Big Jon Sports
Last checked: Oct 19, 2026
The full answer: Is Big Jon Sports Made in USA?Verification Summary
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Manufacturing Location
Interlochen, MI
Headquarters
Interlochen, MI
Founded
1968
Products Verified
2 products
Evidence Breakdown
Factory Location Specificity
Specific factory city identified
Website Claim
The brand's website says it makes its products in the USA
Manufacturing History
Long record of US manufacturing
Known Overseas Production
No imported lines on record
Verification Notes
Big Jon Sports manufactures electric and manual downriggers for fishing in Interlochen, Michigan. Founded 1965. All downriggers made in Michigan. Strong reputation among Great Lakes fishermen.
Brand evidence is re-checked on a rolling cycle
Manufacturing Profile
Big Jon Sports manufactures at its factory in Interlochen, MI. Founded in 1968, 58 years ago. The 2 Big Jon Sports listings here sit in sports & outdoors.
Verification tier
100% average
Very High: strong brand evidence plus city-level origin statements for the products
Factory evidence
Specific city
Interlochen, MI
Catalog breadth
2 products
1 category
How we verified Big Jon Sports
Most recent check: Oct 19, 2026
From the brand's website
We re-read bigjonmarine.com on Oct 6, 2026 and did not find an explicit statement about where its products are made. This page relies on the other evidence below.Store listings
We read the live store listing for 2 of the 2 Big Jon Sports products on this page (most recently Oct 19, 2026). 1 of them states US origin on the listing itself:
- “Manufactured in United States” on Big Jon Sport Fishing Electric Downrigger 24-Inch Boom
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Big Jon Sports was founded in 1968 and makes the products listed here in Interlochen, MI. The site lists 2 verified American-made Big Jon Sports products.
Big Jon Emery and the downrigger
Big Jon was founded in 1968 by angler Big Jon Emery, who wanted a better way to fish deep water. The company says he invented the downrigger, the boat-mounted reel and weight that hold a lure at a set depth while trolling.
The production plant is in Interlochen, Michigan. The company says its workers machine aircraft-grade aluminum there on CNC equipment, and its homepage reads "Made in the USA."
What comes out of Interlochen
The downrigger line includes the electric Legacy and Captain's Pak and the manual One-Hand-Crank and Gadabout. Big Jon also makes planer riggers, planer boards, mounting bases, tracks and rod holders. We list two electric downriggers, one with a 24-inch boom and one with a 30-inch telescoping boom.
The site lists no imported products. It also gives no separate origin line for its hats, shirts and small gear, so check those labels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Big Jon Sports made in the USA?
Yes, for the 2 products listed here. Big Jon Sports manufactures in Interlochen, MI. Big Jon makes electric and manual downriggers, planer riggers and rod holders at its own plant in Interlochen, Michigan. The company dates to 1968 and says its founder invented the downrigger.
Where is Big Jon Sports manufactured?
Big Jon Sports is headquartered in Interlochen, MI. Manufacturing takes place in Interlochen, MI.
What Big Jon Sports products can I buy?
The site lists 2 Big Jon Sports products in Sports & Outdoors. Each one links to a store that sells it.
When was Big Jon Sports founded?
Big Jon Sports was founded in 1968. Big Jon makes electric and manual downriggers, planer riggers and rod holders at its own plant in Interlochen, Michigan. The company dates to 1968 and says its founder invented the downrigger.
Where can I buy Big Jon Sports products?
Every Big Jon Sports product listed here links to a store that sells it, either a large online retailer or the brand's own shop.