American Made 2024
thirtysixit reply :
I've become rather obsessed with fishing with as many American made products as I can. I've listed my Favorite American made fishing stuff below. I've had great luck fishing with all of it. What do you think? I'd love to see the most American sport there is become more dependent on American made products... I don't know about you.
Rod: Falcon (Low Rider, Cara, Original)
Reel: None available (Heart Breaking), I use Quantum because they are based in Tulsa OK, which is my home town.
Line: Berkley (Big Game Mono, Vanish FC)
Hard Baits: Norman (Little N, Deep Little N, Middle N, DD14, DD22) and Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap 1/2OZ
Soft Plastics: Gene Lerew and Zoom
What do you think we can do as Patriotic anglers to ensure that American workers will still be producing our tools for the years to come?
Respectfully,
Thirtysixit
flyfisher reply :
I buy whatever products are the best value for me and my hard earned money. If they happen to be American made then great if not that is ok too because i am still supporting a company's infrastructure here in the US. I work too hard for my money to buy a product i feel is inferior just because of a made in USA logo.
As far as quality gear goes, St. Croix has a lot of their rods made here in the US.
EvanT123 reply :
Well my answer will break the no politics rule. So I'll grab some popcorn and keep it simple. I'll keep buying st croix products.
John G reply :
I have served my country in the U.S Army and I consider myself to be very patriotic. I have used Shimano baitcasters since I was 12 or 13 years old (I am 45 now) and if a company started producing a baitcaster in America that really gave Shimano a run for their money, I doubt that I would change reels as long as Shimano continued doing what they are doing. I do love Zoom Baits and I have not bought a rod other than Loomis in a long time. It's about using what you like and can afford and personally, I don't feel that I am obligated to buy American just so that I can consider myself patriotic.
powerduster reply :
I use rosco snaps and swivels for saltwater fishing, which are American made. Definitely quality stuff right there.
I agree with you 100%. Afterall, we are still supporting businesses here regardless of where the product is made.On 5/28/2015 at 10:42 AM, John G said:I have served my country in the U.S Army and I consider myself to be very patriotic. I have used Shimano baitcasters since I was 12 or 13 years old (I am 45 now) and if a company started producing a baitcaster in America that really gave Shimano a run for their money, I doubt that I would change reels as long as Shimano continued doing what they are doing. I do love Zoom Baits and I have not bought a rod other than Loomis in a long time. It's about using what you like and can afford and personally, I don't feel that I am obligated to buy American just so that I can consider myself patriotic.
Bluebasser86 reply :
Buy baits that are handmade from guys turning baits in their garages.
Don't forget Eagle Claw hooks in your American made supplies. They've revamped their hooks big time.
primetime reply :
I used to care more about where lures were made but at the end of the day Pure Fishing Owns a huge portion of the industry, and Jardon Owns Pure fishing, and almost every small company sells to a larger company and many Japanese companies that are considered JDM are not, and many that claim to be made in the USA are not, and I am not referring to any specific companies since I am a fan of almost all mentioned.
I buy from Retailers that I feel offer the best value & service and from companies that standby their products and I have been lucky in that way I guess. I am not going to Boycott Strike King if they make lures in Costa Rica and one day need to have soft baits poured overseas in order to keep up with other companies (Not that I see that happening) but I know that Strike King Designs their lures and Test them, catch me fish, and are a good value for sure, and if they can save me some money to buy a few more lures than it's a win win for me, Strike King, The OEM, and the Retailer and any employees at that retailer.
I also like to support local tackle shops and alway's buy a few things when I stop in to do my part as I know it is tough in that world these days and I miss the vibe of local shops, etc...I want to help the local bait shop stay alive more than anything, I could care less if he uses mostly Imports from China in Japanese packaging etc....
Globalization is a done deal, no point fighting wars that are Long Over, Walmart is not going anywhere, so let's support the Tackle Warehouse, Megastrike, Seibert, Power Team and all sponsers on this site and buy from them because they have good products and I am sure I have forgotten some. I think all specialty companies are the way to go for your favorite technique. I import plenty of lures from the Orient and from other areas of the globe, but I try to support niche and smaller companies since they provide innovation & better service imo....
tomustang reply :
I have worked in the manufacturing sector in America for quite some time, from what I've seen the american workforce and quality has dropped to the point of not caring if my money is going to whatever country of origin the company belongs too.
Quality is key, finding it abroad is easier than ashore.
Catt reply :
Y'all forgetting something?
Who's making the components used in assembling these "American" made products?
Doesn't Falcon Rods use Fuji guides & reel seats?
Ya really wanna help buy from Bassresource sponsors!
lecisnith reply :
Being a "patriotic American" also means supporting capitalism to it's core, which means free and open trade. Therefore restricting international trade wouldn't be very patriotic. I'm a big fan of Abu Garcia, Daiwa, and Rapala myself. I'm a super patriot.
WPCfishing reply :
Most of the goods produced over seas that we buy are made by American owned companies. Buy what you like. Supporting the forum sponsor's was a good point made by Catt.
HoosierHawgs reply :
American Made is not the stamp of quality it used to be. The American made Ardents were junk, considering their price range. If you can give me a better value for my money by producing overseas, then so be it. That said there are companies (like Berkley) who produce a lot of products in the US that offer quality and value. So I do buy from them, but not because they have a USA sticker on them because words carry about the value of a haypenny. Quality of product is where the value is at. That's why a lot of us bt Japanese. In everything they produce, fishing stuff or not, the Japanese are known for their incredible attention to quality and detail. It is just a part of their culture, similar to how in their culture it is considered impolite to directly say no. Neither of those things are longer in our culture.
Logan S reply :
.. Raul reply :
Rat L-Traps are as American as apple pie. 
Catt reply :
Y'all funny!
Your truck, boat, & outboard like your rods, reels, & tackle are assembled in America with foreign parts!
Raul reply :
On 5/29/2015 at 2:32 AM, Catt said:Y'all funny!
Your truck, boat, & outboard like your rods, reels, & tackle are assembled in America with foreign parts!
Nope, your Chevy truck is made 30 Km from my hometown in Silao, GTO, Mexico. 
HoosierHawgs reply :
These days Toyota is assembled more here than true "American" cars areOn 5/29/2015 at 2:57 AM, Raul said:Nope, your Chevy truck is made 30 Km from my hometown in Silao, GTO, Mexico.
Raul reply :
On 5/29/2015 at 2:58 AM, jakob1010 said:These days Toyota is assembled more here than true "American" cars are
Purty soon Toyota is also going to be made here in GTO too.
There´s aToyota truck plant in Texas, I can´t think about anything being more American than Texas. Of course Texas grew in size when it annexed the rest of the Union ( historians claim it was the other way around 
but it ain´t ).
John G reply :
I am pretty sure that my GMC Sierra 2500HD was Made In USA with foreign and domestic parts.
Catt reply :
Pop the hood of any truck & I'll show you hundreds of parts not made in America!
So is Ford, Dodge, or Chevy really American made?
John G reply :
On 5/29/2015 at 4:26 AM, Catt said:Pop the hood of any truck & I'll show you hundreds of parts not made in America!
So is Ford, Dodge, or Chevy really American made?
Not really.
tomustang reply :
More like north american made
d-camarena reply :
Where are pflueger products made?
Penguino reply :
On 5/29/2015 at 5:18 AM, d-camarena said:Where are pflueger products made?
China or Korea. I think most of Pure Fishing higher end gear is sourced in South Korea.
HoosierHawgs reply :
I actually think the quality of stuff out of Korea is quite great!On 5/29/2015 at 5:53 AM, Penguino said:China or Korea. I think most of Pure Fishing higher end gear is sourced in South Korea.
Surfcaster reply :
Eagle Claw hooks, Mann's Jelly and Augertail worms and ZOOM Super Hogs. Also Deep Creek Lures in Dunn, NC. These fishing products are the only ones I have purchased recently that I know were made in the USA.
Maxximus Redneckus reply :
i like stuff made in japan and i buy american when i can,but things in america aint made like they used to be ...im still not thrilled about the asian kids making my toothbrushes for 1 penny a day and sellin them to me for 3$.but im adapting and enjoyin life
BasshunterJGH reply :
G loomis
BasshunterJGH reply :
As far as reels go, if its made in japan, I'm happy. 
SirSnookalot reply :
As far as the auto business goes it's all global, being in the scrap industry I've been in hundreds of auto related plants. Many of these plants use foreign parts for assembly, years ago Japanese steel flooded our market. I service a company that made door hinges, they went to Chrysler of Canada. Had one that made marine inboards, the blocks were Yamaha and the wiring was Yazuki.
To the issue, I don't really care who makes what or where it was made. With this buy American logic why take then take them down to Mexico or up to Canada to go fishing lol, you can't catch fish here?
I may be going to Los Algondones in the near future, I'll buy a disposable Chinese spinning outfit at Walmart and head down to the Sea of Cortez for a couple of days. Be fair say I don't care who gets my money, I just want to catch fish.
frogflogger reply :
I still love my Ardent 1000's after several years and thousands of fish - they say built in U.S.A.
thirtysixit reply :
A lot of great replies here. Thanks to all. It's good to get another angler's perspective on the source of our equipment.
flyfisher reply :
http://www.cheatsheet.com/automobiles/the-15-most-american-automobiles-of-2014.html/?a=viewall
for those who are interested....
John G reply :
On 6/1/2015 at 8:28 AM, flyfisher said:http://www.cheatsheet.com/automobiles/the-15-most-american-automobiles-of-2014.html/?a=viewall
for those who are interested....
My truck, a 2012 GMC Sierra 2500HD, did not crack the top 14.
HoosierHawgs reply :
On 6/1/2015 at 8:35 AM, John G said:My truck, a 2012 GMC Sierra 2500HD, did not crack the top 14.
My Yota's did though!
SirSnookalot reply :
Noticing the picture of the Vinsetta garage, lots of things happen in the 10 years since I've left home, that was a real garage built in 1919. Located on famous street Woodward Ave, known for street drag racing. No longer dragging but each year there is the Woodward Dream Cruise, if you are a car buff it's a must to see, over a million people attend.
Now I see the garage is a restaurant, lots of nostalgia and memories for me.
*Hootie reply :
If every American suddenly stopped buying Toyotas because they are a Japanese company, how many Americans would suddenly be out of a job?
Hootie
HoosierHawgs reply :
On 6/1/2015 at 6:02 PM, *Hootie said:If every American suddenly stopped buying Toyotas because they are a Japanese company, how many Americans would suddenly be out of a job?
Hootie
I don't think that will happen The Toyota quality is insane. We've owned more Yotas then anything else and they are tanks. Can drive them or upwards of 200,000 miles no problem. They are also quite nice to drive. There is actually a Yota factory right here in Indiana.
Delaware Valley Tackle reply :
Even if foreign made, a purchase supports American jobs like truckers, warehousemen, store clerks, marketing and sales jobs etc. The world economy is just a fact of life now.
thirtysixit reply :
On 6/1/2015 at 9:01 PM, Delaware Valley Tackle said:Even if foreign made, a purchase supports American jobs like truckers, warehousemen, store clerks, marketing and sales jobs etc. The world economy is just a fact of life now.
That is a great point and I understand the "Global economy" is a fact of life now. My wife drives a Japanese car and the out board on my Stratos is a Yamaha... But I just don't like the fact that we are becoming a nation full of marketers and service providers. The phrase "Made in America" means something very important to me and I'm really surprised that so many of us are willing to pay a little less for something made by a Godless Communist in China..... I understand those words are inflammatory and I apologize if they offend anyone but this is America!!! The brightest shining beacon of liberty on the planet and when I see us willingly surrender our manufacturing prowess to countries who oppress their people I get a little upset. In my opinion we should have the entire market share for outdoor sports like Bass Angling.
I have beat this horse to death now and will stand down. I appreciate all of the candid feedback.
Respectfully,
Thirtysixit
Cgrinder reply :
On 6/3/2015 at 2:49 AM, thirtysixit said:That is a great point and I understand the "Global economy" is a fact of life now. My wife drives a Japanese car and the out board on my Stratos is a Yamaha... But I just don't like the fact that we are becoming a nation full of marketers and service providers. The phrase "Made in America" means something very important to me and I'm really surprised that so many of us are willing to pay a little less for something made by a Godless Communist in China..... I understand those words are inflammatory and I apologize if they offend anyone but this is America!!! The brightest shining beacon of liberty on the planet and when I see us willingly surrender our manufacturing prowess to countries who oppress their people I get a little upset. In my opinion we should have the entire market share for outdoor sports like Bass Angling.
I have beat this horse to death now and will stand down. I appreciate all of the candid feedback.
Respectfully,
Thirtysixit
Cold War's over mate.
John G reply :
On 6/3/2015 at 2:53 AM, Cgrinder said:Cold War's over mate.
I would rather have the Cold War back than what we are dealing with now. At least the Soviets understood what mutual destruction meant. The Islamofacists are suicidal and couldn't care less how many die in their quest for an Islamofacists world.
Penguino reply :
On 6/3/2015 at 3:56 AM, John G said:I would rather have the Cold War back than what we are dealing with now. At least the Soviets understood what mutual destruction meant. The Islamofacists are suicidal and couldn't care less how many die in their quest for an Islamofacists world.
And this sir, is the definition of discrimination.
J Francho reply :
Assembled in America by robots!
Closed - political. You guys know the rules.
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