Bleughill,

I am flattered by your comments. I already have material in the archives on this forum. I also have a compilation of some great material suitable for a presentation to schools or youth groups. Those on this forum who have emailed me, I have sent this to them for free.

Others pay $25.00 for my tips or $150.00 for an onsite presentation.

My favorite quote is this.....................

"What the mind of man can conceive and believe, he can achieve." In other words, if you can imagine it try it. Look through Cabelas or Barlows catalogs and see what you can "Recreate." or just modify to fit your own panfishing needs.

Go to sites like http://www.wnrmag.com/stories/1999/jun99/panfish.htm or www.crappieworldonline.com and look at ideas and tips. PAY CLOSE ATTENTION to all the great tips on our own site here. Everyone has great ideas. Look in the archives and see what is there.

Go to the "Search this thread" box, type in a key word and see what has already been discussed on your topic or idea. The key is not to just have an "Affair with crappie" but to have a Passion for Crappie knowledge. Learn all you can..............and can all you learn.

If you see something in a fishing jig that you like, replicate it or imitate it, or create your own tieing style.

When I go out shopping, I am always in a craft store, hobby shop, or goodwill looking for materials to tie a jig with. I ALWAYS stick with the basic marabou and chenille because it works well.

I have fun creating the other stuff though.