The Only 4 Fishing Rod Brands Still Built in America (St. Croix Opened a Factory in Mexico)

American-made fishing rods are disappearing fast — and even the most iconic brand in the industry isn't as domestic as you think. St. Croix, the legendary Wisconsin rod maker that built its entire identity on American craftsmanship since 1948, quietly opened a manufacturing facility in Fresnillo, Mexico, and a significant portion of their lineup is now built there. That means the "Made in America" label in the fishing industry is more complicated than ever — and most anglers have no idea. In this video, we're cutting through the marketing and telling you exactly which rod brands are still truly building on American soil. We're breaking down the only four fishing rod brands that still manufacture in the United States, what sets them apart, and why it matters to the future of domestic rod building. From St. Croix's complicated dual-factory story to the smaller, dedicated American builders keeping the craft alive, this is the definitive guide for anglers who care where their gear comes from. Whether you're looking to support American manufacturing or just want to know the truth behind the labels, this video gives you the full picture. If you think you already know which brands make the cut, you might be surprised. 1. Fishing Tackle Retailer (St. Croix PHYSYX Launch) https://fishingtackleretailer.com/st-... 2. AllAmerican.org (St. Croix Investigation) https://allamerican.org/investigation... 3. Fishing Tackle Retailer (St. Croix American-Made) https://fishingtackleretailer.com/st-... 4. BassResource Forums https://www.bassresource.com/bass-fis... 5. Share The Outdoors (Bass X) https://www.sharetheoutdoors.com/2024... 6. USA Made Products (Fishing Rods List) https://www.usamadeproducts.biz/outdo... 7. AllAmerican.org (G. Loomis Investigation) https://allamerican.org/investigation... 8. Shimano Corporate Site https://www.shimano.com/en/company/lo... 9. G. Loomis Facebook Page   / fishgloomis   10. Mudhole (Cashion Rod Blanks) https://mudhole.com/blogs/product-rev... 11. Anglers Channel (Cashion FFS Rods) https://anglerschannel.com/cashion-br... 12. Cashion Rods Official Website https://www.cashionrods.com/ 13. Texas Monthly (Kistler Feature) https://www.texasmonthly.com/travel/k... 14. Kistler Rods Official Website https://kistlerrods.com/ 15. Kistler's Story Page https://kistlerrods.com/pages/kistler... 16. Yellow Pages (St. Croix) https://www.yellowpages.com/park-fall... 17. Zippia (St. Croix History) https://www.zippia.com/st-croix-rods-... 18. Madison.com (Gordon Schluter) https://madison.com/news/local/rememb... 19. St. Croix Rods Official Website https://stcroixrods.com/ 20. CB Insights (St. Croix Company Profile) https://www.cbinsights.com/company/st... 21. Tight Lines and High Tides https://tightlinesandhightides.com/fi... 22. Falcon Rods Official Website https://www.falconrods.com/pages/our-... 23. St. Croix Blog (Handcrafted in North America) https://stcroixrods.com/blogs/news/ha... 24. AquariumPub (St. Croix) https://aquariumpub.com/where-are-st-... 25. MidCurrent (Gary Loomis Retirement) https://midcurrent.com/2008/05/09/gar... 26. The Columbian (Woodland Rod Hub) https://www.columbian.com/news/2019/f... 27. AllAmerican.org (Lamiglas Investigation) https://allamerican.org/investigation... 28. Lamiglas History Page https://www.lamiglas.com/pages/about-... 29. Lamiglas Official Website https://www.lamiglas.com/