New here, not new to the bait and tackle world

[Silver Valley Fishing Sup.]

I am dumping all Meta owned accounts. Facebook is complete garbage anymore. I finally started an actual account here. I have browsed around here for a few years. I prefer the layout and structure of this forum more so than social media. I mostly do soft baits, but I do jigs, weights, air brush lures, build wood cranks/swims, build rods, tie, 3D print molds/cranks and make stencils and clam packaging.

[Silver Valley Fishing Sup.]

@CNC Molds N Stuff I don't use it for sales. I prefer to stay local. I understand as a mold maker like yourself, a local customer base to support your business is a necessity. There is not enough bait makers around just Yuma to support your business.

I hate dealing with shipping. Plus the market is so oversaturated with bait makers. Unless you are a main brand company, advertising on Facebook probably won't benefit most bait makers.

As a bait maker, any local region should have an adequate amount of anglers to support their small bait business. If one can't handle supporting their own local fishermen, they definitely aren't ready for online sales.  

[basskat]

Welcome aboard.

I'm pretty much the same. Sometimes my local sales are more than I want! I do have a few guys that I ship to but keep that limited. Hate dealing with shipping myself.

[Silver Valley Fishing Sup.]

@basskat it's a pain, and local customers are easier to work with. Guys online want discounts or they want to rush orders.