

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,...


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. Trout,...


Special Message from Fred (03.27.21)
The benefit of the derby and weighing in fish is so important as we get critical data...


Islander Steelheader
Fred provides a quick introduction to the Islander Steelheader centrepin reel.


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.


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...
Message from Fred (09.25.19)
Fellow anglers, The past months have been exhausting in trying to address the unjustified treatment to recreational anglers in this...