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Harbour Chandler Custom Tackle

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Harbour Chandler Custom Tackle brings you exclusive fishing gear made in partnership with trusted brands like Northern King. These custom spoons and lures feature unique color patterns and finishes designed specifically for West Coast salmon and trout fishing. Available only at Harbour Chandler, our custom tackle gives anglers an edge with proven fish-catching designs you won’t find anywhere else. Perfect for trolling local waters, these lures deliver the quality of leading brands with custom patterns created just for our customers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Harbour Chandler Custom Tackle Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Harbour Chandler Custom Tackle?

Harbour Chandler Custom Tackle is a selection of fishing gear designed and curated specifically for local conditions around Vancouver Island, focusing on proven colours, setups, and performance.

Q. What makes custom tackle different from standard fishing gear?

Custom tackle is built or selected based on real on-the-water experience, using colours, sizes, and combinations that consistently produce results in local fisheries.

Q. What types of custom tackle do you offer?

Our custom tackle includes salmon trolling combos, flashers, spoons, and other gear matched to effective setups used by local anglers and our in-house team.

Q. Is Harbour Chandler Custom Tackle good for salmon fishing?

Yes, our custom tackle is specifically designed for salmon fishing around Vancouver Island, using proven patterns and setups that perform in local waters.

Q. Are these products exclusive to The Harbour Chandler?

Many of our custom tackle options are exclusive or uniquely configured for our store, making them a go-to choice for anglers looking for gear they can’t find elsewhere.

Q. How do I choose the right custom tackle setup?

Choosing the right setup depends on your target species and fishing style, but our custom tackle is designed to simplify the process by offering proven combinations that are ready to fish.

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WORDENS ROOSTER TAIL SPINNERS 1/6 ASSORTED
Fantastic Rooster tails

Fantastic Rooster tails, hard to find. Already caught 3 brok trout.

Jeanine W.
WORDENS ROOSTER TAIL SPINNERS 1/6 ASSORTED
Calcutta 2-Latch Tackle Tray
Tackle Tray

It was what I was looking for at a good price.

Ken C.
Calcutta 2-Latch Tackle Tray
Gibbs Delta Skinny G - Green Herring Aid
Herring Aid

Herring Aid gets fish!!!

Tom W.
Gibbs Delta Skinny G - Green Herring Aid
Mepps Bronze Slammer - Gold Perch Tail
Good selection

Good selection, quick delivery great trans

Todd K.
Mepps Bronze Slammer - Gold Perch Tail
Oki Big Shooter Moonjelly Series - UV Jellyfish Green Haze
Good

Good puchase

Steven P.
Oki Big Shooter Moonjelly Series - UV Jellyfish Green Haze
Gibbs Highliner #1 - Glow Crystal Green Flasher
Nice

Nice pricing

Steven P.
Gibbs Highliner #1 - Glow Crystal Green Flasher
Gibbs Highliner #1 - Green Striper Flasher
Good

Good value

Steven P.
Gibbs Highliner #1 - Green Striper Flasher
O'ki Big Shooter - Green Striper Silver Prism
Decent

Decent pricing

Steven P.
O'ki Big Shooter - Green Striper Silver Prism
Gibbs Highliner #1 - "A" Guide Series - Spring Roll Flasher
Excellent customer service which is why I am a repeat customer

Excellent customer service which is why I am a repeat customer.

Steven P.
Gibbs Highliner #1 - "A" Guide Series - Spring Roll Flasher
Interstate Starting Batteries
So far

So far, so good. Replaced old batteries and starting power is there.

David B.
Interstate Starting Batteries
Navico RF25N Rudder Reference Sensor with Micro-C connector
Tim was very helpful

Tim was very helpful. Second time I have ordered from HC, both times Tim was awesome. Items arrived within 2 days!

Warren S.
Navico RF25N Rudder Reference Sensor with Micro-C connector
Shimano Tekota A Conventional Reel
I am using this reel to troll for lake trout

I am using this reel to troll for lake trout. I have an older version of the same real that has held up beautifully over the years. This new Tekota 500 is very smooth, has a great drag and has a very sleek profile.

Lou B.
Shimano Tekota A Conventional Reel
Scotty Depthpower Brake Upgrade Kit
Exactly as it was

Exactly as it was described

Don D.
Scotty Depthpower Brake Upgrade Kit
My Stainless tubing arrived cut accurately and

My Stainless tubing arrived cut accurately and packaged properly to arrive on the mainland safely
I will be ordering all my stainless tube from Harbour

Dave B.
The Harbour Chandler
Westcoast Fishing Tackle Hyper Glo Plug - Mother of Pearl

Works well when Chinook and Coho are feeding on immature herring.

R.A.
Westcoast Fishing Tackle Hyper Glo Plug - Mother of Pearl

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  • Summer fishing is here!

    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...

  • Salmon Season in Full Swing!!

    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...

  • Coho fishing is on Fire!!

    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...

  • First Week Of Coho Fishing

    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...

  • Coho Countdown! The Harbour Chandler

    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...

  • Lingcod Report & the Coho Opening Announced!! The Harbour Chandler

    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...

  • Lingcod Fishing is Hot! The Harbour Chandler

    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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