing accessories. For the fly fisherman we just received the new Rio Scandi Short Versitip line.  The staff are excited to get it out on the water as it will be ideal for many of our…

With summer upon us it is time to start filling up your fly boxes with freshly tied creations for  our local rivers.  Pacific Angler, Vancouver’s tackle and fly shop, has just received a large shipment to restock all of your favourite fly tying materials. Pacific Angler carries everything from your traditional materials such as ringneck pheasant skins, extra select golden ringneck pheasant center tail, full hackle capes to your modern materials for streamers and steelhead flies such as cactus chenille and marabou in every colour imaginable. Pacific Angler also just received the summer editions of both the BC Outdoors Fishing Magazine and The Drake as well as The Backroads Mapbook which should be in every fishermans/womens truck. If you have any questions about our products…

Pacific Angler is proud to now offer the top of the line Simms ProDry Gore-Tex bib pants and jacket for the serious saltwater angler and lake fisherman. Jason Tonelli, Pacific Angler owner and saltwater guide has been field testing both the bib pants and jacket while guiding on the Salty Dawg over the past year. Overall, Jason has been impressed with both the pants and jacket.  They are extremely waterproof, comfortable and breathable.  Pretty much everything you want in rain gear.  The pants and jacket offers total waterproof and windproof protection using Gore-Tex technology.  The jacket is designed with a longer length that is perfect for boat use.  A cool feature is the window on the sleeve so you can see your watch. The bib pants…

Flare is the theme for this weeks “What’s New Wednesday”.  Pacific Angler will be receiving some new glow and UV/Glow cannonballs tomorrow.  We’ve heard of some great results from anglers fishing locally and across on the island.  As well, Pacific Angler just received a shipment of flashers with glow tape on both sides.  Yes I said it…both sides!  The chinook salmon don’t stand a chance with this combo plus a fresh anchovy, favorite spoon or hoochie. And for the fly fishermen we just received a fresh stock of excellent quality grizzly hackles in all of your favourite steelhead colours plus a few naturals.  Yes, we can once again put that extra flair in our intruders! As the summer progresses the staff at Pacific Angler will…

Pacific Angler, Vancouver’s fishing shop, just received an order of the very exclusive “Hardy Bros. Perfect Diamond Jubilee Reels”. A Limited Edition run of 250 reels were produced which commemorates the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, the 140th anniversary of Hardy Bros., and marking 100 years since the introduction of the ‘1912 pattern check’. Needless to say these reels are truly one of a kind and are for the avid collector of the finest fly reels.  For serious enquiries please contact Jason Tonelli at Pacific Angler (604-872-2204).

Pacific Angler is proud to announce that Trevor Welton will be hosting his popular “Chironomid Techniques” course at the end of the month in our store.  Trevor’s course is a favorite amongst our customers and is designed for the angler looking to get the edge on the interior lakes.   Please read below for a full course description and available dates. This course will fill up fast so make sure to call the store at 604-872-2204 to secure your spot. INTRODUCTION TO CHIRONOMID TECHNIQUES WITH TREVOR WELTON Large rainbow trout taken on a chironomid It is widely known that chironomids are the number one food source for trout in BC’s prolific lakes. Therefore it should be no surprise that to be a top stillwater angler…

Well, it’s that time of year!  It looks like the rivers are out of shape with all this rain we’ve got over the last couple of days and warmer weather to boot.  But as the steelhead rivers come on the rise it’s time to start thinking about planning some trout fishing trips and get out on the saltwater. In preparation of the lake fishing season Pacific Angler has stocked up on all of your lake fishing needs.  We offer the best selection of trout flies in Vancouver, extensive selection of fly rods, reels, & lines.  And we’ve also got the spinner fishermen covered with setups ranging from $50.00 and upwards.  So no matter what your level or choice of tackle the boys will be able…

Pacific Angler has just posted two new dates for our two most popular courses, Introduction to Fly Fishing & Master Local Saltwater Salmon Fishing. If fly fishing is on your bucket list this summer, then this is the time of year to do it.  The lake fishing is just starting and we have the entire summer ahead of us.  The Introduction To Fly Fishing course is the perfect way to get started in this life long adventure. The most popular course in our line up, Master Local Saltwater Salmon Fishing, is a must for any saltwater enthusiast in local Vancouver.  Whether you are a complete beginner or experienced rod you will gain valuable knowledge that just can’t be learned elsewhere…that is unless you’ve put in…