Abu Garcia

Abu Garcia has been the Big Coast mooching rod for years. The 101/2-foot medium heavy Abu Garcia Diplomat has been the angling backbone to Big Coast fishing pursuits for nearly a decade, preceded only by Pure Fishing’s Fenwick mooching rods. With all the backbone to handle big hawgs yet subtlety to feel each fish, Abu Garcia have produced one incredible mooching rod.

Penn Fishing

Penn Fishing saltwater gear has been battle-proven on the Big Coast for nearly a decade. From  big bad International reels of all weights to International and Carnage rods, the Penn game is as good as it gets for big Halibut, Albacore Tuna and the new deep drop game. Penn tools, service kits and knives round out an amazing offshore offering!

Islander Reels

As a Big Coast original sponsor pushing two decades, Islander Reels are simply the finest single action salmon fishing reels in the world. Custom-built on Vancouver Island, Islander is synonymous with West Coast trolling and fly fishing. Captain Milne has served as pro staff for 17 years and uses Islanders exclusively in all salmon fishing pursuits. From the original MR2 to MR2LA, MR3 to TR3, the evolution of Islander mooching reels has been super cool and Big Coast has been incredibly fortunate for the journey taken!

Penn Fishing

Penn Fishing saltwater gear has been battle-proven on the Big Coast for nearly a decade. From  big bad International reels of all weights to International and Carnage rods, the Penn game is as good as it gets for big Halibut, Albacore Tuna and the new deep drop game. Penn tools, service kits and knives round out an amazing offshore offering!

Berkley

Oftentimes forgotten in a dazzling world of rods, reels, tackles and accessories is fishing line. Big Coast has worked with Berkley for years, with Pro-Spec Braid and Berkley Pro-Spec monofilament and fluorocarbon leader material gracing every Big Coast rod. Strong, supple and simply awesome, Berkley gives the angler everything needed…except excuses!

Scotty Downriggers

Since the inception of down riggers for West Coast salmon trolling, nothing has performed like Scotty Downriggers. Another OG Big Coast sponsor, Scotty riggers have evolved from hand crankers to the original power riggers to today’s HP powerhouses which set the standard for trolling down rigger-style. Scotty, of course, is far from just down riggers. Everything from landing nets to prawn pullers, safety kits, downrigger accessories and rod holders have graced Big Coast boats over the years. Built on Vancouver Island, Scotty has outfitted Big Coast like nobody else!

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Pacific Net & Twine

Pacific Net and Twine, with retail stores in Steveston, Parksville and Prince Rupert is the ultimate retailer on the BC Coast and Pacific Northwest. In addition to carrying all Big Coast gear, PNT provides all the tackle and terminal gear the Big Coast could ever require. Add in Grundens and Garmin Marine and PNT may be the ultimate outfitter for the the new BV30 Big Coast rig and Captain Milne’s angling adventures. It’s where the pro’s shop!