Dropped off our hand-tied jigs at Sharp's Outdoors today. Lee wanted to have more hair jigs in his store. Our Baby Bugs really catch fish and even can be used under the ice. Stop in and check them out. Located in Decatur on Mound Rd. ... See MoreSee Less

Our on-line sales have really taken off possibly for Christmas presents or Covid who knows but we sure do appreciate the business. We do have product at these local Retailers. Chips Marine located on Rt. 32 south of Sullivan, Il. Howies Lakeside just on down the road on Rt. 32. Gregorys Resort located at entrance to Lithia south end of Lake Shelbyville. Sharpes Outdoors located on Mound Rd. in Decatur, Il. and Crappie Pro Shop in southern Il.

We do have a rather unique line of crappie jigs with a large head and small hook to probe the depths for the upcoming winter season. Our small number four hook has hooked and landed many crappie over two and some over three lbs. Even a couple flatheads over 60 lbs. They can't shake that hook like I have seen on larger ones. It buries right in the bone in the top of their mouth like it should. Plus it comes free in the brush with a quick pop of your rod. Give them a try you will see. ... See MoreSee Less

Crash, Tina and I wish a Merry Christmas to all my friends and followers. Hopefully 2021 will be a better year for all of us. ... See MoreSee Less

Tina and I were back out on the road delivering jigs to Chip's Marine located on Lake Shelbyville at the Bo-Woods ramp exit. Then off to Howies Lakeside located on Rt. 32 four miles south of Sullivan Ill. We mailed a ton of jigs down to Southern Ill. this past week to go into the Crappie Pro Shop so Blake will have plenty for the fall. We had already filled Sharp's Outdoors located on Mound Rd. in Decatur Ill. Lee wanted pink spinners as well so he is the only sore with them. He has graciously decided to haul our jigs to several fishing shows this winter. Since I no longer have a booth at them. Collinsville is the first in early January. I wish to thank all that handle our jigs and do support a product made right here in the USA actually in my tiny little office since Tina now is working from home she took half of it. Sacrifices we make. ... See MoreSee Less

With shops opening back up I went and re-stocked Gregory's Resort on the south end of Shelbyville. Stop in and tell Rich hello.

Then on my way back I stopped at Howies on Rt. 32 south of Sullivan and re-stocked Jay. Then at Chip's Marine also on Rt. 32 south of Sullivan at the Bo-Woods entrance. He is now re-stocked as well.

I have re-stocked Sharpe Outdoors on Mound Rd. in Decatur several times. Glad you guys are using our products.

I have sold about 12,000 jigs in the last month. Lots of work since I hand paint them three coats and hand pour all of them. But it is a nice little side income for me. I suggest we support all small business like ours or they will be gone. ... See MoreSee Less

We have added a new wholesale distributor to our product line. A new business trying to get off the ground amidst our current problems of Covid-19. They are called Sharpe Outdoors and located at 1920 E. Mound Rd. Decatur Ill. Lee and Jennifer are great people and I would hope you all will stop in and meet with them and pick up some of their fine plastics as well. They have a very good array of home made baits. In this world of box stores it is good to see that some Mom and Pop stores still exist.

We also stopped in and refilled Howies Lakeside one of our oldest clients. Located south of Sullivan Ill. ... See MoreSee Less