Fishing Equipment Manufacturer – Florida Backcountry Inc.
Headquartered in DeBary, Florida, Florida Backcountry Inc. manufactures handcrafted fishing gear designed for shallow water and backcountry flats fishing. The company was founded in 1984 by Captain Ron Rebeck, who moved to Florida in 1980 to pursue professional fishing and began guiding in the Mosquito Lagoon and Indian River area, where he designed patented solutions for anglers.
The company produces three primary products: the PoleMate, a hip-worn push pole holder; the TowerMate, a tower-mounted push pole holder; and the RodMate, a fishing rod holder. These products are designed to let anglers silently stow poles and rods while fishing, addressing what the company describes as simple solutions to obvious problems faced by shallow water flats anglers. All products are manufactured in the U.S.A. and backed by a 100% lifetime warranty.
Pricing for the product line runs between $31.95 and $49.95, with free shipping offered during promotional periods. The PoleMate sells for $49.95, the TowerMate for $34.95, and the RodMate for $31.95. Beyond its core products, the company offers charter fishing services and provides tackle tips, articles, and resources for disabled anglers through its website, broadening its appeal to the regional fishing community.
Florida Backcountry’s products have been featured in numerous sport fishing publications, including Fly Fishing in Saltwater Magazine, Sport Fishing Magazine, Florida Sportsman Magazine, and Coastal Angler Magazine. The company also notes endorsements from multiple professional fishing guides and captains, reinforcing its standing within Florida’s saltwater angling scene.
The business operates a phone line at 1-800-932-REEL (7335) and maintains email contact at info@floridabackcountry.com. With its DeBary base in central Florida and roots in the Mosquito Lagoon and Indian River fishery, Florida Backcountry combines product manufacturing, charter services, and angler resources under a single brand serving Florida’s flats fishing community.