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

2 weeks ago

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

6 months ago

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

7 months ago

We are still in business. I know it has been awhile. We have two new colors for the Glow Bugs. We are trying to attract walleye fishermen by creating darker colors but the crappie guys are tearing up the big fish with all these Glow Bugs. They all glow except the black.

I have endured five surgeries in the last three years. Three on my Rotator, one on my foot and one on my hand. Getting old sucks as my Dr. says I am a poster child for Orthopedic surgeons.

I will be returning to guiding on a very limited basis next spring. Something to keep me occupied in my retirement years while I wait on my wife to get old enough to retire as well. I will keep in touch but give our jigs a try they are truly unique and all handmade. ... See MoreSee Less

8 months ago