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For nearly a century, PEETZ Outdoors has been a staple in the fishing tackle industry on Vancouver Island. Established in 1925, our locally owned business has been providing high-quality, handcrafted fishing reels, rods, and accessories to anglers around the world. With a commitment to sustainability and craftsmanship, PEETZ has become synonymous with traditional methods and […]
PEETZ Iconic Fishing Reels Stay True to Original Craftsmanship
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 […]
PEETZ Outdoors Partners with McFly Fishing Products
Victoria, BC – October 20, 2017 – PEETZ Outdoors Limited (“PEETZ”), a 93 year old Canadian legacy manufacturer of fishing reels, rods and unique tackle, is pleased to announce a partnership agreement with McFly Fishing Products Limited (“McFly”). Under the terms of the agreement, PEETZ will represent and distribute McFly brand fishing products to its […]
Announcing the 2017 Artist Series Limited Edition Reel
Since 2015, PEETZ has introduced an annual limited edition of 90 PEETZ handcrafted reels that are then hand-carved, numbered and signed by Kwagiulth artist and carver Jason Henry Hunt. In July, PEETZ introduced the 2017 design called “The Hunter”, which features a bear and salmon totem in a radial design. According to Mr. Hunt, “the […]
PEETZ Artist Series Reels Raise Thousands for Salmon Enhancement at the 2017 Duncanby Auction
PEETZ is proud to report that two of its Artist Series hand-carved fishing reels raised a combined $12,000 for salmon enhancement at the annual Duncanby Lodge “Fundraising Fishing Trip’, held last weekend, June 10 – 13, 2017. Update: Sid Keay’s #1 Duncanby reel was purchased at auction by Ben Neudorf, a long time friend and […]
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, […]
PEETZ Releases the 2017 Artist Series Limited Edition Reel Design
For the 2017 limited edition Chain of Life reel, PEETZ is pleased to introduce “Bear and Salmon” – a total of 90 mahogany and brass reels hand-carved by renowned Kwagiulth artist and master carver Jason Henry Hunt. PEETZ inaugural Artist Series reel design, the 2015 Circle of Life, inspired the concept of the Chain of […]
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 […]
PEETZ Supports PSF Through 2017 Salmon Masters Tournament
June 7th – 11th, 2017 | Haida Gwaii, BC Next week marks the beginning of North America’s largest cash jackpot for a salmon derby. Westcoast Resort’s 15th annual Salmon Masters Tournament in Haida Gwaii has 47 teams of anglers from all over competing for a total of $268,000 in cash prizes! The Salmon Masters isn’t only a world-class […]
PEETZ Sponsors the Stuart Island Salmon Enhancement Auction
August 5th, 2017 | Stuart Island, British Columbia For 15 years, the Gillard Pass Fisheries Association has been hosting their Stuart Island Salmon Enhancement BBQ & Auction. On August 5th, 300-350 people will arrive on the often-quiet Stuart Island to eat, drink, enjoy live music, and attend both silent and live auctions with the proceeds […]