Company Profile. Lamiglas manufactures over 40

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Company Profile
Lamiglas manufactures over 400 technique-specific
fishing rods and rod blanks for fresh and
saltwater fishing. Founded 1952, Kent, WA.
Moved to Woodland, WA in 1980. Currently 42
full time employees. Utilize 10-15 independent
contractors within finishing. Annual sales, 5
million. Average price of a Lamiglas fishing
rod at retail 140.
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Customers
Wholesalers Farwest Sports All Sports
Supply Maurice Sporting Goods Retailers GI
Joes Sportsmans Warehouse Cabelas Bobs
Merchandise Hammers Outdoors Forks Thrifty
Mart Custom Rod Builders Anglers
Workshop
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Pacific Northwest Market
Salmon 40 Steelhead 25 Trout 20
Sturgeon, Rockfish, Bass, Tuna 15 Pacific
Northwest Sales 1.7 million
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Pacific Northwest Market Strengths
Increases in selective Fin-Clipped fisheries
have provided greater access to remaining
hatchery fish. Trophy trout programs have
increased excitement and quality within trout
fisheries.
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Pacific Northwest Market Challenges
Declining quality of sport fisheries within
anadromous species. Unpredictable and unstable
seasons. Reductions to hatchery programs.
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Policy Suggestions for the Health of Sport Fishing
Legislatively validate the sport angler as a
priority within near shore and inland
environments. Alter management targets for
stocks from a level of viability to one that
includes quality sport fisheries. Increase
reach of selective fishing programs.