Richoc Posted May 30, 2004 Report Share Posted May 30, 2004 Riding reel high right now. Jerry Hien just won the Devils Lake RCL. He was fishing my jigs for 3 of the 4 four days. And the jigs got some press on the FLW website for the RCL. 4th day he ran shad raps, because of 4-5 waves. Not sure if I painted any of those or not, might of been factory colors. Will not know all the details for a few days. But he he made the 2 cuts using my jigs in the trees. Pay check is $90,000.00 for the win. Hope I am not bragging to much. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedHed Posted May 30, 2004 Report Share Posted May 30, 2004 Congratulations Rich - good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Sal Posted May 30, 2004 Report Share Posted May 30, 2004 Richo GREAT JOB!!! Keep up the good work!!! Little Sal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richoc Posted May 31, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2004 Ok.. These jigs are my designs. Drawings through molding, and finish. Have to bend even the hooks by hand for one style. Prize package was $50,000 cash. New Lund package, $40,000. And Garmin bonus was $1000. Total $91,000.00. I have been informed that I will be getting a bonus from him. For setting them up. Here are the Devils lake walleyes, look like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted May 31, 2004 Report Share Posted May 31, 2004 richco, great job man!!!!! monty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted May 31, 2004 Report Share Posted May 31, 2004 Richoc, I live in Grand Forks & fish Devils Lake all summer, it looks like I will have to get some of your jigs!!! Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richoc Posted June 1, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 What is the BS? In BS tackle might I ask? Had to....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celticav Posted June 1, 2004 Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 Kudos, very good to hear and I hope you do even better in the future! Makes you wish sponsership worked the other way...where you could get some of that big paycheck, LOL. Great work man, good reason why none of us should NEVER EVER give up, get the best choke hold you can and hold on till the last breath! Best wishes that you and your staff do the same thing many times to come, JIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clemmy Posted June 1, 2004 Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 Rich-- First of all congratulations! I clicked on your website though, and when I clicked on order it was down. Might want to get it back up with the new noteriety you might be getting orders! craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted June 1, 2004 Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 The "BS" are just initials, until we start fishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richoc Posted June 1, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 Clemmy, That is not the jigs that were used out there, but they have been in the past. That whole deal is been up in limbo since 911 happened. Was a = partner ship deal gone sour. Ended up, me being subcontractor with nothing to show for a year and half of my life.( but the website right now) Patend is his. ( not even listing me) Design, development ,and leg work were mine. My investment was brains, expertise and sweat. Oh yea every one was cast, painted, and packaged buy hand buy me. A little bitter about the whole deal. It really works well. 98 perect snagg free from the boat. You can cast it in the rose bushes and get it to walk right back to you. Got a major retailer chain here( midwest) to want to stock them. Faster production euip., trailer load of packaging, trunk load of cards bought and the whole deal fell apart. We even have the 1/2 hour info-mercial shot and ready to go on air. Now stands like 50 g's in the hole. Did the sport show thing, and sold out every time(2x). Really proud that I designed that lure and that is why I still link the site. 3 major tackle co's , passed on it and there reason was "over engineered". They would not be able to sell 100's to each fisher person. That way you guys can see some of my work, and know I am for real. These jigs that won it, have only been in my pros hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted June 1, 2004 Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 Thats awesome Rich. Good for you. Thanks again for the Envirotex tips the other night. Mr B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richoc Posted June 1, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 Mr.B You are welcome. Have you put to use yet? You will be happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted June 1, 2004 Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 Very busy weekend. I have not had a chance to look at more possible stores to buy from. Did some Night Fishin on Sat night and had 23.15 lbs for 5 Largemouth. All on my jigs and blades. Mr B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richoc Posted June 2, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2004 Cool, nice catch. I am sure that it can be ordered on line from some where. Heck if I have to I will ship you some of mine to get you started. Or pick some up for you and ship it out to you. Later, Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
