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Stryke Zone Stainless Steel Flasher

Selecting Fishing Flashers and Tackle for Salmon Fishing

April 19, 2016
Part 1: Flasher Materials and Size Selection Welcome to PEETZ Outdoors’ 3-part series of blog articles aimed at demystifying the art of selecting flashers and dodgers for West Coast salmon fishing. Flasher and lure combinations are the number one way to catch salmon on the West Coast. Get it right and you’ll catch more fish. The combination of the right size and the right colour and movement can create attraction and vibration that significantly increase your odds of getting hits.

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Best Fly Fishing Rivers on Vancouver Island

May 31, 2017
Vancouver Island is home to some fantastic river fly fishing. Anglers from around the world travel to the island’s fruitful waters to catch trout and salmon in abundance. Unfortunately, although there is still plenty of great fishing, many runs have been badly damaged by logging, pollution, and overfishing. PEETZ has

Best Fly Fishing Lakes on Vancouver Island

May 29, 2017
It’s not easy nailing down the best fly fishing lakes on Vancouver Island. Pretty much regardless of where you go, you’re more than likely to find good fishing. Vancouver Island, after all, sports some of the best freshwater and saltwater fishing in BC, let alone the world. Because of how

PEETZ Outdoors Limited Partners with CJ Special Lures Corporation

March 22, 2017
Victoria, BC – March 22, 2017 – PEETZ Outdoors Limited (“PEETZ”), a 90 year old Canadian legacy manufacturer of fishing reels, rods and unique tackle, is pleased to announce a global licensing agreement with Original CJ Special Lures Corporation (“CJ Special Lures”). Under the terms of the agreement, PEETZ has
Hookum "Pacific Brigade" Spoon [6-Pack]

PEETZ Outdoors Brings Back the “Hookum” Diving Spoon

June 16, 2016
A proven west coast fishing lure icon… The PEETZ “HOOKUM” Diving Spoon. Talk to any true PEETZ aficionado and you will learn that the company was responsible for numerous innovative products far beyond the timeless wood and brass fishing reels that the name immediately brings to mind. In fact, for
Stryke Zone Stainless Steel Flasher

Selecting Fishing Flashers and Tackle for Salmon Fishing

April 19, 2016
Part 1: Flasher Materials and Size Selection Welcome to PEETZ Outdoors’ 3-part series of blog articles aimed at demystifying the art of selecting flashers and dodgers for West Coast salmon fishing. Flasher and lure combinations are the number one way to catch salmon on the West Coast. Get it right

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Boris Peetz is credited with the innovation of the first PEETZ reel, which likely began its commercial journey in 1924. This was a notable year not only for the introduction of the reel but also for the completion of the Johnson Street Bridge, a significant landmark. The PEETZ reel has since become a respected name in fishing equipment, symbolizing quality and craftsmanship in the angling community.

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PEETZ Iconic Fishing Reels Stay True to Original Craftsmanship

December 30, 2024
Hand Made Wood and Brass Fishing Reels Honour The Art of Fishing It’s late afternoon and the sun’s rays are reflecting in hues of red and orange on the ocean. You sit with rod and reel in hand. All is still except for the quiet swish of water against the hull and the occasional gull cry. The sudden sound of
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