Swifty Manufacturing was established in 1997. It started out with the concept of the Swifty Line Remover. I had often spent hours unwinding my line by hand and literally foot. I saw a need to assist anglers in removing their spent fishing line quickly and easily. This was a concept that I thought of while we were fishing at Clarion Islands off of the Mexican Coast on the Polaris Supreme, a long range boat docked in San Diego. Since then, the Swifty Line Remover has been a successful product that is unique and useful for many fishermen. We still get many “Hey, Thanks” from our happy customers.

I then expanded the Swifty product line by introducing the Release Tool product line. I again brought together concepts that were unique and new to the fishing industry. The initial inspiration came from an item that I found in my wife’s grandfather’s tackle box. He was a tool maker and had designed a freshwater release tool that was like no other I had seen. I used this concept of using the fishing line to find the hook and using the leverage of the shank to release the barb pressure to release the fish. This concept spawned a complete line of release tools that are used today by anglers all across the country.

The next area that I addressed was the need to clean braided fishing line. I introduced the PowerWasher System as a companion product to the Swifty Line Remover. This unique system aids the angler in removing their braided filament fishing line, so as to clean the line, treat their spool and service their reel. Swifty Spectra Cleaner, an organic enzyme was developed to clean braided filament fishing line without harsh chemicals. The PowerWasher System enables anglers to return the line under proper pressure to the reel using the special adapter tools. These two products are one of the hottest products featured in our line. This type of reel maintenance is becoming a developing trend for today’s serious angler.

I next saw the need to develop products using cutting edge technology for the rod building trade. The Diamondite product line consists of a rapid curing rod finish that doesn’t crack or yellow with age, a hypalon adhesive that is slippery and a reel seat adhesive that flows. I have partnered with a technologically advanced adhesive company that shares my vision to bring new technology to the fishing industry. These products will save thousands of man hours and thousands of dollars in production costs. To compliment these new products, Nu-Skin Rod Armor was developed to help anglers update their worn out fishing grips. The sleeve material slips over existing hypalon or cork to rejuvenate the grip. This product will also aid in the assembly of new rods.

This year, I targeted three areas;

The first product line covers connection systems. The Swifty Spectra Adhesive is a product designed to assist anglers in connecting hollow spectra to monofilament or fluorocarbon. The Swifty Spectra Adhesive used in conjunction with either a crimp or serve and has aided anglers to catch thousands of 200 pound Yellowfin Tuna. This new top shot connection is a proven winner. Swifty Splicing Needles are offered to assist inserting your extruded line into your hollow spectra or Dacron lines. Also working in conjunction with Sato Custom Tackle, I offer state of the art, Hollow Spectra Connection Kits.

The second product line is the Nu-Skin Reel Armor. It is a semi-permanent transparent membrane which help prevents boat rash on your aluminum bodied fishing reels. This is another great product that anglers will welcome.

The third product line is Sticky ‘B’ Plastic Adhesive. Its unique properties allow you to both attach and repair your plastic swim baits and trailers. It is thick enough to stay where you place it and strong enough to hold the bait in place, cast after cast.

I have been fishing all my life. It is my love. I also found that helping and serving others to learn about fishing has been my life’s passion. I was the president of a Southern California fishing club for over 10 years. I have been very active in taking youth fishing for many years. I have also chartered Swifty Manufacturing sponsored trips to share information and the latest techniques with anglers. I also share my passion for fishing with my two children, Tim Jr. and Ashley as well as with my wife Diana of 20 years. Although my time on the water has slowed up a bit, I still look forward to getting on the water.

Tim Campbell

President & Founder