Saltwater Fishing Gear & Tackle

BC's Pacific coast offers world-class saltwater fishing for Chinook and Coho salmon, halibut, lingcod, rockfish, and more. The right gear — flashers, jigs, and trolling spoons — makes all the difference when you're out on the water.

Trolling spoons paired with a quality flasher is a proven West Coast setup for Chinook and Coho. Popular choices include the Gibbs Skinny G, Luhr Jensen Coyote Spoon, and Westcoast Fishing Tackle Phat-E, all available at The Harbour Chandler.

A flasher is a rotating attractor that creates flash and vibration to draw salmon toward your lure. It's one of the most effective tools for trolling on the BC coast, and models like the Westcoast Electro Mirror and Gibbs Highliner are built specifically for Pacific conditions.

A flat fall jig sinks horizontally with a wide, enticing flutter on the drop — great for salmon and bottom fish. A flutter jig has a more erratic, side-to-side action on the fall. Both are effective for jigging in BC's saltwater, depending on depth and target species.

For most BC saltwater jigging, 30g to 80g covers the range — lighter for shallower water and salmon, heavier for deeper bottom fishing targeting lingcod and halibut. Westcoast Fishing Tackle jigs are available in both weights to match your conditions.

Absolutely. Ready-to-run combos like the Lemon Lime Salmon Trolling Combo or the Squiggle Silver Salmon Combo take the guesswork out of matching flashers and spoons. They're dialled in for BC salmon and a great starting point for anyone new to saltwater trolling.

Chartreuse, lemon lime, UV purple, pink, and chrome are all proven producers in BC waters. Colour choice often depends on water clarity and light conditions — bright colours shine on overcast days, while chrome and silver work well in clear water.

Yes — metal jigs are highly effective for lingcod, rockfish, and other bottom species. Fast-sinking jigs like the Westcoast 3D Chromatic Scale Tape Minnow Jig get down quickly and trigger aggressive strikes from bottom-dwelling fish.

The Harbour Chandler stocks a wide selection of saltwater fishing gear for Vancouver Island and BC coastal anglers, including jigs, flashers, trolling spoons, and ready-to-fish combos — all built for Pacific conditions.

Top brands for BC saltwater fishing include Westcoast Fishing Tackle, Gibbs Delta, O'ki Tackle, Luhr Jensen, and Shimano. The Harbour Chandler carries all of these, along with exclusive HC Custom Tackle options you won't find anywhere else.