The Feel of Quality. The Backbone of American Workmanship. Trusted by Anglers Who Know the Difference.
Every Ketch product that bears the Ketch Logo is “Uncompromisingly American Made” and built with 100% U.S.-made parts and labor. No shortcuts. No exceptions. When inches matter, only one name belongs on your board.
You can’t fake craftsmanship. Our boards and components are built with the kind of attention to detail that machines alone can’t deliver. We cut, check, finish, and refine by hand, not because it’s easy, but because it’s right. That’s the difference you feel every time you lay down a fish.
Meet the Crew Behind the Craft
You might not see all of our faces plastered all over this page, but you’ll feel our pride in every cut, every rivet, and every inch of gear we build. What matters to us isn’t credit, it’s craftsmanship.
We’re builders, engineers, problem-solvers, and yes, fishermen. We don’t wear suits, and we don’t chase clout. Our names aren’t on the box, but our pride is in every product. This isn’t just work, it’s purpose. We build gear we’re proud to use ourselves, because we know you expect the same.
“Shave it and tape it. Dust yourself off, and hit ’em again.”
That quote’s more than a shop mantra, it’s a mindset. We’ve weathered bad tooling, tricky materials, economic storms, and more. But we don’t fold. We adapt, improve, and keep going. That same grit is baked into every Ketch product you buy, and it’s why we’re still here, still making it in America.
We Started with Boards. Now We’re Powering the Future of Kayak Fishing.
Built for where small craft angling is going. Not where it’s been.
We built our reputation on precision measuring boards, but we didn’t stop there. As the needs of modern kayak anglers evolved, so did we. Today, Ketch designs and manufactures high-performance parts and accessories engineered for the motorized era of small craft fishing, from rugged track systems to innovative mounting solutions. Every new product we build carries the same DNA as our boards: American-made, tournament-trusted, and crafted to outlast the rest.
KETCH BOARDS ARE THE MOST WIDELY ACCEPTED BOARD FOR KAYAK TOURNAMENTS.
*Always check your tournament/trail rules for which boards are approved. More details in our FAQ under Accuracy and Certification > Ketch Board Tournament Approval.
A Word from Our President
To every angler who’s ever chosen Ketch over a cheap knockoff, Thank you.
We didn’t start this company to make a quick buck. We started it because we believed anglers deserved better. Better gear. Better accuracy. Better values. And we believed that American manufacturing could still stand tall in a world full of throwaway imports.
The truth is, building things the right way isn’t always the easy way. But it’s the only way we know how to do it. When you buy from Ketch, you’re not just getting a piece of gear, you’re helping keep real craftsmanship alive. You’re giving us the ability to innovate, improve, and fight for every inch.
From all of us here at Ketch, Thank you for your trust, your support, and your belief in American-made.
— Duke Weskamp
President, Ketch Products Inc.
