For over 50 years, Breakaway Tackle has been proudly manufacturing high-quality, British-made sea fishing equipment — right here in the UK.

We’ve spent decades designing, testing, and refining the very best gear in the game. Many of our products have held UK patents, and we’ve built a reputation across the world for quality, reliability, and innovation in sea fishing tackle.

But now we’ve got a serious problem. And it affects YOU — the fishermen who trust the Breakaway name.

The Knock-Off Crisis: What You Need to Know

Here’s the truth: Some of our original UK patents have expired (as they do after 25 years). That means others can now legally copy certain product designs.

And copy they have.

The market is now full of cheap, foreign-made imitations — many of which are being branded illegally using our trademarked name, ‘Breakaway’.

You can check our registered UK trademark here: UK00001031090 – Breakaway Trademark

The Real Problem? It’s Not Just About Price…

We’re not angry that some companies sell them cheaper — we’re angry because fishermen are being misled.

We regularly receive returns, complaints, and emails from people who think they’ve bought a Breakaway product… and it turns out to be a knock-off.

Here’s the kicker — most of the complaints we get are not even about our own tackle!

• Items breaking under pressure

• Clips not holding

• Weights snapping off

• Dangerous failures on casts

All from cheap copies pretending to be Breakaway gear.

Real Tackle = Real Safety

Let’s be honest — sea fishing isn’t a soft sport. It’s a game of big casts, strong rigs, heavy weights, and harsh conditions.

During some casts, especially with power casting or tournament casting techniques, the pressures involved can exceed 100lbs of force. If a fishing weight (sinker) comes loose under that kind of tension — it can cause serious injury… or worse.

Yes, a cheap fishing weight failure could literally kill someone.

Is saving 50p really worth that risk?

Buy British. Back Your Local Tackle Shop.

When you buy genuine Breakaway products, here’s what you’re supporting:

• UK jobs
• British engineering and manufacturing
• Your local tackle shop
• Innovation in fishing gear
• A small business that has been doing this for over half a century

We don’t make cheap knock-offs. We design, test, and build every product ourselves, right here in the UK, using skilled hands and experienced heads.

Most of the profit we make goes straight back into making better gear. That’s how we keep developing new tackle that works harder, lasts longer, and keeps you fishing better.

Think Before You Buy – Spot the Fakes

If it’s not sold by us, or a verified dealer, it’s probably not a Breakaway product.

If it looks a crazy cheap, or doesn’t even come in a Breakaway pack — walk away.

You wouldn’t buy a knock-off parachute. Don’t do it with your tackle.

In Summary:

• Only buy genuine Breakaway tackle from us or trusted shops.

• Copies might look similar, but they don’t perform the same — and they can be dangerous.

• Support British-made fishing gear.

• Be proud of what’s made here.

• Don’t settle for dangerous imitations.

Stick With The Real Deal

When you see the Breakaway name, you should know you’re getting gear that’s trusted, tested, and made by fishermen — for fishermen.

Don’t be a mug. Don’t get stung. Back British, back Breakaway.