youthinthewild Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 Hi guys my name is Ken i am from Dallas,Texas and i run a ministry called "Youth in the Wild Outdoors" youthinthewild.com taking fatherless boys fishing every month at no cost to them.I am wanting to start making Spinnerbaits and jigs to sell for one purpose to help raise funds for these fatherless boys and our summer camps and outings.Below are a few thoughts would like input please. 1.Make my own baits? yes or no 2.Priced between $6.50-7.50 3. Have someone make the baits for us and mark them up? 4.Was thinking of teaching the boys how to make and when we sell their baits it helps them for YWO summer camp. 5.ATT-A-BOY bait company "These baits REALLY do make a difference" 6.I dont have much money to start but very willing to start small and grow I need guidance please to make a difference for these fatherless boys!!!! Thank you Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB GONE Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 Go forward.... With such a great cause behind you, you will succeed!!!! Have faith along the way! In my opionion, I would buy the baits in the beginning and learn to paint them. Hot lead and kids DO NOT mix for sure. Maybe you can grow into making your own after getting your feet wet. Look for Ted (Cadman) here on TU and see if he can help you with jigs or spinnerbaits. If not, put a wanted ad up. Just my 2 cents!! Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youthinthewild Posted August 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 Thank you Jim you know these boys will teach you about what is important in life for sure.Me and my family have given up our dreams and ambitions to see these boys dreams come true and they get the right guidance and we couldnt be happier.Thanks for encouragement sometimes it is what we run on. Ken youthinthewild.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdr418 Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 If you are going to sell tackle be sure that you comply with Texas Sales Tax, Assumed Name for Business requirements and Federal Sport Fishing Excise Tax regulations. You dont want the State Comptroller or the IRS knocking on your door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toadfrog Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 Personally If I were going to teach them to make tackle I would start with panfish flies and striper streamers . No lead no paint.just hooks and materials. I do the same thing you are attempting except the age group is 60 to 94. I suggest you check out Zieners in kansas for tools ect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassrecord Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 Thank you Jim you know these boys will teach you about what is important in life for sure.Me and my family have given up our dreams and ambitions to see these boys dreams come true and they get the right guidance and we couldnt be happier.Thanks for encouragement sometimes it is what we run on. Ken youthinthewild.com If you choose to make and sell panfish flies, striper streamers or any other flies, here is a link to the fly fishing clubs of Texas. http://www.askaboutflyfishing.com/stpr_clubs.cfm?c=US&st=TX Suggest you write each club and ask for help for the boys in tieing and selling their flies to make money to go fishing. Also maybe some club members have their own private water or club houses that need cleaned up. Looks like those boys are beefy and can work for food and fishing. Maybe a club would take on a weekend project to work and teach the boys in any number of ways. Keep up the good work and good luck! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
