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July 27, 2017 - 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 bear is a powerful First Nations totem that represents strength, leadership and the courage to face adversity.  The bear is highly in tune with nature and its seasonal cycles, and it is considered a protector...

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July 16, 2017 - 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 customer of Ocean Trailer and Duncanby Lodge. At the end of his stay, Ben gave the reel back to Sid with the comment "This reel belongs at Duncanby".  As part of the three-day event, a...

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June 15, 2017 - June 17th, 2017 | Comox, British Columbia Point Holmes Recreation Association (PHRA) is celebrating their 50th anniversary! Between 1-5 pm on Father's Day, June 17th, hundreds of people will gather for an open house, BBQ, and raffle—everyone's welcome! The PHRA manages a boat ramp and local park on the Lazo Road waterfront in Comox. At a membership cost of only $35/yr, the ramp provides invaluable access to members of the local boating community.  Sponsors of the event have raised over $3,000 in prizes, big and small, for the raffle. All proceeds will...

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June 09, 2017 - Another cool shot from @bc_fishing_addicts! We love where we live because of fishing spots like these 😍 If you have any photos please tag us to share! A post shared by PEETZ Outdoors (@peetz_outdoors) on May 28, 2016 at 3:28pm PDT It's not easy nailing down the best fly fishing lakes on Vancouver Island. Pretty much regardless of where you go, you're more than likely to find good fishing. Vancouver Island, after all, sports some of the best freshwater and saltwater fishing in BC, let alone the world. Because of...

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June 03, 2017 - A beauty day for @classicflyguide out on the Englishman river. Thanks for the great shot! A post shared by PEETZ Outdoors (@peetz_outdoors) on May 9, 2017 at 1:29pm PDT 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 Foundation for many years, and efforts...

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June 01, 2017 - 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 tournament, however. To date, Westcoast Resorts has donated over $800,000 to the Pacific Salmon Foundation. PEETZ is dedicating 1 of 6 of this year's Artist Proof reels to the Salmon Masters Tournament auction - handcarved,...

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