Saltwater Tides Fishing Company was created out of a passion & necessity for fishing & the preservation of our waters. As early as a 1 year old, my grandfather, a coal miner and I roamed the waters of eastern Ohio, Pennsylvania, & West Virginia searching for Bass, Crappie, & Walleye. From shoreline wading to strip-mined pits, ice fishing, and the conventional aluminum bass boat, there wasn't a day that went by we didn't consider getting a line in the water. This wasn’t always a pleasure trip, but a way to feed the family & put food on the table. My grandfather spent countless hours perfecting his craft. He created natural brushes for fish habitats & hand crafted his own fishing lures and jigs for over 50 years. We spent countless hours catching live bait in creeks with hand made seining nets and carbine lamps. It was a way of life. Always preparing for the next day, week, or month ahead. Many of these values stuck with me throughout my life and resonate within me today. Unfortunately, he passed before he could ever afford to travel the world searching for the next big catch. His legacy lives on in our family today as we urn for that next big adventure on the seas, shore, or open lakes and rivers.
Saltwater Tides Fishing was created in memory & dedicated to the life of John Allen Pempek who today would be proud of what his grandchildren and family have accomplished. We are sure he’s still watching over us today. He gave every ounce of his life & every penny he ever made to insure is children and grandchildren could succeed in life. We only wish he was around to see it today. As a commitment to his goals and values, Saltwater Tides Fishing only invest in the best of the best in products & technology for the real outdoors person. As a further commitment, Saltwater Tides Fishing will donate proceeds of every sale to the preservation of our reefs and fisheries for the future of our children and society. Without this valuable, sustainable resources, we will never survive. We hope that all of those who support Saltwater Tides Fishing & its beliefs will carry on what we stand for throughout there adventures as well. Best of luck to all of you and as always, tight lines!
