Since 1915, Cortland Line Company has made fishing lines in Cortland, New York, with fly lines and braided fishing lines at the center of its work. The company also develops leader materials for anglers who build custom setups, including IGFA-spec material aimed at record-class fishing. Its century-long, Cortland-based manufacturing history remains the clearest mark of the brand.
Royal Wulff Fly FishingRoyal Wulff Fly Fishing makes fly-fishing lines and related tackle, with its product range organized around freshwater, saltwater, and Spey casting. The Livingston Manor company also carries distinctive casting-training tools from the Wulff school, including the Fly-O practice caster and Wristlok. Its line upcycling program gives worn-out fly lines another use and encourages anglers to keep them out of the trash.LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY
JP Ross Fly Rods & Co. OutdoorsSince 1997, Jordan P. Ross has shaped JP Ross Fly Rods & Co. as a New York maker rooted in the Adirondacks and in the idea that fishing tools should help people get outside. The company is known for handmade rods developed through design, prototyping and time on the water, with customers treated as part of an angling community rather than simply as buyers. Its conservation outlook also extends beyond the workshop: Ross founded Trout Power, a citizen-science effort focused on Adirondack brook trout, and the company donates 1% of revenue to New York conservation groups.WHITESBORO, NY
Lehigh Fishing CompanyFrom its facility in White Haven, Pennsylvania, Lehigh Fishing Company hand-makes American-made fishing rods for anglers, from fly rods to surf and ice models. The disabled veteran-owned company also builds custom rods and says its blanks use carbon-fiber technology developed for the F-22 and Boeing 787. Every rod carries an unconditional 20-year warranty, and the company’s tournament-proven models include winners from striper, black drum, and ice-fishing events.WHITE HAVEN, PA
Hofmann's Lures IncSince toolmaker and avid angler Jack Hofmann began making fishing lures in 1952, Hofmann’s Lures has built its name on durable, effective spoons and spinners made in the USA. Now owned by the Dunbar family in Greenville, Pennsylvania, the company preserves its long-running lure designs while adding features such as the Easy Clip & Spin spinner series. Its best-known Frizz spoon remains a more-than-70-year fixture for trout and panfish anglers.GREENVILLE, PA