Fishing Tackle Manufacturers

The landscape is literally smothered with fishing tackle supply companies, wholesalers, etc. But what if you have a new big idea that you want to pitch to Cabela's, Wal-Mart, Bass Pros, or other major distributors.

These high-profile merchants demand excessively low purchase prices, and the only way to get your products to that level is to partner with companies that can provide your supplies in large quantities. Aside from the Chinese companies, there are still a few U.S. based tackle manufactures still available.

For your spinner blades, casting spoons, split rings, etc... I recommend the following U.S. based companies -

Worth - Based out of Wisconsin, this company can supply components to various degrees, including swivels, snaps, wire forms, and a lot more. The core of this business is metal based products.

Lakeland - This company offers a nice selection of spoons, blades, and an assortment beads and brass bodies. They are located in Minnesota.

Hagen's - Hagen's is a fishing tackle manufacturer located in South Dakota. Their catalog of fine products covers a wide range of fishing tackle components, much more than the previous two. In addition to the casting spoons and spinner blades, they also offer several painting products, a huge selection of beads, hooks by every major brand name, mylar tubing, and... well pretty much every thing a guy could ever need. They also have a knack for working with smaller bait shops, whom supply demand is very low.

I should also mention that if you have a new blade, or spoon idea, these companies should also be able to accommodate your development needs. The cost for plat-design can be quite expensive tho, so be prepared for a hefty bill.

If you would like to create plastic-based products (fish plugs, etc.), then sadly, your best bet would be companies based in China, as much of that industry has gone over seas. To find those suppliers, it may be best to check with Alibaba.com. That site is dedicated to all manufacturers, and yes, you might be able to find a few American companies.

Another site for finding tackle manufacturers would be Tradekey.com. I've seen many more American business's listed there, so that might be the best place to start initially (if you're looking for something that the other big three doesn't offer)

As always, try to stick with U.S. based companies, as you'll find that the customer service will always be much easier to contact (and understand).