Hi,  my name is Randy and I'm Truus

and you have just entered the Balfour Gill and Gift website.

We are located at the ferry landing in Balfour, British Columbia, in the middle of some of the best fishing in the world.

Our 1st goal is to be the best tackle/souvenir shop on Kootenay Lake, hence the name Gill & Gift.

Catching the giant Gerard Rainbow Trout in Kootenay Lake can be very frustrating. Colors, technique and location are critical. Your first stop should be at the Gill and Gift. We have the latest information and tackle you need to make your Kootenay Lake fishing trip a success. See our fishing page for  information to help you out.

If you are coming in from out of town, do call in and introduce yourself... we love to meet new fishers.  Our informed staff will be sure to help you with tackle choices and help you with the latest information on what is happening on the lake today.

If you prefer to  shop on line...

We do mail products out from the store if you wish to go that way. Check out our selections of billies and flies on our e-catalogue page, or call and request ... and don't forget the fishing pictures in our photo galleries. If you call the store we will try to arrange to sell you anything we haveon hand.  We have not listed the vast variety of supplies we have but you are welcom to ask.

Looking for a charter? give us a call and we can help hook you up. 

                 A smart fisherman fills up before he hits the water.

     WE ARE CURRENTLY SELLING 2012/13 FISHING/HUNTING LICENSES AND TAGS And CLASSIFIED WATERS LICENSING AS WELL.   Note>The fishing regs book is new and good for 2012+2013.......new fishing licences are issued every April 1st.