Made in Canada

Len Thompson

In short

Yes, Len Thompson makes its products in Canada, in Lacombe, AB. It makes fishing spoons, casting, trolling and jigging lures and lure kits. The company is Canadian owned. Founded in 1929.

Len Thompson shaped his first fishing spoon in Abernethy, Saskatchewan, in 1929, and the family still runs the company today from Lacombe, Alberta. The classic red and white spoons are stamped and painted in Canada, around half a million lures a year, for casting, trolling and jigging.

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Key facts

Brand name: Len Thompson
Parent company: Len Thompson Fishing Lures
Products: Fishing spoons, casting, trolling and jigging lures and lure kits
Made in: Lacombe, ABAlberta
Where to buy: Online and tackle shops across Canada
Canadian owned: Yes
Founded: 1929
Website: lenthompson.com

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Highlights

The company has been family owned and operated for more than 90 years.

Buying Outdoor & Footwear made in Canada: what to check

01Check the boot or jacket itself; "Designed in Canada" is common in this category.
02Ask whether boots can be resoled, by the maker or a local cobbler.
03Treat temperature ratings as a rough guide; fit, socks and activity matter too.
04For moccasins or mukluks sold as Indigenous-made, ask about the maker and community.

Len Thompson: questions people ask

Where are Len Thompson products made?

Len Thompson makes its products in Lacombe, AB, according to the brand's own information. We add a brand to this directory only after checking that it makes products in Canada.

What does Len Thompson make?

Fishing spoons, casting, trolling and jigging lures and lure kits. The brand's website has the full, current range.

Is Len Thompson a Canadian-owned company?

Yes. Len Thompson is Canadian owned.

Where can I buy Len Thompson?

Online and tackle shops across Canada. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.

When was Len Thompson founded?

Len Thompson was founded in 1929.

Are there other Canadian-made brands like Len Thompson?

Yes. Browse Outdoor & Footwear for more Canadian makers, see other brands from Alberta further down this page, or search every brand by name and province in the A to Z directory.