Kuusamon Uistin was born out of the dream of two friends. The two Paavos, Paavo Korpua and Paavo Putila had been enthusiastic fishermen since their youth and they were good friends also. The only thing missing was the lures that they liked, which they fixed by making their own fishing equipment – that was the way things were usually done in those days.

Soon the two Paavo’s thoughts and ideas about models of “catching” tackle started to gain popularity among other fishermen, and there came enquiries locally and from far off . The lures turned out to be “very effective in catching” also from outside Kuusamo and so the two Paavos could finally fulfill their dream and start their own business, Kuusamon Uistin Ltd.

In the beginning, Kuusamon Uistin focused on making just a few well known models such as Lätkä and Lappi-Loiste. These are still in use today, and long time favourites are the Professor and Räsänen. The company expanded at a steady rate, and at the same time increased the amount of tackle products. Nowadays, Kuusamon Uistin manufactures hundreds of different lures, fishing equipment and accessories, with exports Worldwide.

Because fishing is an action that takes place in the nature, some changes happen to the nature due to fishing. A lot of talk has been focused on the effects of emptying waters of fish, and fishing farmed fry with a net, the following night when they have just been released into the wild. There has also been concern about the behaviour of fishermen, towards people as well as the nature.

Kuusamon Uistin regards fishing, as a hobby of real value and it is also worthy of support. The impact from fishermen, as well as on the economy, are very prominent. Fishing is a significant and important hobby, yet it also has to be responsible and stand by the principles of enduring development and sustainability.

Every fisherman should know their responsibilities. If we do not care about the common rules and agreements, respect for each other and the environment, fishing as a sport could have greater restrictions and be endangered.

As a manufacturer of lures Kuusamon Uistin recognizes its own responsibility. One company cannot affect one single fisherman’s conduct by any means, other than to urge fishermen to act ethically and morally. In it’s own operations, Kuusamon Uistin observes and works toward developing in accordance to these same principles.

As a manufacturer of lures Kuusamon Uistin recognizes its own responsibility. One company cannot affect one single fisherman’s conduct by any means, other than to urge fishermen to act ethically and morally. In it’s own operations, Kuusamon Uistin observes and works toward developing in accordance to these same principles.

Kuusamon Uistin has developed their manufacturing process in such a way that although some materials are dangerous in the production stage, nothing is released to the nature. Everything that is considered as problem waste is taken good care of, and disposed of in an environmental and friendly manner.

All the substances and materials used in products manufactured by Kuusamon Uistin are
safe in the way that nothing dissolves or is released from our prepared lures.