Dec 3
Doug Thompson: A Boxing Day Fish Story
"There were lots of people watching. So no one could say I had any help landing the fish.”
Feb 9
Steelheading on The Vedder: Tips and Tricks
They say that steelhead are "the fish of a thousand casts." Unlike salmon that school in large numbers, steelhead often roam alone or in...
Dec 7, 2021
Vedder River Boxing Day Derby 2021
IMPORTANT NOTICE... Considering there were no fish weighed into the derby, the poor water visibility, and unkind weather conditions,...
Oct 5, 2021
Rigging and Fishing Troutbeads
Possibly one of the single most effective means to catch fish, drifting a Troutbead takes no prisoners when it comes to species.
Mar 27, 2021
Special Message from Fred (03.27.21)
The benefit of the derby and weighing in fish is so important as we get critical data...
Feb 28, 2021
Islander Steelheader
Fred provides a quick introduction to the Islander Steelheader centrepin reel.
Feb 28, 2021
Introduction to Centrepin Rods
Fred Helmer, the found of Fred's Custom Tackle, spends a few minutes stepping you through an introduction to centrepin rods.
Dec 27, 2019
75th Annual Boxing Day Steelhead Derby 2019
Although the Chilliwack River was in perfect shape, it was very tough fishing with only one steelhead weighed in. Paul Watton's 10.66lb...
