New article posted on theflyfishingforum.com: Orvis to Acquire the Scientific Anglers and Ross Reels Businesses from 3M
Not an Orvis fan either. I looked into their conservation efforts after seeing your comment. Other than a mild bit of partnering with TU, who I distrust with every fiber in my being, they seem to be pretty good eggs in that respect. :thumbup:NOT a big fan of Orvis, except for the great things they do on the conservation side.
What do you base the last part on? The way things are going, we are going to lucky if anyone makes anything in this country.The argument that Orvis may start moving Ross production overseas can be countered with the idea that Orvis could start producing private label reels domestically..
US manufacturing is growing. Made in USA is important to consumers, particularly younger people. There was a great article in Time Magazine a couple weeks ago. How ‘Made in the USA’ is Making a Comeback | TIME.com It talks about how the relative savings of outsourcing is dwindling as wages in China grow, and the strength of the Yen to the dollar increases. 3D printing is a big part of the new American manufacturing.I own several Ross Reels and like them. Fantastic drags.
What do you base the last part on? The way things are going, we are going to lucky if anyone makes anything in this country.