Fishing · British Columbia
A small independent tackle shop near Holdom Station in Burnaby, BC, loved for its patient, knowledgeable owner and beginner help, though several people have arrived during posted hours to find it closed.
First Light Fishing & Tackle is a small shop near Holdom SkyTrain station in Burnaby. It's small, but regulars say it covers most kinds of fishing: spin and bait casting, centre pin, trolling, fly gear and tying supplies, plus live worms and carp bait that can be hard to find elsewhere.
The owner is the reason most people come back. Reviewers from the last decade describe him as a patient teacher who will assemble a new setup, show you how to tie a leader, and talk through where and how to fish. Beginners, families and newcomers to BC say they walked out ready to fish, and a few caught their first salmon or trout soon after. Other staff get similar praise.
Salmon anglers mention help rigging hoochies for sockeye and jigs for chum, and others come in for trout, carp and Tenkara gear. Most reviewers call the prices fair and the service low-pressure. One found a reel marked up well above what it sold for elsewhere, and another felt the shop is pricier than big-box stores but worth it for the advice.
The most common complaint is hours. Several visitors, some recent, drove over during posted hours and found the shop closed. One says it's only open a few days a week. Call ahead before making a trip. A couple of reviewers also had trouble getting a fishing licence here, so plan to buy yours online if that's all you need. Map directions can send you to the back of the building, so skip the alley.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 135 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with First Light Fishing & Tackle directly.
