Summer fishing is here!
In Georgia Straight the Coho fishing continues to be great! The clipped fish are still running very shallow. Keep your gear in the top 30ft of water. If you drop...
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Top 5 Canadian brand spoon package
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Lemon Lime Salmon Trolling Combo – Phat-E Spoon & Electro Mirror Flasher
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Salmon Trolling Duo – Glow Flasher & Herring Aid Spoon
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Squiggle Silver Salmon Combo (Flasher + Spoon)
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Spring Roll Salmon Trolling Combo (Flasher + Spoon)
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Trout Fishing Starter Kit – Rod, Reel, Flies & Net
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fishing Kits & Starter Sets for Vancouver Island Anglers Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is included in a fishing starter kit?
Fishing starter kits typically include the essential gear needed to get on the water, such as a rod and reel combo, line, lures or bait, and sometimes additional accessories like hooks, floats, or a net depending on the kit.
Q. Are these fishing kits good for beginners?
Yes, these kits are designed with beginners in mind. They provide a simple, ready-to-go setup so you can start fishing without needing to piece together gear individually.
Q. What kind of fishing can I do with these kits?
These kits are built for a range of fishing styles around Vancouver Island, including freshwater trout fishing and saltwater salmon trolling, depending on the setup you choose.
Q. Do I need anything else to start fishing?
Most kits include the core gear, but you may still need a valid fishing licence and optional extras like tackle storage, additional lures, or appropriate clothing for local conditions.
Q. Which fishing kit should I choose as a beginner?
If you're new to fishing, a basic rod and reel combo or trout starter kit is a great place to start. For salmon fishing, pre-matched trolling combos take the guesswork out and are ideal for learning.
Q. Are these kits suitable for Vancouver Island conditions?
Yes, these kits are selected for local waters and fishing styles, making them a reliable choice for anglers fishing in and around Nanaimo and across Vancouver Island.
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Great purchase
Great purchase, love everything about Harbour Chandler, great customer service!
Awesome product
Awesome product. Cable could be longer.
Terry R.
SeaQualizer Fish Release
looks great
looks great, have yet to use it buy time will tell on the quality
I think the Daiwa m-one UTD is a great real! I have 2 of the same Daiwa reels on 2 other rods as
I think the Daiwa m-one UTD is a great real! I have 2 of the same Daiwa reels on 2 other rods as well as a Shimano on a rod which nearly costs twice as much as the Daiwa yet the Daiwa is a much nicer real to use. When you open them both up for maintenance, the guts are virtually identical. The Harbour Chandler's price of $109.99 can't be beat, Amazon's price for the same reel is $154.99.
Great
Great item
Wicked flasher
Wicked flasher, tossed it out matched with a brown turd hoochie and it was a fire combo
Fantastic Rooster tails
Fantastic Rooster tails, hard to find. Already caught 3 brok trout.
Jeanine W.
WORDENS ROOSTER TAIL SPINNERS 1/6 ASSORTED
Tackle Tray
It was what I was looking for at a good price.
Ken C.
Calcutta 2-Latch Tackle Tray
Herring Aid
Herring Aid gets fish!!!
Good selection
Good selection, quick delivery great trans
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Good puchase
Nice
Nice pricing
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Good value
Decent
Decent pricing
Excellent customer service which is why I am a repeat customer
Excellent customer service which is why I am a repeat customer.
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Salmon Season in Full Swing!!
With July right around the corner we are now in peak salmon season! In Georgia Strait the Coho fishing has been very hot. The clipped fish continue to hold shallower...
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Coho fishing is on Fire!!
Georgia Straight Coho fishing is super hot right now. There are large schools of Coho following the bait throughout the entire strait. The only tricky thing is targeting the marked...
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First Week Of Coho Fishing
The first week of Coho fishing is well underway. It's looking like we should be in for a great season, with lot's of fish in most locations. I've had good...
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Coho Countdown!
Everybody is gearing up for Coho opening on June 1st! The forecast is looking great with lot's of good sized Coho moving throughout Georgia Strait. Entrance Island and Five...
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Lingcod Report & the Coho Opening Announced!!
Lingcod fishing is still going strong in all locations. I've had good reports from all throughout the east side of Vancouver Island. The new trolling lures are really catching on...
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Lingcod Fishing is Hot!
Our lingcod season is off to a great start on both sides of the Island. All throughout Georgia Strait I'm seeing good reports, with many larger than normal lingcod. Lingcod...
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Our Huge Pirate Day Sale This Weekend!!
Just a heads up that this Saturday is our annual Pirate Day Sale. This is by far our biggest sale of the year. This is the one people line up...
