Jarvis Walker is an Australian manufacturer of fishing tackle, primarily known for fishing reels and rods. It was founded in 1946 in
Deepdene, Victoria
Deepdene is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, east from Melbourne's central business district, located within the City of Boroondara local government area. Deepdene recorded a population of 2,101 at the 2021 census.
Formerly a neig ...
by Jim Jarvis Walker.
It was one of the earliest Australian manufacturers of
fibreglass
Fiberglass (American English) or fibreglass ( Commonwealth English) is a common type of fiber-reinforced plastic using glass fiber. The fibers may be randomly arranged, flattened into a sheet called a chopped strand mat, or woven into glass c ...
rods.
Jarvis Walker is also known for its brands Jarvis Marine, Watersnake, and Rovex.
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Jarvis Walker Company Information
Fishing equipment manufacturers
1946 establishments in Australia
Manufacturing companies established in 1946
Marine engine manufacturers
Sporting goods manufacturers of Australia
Manufacturing companies based in Melbourne
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