Global fishing tackle manufacturer operating 11 heritage brands across 19 countries
Pure Fishing manufactures and distributes fishing tackle under a portfolio of established brands, serving angler markets across North America, Europe, and beyond. The company is mid-stage in digital transformation—currently deploying Kanban and lean manufacturing principles while managing inventory and seasonal-demand challenges across a global supply chain. Hiring is accelerating in marketing and manufacturing, suggesting a push toward both direct-to-consumer visibility and operational efficiency.
Pure Fishing is a public company headquartered in Columbia, SC, with 1,001–5,000 employees operating across 19 countries and speaking 28 languages. The company owns and operates 11 fishing brands—including Abu Garcia, Penn, Berkley, Fenwick, Ugly Stik, SpiderWire, and others—across rods, reels, tackle, lures, and storage products. Revenue flows through both wholesale distribution and direct channels; the stack includes SAP for enterprise resource planning, Shopify for e-commerce, and Adobe Creative Cloud for product marketing. Current operational focus centers on inventory optimization, seasonal forecasting, and lean manufacturing implementation.
Pure Fishing operates in 19 countries with active hiring in the United States, United Kingdom, Poland, and the Netherlands. The workforce is conversant in 28 languages.
Core systems include SAP for ERP and planning (SAP APO), Shopify for e-commerce, Microsoft Office and Excel for operations, plus Adobe Creative Cloud for design and marketing content.
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