Luke Cuenco   09.12.22

Fishing can be as peaceful or as intense as you want to make it. Sometimes nothing quite beats a relaxing sitting on the boat while you take in all nature has to offer. On the other hand, a lot of fun can be had to hit the open ocean and reel in a 300-pound marlin with some of your best friends. No matter what kind of fishing you enjoy, you’ll want good gear. While there are tons of companies out there that offer great imported gear, I’ve always liked supporting American-made products and businesses whenever I can! Today we’ll be giving you guys our top pics of great American made fishing gear that you can pick up to not only enjoy your favorite waterborne sport.

Smooth and compact, the Avet® SX Series G2 Lever Drag Conventional Reel offers the performance you need for tough saltwater applications. Its precision machined 6061 T6 marine-grade aluminum frame and rugged stainless steel gearing combine to deliver unrelenting power, so you can fish with confidence. The SX G2’s 1-piece frame offers ultimate strength and is fully anodized for corrosion resistance. This reel also boasts 8 stainless steel ball bearings; a patented, industry-leading silent dog-and-gear anti-reverse system that’s been redesigned with more teeth for rock-solid engagement; and a powerful lever drag system with adjustable strike preset built on smooth, wear-resistant Avedrag Dry Carbon Fiber drag componentry. In addition, this highly castable reel features a wobble-inhibiting offset handle with Soft Touch knob and a redesigned, extra-loud alarm clicker. Extreme strength-to-weight ratio. Made in USA.

1-piece 6061 T6 anodized machined-aluminum frame

Patented, silent dog-and-gear anti-reverse system

Powerful lever drag system with adjustable strike preset

Wear-resistant Avedrag Dry Carbon Fiber drag components

Offset handle with Soft Touch knob

With its extreme light weight and superb balance, the redesigned G.Loomis E6X Salmon/Steelhead Casting Rod makes a superb mooching rod, and an even better drift rod for river fishing. Its proprietary blank material is both sensitive and strong, crafted with Multi- Taper Technology that optimizes both qualities to deliver ultimate performance regardless of depth or current conditions. With its uniform wall thickness and non-sanded “Paint Transfer System” buff finish, the E6X is built to withstand heavy impact and give you a durable go-to rod for many seasons of hard use. Fitted with premium Fuji guides and reel seat, plus graphite front and rear grips.

Made in America for over 80 years! McCoy’s commitment to quality and performance is unmatched. A successful tradition and the latest manufacturing technology ensures the McCoy angler a consistent product throughout their range of premium line.

McCoy Fishing got it’s start in the Pacific Northwest in 1935, known then as McCoy Tackle Company, it was the preferred line of choice from the Oregon coast up to Alaska. McCoy was the leader of line manufacturers in introducing into the industry a silicone saturated premium co-polymer line and the first to introduce the low visible green fishing line.

Delivering the kind of wobble and flash that trout and kokanee love, the Thomas Lures Speedy Shiner Spoon was made for trolling at speed! Solid brass construction with stainless split rings provide durability you can count on, while the VMC® Cone-Cut hook ensures a stickiness that isn’t about to result in stories of the one that got away! The super-reflective plating and embossed scale pattern delivers incredible flash. This Thomas Lures spoon can be fished at any speed, but excels at high speed. Made in USA.

Bones Performance Long Sleeve shirt has everything you need to conquer the harsh elements of any marine environment. With our extremely durable 100% poly fabric featuring UPF protection, these shirts offer a barrier to the suns damaging ultra violet rays. Our advanced moisture-wicking technology is made for fast-drying, warm-weather comfort that keeps you in the action on even the hottest of days. While being super light and extremely breathable, this performance shirt is the perfect fit for a day on the water, or at the tiki bar relaxing with friends.

Made from our Eco Stretch recycled fabric, super comfort, with a DWR (durable, water repellent) finish. Side Pockets and back Pocket with draining material.  Classic style cut with an 18” outseam and 7” inseam to fall at or slightly above the knee. These ultra classic trunks look great in and out of the water.  Super fast drying and ridiculously comfortable!

The MLF tournament-winning SeaKnit™ Boat Shoe is Grundéns take on a classic sneaker. Built from the fishing deck up, this lightweight, water-friendly sneaker offers anglers the opportunity to step into the world of on-deck fishing performance and comfort. Built for all day comfort for the tournament anglers trying to take home checks.

The perfect companion to your family adventure! Packing food for the road saves you time and money, and this Igloo cooler is large enough to hold sandwiches and drinks for a small group. The Igloo 16 qt. Latitude Cooler is perfect for day trips, camping, picnics, and road trips.

Bail handle folds flat into liner for easy storage and stacking

Pour and purge liner drains

Vertical profile fits tall and longneck bottles

Cool riser technology to improve cooling performance

Adopt a new outlook on life in Costa Del Mar® Ferg 580G Glass Polarized Sunglasses. These Costa sunglasses combine 100% UV protection with polarized lenses and classic styling. Polarized and outfitted with a mirror coating to fight glare, the lenses feature 580G LightWAVE® glass—the clearest in the industry. They’re also scratch-resistant and thinner and lighter than average polarized glass. 580 technology goes beyond polarization to produce the best lenses on the planet by selectively filtering out harsh yellow and harmful blue light, making colors brighter and objects sharper. Tough, durable co-injected nylon frames are made using an eco-friendly bio-resin process (using castor oil instead of petroleum) to reduce emissions and Costa’s overall carbon footprint. When you wear Costa Del Mar Ferg sunglasses, you can feel great knowing your eyes are protected and your new sunglasses aren’t just another piece of plastic that’ll one day wind up in the ocean. These mirror sunglasses boast Hydrolite™ temple tips and nose pads for a more secure, comfortable fit. They also include a case, a cleaning cloth, and a mfrs. limited 2-year warranty. Manufacturer style #: FRG.

Never leave the house without this tapered fillet knife in your back pocket. This full tang constructed knife will not disappoint you as you’re filleting your King Mackerel. The non-stick coated blade and outstanding trigger grip and pads make meat cutting fun and easy for everyone. This knife delivers the same quality you see and trust in all our other products.

No angler is complete without a great multitool! In addition to the Leatherman series, Gerber Gear also makes some great multi-tools in the great state of Oregon. The Leatherman Surge is one of our two largest multi-tools; a real powerhouse, built with our largest pliers, longest multi-tool blades and easy-to-use locks. A unique blade exchanger, large and small bit drivers and four outside-opening blades give you quick access to the tools you use most. The Surge was built for tough jobs and the hands that do them.

These Multi-tools are great for pulling out hooks, repairing line, and doing small field repairs and or tuning on your gear while out in the field.

The classic Flambeau tackle box—a staple in the world of fishing. A tackle management system that has stood the test of time and remains at the heart of Flambeau’s durable product offerings for anglers around the world.

There are only three different types of tackle that first time anglers might need: hooks, weights and floats. Weights are necessary to help provide more casting distance and keep your bait under water. For first time anglers, stick with basic split shot weights. They are inexpensive and easy to install.

Choose lure size according to the tackle you’re using and the species you’re fishing for. In general, choose smaller jigs and grubs when fishing for panfish (bluegill, sunfish, crappie, perch) and larger lures such as spinnerbaits and crankbaits when fishing for bigger fish (bass, walleye, and pike).

According to the Federal Trade Commission, “Made in USA” means that “all or virtually all” the product has been made in America. That is, all significant parts, processing and labor that go into the product must be of U.S. origin. Marketers and manufacturers that promote their products as Made in USA must meet the “all or virtually all” standard. This publication offers practical guidance on Made in USA claims.

Luke is currently a full-time writer for TheFirearmBlog.com, OvertDefense.com, AllOutdoor.com, and of course, OutdoorHub.com. Luke is a competitive shooter, firearms enthusiast, reloader, outdoorsman, and generally takes an interest in anything that has to do with the great outdoors. Luke is also a private certified pilot and is currently pursuing his commercial pilot's license in the hopes of becoming a professional pilot. Some of Luke's other interests include anything to do with aviation, aerospace and military technology, and American Conservancy efforts. Instagram: @ballisticaviation YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BallisticAviation thefirearmblog.com/blog/author/luke-c/ overtdefense.com/author/luke-c/ alloutdoor.com/author/lukec/

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