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 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 […]
Fishing Reels As Works Of Art
Can fishing reels be a luxury item? They can be when they are created by talented artisans. Canadian fishing gear company PEETZ, recently unveiled its 2016 limited edition Chain of Life reels hand-carved by renowned Kwagiulth artist and master carver Jason Henry Hunt. A total of 90 “Orca, Salmon & Moon” mahogany and brass reels […]
Update on the “Chain of Life” 2016 Artist Series Design
As we learned from our previous blog posts over the last couple of weeks, the Circle of Life reel design from 2015 has inspired the concept of the “Chain of Life” for the next Artist Series limited edition reels. Orca and Moon Design The first of the Artist Series designs will feature the Orca and […]
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 […]
A Reflection: The Success of the 2015 Artist Series Initiative
PEETZ Outdoors would like to offer our sincere thanks for the remarkable support we received from the fishing enthusiast and art collector community for the 2015 Artist Series (“Circle of Life”) initiative. View more photos The objectives for this program were multiple, each one realized with outstanding success. To commemorate the 90th anniversary of the […]
Pacific Salmon Foundation 21st Annual Gala Dinner
Tickets for Annual Fundraiser Available Now The Victoria Boat & Fishing Show weekend also marks the date for the 21st annual South Vancouver Island Gala Dinner & Auction for the Pacific Salmon Foundation. The event takes place on Saturday, February 20th at the Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria, BC. Doors open at 5:30pm for a […]
PEETZ Joins PSF at the Annual Victoria Boat & Fishing Show
New Initiative Directs More Funds To Salmon Habitat Programs The Victoria Boat & Fishing Show is getting ready for its 24th year of bringing outdoor lifestyle enthusiasts together at the Pearkes Recreation Centre on Tillicum Road in Victoria. PEETZ and PSF PEETZ Outdoors is pleased to report it will join the Pacific Salmon Foundation (“PSF”) […]
Learn to Fish Programs in Victoria BC
Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C. Programs Popular For Children and Teens Does the word Flasher evoke images of exhibitionists in trench coats? How about Hoochie? I think that’s an exotic dancer, isn’t it? Or an Egg Sinker? Isn’t that how you tell if your eggs are boiled? If you’re a fisherman, you’d know all of […]