Nathan

The glue your talking about is called "Pro soft Glue" or something like that..yes,it is still avaible.The stuff is really thin and will run everywhere if your not careful..(ask me how I know..LOL)and chances are, the bottle will dry up before it is gone. I personally use super glue gel..It's cheaper,and your able too control where it goes much easier....I don't think I understand what you mean about "doubling it back"..Nathan

I put in a section of stainless steel wire..(about .062 diam.)in the back of the lure.I put some super glue on the wire and back of the bait and slide the grub on the wire shaft..Nathan

No one has mentioned any marketing here..Yes, word of mouth is a extremely good form of marketing but is also a very slow one..It takes time too build that reputation. You have too market your products too guys willing too spend the 20.00 bucks for a crankbait.Lets face it,a large majority of the fishing forums we visit are over ran with high school kids,or young adults who because of age and stage in theirs lives, don't have two pennies too rub together..Are they going too buy our products?..No way..you'll find them shopping the bargain bins at Wallie world,so don't waste your time on them.I'm not trying too sound cold hearted here..but if your going too run a business,you have too get the most bang for your buck or time. Along with marketing,you have too find your nitche market..Mine is wooden swimbaits sold too trophy bass hunters and Muskie fisherman..These guys are willing too spend the money for good quality baits..Nathan

Hey guys check out the dates under TU events..all are invited..Nathan

Hey guys,I thought I'd give everybody a early heads up.The 3rd Annual TU get together 07 is set for April 26th-29th.Lets make this year the biggest and best yet...Everybody is invited..Nathan

You can also make the tail from bunny fur left on the hide and wrapped around the hook shank.The bunny is a bit tougher than the maribou.If you do these in brown,they make a great craw imitation..Nathan

I just orderd some..I'll let you know how it goes when it arrives..Nathan

Amen too that Chris..It seems I spend less and less time fishing anymore..and more time building lures..Something has to be wrong with that!!..Nathan

They are Yum craw bugs wrapped around a wooden frame making them a slow sinking crankbait.When the body gets tore up,just peel it off and glue a new one in place..Nathan

Thanks Pete..I worked on those on and off for a couple years until I got them right..Nathan

http://www.bettencourtbaits.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=284&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0&sid=7cc7f32c00c3d02e7f05230a88ce8b63 Here are some baits I finished up..Nathan

It's good too see some of the talent around here getting some national exposure..Nathan

Fantastic bait Crawchuck..It really makes me think about getting rid of the bill on my hybrid craw you saw at my house..Keep up the good work.. And for the rest of you guys who don't know Crawchuck..If you have ANY..and I mean ANY questions about Crawdads..This is the man too ask!!..Nathan

By the picture,it looks good to me..what is the problem?..Nathan

Hey Craw..Great job,can't wait too see the completed lures after Dano gets done with them..Nathan

You'd better believe it..in 3 sizes and two colors..Nathan

Hey Jed, I played around with a wooden rattle trap a few years ago..I got a few too work,but didn't spend the time with them too get them down pat.What I did find was being made from wood you could get some really slow fall rates by playing with the weight..Nathan

Hey Pole Pimp..Good too see your still above ground..LOL..Good to have you back!!..Nathan

I must say,I was a little nervious about trying too top or at least equalling last years get together..But we definatley did top it.It was great too see old freinds and make new ones. Deb. and I want too thank each and every one of you.You have made our lives richer getting too know you.Also,thank you for all the food and the Wood spirit that now hangs proudly in our dining room. Craw chuck..we had a visitor saturday evening after you left..She came walking in the shop..Yep, a Crawdad covered in little ones.I think she wanted too have a talk with you about your appetite for her southeran brotheran. I want too Invite EVERYONE too the Mo. get together 07..Lets make it the biggest yet...Mark your calenders for the last thurs-sunday in April. Thanks again guys,I had a blast and learned alot..Nathan

Deb. and I are really looking forward too all you guys getting here.Drive careful and see you soon..Nathan

I tried too explain too Zoey the whole "Two ships in the nite thing" but she isn't buying it.She wants her Coley man!!..Nathan

Onion rings too?..ALLLRight!!..Those are my favorite!!..Nathan

All right!!!..Good too hear Gene..Nathan

Hey guys, I need to finalize a head count on who and when you'll be attending.So I can finalize the grocery's!!..You are welcome for the whole time,or if you can only make certain days..I need too know. The dates are thurs. april 27th-sunday the 30th. Coley and Charley are providing a hobo cook out for Friday,and a Fish fry for Saturday.. Please let me know..Nathan

Great stuff Skeeter..really well written..Nathan