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Well GotStripers, Sorry about misspelling your name in the title, that just about summed up EVERY QUESTION I would have asked, ever...
Jaeim, there is something special about doing it yourself. A feeling of accomplishment, at least for me. For me, part of the fun is the prep work. I get into the technical aspects of everything. Nothing beats taking apart the reel, wrapping your own guides, tying your own flies or carving your own plugs.
I know you make custom flies for at least part of your living, why do you do it?
Take a look at how a Chef goes about his business. Very rarely do you see a chef use a can of Ragu to make a spaghetti sauce. He starts out with tomatoes, oregano, garlic and all his other spices. Once you know everthing that goes into it, you know exactly what will come out of it.
For the longest time, I have used soft plastics. They are great fish catchers. There is one problem though. They are either too hard or too soft. The hard ones don't have enough action, the soft ones tear too easily. If I can make a shad with a tough body until the bend of the hook and a soft tail section, I'm in business. I can't find one I like. I use Mister Twister Sassy Shads and then a generic brand from the tackleshop. The sassy shads have great action but after two or three bass, they fall apart. The generic brand are tough but they don't have the action. If I'm going to spend money, I might as well spend money on something I truly like.
GS, thanks again for all your help.
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