April is here and just around the corner is the lake fishing season.  We’ve got some specific lake fishing courses coming up in April and May to get you ready. The local saltwater salmon season has also been heating up and will continue to improve the further we get into the spring.  If you have ever wanted to learn the local saltwater salmon scene or have been struggling over the past couple of seasons, then this course is for you.  Pacific Angler saltwater fiend, Jason Tonelli, will show you the ropes during this two part course.  You will truly learn the little secrets that make the difference between a zero fish day and limiting out on your catch. If you would like to sign up…

We’ve kind of gotten away from it but we are now back to posting “What’s New Wednesday” on Thursday.  This is a weekly report of new gear, courses and events at the shop. There has been quite a bit going on in the store over the last couple of weeks.  It seems our customers have settled into the new store and hopefully everyone has been able to find us. For this week we’ve received quite a few new products, including some custom tied flies, tube fly accessories from HMH, and lots of fishy stuff from Umpqua. We received some amazing custom tied balanced leeches from a local tier.  The lake guys have already been checking them out.  We will have tons of lake patterns in…

For the BC Coastal Angler March is a month of promise.  There is so much going on at this time of year that all of the boys in the store are itching to take time off to maximize time on the water.  From dime bright winter steelhead, to cutties and bulltrout smashing fry, to winter springs, prawns and crabs in the salt chuck…there is no shortage of fishing opportunities.  So make sure to get out there and get your line in the water!!! Pacific Angler has two new courses this March.  They are Tying Epoxy Fry Patterns and Fly Fishing for Searun Cutthroat Trout in Rivers.  Both courses will be taught by Andre Stepanian, who is one of the most experienced cutthroat fishermen in BC….

The Pacific Angler crew is excited to announce that the new location on 78 E. Broadway is officially open for business. All of the staff are extremely proud of our new store and are looking forward to making it the new Pacific Angler home.  Here are a couple of pictures of the new location for you to check out. The till area and wall of fishing line With an extended wall behind the till for all of our favorite lines we use within British Columbia and afar.  If you check out our line winding table you will notice it is made out of an old piece of salvaged fir. New customized fly display cabinet. The new fly display is definitely a center piece of our…

It’s hard to believe that February is just around the corner.  The staff are getting ready for our big move at the end of February.  However, the boys are excited about the upcoming courses for the month of February. To start Jason will be getting into the nitty gritty of the local saltwater scene with “Mastering Local Saltwater Salmon Fishing”.  If you are getting into the sport of salmon fishing, or want to learn more about the local scene then this course is a must.  Benefit from the years of experience Jason has had on the chuck and learn the secrets that makes him a top rod. And of course the winter steelhead season is in full swing.  Our second “Float Fishing for Steelhead” course will…

  If you love steelhead and want to learn more about these amazing fish and hear what British Columbians are doing to protect steelhead make sure to attend the SSBC AGM. The AGM will be held on Saturday January 28th.  There will be amazing presentations from steelhead experts across the province.      

Pacific Angler has got some great courses to start 2012.  One of our two most popular course of the year are Steelhead Float Fishing and Fly Fishing Egg Patterns.  A new course Pacific Angler is doing is the Warm Water Boot Camp.  Casting expert Matt Sharp will be leading this new and exciting course.  The goal of the course is to prepare you for an upcoming warm water trip.  The focus will be on casting, stripping, fishing setup and putting you in real life situations. Also, remember if you would like to do a private group course please do not hesitate to give us a call at 604-872-2204.  Our courses are a great way to spend a birthday, business outing, or just to have a good…

Just before Christmas Pacific Angler received a shipment of the essential base layers to keep the winter steelhead fishermen both warm and dry. This includes the Waderwick fleece top and bottom, the Guide fleece pant, Waderwick bottom & crew top, DownUnder Merino bottom & ziptop and Rivertek bottom and top. Pacific Angler also carries other essentials such as toques, gloves, and winter socks.  All of Simms products are made specifically for the fishermen with quality and durability in mind. For the person who is new to winter steelheading it is important to dress appropriately so you are comfortable throughout the day.  Layering is the most important.  It enables you to adjust your layers depending on your core temperature. Here is an example of what I…