As internationally recognized experts in the field of stillwater fly fishing, Field Team members Brian Chan and Phil Rowley are always looking for new and innovative ways to share their knowledge with other anglers. From books to magazine articles to seminars to DVDs, they have been using whatever technology is available to solve the “puzzle” […]
This summer, Field Team member and professional guide Jeff Fisher traveled to Bolivia where he guided and managed to get in some personal fishing as well. Islander sat down with Jeff to hear some of his stories. You were heading to some pretty remote areas, how was the travel in Bolivia? To get to our […]
In my youth, I would often giggle when my mom told me her favourite colour was orange. As I grew older it became easier to understand her appreciation for the range of hues boldly painted by Mother Nature in these warmer tones, especially in noticing the influx of fish that coincides with the metamorphosis. The […]
Made in Canada. It’s the label we’ve proudly attached to our reels since we started out way back in 1990. By maintaining control over every step of our production process we offer a level of craftsmanship that can’t be matched by a job shop overseas. It can’t be matched because our employees care—passionately—about the reels […]
Like most other avid anglers I have a bucket list of distant waters I want to fish. High on my list was the Kanektok River located in NW Alaska. I was intrigued by this fishery simply because of the stories I had heard about the sheer numbers of all 5 species of pacific salmon that […]
Dropping Temperatures, Hot Action The fall fly fishing season has arrived and after a long hot summer it can’t arrive soon enough. The fall months bring an abundance of opportunities for fly anglers of all skill levels. If lake fishing is your passion the cooler evenings move the fish back on the shoals after spending […]
If you’ve fished on the west coast long enough, it’s almost inevitable that you’ll lose a rod overboard… Whether it’s a beginner, a lost grip, or a little too low an angle on your rod holders on that tight turn, it happens. On the other hand, every so often lady luck shines her face on […]
A Trout Angler’s Dream The East Kootenay Region of British Columbia is truly a fly fisher’s paradise. Mountains surround you and hungry westslope cutthroat trout eagerly feed on the surface while huge bull trout lay in wait for a smaller fish to come too close. The skies are a deep blue, and the rivers are […]
Over the last two years, we at Islander have been shaking off the dust of complacency and embracing the drive for innovation. With new product roll outs including the all-new sealed drag trolling reel – the TR3 – and the Premier Series mooching rod you have seen a few results of this drive. Today, you […]