Big Chinook Rolling in!!
Big Chinook are showing up all around Vancouver Island right now. This is perfect timing as the slot size restrictions should end September 1st in some areas. Check your local...
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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.
Let customers speak for us
Great product installation was a breeze meets
Great product installation was a breeze meets all my expectations
It's a
It's a beauty
Works well
Works well. Beats lifting the anchor for sure!!
Warren P.
Ironwood Anchor Rings
Fantastic store! Very knowledgeable staff.
Aynsley R.
The Harbour Chandler
Great buy so far!
We bought these to replace the 9'-6" TDR rods we had been using, and wowee what a difference. Playing fish with these rods is a significantly better experience, and was definitely worth while. They look great, and the hard lower portion to the handle makes it really easy for my kids to remove from the rod holder without a challenge and get straight to fighting the fish. The 9' length is perfect to fish out of our 16' double eagle, and compared to 10'-6" rods makes for a better experience in the tight quarters. Definitely a good buy so far!
Andrew L.
R3ef Downrigger/Mooching Rod 9'
Good quality
Very good quality
Heinz B.
Simms Freestone Hip Pack - Pewter
Stays on and fish like it
Stays on and fish like it. I do think scent makes a difference.
Anonymous
Pro-Cure Super Gel 2oz Small Mouth Magic
These were to replace one that was lost due to braid incident
These were to replace one that was lost due to braid incident. I like the thickness of these to lift the cannon ball up into the boat. The blue ones are too thin and harder to get a firm grip on
Hoodie
My wife absolutely loved this hoodie. ✅
Fred W.
Shipping Protection by Route
I enjoy using the reel
I enjoy using the reel, a little on the heavy side but nothing serious. Handles very nice bring in a chinook and playing coho salmon.
AS
AS EXPECTED
Neil R.
TrollMaster Service Kit TM-MG1
work
work good
excellent product but its the fantastic level of
excellent product but its the fantastic level of service by Harbour Chandler is what makes it so good
kirk t.
ACR 2853 CAT GlobalFix V6 EPIRB
Remake
Remake, all of our own halibut jigs great kit
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West Coast Chinook Time!
The big Chinook are starting to make their way into the Alberni Canal. The photo above is from this weekend when Chandler Staff member Austin did well with Anchovies in...
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It's Football Season!!
The football fish have arrived! What is a football fish you ask? Basically it's a short fat salmon. It's more football shaped than lean and long. And they are ideal...
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Nanaimo Halibut?!?
There have been a handful of halibut caught around the mid Island area in the last week. A couple near Thrasher Rock and some closer to Nanoose. While this is...
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Chinook Fishing Peaking
In Georgia Strait the Chinook Fishing is still very hot. But the fish have generally moved deeper than last week. Fishing close to the bottom in 225-240ft of water has...
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Chinook is Open in the Strait of Georgia!!
Chinook season has kicked off for Georgia Strait fishermen and the initial reports are great! We have been seeing lots of Chinook from 50ft to 230ft lately. The best location...
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Chinook Opening Soon!
The summer Chinook openings have been released. It looks about the same as last year for area 17. Follow this link to read the fisheries notice The Chinook are mostly...
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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...
