Author: PEETZ

The Evolution of Trolling: A Look Back at the History of PEETZ Slip Sinker Weights

In the early days of trolling, anglers relied on traditional sinker weights that were cumbersome and often got stuck in the water on various obsticles. But one man’s innovative solution would change the game forever. Boris PEETZ, the founder of PEETZ Fishing Tackle, had a vision for a more efficient and effective way to present […]

Introducing the Hali Clacker: Success Bottom Fishing in the Pacific Northwest

The Hali Clacker, introduced in 2021, is a versatile and highly effective lure designed to mimic the sounds and movements of a injured fish or crustacean. Its unique design features a clacking mechanism that creates a loud, attention-grabbing noise, enticing even the most finicky bottom fish to strike.

PEETZ 2016 Artist Series Reel Chosen as Victoria’s Gift to the Royals

Recently, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate, made a visit to Victoria BC. To commemorate that visit, the Victoria branch of the Monarchist League of Canada decided to gift the Royals one of PEETZ’s handcarved Artist Series reels. The reel of choice was our 2016 Chain of Life Artist Series reel design, […]

Best Fly Fishing Rivers on Vancouver Island

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 been supporting the Pacific Salmon […]

Best Fly Fishing Lakes on Vancouver Island

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 many quality fishing spots are […]

PEETZ Outdoors Limited Partners with CJ Special Lures Corporation

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 licensed the perpetual manufacture and […]

PEETZ Re-Introduces the Classic Sylvestor’s Secret Trolling Spoon

Island Angler Winter 2016 – 2017, Page 14 PEETZ Outdoors is well known for its Canadian made fishing reels, rods and tackle.  In decades past, the company created a number of noteworthy fishing products that were used extensively all over the West Coast.  In fact, next time you’re at the Royal British Columbia Museum, check […]

PEETZ Outdoors Brings Back the “Hookum” Diving Spoon

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 decades, PEETZ was at the […]

Selecting Fishing Flashers and Tackle for Salmon Fishing

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. […]

Best Places to Fly Fish In Ontario

Northern and Southern Ontario Locations for Fly Fishing Whether it’s because of the spectacular setting or the abundance of fish, there are a number of places that should be on any fisherman’s list of best fly fishing locations in Ontario. And if this were a successful animated movie it wouldn’t be called “Wall-E”, it would […]