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  • -April 12, 2025-

    It's much more than just tides...it's the essential guide for fishing Vancouver Island

    Now shipping!

    There is no other annual angling reference tool like this out there—it goes way beyond tide tables. In it's 39th year, the essential the Island Fisherman 2025-2026 Tide & Bite Guide is a critical part of your tackle box. This guide is jam packed with reference data, articles, and diagrams that will maximize your time on the water.
    • Tide Charts
    • Solunar Tables
    • Vancouver Island Boat Launches
    • ITU Phonetic Alphabet
    • Halibut Length to Weight Table
    • Pacific Salmon Identification
    • Critical Fishing Knots
    • Emergency VHF Procedures
    • Pre-Departure Checklist
    • Local business such as tackle shops, boat dealers/service, marinas, and more!
    Guide Expires April 30, 2026  
  • -January 12, 2024-

    Shipping Included! High Quality Duck Canvas Trucker hat with Island Fisherman logo embroidered on the left panel in brown. Snap closer for adjustable sizing.

  • -January 12, 2024-

    Shipping Included! Canadian made Vancouver Island fishing toque. High quality warm and snug, for those brisk days on the water. Your new lucky hat, eh? Not that you need any luck—you're an Island Fisherman.

  • -January 12, 2024-

    Shipping Included! Canadian made Vancouver Island fishing toque. High quality warm and snug, for those brisk days on the water. Your new lucky hat, eh? Not that you need any luck—you're an Island Fisherman.

  • -November 28, 2023-

    Shipping Included. On-trend Black, Trucker style 7 panel fishing cap. This modern cap has a 7-panel front, orange stitching and black mesh back with adjustable snapback.

  • -November 28, 2023-

    High quality camouflage Island Fisherman fishing cap. Canada Post shipping included. 

  • -November 27, 2023-

    Shipping Included. High quality camouflage Island Fisherman fishing cap.

  • -August 2, 2020-

    Size: 8.5X11 Your fishing season isn't complete without your double-sided, full colour laminate card. This card contains comprehensive species identification, and instructions on using a descending device. Hard stock, durable and waterproof.

  • -June 27, 2020-

    Size: 8.5X11 Fully laminated, thick card stock Double-sided waterproof full colour Salmon card: species identification, emergency procedures, and essential knots.

  • -November 5, 2019-

    "I Fish For Life" because we are all Island Fishermen!

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Man holding a large halibut while standing on a boat in the ocean, wearing a cap and casual fishing attire.
Halibut Joel Unickow

Joel Unickow halibut (Photo: Rob Frawley Lucky Strike Sportfishing Tofino)

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