Buy Canadian

[CrowMan]

If as an angler, you want to make a conscious decision to support Canadian manufacturers, there is on-line retailer that offers only MADE IN CANADA products..

https://greatcanadianfishingstore.com/

Of course, there is also a lot of gear that comes from China, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, and Europe if want to avoid US goods.

The same for big box stores....Sail and Canadian Tire vs Bass Pro and Cabela's.  Personally, for a number of reasons, I've always patronized the smaller local retailers...although I do miss LeBaron's.

[Spiel]

I do prefer to hit small local brick and mortar shops for all of my needs when possible CM. I only resort to online when there's no other option and given my numerous daily walks with the pup, the driving skills of these to your door drivers leaves a lot to be desired and I do mean "a lot!"

It's hard to be a good driver when you're constantly illegally staring at your hand held device.

[BillM]

This is going to be quite the S show. 

[AKRISONER]

if youre looking for canadian made hard baits and other nifty stuff, check out Nishine Lure Works!

Hiroshi's products are the highest grade you can purchase and are designed right here in St Catherines 

[Headhunter]

https://madeinca.ca/grocery-store-guide/

HH

[outllaw]

all canadien fishing show. sunday chatham ont. bradley center. 

[lew]

Our local grocery store has now put "Made in Canada" stickers beside the price sticker to make it easier to buy the right stuff.

[kickingfrog]

On 2/3/2025 at 8:59 AM, AKRISONER said:

if youre looking for canadian made hard baits and other nifty stuff, check out Nishine Lure Works!

Hiroshi's products are the highest grade you can purchase and are designed right here in St Catherines 

I didn't know that. Like I need an excuse to buy more tackle. Also learned that there is a difference between "Made in Canada" and "Product of Canada".

 

[outllaw]

we build lures here in ontario. many issues are supply issues.,parts and pieces.back in the 1980,s era,we approached the goverment on this issue. they were NOTeven very helpfull..now its near the forefront. buy canadien.

 

[wkrp]

Good bye St Croix

[CrowMan]

11 hours ago, wkrp said:

Good bye St Croix

Actually a lot of their rods are mfgr'd in Mexico.

[12 Volt Man]

I will still buy G. Loomis rods. Been using them for 30 years and I won't stop lol

[wkrp]

I forgot. Goodbye to G Loomis as well.

[12 Volt Man]

2 minutes ago, wkrp said:

I forgot. Goodbye to G Loomis as well.

F that they make the best rods out there and they don't break unlike so many other brands. 

[BillM]

i don't need any new muskie gear this year (Unless St.Croix comes out with a 10ft Legend Tournament lol)

[wkrp]

It is just my personal choice gentlemen. I too own both brands and agree that they are quality rods. wi

[CrowMan]

1 hour ago, wkrp said:

It is just my personal choice gentlemen. I too own both brands and agree that they are quality rods. wi

Although Loomis and St Croix produce some awesome sticks, like most mfgrs, they also make some  lower end very mediocre products. The Triumph and E6X line-ups come to mind.

Although you would think that the "halo" from a brand's top end products should extend down the line...sometimes it's a complete miss. Don't know if anyone remembers the Cadillac Cimarron from the 80's...it was a Chevy Cavalier with a few extra shiny chrome bits...but still the same bucket of rusty bolts..

 

[wkrp]

I hear you CrowMan and I have always steered clear of their lesser models.