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 […]
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, […]
An Interview with Jason Henry Hunt Regarding 2016 Limited Edition Artist Series Fishing Reels
We are pleased to bring you a short interview with master carver Jason Henry Hunt that we performed on February 25, 2016. Our customers, corporate partners, and nonprofit agencies with whom we share our love for sustainable fisheries have expressed a genuine interest in understanding our collaboration on the Artist Series reels, and have wanted […]
The Legacy and Generosity of Anthony Gerard Peetz
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 of Boris Peetz children, Anthony […]
With All the New Reel Technologies Available, Why Use a PEETZ Classic Reel?
Because they are fun… 😉 PEETZ Classic Reels are 1:1 direct wind reels offering the ultimate in simplicity for fishing purists. With a minimum of wearing parts, these reels have proven to last many decades and are often passed down through family members as heirloom pieces. At PEETZ, we’ve provided factory refurbishment and annual maintenance […]
Reflecting on PEETZ and the “Circle of Life”
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 fishing, as well as a […]