Basic Jig Pics...Truth Revealed!!

[TreednNC]

I will admit, I liked the jigs for the most part. I like probably 85% of whats posted on here. I don't, however, get to see the true craftsmanship of the jig until used. So they make look good, but they may get chewed up and fall apart in 4 fish for all i know.

[Sandwich Maker]

Well, the reason I put the post is to let guys see what's out there. It's no worse than a jig seller refering folks to their site in an attempt to sell them.

Skip, Wally doesn't need me to push his products. We've been good friends for years and I wanted to show off his jigs. He was tying jigs long before most of us and these were produced under his directions. Did expect a negative comment or two and where some would come from.

It's all good. We're all here to share knowledge and catch more fish.

[Sandwich Maker]

Uncle Grump,
The first picture was posted with no mention of being Wally's jigs in an attempt to get an unbiased opinion of what you guys thought. The second is the same thing with Wally's tag to show that they are his jigs.

PS My jigs hit the mail today.

[poppop]

I enjoy the jig making forum. I have seen some awesome jigs tied by the members. I also enjoy seeing the mass produced jigs like Sandwich Maker posted. I am working slowly on getting some stuff together to start tying a few, and this gives me just some more ideas on different colors.

[skiptomylu]

Well, the reason I put the post is to let guys see what's out there. It's no worse than a jig seller refering folks to their site in an attempt to sell them.

Skip, Wally doesn't need me to push his products. We've been good friends for years and I wanted to show off his jigs. He was tying jigs long before most of us and these were produced under his directions. Did expect a negative comment or two and where some would come from.

It's all good. We're all here to share knowledge and catch more fish.

I was not trying to be really nasty or anything and I know he use to tie his own jigs, but I also know he is not tying these.

If he was tying them and post them here that would be different as this board is about tying and not selling really. Also I don't see jigs sold in stores as competition for me anyway as they are not the same.

I don't know Wally and may never meet him, but I am sure he is a nice enough guy, but this board is for learning and showing what one has made. I never see post by Wally unless he has some show coming up he wants to promote and I don't see anything bad with that, but at the ame time it would be nice to see him share some of his knowledge on this site.

Skip

[CrappieKillerJigs]

alot of the stuff that skip says im like wow what a grumpy old man...but i do have to say he does have a point...i own a company and would like to sell tons but i dont get on here to try to push my stuff i just like talking to guys that fish for crappie like me....but i due have to say that i have met wally,todd and ronnie and all are nice guys and alot of their stuff i back 100% but like skip said again i dont see them on here sharing any info on how to catch more fish....
just my .02

[Sandwich Maker]

I'm very much responsible for Wally not posting much on here. His name is his living and there will always be someone taking cheap shots at him. I tell him it's just not worth it. He sponsors sites where we will be able to enjoy sharing ideas. Let's let it go and get back to sharing ideas, information, and all the good stuff to make our hobby fun.

[fishing buddy]

I'm very much responsible for Wally not posting much on here. His name is his living and there will always be someone taking cheap shots at him. I tell him it's just not worth it. He sponsors sites where we will be able to enjoy sharing ideas. Let's let it go and get back to sharing ideas, information, and all the good stuff to make our hobby fun.

You are so right with the cheap shots. I have never met him but seems like a good ol country boy that got lucky and has worked hard to get where he is. Like you said let just get back to sharing and talking jigs. No harm done SM :D

[ceb]

I really enjoy lurking on this board, just looking at the awesome jigs that all you fellars seem to produce so well. I know I shouldn't stick my 2 cents in here, but just can resist. There seems to be a double standard on this board. I've seen tons of the "Need Your Opinion" posts such as these, but never seen anyone actually want any opinions...

I don't see any difference between this post...

And this one...

I don't make them a lot, but have a couple of customers that like these and just finished these this afternoon.

Skip

And this one...

I think you will like this photo.

[CrappieKillerJigs]

ceb does have a point...i dont post anything with my biss. card and they are prob. going to say they post it with their card so people dont rip off their pics...witch i can see but then on the other hand i cant but also skip made his and ship made his wally didnt make his and he isnt even the one that posted it...but i think that they will really sell good i just wouldnt buy them because i think i make better but like i said before he is a great guy and yes SM i think you are right people would take cheap shots at him so he would be wasting his time on here....