[hazmail]

Dieter, very nice work - Like they are all saying enjoy it, if you ever start selling them, eventually you will realize you are only making what customers/sellers want (even when you know it won't work), as opposed to what you have here, which is something YOU enjoy with results YOU want - been there and done that. pete

[DSV]

im not dieter

but i hear what you're saying pete. i think if someone wants to buy one, i will make one for them, but im not gonna advertize them forsale because then i'd get overloaded with work.

[mark poulson]

Originally Posted by DSV

i think if i were to start making a lot of these, like to sell them, it would stop being fun.

DSV,
That's the difference between a hobby and a job. When you get paid to do something, and are expected to perform, it kind of takes the fun out of it, unless you can find a way to make the process fun anyway.
If you charge enough and get it, maybe you will get a kick out of making lures that make money, and that will be a turn on. But you may find you'll be looking for ways to speed up the process all the time, to increase you profit margin, and to get some free time, because you really don't like making lures for money under a time constraint and filling orders.
That's the trap of building lures, or doing anything, commercially.
And then there's the need to service what you sell. Goof ups are okay in hobbies, but not when you're getting paid for something.
If the finish or hinge fails on a bait you sold, either you take it back and fix it, free of charge, or you'll have a bad reputation, and no sales, in no time.
I'm not saying these things to discourage you, but just to let you know what's ahead. If you can make a go of it commercially, and still enjoy yourself, good for you.

[diemai]

Pete seems to be a bit confused today , never mind , sometimes happens to everyone , that has passed his 30's .

It's the capital "D" , I guesss ?

Greetz , Dieter