if someone did take it over it would have to be atrue gentlemen like John was!!!

That's the big variable in the future of the business. There was a lot of character and energy there constantly working to put out innovative products and keep the brand interest up.

-spence

The family has a lot to sort through following John's passing. I don't know if this matter it the first thing on their minds right now.

When they're ready guys. After the holidays. I'm sure John's eldest son is sorting it out.

If John took all his plugmaking secrets with him, then it may not make any sense for someone to take up the Habs mantle. However, if there is a trusted third party who knows the recipe (particularly the finish) ... then by all means, there is some franchise value here!

Habs has become an iconic brand name.

i totally agree. i would much rather have my great impression of hab's and everything he did remain in good standing rather than see the business try to get started up again and not be the show like hab's ran. look at spag's for instance... it was great and then his kids got hold of it and now its nothing like it used to be. im not saying his kids or other couldn't do it and by all means not trying to be rude here, but if there's a next in line, they have a lot to live up to.... so ure right. theres a lot that needs to be thought about.

mike

Several people in addition to John were involved in producing those lures. The knowledge of John's "way" he made many of his plugs is alive, well, and established - and should the family choose to continue with this, I feel confident they will be successful in doing these lures John's way.

I agree.
the right thing will happen WHEN it's the right time!

I miss John..












Tony's Pizza! :rotf2:





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Bingo!

The right time is not now and this probably is not the right time to discuss it. The right time will be up to John's family.

We all miss John and we all really wonder what will happen but we really need to wait this out and let the family do what the family needs to do.

Quit pokin' the bear!:doh:

Were you his accountant? Unless you saw his books no one really
knows the financials of his company.

dumb question? how is the family holding up? :(

Since you asked ;) , I saw Jess at the CSA holiday party and all things considered she seems to be doing well. She's good people...

I also met Mrs Habs at the CSA Holdiay Party and she impressed me as a very elegant and proud Lady. I hope she had a nice time.

It was my honor to meet Mrs. Haberek as well. She has great friends like Point Jude Joe , his brother, John R, and Chris Fulton to help her through these tough times. It was a pleasure seeing all of you guys again.

Thanks for the correction, JohnR
Must've met Joe "a hundred times", already!

Sorry 'bout that Joe,

And thanks again for you and yer brother's support.