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AFTCO
AFTCO® stands for the American Fishing Tackle Company and was established in 1958 in Newport Beach, California by J.C. Axelson, a pioneer in big game tackle development. In 1973, Milt Shedd - a legendary innovator, himself - and wife Peggie purchased AFTCO, and a new company evolved with a concern for both the fishing customer and marine resources.

For more than 50 years, the AFTCO name has stood for quality and dependability, backed by a family-owned company that ranks among the world's most highly regarded saltwater fishing tackle manufacturers. AFTCO Roller Guides and Roller Tops, Unibutts®, Taper Tip Gaffs, Roller Troller® Outrigger Clips, Fighting Belts and Harnesses, Fishing Gloves and more, can be found on top sport fishing boats worldwide.

AFTCO and the Shedd family have been great supporters of the ocean and its creatures. Some of their ocean involvement includes: the co-founding of SeaWorld, the founding of the Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute, several million in cash contributions, more than 10,000 hours of donated time to conservation issues by AFTCO's president, and playing a major role in the elimination of gillnets and longlines.
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Fishing gear encompasses a wide range of tools and equipment used by anglers to catch fish. It includes fishing rods, reels, lines, hooks, bait, lures, nets, and much more. With so many different types of fish and fishing locations available, fishing gear comes in various sizes and styles to cater to different fishing methods and species. For example, fly-fishing gear features lightweight rods and intricate lures, while deep-sea fishing requires heavy-duty rods and reels capable of reeling in larger fish. Additionally, fishing gear can range from basic and affordable to high-end and expensive. Regardless of budget or skill level, there is a large variety of fishing gear available at Kittery Trading Post to accommodate every angler's specific needs and preferences.