I believe the Wilson brothers bought the rights to Hal-Flys many years ago and have been making them ever since. I believe that Mr. Wilson sold the rights to Big Bite Baits a few years ago but Mr. Wilson was allowed to keep making them and distributing them to a small number of clients which Chucks is one. Mr. Wilson (the last brother alive) passed away so I don't believe they are making them in Warner Robins anymore. I used to go to Mr. Wilson's shop and buy directly from him at a killer price. He was a good man and loved to fish. I don't know what it is about Hal-Flys but I always catch crappie on them. They have always out fished Jiffy Jigs for me but saying that I have about million Jiffy Jigs. I just like to buy Crappie Jigs, it is a hobby. LOL. So check into Big Bite Baits and see if they are still making them. Mr. Wilson flew down to their plant and trained them how to make them correctly. If Big Bite Baits is still making them you will be buying the real Hal-Flys and not copies or knock offs. Good luck with your fishing.