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Leaving a Legacy – Honouring Jack Foster

At the 2024 Sport Fishing Institute of BC (SFI) Gala, our founder, Jack Foster, received the Bob Wright Legacy Award. This incredible honor recognizes Jack’s outstanding contributions to the conservation, restoration, and enhancement of BC’s recreational fishing industry—a legacy we at Islander Reels have been privileged to witness firsthand. Reflecting, Jack shared, “I was totally […]

Interview with Survivorman, Les Stroud

In anticipation of the upcoming Father’s Day Derby at new Islander Destination, The West Coast Fishing Club, Islander’s Steve Rennalls had the chance to speak with special Guest Les Stroud aka Survivorman. They touch on a variety of subjects including growing up in Toronto, his transition to outdoor adventure, and the connection between fishing and […]