Nathan Posted March 9, 2017 Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 Clemmy, if they ever figure out where I'm from..please let me know..lol...Nathan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted March 9, 2017 Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 I really enjoy reading this. I also wish I started doing this hobby ealier. Something that I notice while the upgrade was going on was that for a second once and awhile I saw Asian writing on the screen. Is there a TU site for different languages? Better for communication I would think. With being stated how did you learn english Nathan? You being from another planet in all! Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiro Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 Long time no see guys. I'm alive and sorry to be anxious about me, Pete Recently I rather like to go trekking than fishing I am one of the members from TackleMaking .com. Many years ago, Erik, the owner of the site asked me to get a tutorial of lure making from my personal site, and this is how I participate in TM. I've had a pleasant time and learned a lot of things from other members. Hiro 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 5 hours ago, Hiro said: Long time no see guys. I'm alive and sorry to be anxious about me, Pete Recently I rather like to go trekking than fishing I am one of the members from TackleMaking .com. Many years ago, Erik, the owner of the site asked me to get a tutorial of lure making from my personal site, and this is how I participate in TM. I've had a pleasant time and learned a lot of things from other members. I have remade my personal site (the link below) for the beginners. (Some of the links are old and not valid, sorry.) FishOn Hiro Welcome back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodieb8 Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 far ago I joined. try to help guys out. it really is a gr8 site WHY cause guys think outside of the box. that's whats so cool..im old school. what I enjoy is watching folks get into creating. sure glad the moderaters give us lotsa freedom. ..thanks again from Canada. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 (edited) Woodie, you help many here, I'm one of them. I agree in the moderators allowing somewhat of a lose rope. Hiro, I have heard much about you from others here and that you haven't been heard from for awhile. Welcome back and will be reading your posts. Dale Edited November 9, 2017 by SW Lures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitaker201 Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 I am a newbie here but I enjoy learning about the history of this site. I found this site while looking for information about building crankbaits. I read through a ton of posts and lurked for a while then decided to join. This site has a ton of info available and a great member group that are willing to help others learn. Thank you to all past and present that keep this site growing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrogAddict Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 When I stumbled upon this site 3 years ago it was the best present a guy could ask for! I have received help from many and I sure appreciate it! Thank you to all you "old timers!" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted November 14, 2017 Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 Hi Hiro, glad to see you still stop by from time to time..really good to hear from you... For you guys that don’t know Hiro..He is a very talented wood lure maker from Japan..and one of the old timers here!!..Nathan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted November 14, 2017 Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 I hardly ever visit the hard baits section because........quite frankly.........your talent scares me! LOL But I happened to notice this thread and got me thinking........man times have changed! Nate......please correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe we were one of the first half dozen or so members? Sure is awesome to see what has become of the site! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Young Posted November 15, 2017 Report Share Posted November 15, 2017 There is definitley a wealth of knowledge here for sure with an abundance of fantastic bait makers that will go out of their way to help others. Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted November 15, 2017 Report Share Posted November 15, 2017 Chris..yep ,your right..We are a couple of the first to join this new site..Gene..(Lincoya) was another one...we are getting old!!..Lol..Nate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted November 15, 2017 Report Share Posted November 15, 2017 2 hours ago, Nathan said: Chris..yep ,your right..We are a couple of the first to join this new site..Gene..(Lincoya) was another one...we are getting old!!..Lol..Nate Speak for yourself, brother! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Skeeter Posted December 12, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 12, 2017 This site is the result of a few DEDICATED craftsmen that were tired of paying for crap. Eric gave many the first place to start. But it was Red that really made it reputable and the number one place on the web to learn. Red was probably the most dedicated person that I can remember. In my eyes he created this wonderful playground that we all enjoy. The dedication, skills, innovation, and the willingness to settle for nothing less than perfection gave this site the reputation that it has. I have always been thankful and proud to be a member of TU. I have learned much and made many wonderful friends. Skeeter 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted December 12, 2017 Report Share Posted December 12, 2017 Oh..BTW Skeeter...your one of the “Old guys” around here too...lol..Nathan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeeter Posted December 13, 2017 Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 Amazing isn't it Nathan. I started making baits when I was 40. I will be 61 in Feb. so I guess your are right. To me, it is a wonderful thing to have a hobby that carries on for so long which also results in such great friendships that last as well. Skeeter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted December 13, 2017 Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 So true Jeff, I started making wood Baits around 1992 when I was in my early 30’s...Now I’m 57..No internet...very few How to books..just a lot trial and error...I wouldn’t give up any of those lessons learned through failure..Then in 2001 a site called Tackle Making popped up.With it came the uniting of people from around the world with the common interest of learning and improving their craft...as they say..the rest is history. I’ve been so lucky to meet you and so many others through this addicting hobby we call lure making..Nate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gliders Posted December 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 Good grief, you guy's are hardly old ! Your making me feel young now, a mere spring chicken at 50.............Unfortunately the life expectancy for males in my country is 42 - so I'm in the red.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglinarcher Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 3 minutes ago, gliders said: Good grief, you guy's are hardly old ! Your making me feel young now, a mere spring chicken at 50.............Unfortunately the life expectancy for males in my country is 42 - so I'm in the red.. Go fishing more Glider. You know what they say, every day spent fishing extends your life by one day. I believe this, it is my story, I AM STICKING TO IT. Wow, I think I am going fishing now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gliders Posted December 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 Should be good till I'm a hundred in that case archer ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitaker201 Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 I guess I am on the younger side at 36. This place has been a great place for me to shorten the learning curve when it comes to making baits. The amount of knowledge and the great members make TU an awesome place! I am still soaking up all the knowledge I can from this place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gliders Posted December 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 (edited) 23 hours ago, gliders said: Go od grief, you guy's are hardly old ! Your making me feel young now, a mere spring chicken at 50.............Unfortunately the life expectancy for males in my country is 42 - so I'm in the red.. P.s , made the life expectancy bit up to cheer up the old geezers ... Edited December 14, 2017 by gliders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 14 minutes ago, gliders said: P.s , made the life expectancy bit up to cheer up the old geezers ... Gliders, Is it true that single malt Scotch will also add years to your life? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gliders Posted December 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 So far so good mark, watch this space......... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted December 20, 2017 Report Share Posted December 20, 2017 (edited) I'm not one of the first here, but I joined in 2005. I just got the internet about 2 years prior to finding Tackle Underground. At the time I was pouring lead jigs and experimenting with powder paint. Powder painting was in its infancy, and I was the first to do 4 to 5 color process with powder paints. It started out as a challenge from a member on here named George Reeves. I told him that I could do multi color painted jigs with powder paint. He told me that he didn't believe me. Well I sent him my jigs and he was actually amazed. That is when the multi-color powder painting took off. Another member on here Smalljaw, was also experimenting with multi-colors at that time, however he brought the powder air brush concept to this site. Him and I still talk regularly on this site. He is a person with a vast knowledge of jigs, hooks and tying fur and other hair on jigs. Finally, for several years we used to have a tackle get together at Nathan's house. I attended one with my wife in 2009 in MO. We all had a great time. I also raffled off some pink spinnerbaits shown below. Theme was "If you were man enough to fish pink". Lot of great memories and great people. Edited December 20, 2017 by cadman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
