Top 2015 Fishing Brands
- March 17, 2016
- By Randall Mueller
- Research, Infographics
Southwick Associates recently reported the most frequently purchased hunting and shooting brands in 2015, which we shared in an earlier post. Now the market research and economics firm has followed up with the top 2015 fishing brands. This list has been compiled from the internet-based surveys completed in 2015 by AnglerSurvey.com panelists.
According to the surveys, the most frequently purchased sportfishing brands in 2015 included:
Top rod brand: Shakespeare (Ugly Stik, Sturdy Stik, etc.)
Top reel brand: Shimano
Top combo brand: Shakespeare
Top fishing line brand: PowerPro
Top hard bait brand: Rapala
Top spinner bait brand: Strike King
Top jig brand: Strike King
Top sinker brand: Lindys
Top swivel brand: Eagle Claw
Top leader brand: Sufix
Top fly line brand: Rio
Top fly leader brand: Rio
Top tippets brand: Rio
Top wader brand: Simms
Top clothing brand: Columbia
Top raingear brand: Frogg Toggs
Top landing net brand: Frabill
Top bait bucket/aerator brand: Frabill
Top fishing knife brand: Rapala
Top fish scale brand: Berkley
Top trolling motor brand: Minn Kota
Launched in 2006, AnglerSurvey.com, HunterSurvey.com and ShooterSurvey.com help the outdoor industry, fisheries and wildlife officials and sportsmen's organizations track consumer activities and expenditure trends. Survey results are scientifically analyzed to reflect the attitudes and habits of anglers and hunters across the United States.
Editor’s Note: Information for many other product categories is available from Southwick Associates. Find out more at southwickassociates.com.
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