Super User S Hovanec Posted January 27, 2015 Super User Posted January 27, 2015 For the most part, the only thing on a US made rod is the blank and thread finish. Some of St. Croix's grips are made in house too. Cork is from Portugal, thread from China, guides, reel seats and hook keeps from somewhere offshore. Quote
Penguino Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 For the most part, the only thing on a US made rod is the blank and thread finish. Some of St. Croix's grips are made in house too. Cork is from Portugal, thread from China, guides, reel seats and hook keeps from somewhere offshore. Exactly what this guy said. Most companies do this because majority of good guide and reel seats companies are from overseas (FUJI, ALPS, Kigan, Pac-Bay). 1 Quote
Chris186 Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 Cashion rods are also made in the USA. Quote
Super User Jeff H Posted January 27, 2015 Super User Posted January 27, 2015 Give Mike a call at Delaware Valley Tackle and have him build you a custom. It'll be American made and built just for you. Ideal! I like this idea, on an American made St. Croix blank! Support the independent American craftsmen when you can! Quote
G_money Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 Sorry I scanned over this quickly but noticed a few things. 1st Batson Rainshadow blanks are nice, but are built in Asia. I do like their blanks for the price though Then there are other companies like Phenix and Dobyns that are American companies but source labor and construction from Asia. If you want true American companies that sell fully built rods, ie...not custom. The only ones I know of for sure are: Loomis Edge St Croix Cousins Seeker (I'm pretty sure roll the blanks here...) Falcon 1 Quote
daiwatws Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 Cashion rods are made in the USA. I own 3 of them. Quote
bass1980 Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 Are you looking for an American company or a product thats built in America and made with American components too? It could get tough searching for the all American products these days. BTW I'm not sure if it matters to you but that Lews reel isn't made in the USA. Quote
Super User S Hovanec Posted January 27, 2015 Super User Posted January 27, 2015 It could get tough searching for the all American products these days. I got a request to build just such an animal last year. After researching and finding all US made components, he didn't like the price I arrived at. Also, it wouldn't have been the best performing rod, but he wanted all US components. 1 Quote
faygo1979 Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 All Pro Rods are also built in the USA. I have one and I think it is a good rod for the price. http://allprorods.com/ Quote
Batson Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 This is a great subject!! What is more important actually is who is the designer of the rods and do they fish competitively and/or know what fisherman want? Now that is the better question! 1 Quote
wperry Posted January 27, 2015 Author Posted January 27, 2015 Thanks for all the input. I know it would be tough to get a quality rod made in U.S. with all U.S. components, but made by American craftsmen is what I'm looking for. The way I look at it, why spend $150-200 for something made in China when I can put an American to work for the same amount as long as the quality is there. I know the Lews is imported but wanted to put that in just to say I was happy with the reel and I was shopping for a rod. Castaway is building the rod I'm looking for. Made in Texas for a good price. I'm really glad we at least have some American made products to choose from. Many times we don't. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted January 27, 2015 Super User Posted January 27, 2015 American made tires have been made with imported rubber since before there were cars. What that has to do with how many American jobs are from making tires is beyond me. The origin of the rubber matters little to me. It's who made the final product. Same goes for a rod. 1 Quote
Kevin Lunde Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 If you want a great rod for a great price made in America. Take a look at RPM Custom rods http://www.rpmcustomrods.com/ by Elite BASS Pro angler Rick Morris. If you see any rods there you like let me know and I will provide you a way to get 25% off. Quote
fisherrw Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 Cousins rods are American made and are really nice. You can find them on tackle warehouse. x2 Quote
Super User F14A-B Posted January 30, 2015 Super User Posted January 30, 2015 x2 Which "Cousin" rod do you own and use that you can expound upon? Quote
Super User Montanaro Posted January 30, 2015 Super User Posted January 30, 2015 American made tires have been made with imported rubber since before there were cars. What that has to do with how many American jobs are from making tires is beyond me. The origin of the rubber matters little to me. It's who made the final product. Same goes for a rod. This Quote
Penguino Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 Which "Cousin" rod do you own and use that you can expound upon? I don't own any, but I have felt them before at a local dealer. The Raze series are really good for the price, definetly better than many other rods at the price point. Quote
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