PEETZ News

June 17, 2016 - For the 2016 limited edition Chain of Life reel, PEETZ is pleased to introduce "Orca, Salmon & Moon" - 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 Life for the next Artist Series limited edition reels. These annual reel designs will focus on West Coast animal species that rely on healthy Pacific salmon stocks for their existence. For the 2016 Chain...

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June 16, 2016 - A West Coast tackle icon... 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 forefront of fishing innovation on the West Coast! Looking back over that rich history, one of the truly successful creations was the PEETZ "Hookum" diving spoon. First developed by PEETZ founder, Boris Cecil PEETZ, this trolling lure was a departure from the...

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April 22, 2016 - As a Canadian manufacturer of handbuilt mahogany and brass fishing reels, PEETZ is able to ship orders into the United States duty free. Based on the NAFTA agreement (North American Free Trade Agreement) which was signed in the early 90's, goods which are manufactured in Canada may be imported into the US without additional tariffs. And then add on the favourable currency exchange rate enjoyed by American purchasers today, you can save approximately 30% on Canadian goods. What is NAFTA? NAFTA came into effect on 1994. It is a trading...

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April 15, 2016 - 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 be titled "Wall-Eye".  But this is no movie... The Walleye is the real thing for sports fishermen, and it's just one of a number of fish species that fly fishermen get excited about in Ontario....

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April 01, 2016 - The Canadian to American dollar exchange rate is always fluctuating and, over the last year, seen extreme erosion of the Canadian dollar against the American greenback. This has created very favourable purchasing power for US buyers wanting Canadian sourced products or services. At the time this article was written, the rate was hovering around 1 USD = 1.31 CAD. This gives the US consumer or traveler an extra thirty cents on their dollar for all purchases listed in Canadian dollars. This sizable discount offers major savings for US residents making...

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March 19, 2016 - Abundant BC Lakes and Rivers for Fly Fishing Fly fishing is fishing in its purest form; just you pitting your knowledge and skills against a fish. It’s hard but it is rewarding and fun. If you come from saltwater fishing for salmon and halibut you will find the entire fly fishing experience much different. Fly fishing is extremely active and requires motor skills and finesse. Instead of letting the weight of your lure/bait pull the line out when casting, the line itself creates the momentum to pull the line out...

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