THE SCOTTY ROAD SO FAR
In 1952, Blayney Scott and his wife Almeda started a small company in Victoria, British Columbia with the intent of pioneering the use of plastics to manufacture fishing lures and other marine products. From their humble beginnings, Scotty Manufacturing Ltd. evolved to produce thousands of products under the Scotty trademark, focused on the fishing, marine, outdoor and firefighting industries worldwide.
1952
From humble beginnings
In 1952, Blayney Scott and his wife Almeda started a small company in Victoria, British Columbia with the intent of pioneering the use of plastics to manufacture fishing lures and other marine products. From their humble beginnings, Scotty Manufacturing Ltd. evolved to produce thousands of products under the Scotty trademark, focused on the fishing, marine, outdoor and firefighting industries worldwide.
1963
THE START OF A NEW AGE
With strong roots in commercial fishing Mr.Scott saw a market for his new “Space age” material known as plastic. Sport fishing was the perfect fit. Scott Plastics produced its first Sport fishing & boating catalogue to showcase all of the revolutionary new products being manufactured for the industry.
1973
The first Saltaire Downrigger
The Saltaire manual downrigger was released in 1973 and quickly became an indispensable tool for sports anglers along Canada’s west coast. The forward-thinking use of plastics offered a light-weight, portable design uniquely suited to withstand the harsh climate of the North Pacific. Scotty’s earliest downriggers established a strong reputation for value, ease of use, and durability that continues today.
1981
The Crab diner bait jar
Designed in the early 80’s and still produced today, in multiple sizes and features, Scotty’s bait jars are #1 with crab anglers around the world.
1986
First full-colour sportfishing catalogue
Printing in colour offered us the ability to share the angler lifestyle with our consumers. For the first time Scotty products were featured out on the water in full colour giving everyone a fully immersive feeling of getting out and reeling in the big one.
1990
Electric Downrigger
Initially launched with an on/off foot switch, the first electric downrigger quickly evolved into a user-friendly, state-of-the-art fishing accessory.
1994
Black BOX
Some people swore it was the only way to get fish to your boat. Others thought it was voodoo magic. The black box gave anglers the ability to change electrical current running through their downrigger cable.
1999
FIRST Scotty Firefighter catalogue printed
As Scotty’s manufacturing capabilities grew, they saw in opportunity to fill specific needs of the firefighting industry. Today Scotty’s Firefighter catalogue has grown to over 60 products.
2500
LINE PULLER
2500
LINE PULLER
2000
SCOTTY’S new factory
Was built in Sidney BC
The new 90,000 sqft building is equipped with a state-of-the-art machine shop, 3D modelling, 17 injection moulding machines, and 125 employees. The Scotty factory brought the ability to expand their product line and maximize efficiency.
2106
HIGH PERFORMANCE PRO PACK
163
1.5″ BALL MOUNT
163
1.5″ BALL MOUNT
2018
Ball Mounting System
Scotty moved into the sportfishing electronics industry with the release of their innovative ball mounting system in 2018.
163
1.5″ BALL MOUNT
2106
HIGH PERFORMANCE PRO PACK
2025
TODAY
Over the years Scotty has continued crafting products for their passionate customer base. With a team of employees dedicated to finding inventive solutions to continually improve their products. Since 1952, Scotty’s goals have remained the same: design and build outstanding sport fishing equipment backed by best-in-class service. Scotty is incredibly grateful for all the customers and staff who made the last 70 years truly remarkable, and is thrilled to carry on their legacy of innovation, quality, and service.
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