Pacific Angler Outlook The hot weather made for some great fishing the last few days. Although the weather has also brought a few adversities for different fisheries around the province. Wind, whales and more wind slowed down the saltwater and we had a mixed bag report from the lake region. Next week the weather is…
Vancouver Friday Fishing Report, May 11th
Pacific Angler Outlook: Great weather is on the way! It looks as though we are going to see a major heat wave over the next 10 days. This means lake season is here! It also means that running the down riggers out in the salt chuck is an awesome way to spend the day and…
What’s New Wednesday, “Chironomid Techniques with Trevor Welton”
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…
Vancouver Friday Fishing Report, May 4th
Pacific Angler Outlook: I’ve got to say it has been an excellent week of fishing. Everything from amazing chinook fishing locally in the Vancouver harbour to lake fishing in the interior, good sturgeon fishing in the Lower Fraser River, and even some late season steelhead reports. Yes, it is all happening here at Pacific Angler…
What’s New Wednesday on Thursday: Saltwater Salmon Gear
The saltwater salmon fishing has simply been on fire. Our guides have been getting into big chrome chinook all week both locally and off of Gabriola Island at Thrasher Rock. If you are a saltwater salmon fishermen then you need to get out on the water because it is going off… Jason has been working…
May & June Courses, Dates, & Availability
The lake fishing and saltwater season is officially underway. Jason was out this weekend for the Mastering Local Saltwater Salmon course and had two exceptional days. Not only did the students have a chance to learn from a seasoned guide but they even hooked up on big chinook salmon multiple times! As well, the ice…
Vancouver Friday Fishing Report, April 27
Pacific Angler Outlook: The boys at Pacific Angler have seen a lot of rain fall over the last week. As we watched the river levels sky rocket up we shed a little tear and mentally checked out of steelhead season. I am not saying that the steelhead season is over but it is not looking…
What’s New Wednesday: Crab Traps & Trout Flies
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…
What’s New Wednesday, New Course Dates
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…
The Vacuum Cleaning Chronicles, Part III: Dealing with a Player
From the bank of the river, I see my client’s rod bounce. The line pauses. The rod bounces again. My heart quickens. The words “don’t set the hook,” whisper across my lips but I know that I don’t need to say it out loud – I have been drilling the concept all morning. The rod…