a novel idea

[Nebe]

Originally Posted by Canalman

Eben,

Let's not forget the Dannys you sell and catch fish on... there is nothing original there right? Just a Danny that you copied... just like I copied and everyone else on this site copied? Right?

I call them dannies because they resemble the form- and as far as being copies, not really I never traced an existing blank. the lip is the same diameter as a danny lip, the tail is about 1/2 of that, and its as wide a plug as i can get out of a 2x2 ballister then divide the lenght of a 3' ballister into x amount of plugs and you get the lenght... bingo- instant danny.

AS for selling them, i will probably not spin wood for profit agian.

[fishaholic18]

Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&

You MAKE a profit turning wood lures?

Edit I'm not stirring anyones pot...just saw a great chance to poke some fun Eben I haven't figured out how to make money doin this stuff yet but there sure are alot of guys who think they can nowadays

Keeps our heads on straight though, that's all that matters in my book.

[NIB]

Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&

You MAKE a profit turning wood lures?

Edit I'm not stirring anyones pot...just saw a great chance to poke some fun Eben I haven't figured out how to make money doin this stuff yet but there sure are alot of guys who think they can nowadays

See thats funny
U are tryin to be like NIB
that 'll cost ya one plug.
damned if ya do ....

[Nebe]

Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&

You MAKE a profit turning wood lures?

yeah.. its not rocket science. If you need a consultant i charge $50 an hour.

[Pete F.]

Originally Posted by Nebe

yeah.. its not rocket science. If you need a consultant i charge $50 an hour.

I'm a better consultant, I charge $100 an hour and of course your results will depend on how well you apply my recommendations, changing market conditions and the weather.
I think if someone wants to make money they need to do what Al Gags and Stetzko are doing, farm out the manufacturing as cheaply as possible and concentrate on marketing. Plug making is labor intense and who wants to work in a factory. Well some people like it, but I know I don't.
Plug designing/copying/creating is fun but production work suks

[Nebe]

Originally Posted by bluefishercat

production work suks

aint that the truth.

[sportyguy33]

So Who gtes credit for a Atoms 40 shaped plug with a Pikie Lip?

[Backbeach Jake]

Bob Pond and Creek Chub Bait Co. Did I get it?
C'mon guys, lighten up, it's almost time and it's supposed to be fun.

[Squid kids Dad]

I agree..Everyone lighten up...MSBA show is next weekend..Which means we will all be fishing SOON....The season is almost upon us..

[Pete F.]

Originally Posted by bluefishercat

I'm a better consultant, I charge $100 an hour and of course your results will depend on how well you apply my recommendations, changing market conditions and the weather.
I think if someone wants to make money they need to do what Al Gags and Stetzko are doing, farm out the manufacturing as cheaply as possible and concentrate on marketing. Plug making is labor intense and who wants to work in a factory. Well some people like it, but I know I don't.
Plug designing/copying/creating is fun but production work suks

I have been told by a guy who assembles lures for and with Gags that I am incorrect. I apologize.

[JFigliuolo]

... Hold on, let me get on this soapbox here...


So wtf is wrong with an amateur hack copying a lure to use and catch fish? If anyone is so self righteous to insinuate this is somehow unethical or otherwise, well... I guess I lost a little respect for them.

I didn't get into building to make money. I do it to pass the winter, save a few $ and make enough plugs as not to worry about losing them. I've made ~50 this year. figure an average of $15 a plug to buy them. I've at least broken even this year.

I admire those who came before me. The true inovators, but please, don't try to diminish me in any way, because I am not one of them.

And for those who choose to no-longer post here? fine. That's your decision.

ok, I'm off.

[Krispy]

there's something wrong w/ you people

[Skitterpop]

Sometimes I would have to agree including myself as well.

[NIB]

Originally Posted by Krispy

there's something wrong w/ you people

Now thats funny.