Quote Originally Posted by 65pontiac View Post
SKILLET FILLER - Reviews & Brand Information - Arkie Lures, Inc. Springdale, AR - Serial Number: 86326457
You know that's just a Trademark, not a patent! Trademarks are nothing, even I have a trademark on the "Crappie.com" logo.

I'm no attorney, but I don't think anyone can patent this idea, its just been around too long and in too many forms. I love Donnie and sure do hope this does not negatively effect him, and I don't think it will. His is high quality, not a big box mass produced item. This may very well be good for his business letting the public know more about fishing for Crappie this way.

Anyway, minnow teasers, or flies have been used forever. Call them Gnats or Minner Critters, or now Skillet Fillers. Just like Takeum says, kinda surprised none of the big box stores don't have them there targeting Crappie fishermen. And hey, at least it's Arkie doing it, a company that supports the site. Maybe they work something out, maybe they do something like they did with ScottV and name some after Donnie styles/colors. Maybe Arkie just gonna make ScottV and Donnie famous. You never know. I would not rush to judgement guys. Hang in there, it'll all be good.