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PELAGIC (PE-'LA-JIK) DEFINITION
Adjective:
1. Of, related to, or living in the open oceans and seas, rather than areas near land.
2. A highly migratory predator such as marlin, tuna, mahi mahi, wahoo, and sharks which reside in open water – amongst the most highly prized and sought-after gamefish in the world.
Noun:1. A premium, high-performance fishing brand dedicated to those that live, eat, sleep, and breathe the ocean lifestyle.
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TRUE TO ITS ROOTS
Founded in 2002, off the coast of Newport Beach (California), PELAGIC is deeply rooted in fishing and ocean culture. Inspired by a love for the offshore lifestyle and the need for a brand that professional captains, mates, deckhands, and waterman could hold on to – PELAGIC was born.
Combining technical fishing apparel with casual lifestyle wear; and headwear, outerwear, footwear, gloves and accessories, & high-tech polarized optics – PELAGIC is driven by an undying thirst to unite a global community of men and women with a brand name that identifies with a single love for fishing and the ocean.
Today, PELAGIC stands as the only authentic fishing & ocean lifestyle apparel brand that promotes full product lines for men, women, youth, kids, & polarized eyewear; and is embraced and endorsed by the world’s top sport boat captains and industry professionals.