Data & Statistics > Sales and Economic Trends > Fishing Tackle Imports Indices > Two-Year Trends

Tackle imports values decreased slightly in the third quarter of 2011 from the same quarter in 2010.  Fishing nets, rods, line, hooks and snelled hooks led the increases, while artificial baits, leaders, all price range reels and reel parts and accessories showed decreases from same quarter, last year.  Overall, imports were down almost 5% compared to the same quarter last year, while down slightly from last quarter.