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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000897069-04-001376
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20040727
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial statements and exhibits
ITEM INFORMATION:		Regulation FD Disclosure
FILED AS OF DATE:		20040727

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000788329
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	 [3949]
		IRS NUMBER:				391536083
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			WI
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-16255
		FILM NUMBER:		04934054

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		555 MAIN STREET
		CITY:			RACINE
		STATE:			WI
		ZIP:			53403-1015
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2626316600

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		555 MAIN STREET
		STREET 2:		STE 023
		CITY:			RACINE
		STATE:			WI
		ZIP:			53403-1015

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	JOHNSON WORLDWIDE ASSOCIATES INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703
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<H1 ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=4>FORM 8-K </FONT></H1>

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<TD WIDTH=95%><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2><U>Exhibits.</U> The
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<TD WIDTH=5%><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>99 </FONT></TD>
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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>On July 27, 2004, Johnson Outdoors
Inc. (the &#147;Company&#148;) issued a press release announcing plans to outsource
manufacturing at its Grand Rapids, Michigan facility, and to shift production from it
Mansonville, Quebec Canada manufacturing facility to its Old Town, Maine manufacturing
facility. A copy of the Press Release is being furnished as Exhibit 99 to this Report. </FONT></P>


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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Pursuant to the requirements of the
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on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. </FONT></P>


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<P ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2><B>AT JOHNSON OUTDOORS:</B>
<BR>CYNTHIA GEORGESON <BR>262-631-6600 <BR>cgeorges@johnsonoutdoors.com  </FONT></P>

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ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR<BR>WATERCRAFT OPERATIONS </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2><B>RACINE, WISCONSIN, July 27,
2004&#133;..Johnson Outdoors Inc. (Nasdaq: JOUT)</B> today announced plans to outsource
manufacturing at its Grand Rapids, Michigan facility, and to shift production from
Mansonville, Canada to its Old Town, Maine operation, as part of the Company&#146;s
on-going efforts to increase efficiency and improve profitability of its Watercraft
business unit. Costs and charges associated with these plans are estimated at $3.0 million
and will be incurred across two fiscal years (2004 and 2005). The decision will result in
the reduction of 69 positions across the two locations. The Company is providing severance
and outplacement assistance to those affected by these plans. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&#147;As we work to build a
sustainable and profitable enterprise long-term, we must balance today&#146;s realities
with the future needs of our businesses,&#148; said <B>Helen Johnson-Leipold, Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer, Johnson Outdoors.</B> &#147;Watercraft will be leaner, yet more
flexible, more focused, and more competitive going forward and better prepared to deliver
financial performance equal to the strength of our winning brands.&#148; </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Johnson Outdoors has contracted with
KL Industries (KL) of Muskegon, Michigan to manufacture its Escape&reg;, Waterquest&reg;
and Rogue River&#153; branded products. KL is the water recreational products division of
Ameriform, a vertically integrated plastic products company with QS-9000 certification.
Ameriform currently employs 250 people across four operating divisions, and expects that
number to increase as it begins production of Johnson Outdoors&#146; Escape&reg;,
Waterquest&reg; and Rogue River&reg; products. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&#147;Continuous innovation,
consistent high-quality and outstanding customer service are our commitment to customers
and consumers,&#148; said <B>Jerry Perkins, Chief Operating Officer, Johnson Outdoors</B>.
&#147;KL Industries&#146; reputation and track record for excellence made them the clear
choice for helping us continue to meet the marketplace expectations for quality of these
fine Johnson Outdoors brands.&#148; </FONT></P>

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<P ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&#151; more &#151; </FONT></P>




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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Johnson Outdoors will release
financial results for the third quarter on Thursday, July 29, 2004, before the Nasdaq
trading day begins. The Company will host a conference call and audio webcast shortly
afterwards at 10 a.m. Central Time to discuss the financial results and provide a Company
update. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>The webcast may be accessed in
listen-only mode at Johnson Outdoors&#146; home page at <U>www.johnsonoutdoors.com</U> as
well as through <U>www.fulldisclosure.com</U>. A replay will be available on the above web
sites, or by dialing 877-519-4471 or 973-341-3080 and providing confirmation code 4969448.
The replay will be available through August 5<SUP>th</SUP> by phone and for 30 days on the
Internet. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2><B>Johnson Outdoors</B> is a leading
global outdoor recreation company that turns ideas into adventure with innovative,
top-quality products. The company designs, manufactures and markets a portfolio of
winning, consumer-preferred brands across four categories: Watercraft, Marine Electronics,
Diving and Outdoor Equipment. Johnson Outdoors&#146; familiar brands include, among
others: Old Town<SUP>&reg; </SUP>canoes and kayaks; Ocean Kayak&#153;,
Necky<SUP>&reg;</SUP> and Dimension<SUP>&reg;</SUP> kayaks; Minn Kota<SUP>&reg;</SUP>
motors; Humminbird<SUP>&reg;</SUP> fishfinders; SCUBAPRO<SUP>&reg;</SUP> and SnorkelPro;
UWATEC<SUP>&reg;</SUP> dive equipment; and, Eureka!<SUP> &reg;</SUP> tents. The company
has 26 locations around the world, employs 1,500 people and reported annual sales of
$315.9 million in 2003. </FONT></P>

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<H1 ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Visit Johnson Outdoors
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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Certain matters discussed in this
press release are &#147;forward-looking statements,&#148; intended to qualify for the safe
harbors from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties,
which could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those currently
anticipated. Factors that could affect actual results or outcomes include: unanticipated
issues or costs associated with transitioning the manufacturing process to KL; changes in
consumer spending patterns; actions of companies that compete with the Company; the
Company&#146;s success in managing inventory; movements in interest rates; the success of
suppliers and customers; the ability of the Company to deploy its capital successfully;
and adverse weather conditions. Shareholders, potential investors and other readers are
urged to consider these factors in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are
cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The
forward-looking statements included herein are only made as of the date of this press
release and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update such forward-looking
statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. </FONT></P>


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