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Trophyseeker50

Posted 3/9/2014 8:44 AM (#697539 - in reply to #695263)
Subject: Re: manufacturers only show

Posts: 791

Location: WI

I have to go with Paul on this one. I started making baits 10 years ago because I was a woodworker and thought I could make a glider that had a certain action. And I have kept making and painting baits because I feel no more joy than that of someone telling me that they have caught fish on one of my baits. If people had any idea of the investment in tools and products you must buy to put out a decent bait they would understand why the little guy wants to get what he can for his product. And forget about the time invested.

You must also understand that for most of us basement guys the show season is a very short window to not only sell our lures but act as a marketing department and go meet people and get the word out about our baits. I mean know disrespect when is I say that most retail stores are not going to try to push every bait in there shop. They need to sell rods reels and other big ticket items to keep the lights on. I have to do all I can so that my baits are not forgotten about and stuck in a corner somewhere. I know they work but how do I get the word out? I pay for a booth at a show.

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