Born in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania, IRTReels hand-builds fishing reels one at a time for anglers who need compact gear with serious drag power. Its lineup spans micro-sized reels through large dual-drag models, along with heavy fly reels, and the company services its reels in the same shop. IRTReels also builds custom touches into select reels, including personalized etching and limited-edition designs.
DaggerfishDaggerfish is a one-person Pennsylvania workshop founded by Adam Nelson, a lifelong outdoorsman, designer, and craftsman. Since 2018, Nelson has made handline reels that helped revive handline fishing in the United States, along with durable outdoor equipment for people exploring the backcountry. Virtually every piece is made by Nelson himself and carries a lifetime craftsmanship guarantee.PITTSBURGH, PA
Select TackleFounded by Tom and Nicholas, Select Tackle is a small Ponte Vedra, Florida shop that hand-ties custom fishing rigs and tackle. Together, the founders bring more than 70 years of freshwater and saltwater fishing experience to seasonal rig designs made with carefully selected terminal tackle. Its rigs are sold and fished across the United States and internationally.
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