{"id":395391,"date":"2026-09-10T01:54:19","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T01:54:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/395391\/"},"modified":"2026-09-10T01:54:19","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T01:54:19","slug":"power-poles-front-porch-idea-becomes-a-global-fishing-brand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/395391\/","title":{"rendered":"Power-Pole\u2019s front porch idea becomes a global fishing brand"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Tampa \"Tampa Tampa business creates worldwide brand<\/a> <\/p>\n

An innovation born in Tampa transformed the way anglers fish in shallow water. Power-Pole’s iconic anchor is a familiar sight on boats around the world, but it’s only part of what the company is building. FOX 13’s photojournalist Mike Hughes shows us their innovation lab.<\/p>\n

TAMPA, Fla. – What began on a front porch in Tampa<\/a> nearly 30 years ago has grown into one of the most recognizable brands in the fishing industry.<\/p>\n

Developing a worldwide product <\/p>\n

The backstory:<\/p>\n

John Oliverio developed the original prototype for the Power-Pole shallow-water anchor nearly 30 years ago.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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In 2000, Oliverio and Robert Shamblin began building the anchors on Oliverio\u2019s porch.<\/p>\n

Today, their company, JL Marine Systems, manufactures Power-Pole anchors and other marine technologies at its Tampa facility.<\/p>\n

How the anchors work <\/p>\n

What we know:<\/p>\n

Power-Pole shallow-water anchors allow anglers to quickly and quietly hold their boats in place while fishing in shallow areas.<\/p>\n

Inside the Tampa facility, workers assemble, inspect and package the company\u2019s signature anchors before they are shipped to customers around the world.<\/p>\n

JL Marine Systems completes many of its manufacturing processes in-house, including the assembly and powder coating of its products.<\/p>\n

Using technology <\/p>\n

Dig deeper:<\/p>\n

Power-Pole has expanded beyond its signature shallow-water anchors to produce GPS-equipped trolling motors and marine electronics.<\/p>\n

Its growing product lineup includes the Power-Pole VISION, available with 7-inch and 12-inch displays, along with additional fishing technologies designed and manufactured in Tampa.<\/p>\n

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JL Marine Systems is located at 9010 Palm River Road in Tampa.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For more information, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Source: The information in this story was gathered from JL Marine Systems, who provided company background and product details.<\/p>\n

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