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  On 2/27/2025 at 1:58 AM, LongLine said:

Again back to fishing:  What fishing gear that you use was made in the US?  (Note: if the box says "made in US" means the box was made in the US)

 

I know McCoy line is US, Eagle Claw hooks are US.  St Croix rods are US. Penn reels (Senators only) are US.  What else?

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https://www.ackinc.com/collections/made-in-usa

Hopefully more will be added in the near future 

[GAMBLER]

  On 2/27/2025 at 1:58 AM, LongLine said:

Again back to fishing:  What fishing gear that you use was made in the US?  (Note: if the box says "made in US" means the box was made in the US)

 

I know McCoy line is US, Eagle Claw hooks are US.  St Croix rods are US. Penn reels (Senators only) are US.  What else?

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Gambler Rigs and Hammerhead cowbells are American made!

[Gator]

Some St. Croix rods are made in Wisconsin, but many are manufactured in Mexico, as are all RodGeek blanks, which is their custom counterpart. Still, better than most rod makers. Many are made in Asia, with a few still located in the States, but sourcing materials and outsourcing production of certain runs - Loomis comes to mind. 

 

Unless it's from a small custom manufacturer, the most recognized brands are all part of multinationals. 

 

And I can confirm Gambler Rigs are made in America. IMHO, he should recruit some "child labor" to help him; make the kid earn his keep lol.

[LongLine]

  On 2/27/2025 at 11:55 AM, Gator said:

Unless it's from a small custom manufacturer, the most recognized brands are all part of multinationals. 

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Very true.  Back in the early 80's when there was a real push for corporate out-sourcing, companies shut down their US metal smelting/working and plating operations claiming expense and environmental rules.  There was big movement away from metal and wood and towards plastic components in just about everything. 

 

Couple years ago I made some "ABU" spinners which were great for Pike. (shows my age)  Wire, paint & hooks were US but beads, bodies & blades were not.  My son has been carving some really good wood fishing plugs.  Unfortunately Balsa doesn't grow in the US.