Fishing rod manufacturer moves to RI

WEST WARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) - A fishing rod manufacturer has relocated from Massachusetts to West Warwick.

The owner of Local Hooker Rods, Bob Jenkins, was working inside the World Trade Center on September 11th.

He formed this company right after the terrorist attacks, after he decided to follow his passion and change careers.

Recently, he heard that the RI Economic Development Corporation was offering loan incentives to companies that relocated to Rhode Island.

"The board unanimously approved the loan, so we got the money and since we've moved into here, we've done improvements to this building, we've grown. We expect to continue to grow, we've hired 4 people right off the bat and we're hoping that within the next 12-18 months that will be hiring and employing about 10 people out of this facility," says Jenkins.

The business' headquarters is now located on Greenhill St.