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Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report: May 22, 2026

Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report: May 22, 2026

OUTLOOK  This week’s fishing outlook continues to trend in the right direction as warmer temperatures improve conditions across both local and interior fisheries.  Interior lake fishing has been productive, with chironomids...

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The Pacific Angler Kitchen:  Dungeness Crab Cakes with Pineapple/Mango Salsa & Chili Sauce

The Pacific Angler Kitchen: Dungeness Crab Cakes with Pineapple/Mango Salsa & Chili Sauce

Dungeness Crab Cakes with Pineapple/Mango Salsa & Chili Sauce By: The Pacific Angler Crew There are few recipes in the Pacific Northwest that capture the flavour of our local waters...

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How To Fish Chironomids Without An Indicator:  The Naked Line Technique

How To Fish Chironomids Without An Indicator: The Naked Line Technique

Often anglers think of chironomid fishing as a static game: suspend your fly under an indicator, set your depth, and wait for the take. And while that absolutely works, there...

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Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report: May 15, 2026

Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report: May 15, 2026

OUTLOOK  The May Long Weekend is shaping up to offer a little bit of everything for anglers across the region.  While the spring freshet has pushed many of our local rivers...

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Our Favourite Stillwater Fly Fishing Setup | 10’ 5 Weight Breakdown

Our Favourite Stillwater Fly Fishing Setup | 10’ 5 Weight Breakdown

If there’s one setup we keep reaching for when fishing lakes, it’s a 10-foot 5-weight fly rod. Whether we’re fishing chironomids under an indicator, stripping sinking lines, or casting larger...

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Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report: May 8, 2026

Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report: May 8, 2026

OUTLOOK  First off, a big thanks to all who came out to Spring Super Sale last weekend!  It was great to see so many of you in store and online.     With warming temperatures...

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Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report: May 1, 2026

Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report: May 1, 2026

OUTLOOK It feels like Spring has officially hit its stride, and it’s showing across many of our fisheries right now. Warmer temps are pushing river levels up and kicking off freshet, but there are still windows to get out...

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Bottom Fishing Gear Guide - Be Ready For Opening Day May 1

Bottom Fishing Gear Guide - Be Ready For Opening Day May 1

  Bottom Fishing Opens May 1 May 1 is almost here, and for saltwater anglers that means one thing - bottom fishing opens! While there are no retention opportunities in...

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Spring Super Sale - May 2 + 3, 2026 - Save Big In Store and Online

Spring Super Sale - May 2 + 3, 2026 - Save Big In Store and Online

  Our Spring Super Sale IS Here! Our biggest spring event is back. Whether you're gearing up for stillwater, rivers, or the salt, this is your chance to stock up...

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Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report: April 24, 2026

Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report: April 24, 2026

OUTLOOK  Spring is shifting into gear and so is the fishing.  Warmer temperatures are starting to push river levels up across the region, but there’s still a window of solid opportunity if you time...

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Fishing Blobs on a Sinking Line – An Essential Stillwater Tactic

Fishing Blobs on a Sinking Line – An Essential Stillwater Tactic

If you’ve been following along with our Blob Fly Series, you already know how effective these flies can be. Most anglers in BC fish blobs under an indicator, and for...

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Spring Fishing Layering Guide: Stay Dry, Stay Comfortable, Fish Longer

Spring Fishing Layering Guide: Stay Dry, Stay Comfortable, Fish Longer

Spring is here, and while we’re starting to see some almost summer-like double-digit temperatures in the Lower Mainland, it’s easy to forget how quickly conditions can turn on the water....

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Fishing Blobs Under An Indicator - 3 Proven Methods

Fishing Blobs Under An Indicator - 3 Proven Methods

  If you’ve been following along with our Blob Fly series, you already know how effective these flies can be early in the season. Now it’s time to put them...

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Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report: April 17, 2026

Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report: April 17, 2026

OUTLOOK  Spring fishing is in full swing across the Lower Mainland and Interior, with improving conditions and more consistent opportunities heading into the back half of April.  On the Vedder/Chilliwack,...

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Pacific Angler Parking Update + Map - Spring 2026

Pacific Angler Parking Update + Map - Spring 2026

🚧 Parking Update – We’ve Got You Covered! If you’ve been by the shop as the Broadway Subway project rolls on, you’ve probably noticed parking in the area has become...

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Blob Fly Tying Tutorial

Blob Fly Tying Tutorial

Our Blob Deep Dive Continues! Blob flies are simple, effective, and a must-have for early-season stillwater fishing.  If you aren’t fishing blobs, you should be.  This week, Jason walks you...

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Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report: April 10, 2026

Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report: April 10, 2026

OUTLOOK First off, a huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to last night’s International Fly Fishing Film Festival at the Rio! What an awesome turnout!  The place was packed, the films...

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Blobs 101 - What is a Blob Fly? Our Favourite Styles, Colours and Methods to Fish Them.

Blobs 101 - What is a Blob Fly? Our Favourite Styles, Colours and Methods to Fish Them.

Spring Stillwater Is Here… Are You Fishing Blobs Yet? If you're gearing up for early season lake fishing, there’s one fly you don’t want to overlook: the Blob. It might...

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