Outsmart the Waters: Precision-Forged Tackle for Unrivaled Success

Stop settling for mass-produced gear. Maple Forge Tackle crafts custom fishing lures and components designed to give serious anglers the definitive edge on Canadian waters and beyond.

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Trusted by Anglers Across Ontario and Beyond

Our commitment to excellence has earned the trust of professional guides, tournament winners, and passionate anglers alike. Discover the difference precision metalwork makes.

"Maple Forge Tackle's custom jigs are a game-changer! The balance and durability are unmatched, directly contributing to my clients' best catches this season. Absolutely recommend for any serious guide."

— Marc Dubois, Head Guide, Northern Pike Anglers

Comprehensive Custom Tackle Manufacturing Services

From concept to capture, we apply artisanal skill and technical precision to every piece, ensuring it meets your exact specifications and exceeds your expectations.

Custom Fishing Lure Forging

Handcrafting unique, high-performance lures with superior balance and action through traditional forging techniques combined with modern material science. Perfect for specific depths, species, and water conditions.

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Precision Metal Jig Casting

Flawlessly weighted and shaped metal jigs for freshwater and saltwater, ensuring optimal sink rates and irresistible action. Utilizing advanced alloys for unmatched durability and corrosion resistance.

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Specialized Hook Manufacturing

Forged hooks designed for ultimate strength, sharpness, and penetration. Available in bespoke gauges, bends, and finishes to secure your catch, every time. Rigorously tested for integrity.

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Rod & Reel Component Machining

Precision-machined components for rod repairs, reel upgrades, and custom builds. Enhance performance and extend the life of your valuable gear with bespoke metal parts crafted to aerospace standards.

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Artistic Marine Life Sculptures

Bring the beauty of the aquatic world into your home or lodge with custom metal sculptures. From leaping salmon to intricate underwater scenes, each piece is a testament to our artistic metalworking skill.

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Rapid Prototyping for Tackle Innovation

Accelerate your tackle design with our rapid prototyping services. We transform your concepts into tangible, tested prototypes quickly, allowing for iterative refinement and market-leading innovation.

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Specialized Solutions for Every Angling Challenge

Whether you're battling bass in Ontario's lakes or fighting tuna offshore, Maple Forge Tackle has the specialized gear and expertise to optimize your success.

Angler fishing in a serene Canadian freshwater lake
A tranquil morning on an Ontario lake, perfect for custom-forged bass lures.

Freshwater Dominion

Conquer Ontario's diverse lakes and rivers with lures precisely tuned for species like Walleye, Northern Pike, Musky, and Bass. Our custom designs mimic local forage, providing an irresistible advantage in familiar waters.

  • Optimized for Canadian freshwater species
  • Durable finishes to withstand rocky retrieves
  • Specific weight and action for varied depths
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Deep sea fishing boat battling a large saltwater fish
Hooking a powerful tuna in deep ocean waters, demanding robust, corrosion-resistant tackle.

Saltwater Savvy

Withstand the harsh conditions of marine environments. Our saltwater tackle features enhanced corrosion resistance, superior breaking strength, and designs engineered to attract and land powerful ocean species like Tuna, Halibut, and Cod.

  • Corrosion-resistant materials and coatings
  • Heavy-duty strength for large pelagic fish
  • Optimized for offshore jigging and trolling
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Ice fishing on a frozen lake with an angler pulling up a fish
An ice angler proudly displays a freshly caught fish, using specialized Maple Forge tackle.

Ice Fishing Innovation

Don't let the cold limit your catch. We forge specialized spoons and jigs with unique actions and glow-in-the-dark properties, designed to entice bites in frigid, low-light conditions. Dominate the hard water season.

  • Glow-in-the-dark and UV-enhanced options
  • Specific weights for vertical jigging
  • Extreme temperature resistance for durability
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Angler holding a large trophy fish after a tournament win
A triumphant moment: an angler with their tournament-winning catch, attributed to superior equipment.

Tournament Precision

Gain the competitive edge that champions rely on. Our tournament-grade tackle is engineered for extreme precision, consistency, and strength, giving you the confidence to perform at your peak when every cast counts.

  • Strict weight and balance tolerances
  • Ultra-sharp, high-strength hooks
  • Optimized for specific tournament regulations
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Design Your Custom Lure: Unleash Your Vision

Bring your ultimate lure design to life. Collaborate with our artisans to specify every detail – from material and finish to weight and action – and see your vision take shape.

Your Custom Lure, Perfected

Select from premium metals, choose your desired weight distribution, and define the perfect colour pattern. Our intuitive configurator guides you through the process, providing real-time feedback on your custom creation.

Live Preview: Your Vision Takes Shape

3D rendered preview of a custom forged fishing lure with Fire Tiger pattern
Example: Tungsten Jig, 14g, Fire Tiger pattern, with custom-forged hook.

Inspiration Gallery

Small custom black nickel jig
Shiny gold spoon lure
Realistic silver minnow lure

Our Precision Forging Process: Engineered for Excellence

Every piece of Maple Forge Tackle is the result of a meticulously crafted process, blending centuries-old forging techniques with cutting-edge engineering and a deep understanding of angling needs.

Step 1: Consultation & Design Specification

We begin with an in-depth discussion of your fishing needs, target species, and preferred techniques. Our experts translate your vision into precise technical specifications, considering water conditions, lure action, and material properties.

Artisan discussing lure design blueprints with an angler
Detailing the blueprint for your unique tackle.

Step 2: Material Selection & Quality Sourcing

Only the finest Canadian and international grade metals are selected. We prioritize sustainable and high-performance alloys known for their strength, corrosion resistance, and optimal weight properties, ensuring your tackle lasts a lifetime.

Various metal ingots and rods for tackle manufacturing
Premium metals for superior performance.

Step 3: Precision Forging & Machining

Our master smiths hand-forge and CNC-machine each component to exacting tolerances. This ensures superior grain structure, eliminating weak points and achieving the perfect balance, action, and hydrodynamic profile for your lure or component.

Blacksmith forging metal with hammer and anvil
The meticulous art of forging a custom lure.

Step 4: Quality Testing & Finishing

Every piece undergoes rigorous multi-stage quality control. This includes material stress tests, underwater action analysis, and scrutinizing finishes for durability and visual appeal. Only perfection leaves our forge.

Worker applying a protective coating to a finished fishing lure
Ensuring every detail meets our stringent quality standards.

Step 5: Packaging & Delivery with Warranty

Once perfected, your custom tackle is carefully packaged and shipped. Every Maple Forge product is backed by our comprehensive warranty, guaranteeing your satisfaction and the longevity of your investment.

Elegant packaging for a custom fishing lure with a warranty card
Your precision tackle, delivered securely and guaranteed.

Master Craftsmen Behind Every Piece

At Maple Forge Tackle, passion for angling meets unparalleled metalworking skill. Meet the dedicated team committed to perfecting your custom gear.

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Alex Turner

Lead Metalsmith & Founder

20+ years of dedicated experience in fine metal forging and precision machining. A true artist of the anvil, specializing in transforming raw metal into angling masterpieces.

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Chloe Davidson

Tackle Design & Innovation Lead

An avid tournament angler and product designer, Chloe ensures every custom piece is not just beautiful, but perfectly optimized for real-world fishing performance and success.

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Mark Gordon

Quality Assurance Manager

With a background in mechanical engineering, Mark meticulously oversees every stage of production, ensuring each lure and component meets our rigorous standards for quality and durability.

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Sarah Lee

Customer Experience Specialist

Your first point of contact for custom orders and inquiries. Sarah is an enthusiastic angler herself, dedicated to providing seamless service and expert advice to our valued clients.

What Professional Anglers Say About Maple Forge

Real feedback from those who demand the best – the professional anglers who trust our craftsmanship to win tournaments and guide unforgettable trips.

"The custom jigs from Maple Forge are simply in a league of their own. The consistent weight, phenomenal finish, and razor-sharp hooks have undoubtedly upped our tournament game. Landed a personal best Walleye last month thanks to them!"

— Ryan 'The Walleye King' Bouchard, Professional Tournament Angler

"As a fishing guide on Lake Nipissing, durability and performance are key. Maple Forge Tackle's custom spoons withstand constant abuse and consistently outperform off-the-shelf options. My clients are thrilled with the results."

— Sylvie Tremblay, Head Guide, Nipissing Adventures

"The artisanal marine sculpture I commissioned for my lodge entrance is breathtaking. It captures the essence of Canadian fishing beautifully and is a constant conversation starter. True metal art with a soul."

— Thomas 'The Bear' Henderson, Owner, Great North Lodges

"Ice fishing demands reliability. My custom ice jigs from Maple Forge are weighted perfectly and their glow finish is incredibly effective. No more missed bites in dark, deep waters. A must-have for serious hard water anglers."

— Kevin 'Frostbite' O'Connell, Ice Fishing Specialist & Blogger

"Maple Forge crafted specialized hooks for our salmon fishing operations on the Great Lakes. The strength and barb integrity are exceptional, leading to a significant reduction in lost fish, especially when dealing with powerful runs. Highly recommend their precision work."

— Emily Chen, Operations Manager, Great Lakes Angling Charters

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about custom tackle, our process, or how we can elevate your fishing experience? Find immediate answers here.

Forged tackle undergoes a process that rearranges the metal's grain structure, resulting in superior strength, durability, and resistance to bending or breaking compared to cast or stamped alternatives. It allows for precision engineering of balance and action directly tailored to specific fishing applications, something mass production cannot achieve. Each piece is a meticulously crafted tool, not just a commodity.
The timeline for custom lure creation varies depending on complexity, design iterations, and current project queue. Typically, from initial consultation to final delivery, the process can take anywhere from 4 to 8 weeks. We provide a detailed project schedule during your initial consultation.
Yes, all custom fishing gear from Maple Forge Tackle comes with a comprehensive limited lifetime warranty against defects in materials and craftsmanship. We stand by the quality of our work and are committed to ensuring your complete satisfaction and the longevity of your investment.
While our primary focus is on crafting our own custom gear, we do offer specialized repair services for high-end rod and reel components, provided the damage pertains to metal parts and can be effectively addressed with our precision metalworking expertise. Please contact us with details and photos for an assessment.
We are committed to eco-friendly practices. We primarily use lead-free alloys such as bismuth blends and high-grade stainless steel. Our forging processes are optimized to minimize waste, and we explore recycled metal options whenever quality permits, ensuring our tackle is as responsible as it is effective.

Free Resources for Serious Anglers

Elevate your angling knowledge with our expert-curated guides and tips, designed to help you get the most out of your time on the water.

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Ready to Upgrade Your Fishing Success?

Don't let standard gear hold you back. Join the ranks of serious anglers who trust Maple Forge Tackle for unparalleled precision, durability, and a competitive edge. Your next trophy catch starts here.

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