FS Digest

Is any gear US made anymore? Noticed a lot of my stuff is from China.

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by ET2-SW

FS Digest

St Croix rods (with the blue label) are still made in st. Croix, WI.

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by jjb9024

FS Digest

All but the bass x, mojo, and triumphs are made in the USA

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by Phuc_Mee

FS Digest

Most of the higher end Penn reels ($300+) are still made here.

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by redmeansdistortion

FS Digest

Well... I think these do... G Loomis, North Fork, Falcon Rods, and St. Croix makes most Rods here, but they do have a factory in Mexico too & im not exactly sure what’s made down there. Fenwick still has a factory here, and possibly Dobyns, but they are not “made” here, simply assembled.

Which brings up, do you want made in America, or try to support an American worker? I don’t know of a major reel company made in the States but god do I love everything Daiwa!! Outstanding quality!! I am 100% for supporting the American company, unfortunately most Americans don’t want to pay for the costs that come with quality work (also companies through investors+stock are driven to make a billion % points on everything 👎)

Why are JDM products so revered and sought after? Because Japan continued the type of manufacturing quality we perfected in the 30’s-50’s but that also involves employee safety, benefits, better wages, better education, etc.

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by phishybizness

FS Digest

To me American + Quality = purchase. If I can't have both, I go for quality. Usually, this means I have to search for Japan or Taiwan origins. It's not politics, just roi. I generally search for American first, then Japanese products. Buying elsewhere us usually because I have no choice.

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by ET2-SW

FS Digest

I apologize, I didn’t intend something political. It’s just something you hear a lot right now but people buy something foreign “cause it’s just a basic item” or want something for rock bottom dollar. Hell, to me, even buying online isn’t supporting “American business”. What about the local Americans right down the street? I will agree within reason tho, I know some shops that bill themselves as niche or premium and something is 3x the price.

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by phishybizness

FS Digest

Just curious. How about Accurate? Are they made in the USA? Edit: There's a flag and "made in USA" on the boxes but I've never actually checked inside

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by fmanchan

flyguy Loc: Lake Onalaska, Sunfish Capitol of the World!

FYI! St. Croix rods are made in Park Fall, WI. There isn't a St. Croix, Wi, There is a St. Croix Falls, WI. and a St. Croix county. The Badgers like to confuse people. It's their way of life. Nothing you can do about it.

Mike Louden

The box is American made usually.

Edhred1

Man on Amazon I've got 2 baitcasters by Kast King a speed demon 9.8 to 1 36 inch retrieve THE FASTEST REEL MADE PERIOD and it's the best I've ever had and it was only 69 bucks MADE IN THE USA IN NEW YORK and it's better than any 100 to 400 dollar Daiwa I've ever owned