| -This is the story about the Peetz Reel and its evolution.
It also traces sport fishing for salmon off Vancouver Island.
Douglas Pollard writes about how the Peetz reel and West Coast
sport fishing go hand in hand. Boris C. Peetz, the inventor,
a Russian-born silversmith, arrived in Victoria in the year 1911.
In the 1920's he built his first reel and by 1935 the BC Peetz
Manufacturing Company was in business selling fishing reels and
swivels. Eventually the company diversified into tackle and whole-cane
rods, but throughout the years, the Peetz reels have prevailed.
The handmade wood and brass Peetz fishing reels have become North
American classics. This interesting book tells the story of why
Boris built the Peetz reel, the changes as the company expanded
and grew. Bill Hooson, who became the owner of the company in
1977, continues the tradition, making quality Peetz products. |