keeping it legal

[Nightprowler]

Here is a sneek preview of what I am working on (without pic of the head). I tested some 1/32's and 1/16's and very happy with them. They are not RR heads.
What do you think?
Price?

Aberdeen Hook Style


Sickle Hook Style

NightProwler

[EnonEye]

Very nice. I've got to order some of those. Hey what's the advantage of sickle over the aberdeen? never used them before.

[Nightprowler]

I think this needs a better explanation. I was going to start making a few Weedless Pony Head (Road Runner) jigs to sell. I had it all worked out and they worked great. Only problem is, I discovered Blakemore has a Trademark on the Road Runner shape. Meaning nobody can sell any legally without asking for trouble. So that was scrapped. So I went back to the drawing board. I started designing a different mold that offers the same basic idea and doesn't infringe on their Trademark. I was working with a prototype Saturday and headed to the local pond to try it out. This pond usually has very few gills around the shore and most that fish there are not successful. I get there around 1pm. I'm excited to cast it and see it at work. However I forgot to secure the ring that holds the blade on. I was changing a lot of different blade sizes at home and just forgot to secure it. Anywho, I cast it out and crank it back close to the top of the surface. BAM, FISH ON (woo-hoo first cast). A 13" LM Trash fish. As he's coming in, he slings his head to the side and I see the blade flying in the opposite direction. Test drives over...lol. Here is why the 1/2 pictures come in from above. I finally got most of the bugs worked out Sunday evening and the first (rose bush) test was a success. The second (pool) test was a success as well. I was so excited to share some pictures, but didn't want everything shown yet. I'm going to be ordering some more components for these and then will show the other half.

I have a question.... if it were available, how much would you consider a fair price for 1 unpainted weedless stick guard jig with a chin spinner blade attached to a hook of your choice?

Thanks in advance for your help,
NightProwler

Here's just another pic of the Button Head Jig.

[Nightprowler]

They are INCREDIBLY SHARP!
NightProwler

[Yates]

I have a question.... if it were available, how much would you consider a fair price for 1 unpainted weedless stick guard jig with a chin spinner blade attached to a hook of your choice?


I would think at least twice what it cost to make them...

the stump jumper also has a Pony Head... with a spinner blade attached

[AEFISHING]

i was always taught that if there over 18 then your good to go.

[jeepguyjames]

whats different about the new design???.......ENONEYE, ive been using sickle hooks for trolling this year....they seem to work great for trolling, like prowler said they are sharp....

[crappiekingjr]

i was always taught that if there over 18 then your good to go.

You guys better lock up your daughters if AE is around. He was hooting and hollering at a 12 year old this weekend at EF.

[fished-out]

The fact that you make it weedless technically changes the head, as it's attached. I doubt you'd have much trouble from roadrunner, unless you started selling 10's of thousands. Even then, you'd probably get a cease and desist letter before any legal actions started. I wouldn't worry about it--just make the weedless roadrunners.

[crappiemax]

looking good Prowler, looking good.
As far as price, let's see. If you buy oringinal RR they sell for around $.47 ea. The original RR's don't have a weed guard but they are painted and they have a soft hook which straitens fairly easily so you can usually get them back when they get snagged. I was at Ky Lake 2 years ago and a guy at a bait shop had some homemade imitations for $36.00 per 100. No paint and not weedless but @ $.36 each, not a bad price. They work okay but they do have a little smaller blade. So how about somewhere in between and use the little larger blade. Let's say$ 43.00 per 100 or $24.00 per 50 plus shipping.