AFTCO, the American Fishing Tackle Company, was established in 1958 in Newport Beach, California. For more than 50 years, the AFTCO name has stood for quality and dependability, backed by a family-owned company that ranks among the world's most highly regarded saltwater fishing tackle manufacturers. With strong roots in the offshore fishing tackle business, AFTCO has evolved into a leader in the fishing and outdoor soft goods business. AFTCO has long term partnership agreements as the official manufacturer and distributor of all Guy Harvey sportswear, including the immensely popular Guy Harvey T-Shirts. AFTCO has also produced a line of AFTCO branded product which is distributed through upper end specialty retail outlets.