Lee'S Tackle

A Century of Saltwater Sport Fishing Innovation

Lee's Tackle is one of the most storied names in saltwater sport fishing, with a heritage stretching back to 1920. Lee's Tackle, Inc. is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated business that began when Edward J. Lee opened a retail fishing store in Miami, Florida. Over the following decades, the brand evolved from a local shop into an industry-shaping manufacturer known around the world.

In the mid-1930s, motivated by his love of fishing and his passion for innovation, Roswell E. Lee, Sr. began manufacturing big game fishing reels, rod holders, and fighting chairs — and his innovative designs revolutionized the sport fishing industry. He was the first to use aluminum tubing in the fabrication of outriggers, and he also designed and patented the fishing rod Roller Top. These breakthroughs set the standard for a generation of tackle manufacturers, and many of those original designs remain in production today.

Precision Engineering Built for Big Game Anglers

The brand's success and reputation are the result of creative ideas, precision engineering, high-quality materials, and outstanding workmanship. Whether you're rigging a center console for a day offshore or outfitting a dedicated sport fishing yacht, Lee's Tackle builds components that serious anglers depend on.

The product line has expanded to include over 46 distinct rod holder models, 8 styles of outrigger holders, and outrigger poles from 11 to 46 feet in length, as well as many other miscellaneous sport fishing products. When it comes to rod holders, they are offered in more than 46 models for any application — including flush mount, swivel base, clamp-on, and other designs.

Industry-Leading Outriggers

At the heart of the Lee's Tackle lineup are their legendary Outriggers & Accessories. More than 60 years ago, the Lee family pioneered the use of high-strength, cold-drawn, marine-grade aluminum to manufacture what became regarded as the world's strongest and most reliable outriggers. The MX8000 Pro Series riggers continue this tradition with superior strength, durability, and ease of operation for sport fishermen around the world. From compact poles suited to smaller center consoles to massive 46-foot rigs for offshore tournament fishing, Lee's Tackle offers a configuration for every boat and every budget.

A Brand Trusted Worldwide

Lee's Tackle leads the sport fishing industry with innovative ideas and precision engineering, and their designs continue to be the most copied throughout the industry — a testament to how far ahead of the curve the brand has always been. They were the first to make swivel base rod holders, aluminum clamp-on rod holders, and aluminum outriggers. For any angler who takes big game fishing seriously, Lee's Tackle represents the benchmark in quality and performance.