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If you were in the market for a new rod, reel or other equipment would it matter if it was made in the U.S. or not?
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wouldn't notice-
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United States of America!!!!!
Joe E
Posted on: 2009/3/11 21:38
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It would matter, but would be WAY down my list of worries. First and foremost is cost/performance ratio.
Country of manufacture is about equal to aesthetics to me. Important, but way less so than cost and function.
Posted on: 2009/3/11 22:03
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2006/10/26 11:34 From Gunpowder River, MD
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It matters.
I'm staging a rod building project right now. 100% made in U.S.A and in my basement. I got my hands on a couple of fiberglass blanks; gonna make me a pack rod. I also picked one of these up. Spruce creek dry fly, loaded with silk line which was made in France. Is made in France better then made in China? http://www.mcfarlandrods.com/ made in usa
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It would be a consideration but not a determining factor.
Posted on: 2009/3/11 22:17
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Didf'nt plan it this way but somehow most of my rods are American.
-Orvis -Winston -Sage
Posted on: 2009/3/12 10:21
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Doesn't bother me.
Posted on: 2009/3/12 11:00
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Made in Williamsport, Pa. USA. Chest Box, Wader Bag, soft,
Front and Back, packs. All part of my gear.
Posted on: 2009/3/12 12:21
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I have an Orvis too...I think it says made in Korea on it...
Posted on: 2009/3/12 13:16
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I'm pretty sure all mine are made in china. TFO, mid range Orvis, Low end St. Croix, Cabela's. I do have a versitex, but the blanks are probably foreign. Same for my handmade loomis.
My ex girlfriend was made in china too, and she worked just fine. 
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I try to buy from countries that pay their workers a living wage and have some degree of envirnomental protections. Its getting very tough to do that, though.
Posted on: 2009/3/12 18:26
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All other things being equal I would purchase US made goods. Like many of the other posters, though, country of origin is a low priority for me.
Posted on: 2009/3/13 13:13
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My cheap combo outfits are made overseas, but all my St. Croix's are made in the U.S.A!
Posted on: 2009/3/14 14:27
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we make ours here in the U.S.A.
Posted on: 2009/3/14 18:33
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