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Jigs, Spinnerbaits and Sinkers => Crappie / Pan Fish Jigs => Topic started by: Fatman on 11/17/13 18:10 UTC

Title: Total Slump
Post by: Fatman on 11/17/13 18:10 UTC

Even though I'm buying supplies here and there it seems really dumb as I haven't made anything since June!!!! No pouring, painting, tying - jigs or flies, spinners or other wire work NOTHING!!! :o  Definately in a slump!

Title: Re: Total Slump
Post by: Kasilofchrisn on 11/17/13 18:26 UTC

I am in the process of moving right now so I have an idea of what you are talking about.
I have molds I haven't even poured yet.
I also have to make 100- 4oz jigs for a charter captain friend of mine once I get moved and set up.
Hopefully you can get some more stuff made.
Of course then you have to test it out. ;D

Title: Re: Total Slump
Post by: Brent on 11/17/13 20:59 UTC

I'm with you too, I have returned to work and trying to get fall clean up, Holiday shopping, a couple last trips before ice up, Charity work, and all my son's sports, I have not had the time to get into the lab. :(

Title: Re: Total Slump
Post by: MO QWACK on 11/17/13 21:53 UTC

Taking a break is nice. I burned myself out a little on plastic so I'm trying to learn the airbrush thing. Tonight I fired the microwave back up and really had fun with it. Made some original colors that look really nice. I have a feeling had I not taking a break I never would of gotten my creative juices back going. So as long as the break isn't too long it isn't a bad thing. Just write down the things you wanna try when you get back on it what way you don't forget

Title: Re: Total Slump
Post by: Denny Welch on 11/18/13 12:31 UTC

Sometimes you just have to sit back and smell the roses, Fatman.  It's good for the mental health and allows you time to put things in perspective. I've said a few good words for you.

Title: Re: Total Slump
Post by: basskat on 11/18/13 17:11 UTC

Most of us go through the "slumps". Been into bait making for nearly thirty years and it happens to me at least once a year. Don't worry you'll wonder out to ypur shop one day and you'll be wide open again. As suggested in a previous post write down the different things you want to try.

Title: Re: Total Slump
Post by: TommySkarlis on 11/20/13 11:05 UTC

When I am not tackle crafting - I prefer to call it resting!  8)  (even if it is a slump!)  :D  Just coming out of whitetail mode here in a couple three weeks - so watch out for new videos!!!

Title: Re: Total Slump
Post by: matt on 11/20/13 17:48 UTC

hi are going be at hanks bait shop for the ice fishing show in waterloo ia

Title: Re: Total Slump
Post by: TommySkarlis on 11/21/13 12:32 UTC

Yes Matt - I will be. 

Just if anyone is curious - the date for Hank's Ice Fishing Extravaganza is: Wednesday December 4th. 

Mike changed it so that people could come to it and still have time to prepare for 1st season Iowa Deer.

Hank's also has a tremendous inventory of Do-It Product!!!!  See you there!