DQC International, Corp., manufactures 13 Fishing brand of rods and reels. Rapala VMC joined DQC as a minority investor (49%) to help with growing the global market. , Do not let the name fool you this company offers more than just 13 Fishing Rods.
The DQC International Corp is American made and located out of Clearwater Florida.
Founder of 13 Fishing Rods Mr. Jim Coble first started operations in 2011. Original designed for the ice fisherman in mind 13 fishing has grown to be much more. Offering now products that range from rods to reels to even lures.
Since then Rapala has become a minority investor in this brand.
Try not to over look this brand the next time your looking for new equipment. , The maker of 13 Fishing rods is the DQC International Corporation located in Clearwater Florida. They have been making 13 Fishing gear since 2012. In 2019 fishing industry giant Rapala VMC purchased a minority share of DQC International, and it now markets 13 Fishing rods in all international, non-USA markets. DQC continues to market its 13 Fishing gear in the United States.