Posted By: Mark Perry
2017 rod and reel sales numbers - 09/22/18 01:00 PM
In 2017 nearly $2 billion worth of rods and reels were sold. Spinning rods were 48% and casting was 42% and remaining 10% were others.
Spinning reels were 47% and baitcasting reels were 43% while remaining 10% was others.
Average cost of rods sold was $102 while average cost of a reel sold was $112.
Rods, reels, line, tackle boxes, and terminal tackle combined for $5.3 billion in sales.
Only 40% of those that purchased a rod or reel were younger than 35 years old.
Spinning reels were 47% and baitcasting reels were 43% while remaining 10% was others.
Average cost of rods sold was $102 while average cost of a reel sold was $112.
Rods, reels, line, tackle boxes, and terminal tackle combined for $5.3 billion in sales.
Only 40% of those that purchased a rod or reel were younger than 35 years old.