Factory Watch
Factory Watch
Independent factory intelligence for international buyers of Chinese fishing tackle.
Factory Watch The 2026 B2B Buyer's Calendar: A Month-by-Month Sourcing Plan
A 12-month plan for international buyers of Chinese fishing tackle. What to do each month, when to place POs, when to visit factories, when to attend shows, and the seasonal patterns every buyer should know.
Jun 2026 · 6 min read
Factory Watch B2B Payment Traps: T/T, L/C, O/A, D/P and the Hidden Costs of Each
The four most common B2B payment methods used in Chinese tackle trade, the actual cost of each, the risks that are not in the contract, and a decision tree for choosing the right method for your order size and risk profile.
Jun 2026 · 6 min read
Factory Watch How Chinese Tackle Brands Are Quietly Winning Amazon
Three Chinese-owned brands — Piscifun, KastKing, and SeaKnight — now rank in the top 10 best-selling fishing tackle on Amazon US. None of them existed 15 years ago. Here's how they got there and what it means for the industry.
Jun 2026 · 6 min read
Factory Watch Founder Interview #1: A 30-Year Factory Owner on What Has Changed
An anonymous interview with a 30-year Chinese tackle factory founder. The current state of the industry, what has changed since 2010, the impact of TikTok Shop, and what the next 5 years look like. Edited for length and clarity.
Jun 2026 · 6 min read
Factory Watch Amazon US vs EU vs TikTok Shop: 2026 Marketplace Guide
Three marketplaces now matter for Chinese tackle brands: Amazon US, Amazon EU, and TikTok Shop US. Worked P&L for a $30 PE braid spool, allocation strategy, and where to focus $200K.
Jun 2026 · 6 min read
Factory Watch Reading a Chinese Tackle Factory's ICP Filing (And Why You Should)
A factory's public ICP filings reveal things their sales team won't. Here's a 10-minute due diligence protocol any international buyer of Chinese fishing tackle can run before placing a first purchase order.
Jun 2026 · 6 min read