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PAL Now Under the PEETZ House of Tackle: A Historical Perspective

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August 18, 2025
Listen in to the DEEP DIVE discusion of this topic. The landscape of fishing tackle and lure manufacturing on the West Coast has a rich history, intertwined with pioneering entrepreneurs and resilient businesses that have left an indelible mark on the community. Among these storied enterprises are PEETZ, renowned for its iconic Canada’s ORIGINAL Knuckle-Buster Salmon Trolling Reels and classic

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If you can find trout, you are one step closer to catching them. The key is knowing where to look.Trout come in two main species: stream trout and lake trout. Stream trout can be broken up into four major species: brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout and cutthroat trout. Though,

Fly Fishing and Best Locations in British Columbia

March 16, 2016
NEW: Check out our updated lists of the best fly fishing spots on Vancouver Island! Top 10 Fly Fishing Lakes on Vancouver Island Top 10 Fly Fishing Rivers on Vancouver Island Abundant BC Lakes and Rivers for Fly Fishing Fly fishing is fishing in its purest form; just you pitting
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Things to Consider When Picking Flashers

March 9, 2016
Selecting Fishing Flashers That Offer Quality and Durability Selecting a flasher that suits your fishing style and your personal preferences shouldn’t be that hard! Here are a few things to consider to make the decision an easy one. Components If you have a choice of materials, opt for materials that

The Legacy and Generosity of Anthony Gerard Peetz

November 25, 2015
We are constantly amazed at how deeply rooted the PEETZ family is in the history of Victoria and other regions of Vancouver Island. Recently we learned a little more about the innovation and entrepreneurship that was pursued with great ambition by the youngest member of the Peetz family… The youngest

PEETZ Outdoors Celebrates Its 90th Year Anniversary

July 16, 2015
Legacy Canadian manufacturer launches Artist Series of reels hand-carved by renowned Kwagiulth artist and master carver Jason Henry Hunt.by Jason Hunt Victoria, BC – July 15 23, 2015 – PEETZ Outdoors Limited, a Canadian manufacturer of fishing reels, rods and unique fishing tackle, is commemorating its 90th year in business

The Legacy of Boris Peetz

June 10, 2015
by Doug Pollard, author of “PEETZ, A Reel For All Time.” Published in Seaside Times, August 2011 In 1911, a young man arrived in Victoria 11 years after leaving his native Russia. Among his luggage was a tiny kettle and spirit burner he had fabricated while working at the Montreal
"Circle of Life" Limited Edition Hand Carved Fishing Reel by Jason Henry Hunt

Reflecting on PEETZ and the “Circle of Life”

June 8, 2015
When the partners at PEETZ started planning where we might go with our venerable old company over the next year or two, we realized that we all shared some common objectives around our vision for its future; it somehow needed to intersect our love for outdoor adventure, the sport/lifestyle of

About PEETZ

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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KIKO Lures for Salmon

The Salmon Salmon are considered the ultimate game fish because of their tremendous power, speed and stamina. These traits are present because

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