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2024 Course Listing!

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Our 2024 course is out! We are excited to get back in the classroom next year with you. Have a look at our course offerings below and call the shop at 604.872.2204 to sign up today. Courses may be added throughout the year so be sure to keep an eye on our website and social media feeds for any in season class announcements! INTRODUCTORY COURSES INTRODUCTION TO FLY FISHING                                                                                           This course was specifically designed to give the new fly fisher the basic knowledge, casting skills and fly fishing strategies to effectively fish our local BC waters. This course is comprised of two sessions; 3hr evening seminar and a 3hr casting session.   The dates below show the seminar date first and casting date second….

Pacific Angler 2023 Courses

2023 COURSES Our 2023 course schedule is here! We have a ton of great courses to bring you in the New Year and be sure to keep an eye on our weekly reports for any new courses we may add on!   Be sure to call the shop today (604.872.2204)  to sign up as these courses are sure to sell out. Remember courses also make a great Christmas gift for the angler in your life! We'll see you in the classroom in 2023   INTRODUCTORY COURSES INTRODUCTION TO FLY FISHING                                                                                     This course was specifically designed to give the new fly fisher the basic knowledge, casting skills and fly fishing strategies to effectively fish our local BC waters. This course is comprised of two sessions;...

Pacific Angler 2022 Courses

2022 COURSES Our 2022 course schedule is here! We have a ton of great courses to bring you in the New Year and be sure to keep an eye on our weekly reports for any new courses we may add on!   We will be working to provide these courses via zoom and in person as Government Health Orders allow. Be sure to call the shop today (604.872.2204)  to sign up as these courses are sure to sell out. Remember courses also make a great Christmas gift for the angler in your life! We'll see you in the classroom (or on zoom) in 2022.   INTRODUCTORY COURSES INTRODUCTION TO FLY FISHINGThis course was specifically designed to give the new fly fisher the basic knowledge, casting skills...

Pacific Angler 2021 Courses

2021 CLASSES + COURSES It’s here!  Our 2021 course schedule!  As usual we have a ton of great courses to bring you in the New Year.   We will be working to provide these courses via zoom and in person as Government Health Orders allow. Be sure to call the shop today (604.872.2204)  to sign up as these courses are sure to sell out. Remember courses also make a great Christmas gift for the angler in your life! We’ll see you in the classroom (or on zoom) in 2021. INTRODUCTORY COURSES INTRODUCTION TO FLY FISHING This course was specifically designed to give the new fly fisher the basic knowledge, casting skills and fly fishing strategies to effectively fish our local BC waters. This course is comprised of…

Pacific Angler 2020 Course List

2020 CLASSES + COURSES Here is our full line up of courses for 2020!  We will add special courses throughout the year so be sure to keep an eye on our Friday Fishing Report for any new courses.    To sign up for a course call the shop at 604.872.2204. INTRODUCTORY COURSES INTRODUCTION TO FLY FISHING This course was specifically designed to give the new fly fisher the basic knowledge, casting skills and fly fishing strategies to effectively fish our local BC waters. This course is comprised of two sessions; 3hr evening seminar and a 3hr casting session. The dates below show the seminar date first and casting date second. Cost: $150.00+GST Dates: (Feb 18 & 22), (Apr 15 & 19), (May 5 &9), (Jun…

Pacific Angler 2019 Course List

  2019 CLASSES + COURSES Here is our full line up of courses for 2019!  We will add special courses throughout the year so be sure to keep an eye on our Friday Fishing Report for any new courses.    To sign up for a course call the shop at 604.872.2204. INTRODUCTORY COURSES INTRODUCTION TO FLY FISHING This course was specifically designed to give the new fly fisher the basic knowledge, casting skills and fly fishing strategies to effectively fish our local BC waters. This course is comprised of two sessions; 3hr evening seminar and a 3hr casting session. The dates below show the seminar date first and casting date second. Cost: $150.00 Dates: (Feb 20 & 23), (Mar 12 & 17), (Apr 24 &…

Pacific Angler 2018 Courses | January – June, 2018

LEARN HOW WITH PACIFIC ANGLER It’s here!  Our January – June 2018 Course schedule!  As usual we have a ton of great courses.   Be sure to call the shop today to sign up as these courses are sure to sell out.    If you’re looking for courses from July onwards, don’t despair – those course dates will be announced in the Spring. For more details – visit the courses tabs on our website or review the full course listing here! We’ll see you in the shop or on the water!

Pacific Angler 2016 Course Schedule

The long awaited 2016 Course Schedule is here!  We are proud to announce another full year of courses, ranging from the popular Introduction to Fly Fishing to our Mastering Local Saltwater Salmon Course.   We have a course for every angler, whether you are a beginner just starting out or an advanced angler looking to refine your craft, we offer a wide variety of courses on a number of topics, including: Introductory Courses Fly Tying Courses River Courses Saltwater Courses Steelhead Courses Have a look at the full course line up here – Pacific Angler Master Course List 2016 and call the shop at 604.872.2204 to sign up!

Friday Fishing Report: April 11th, 2014

Outlook With the past little while showing us some nice (and welcomed) weather, fishing has started to pick up across the board- in both the fresh and saltwater. With the action on local lakes continuing to be good, rivers being rewarding, and the ocean being kind, one can only expect it to get better over time. For those looking for salmon, the expectations over the next little while is that the Hump should start to pick up and produce, as well as keeping in mind that the crabbing and prawning has continued to be excellent. For the anglers who are sticking it out on land, efforts should be focused on local lakes, rivers, and bodies of water that are icing off in attempts to target…

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