It’s finally spring in Vancouver! Warm sunny days on the ocean means big chinook salmon off of Bowen Island and the famed Thrasher Rock. Yes, it is time to book your yearly trip for bright chrome chinook salmon! Pacific Angler guide, Jason, had an excellent two days of fishing on “The Hump” limiting out for chinook salmon on both days. The reports have continued to come through the shop, and this is just the beginning. A mess of chrome chinook salmon and crabs These large schools of aggressive chinook salmon will be in our area until the end of June. Currently, we are catching fish at “The Hump” just south of Bowen Island. This is a great area to fish on a 8 hr…
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Squamish River Drift, Spring 2013
Pacific Angler Expeditions Presents The Squamish Drift, Spring 2013 Each year we wait in anticipation for the month of April. This is the month that we drift the Squamish River with the expectation of catching a chrome steelhead and feisty bulltrout feeding on fry. The Squamish is a magical river flanked by snow capped mountains and glistening glaciers with mountain goats gazing down from the cliffs above. As it drains the Squamish and Elaho Valley it forms numerous runs and pools that are ideally suited to fly fishing. Join the Pacific Angler Guides as they man the oars of a 14 foot raft and guide you in search for bull trout, Dolly Varden, rainbow and steelhead. This river has something for everyone, from…
Fly Fishing For Sea Run Cutthroat Trout in the Fraser Valley
Pacific Angler Expeditions: 2013 Cutthroat on the Fly in the Fraser Valley Cutthroat on the Fly in the Fraser Valley Cutthroat trout fly fishing marks the true beginning of the West Coast spring in British Columbia. Salmon fry emerge from the gravel of the many rivers within the Fraser Valley, creating one of the biggest food sources for cutthroat trout. From March 15th to April 15th Pacific Angler targets these beautiful trout Cutthroat trout are actively searching and feeding on newly emerged salmon fry. This creates an exciting fishery as anglers are casting towards aggressively feeding trout, often site casting to thrashing fish. With the help of Andre Stepanian, one of the most experienced cutthroat anglers, you will be taken to some of the…
March and April Courses, Dates & Availability
March and April are arguably the two best months of the year for river fishing within the Lower Mainland, Vancouver and Sea-To-Sky Corridor. These two months bring the peak of the winter steelhead runs and the annual fry emergence. And to get you even more excited the ice on the local and interior lakes will be thinning out by late April. With this, the month of May can bring us the best lake fishing of the season using chironomid patterns for big and hungry rainbow trout. To help you capitalize on these opportunities right at your doorstep Pacific Angler offers courses specific to each fishery. Due to popular demand we have added a second Fly Fishing For Searun Cutthroat Trout in Rivers course. This is…
What’s New Wednesday, Abel Mooching Reel & Smith Creek Rod Clip
Since the first time Pacific Angler staff, Jason and Dimitri, tested the prototype Abel Mooching Reel over a year ago they’ve been waiting for the final product. While there were a few minor adjustments to be made the guys were excited about Abel’s first ever mooching reel. A year later and Pacific Angler just received the first shipment of the Abel Mooching Reel. The first impression was, sexy! Abel has made their name in the quality of their reels. Every component of their reels are manufactured in their factory in California, USA. Check out this amazing video of how an Abel reel is made – Abel Video. The new Abel Mooching Reel features a rugged drag knob and size able handles which are ideal for…
Pacific Angler Fishing Courses: February & March Dates and Availability
The end of January is always welcomed in Vancouver as it means the bulk of winter is well behind us and spring is just around the corner. Looking forward there are some amazing fisheries in February and March. February is also a great month to get into fly tying or hone your existing skills. Tying a Classic Salmon Fly is an exciting one-of-a-kind course taught by master fly tier Andre Stepanian. There is simply no other course offered in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland which will give you the skills to tie beautiful classic salmon flies. Steelhead, cutthroat trout and winter chinook salmon will be the focal fisheries through February and March. Due to popular demand Pacific Angler has added a third Steelhead Float Fishing…
What’s New Wednesday, “2012 Simms G4 Pros and Zips 25% off, Simms Warmwater Gear & The Drake”
Well it is 2013! The boys at the shop are just getting settled back into the shop with some fishing. We are all really excited about 2013. It promises to be an amazing year of fishing and some great new products coming out. This also gives us a chance to offer you some of our 2012 product at a great discount. Pacific Angler is offering 25% off all remaining 2012 stock of Simms Zip Waders and G4 G4 Pro Waders. These are the waders that revolutionized the way we fish and offer the ultimate in comfort and durability. Pacific Angler does have limited stock so make sure to come by today to check them out. Simms has updated the G4 Zip and G4 Pro wader models…
The Fisherman’s Boxing Week Sale, “The Big Sale List”
Pacific Angler Boxing Week Sale Pacific Angler would like to invite you to the sale event of the year, this is truly the Fisherman’s Boxing Week Sale! From Wednesday, December 26 to Monday, December 31 Pacific Angler will be offering once a year savings that you do not want to miss. With savings starting at 10% and going up to 60% you are sure to get some great gear at amazing prices. As an added bonus, with your purchase you qualify for a chance to win a full day guided sturgeon trip with Vancouver’s premier sturgeon guide, Ultimate Sportfishing valued at $700.00. Pacific Angler will have extended hours on December 26 and December 27th. Our hours will be 9AM to 7PM. Our normal business hours…
What’s New Wednesday, “Simms Packs & Hip Bags”
It’s just about Christmas! If you are the fishermen that has it all and can’t think of anything to put on your wish list then check out these Simms packs and hip bags that we just received. Hip bags have become an essential part of every steelheaders gear, especially when using a double handed rod. The reason why hip bags have become so popular is that it keeps all of your gear away from your chest, giving the angler more room to cast. Also, when you need some gear you can easily reach into the hip bag, which is conveniently compartmentalized to keep everything organized. I myself got frustrated with keeping everything in my backpack. Every time I needed something I would have to get…
Pacific Angler Saltwater Salmon Christmas Special
Book Before December 25th and Receive 10% Off Pacific Angler is offering you a 10% discount on all salmon saltwater guided trips booked before Christmas Day, December 25th. This past season was a great year for the Salty Dawg, Pacific Angler head guide Eddie, and Pacific Angler owner Jason Tonelli. Just check out all of the amazing pictures below. While last season treated us well we expect 2013 to be even better with the arrival of pink salmon and a strong possibility of a sockeye opening. So if you are planning to get out on the water in 2013 make sure to secure your booking before Christmas Day and save up to $100.00 per trip. You do not even need to commit to a date!…