bigbass14.3 Posted September 8, 2007 Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 Heard AL 's Worms is going out of business was wondering if this is true? and why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted September 8, 2007 Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 Chris told me that when it became more work than fun he was going to take a break. He will look in on TU from time to time. He is also quite busy with his "real" business. I hope I'm not overstepping here Chris. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redg8r Posted September 8, 2007 Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 Chris told us (mods) he was taking a break from pouring but wanted to stay on as a moderator here at TU, so you should still be able to reach him here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampBaits Posted September 8, 2007 Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 I'm sure he'll give this thread a reply. Hopefully he continues to give all of us help and advice, I know his posts have always been helpful to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB GONE Posted September 8, 2007 Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 I talked (email) with Chris also. He'll be around!! As Nova said, when pouring impacts your family time and your real business, time to step back. Chris was the inspiration for me to start pouring years ago and he helped me more than he knows. I am sure he will never completely give pouring up as it is in his blood! As good as he was, no wonder he hardly had time to do anything else!!! Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmik26 Posted September 8, 2007 Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 when pouring impacts your family time and your real business, time to step back. We know this all to well. Many of times I showed up to my real job on 3 hours of sleep because we wanted to finish an order. Its a constant battle to juggle family functions, fishing, and stuff that needs to get done between pouring baits . Anywho, I wish Al's worm the best hope to see him around still....Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint308 Posted September 9, 2007 Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 Right on. That is something everyone wants to experience. We all said at one point that we hope we have to worry about that much business. Then, when it happens you wonder how you are going to get out of it for a while. I wish him the best of luck. Now we can ask him questions on how to slow down. Saint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted September 9, 2007 Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 Wow fellas......thanks for all the kind words.........and this thread in general. It's very cool of all of you! You guys pretty much hit the nail on the head. Work, work, family, work, family, kids, family, and then more work finally takes it's toll. All this leads up to no fun. Never thought I'd see the day when I'd say it was no fun pouring worms. That time is finally here and no time better than the present to move on. I've really enjoyed sharing and gaining information on this site. You guys are all true professionals. I have watched many of you start out as novice pourers and become simply awesome at what you do. Jim, Nil, Swamp, Saint.....the list goes on and on. You guys are all artists in this field, and I wish all of you nothing but the best! On a lighter note, I'll still be checking in here from time to time. You're not getting rid of me that easy! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubeman Posted September 9, 2007 Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 Thanks for all your input Chris, I've learned a lot from you. Enjoy the time with your family, I understand how much time is devoted to pouring when you work a full time job as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthworm77 Posted September 9, 2007 Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 Chris, absolutely was my inspiration to getting into custom pouring and he has been downright helpful when I had questions. I would call him a mentor. Perhaps the coolest thing about this business is the fact that although each of us may be trying to run a business, we are all usually very hospitable and helpful towards each other. It has been very nice having Chris make comments on some of my baits over the years. He may not even know just how much he has helped me and I'd guess many of us out. In my opinion as far as colors go Chris is THE best out there. On a hand poured level, he is the Robo Worm of hand pouring. And that is a huge compliment. I hope he eventually gets back into this on some level. On a related note, there are a ton of his molds on eBay is anyone is looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted September 9, 2007 Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 Thanks again fellas. Mike and Craig.......I forgot to mention you guys. Holy cow! What you have done in the past few years has been amazing! Good luck to the both of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubeman Posted September 9, 2007 Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 Remember the first lure swap we did perhaps this will get revisited someday ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted September 9, 2007 Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 Chris; You have helped more folks than you know; even some of us "older" folks; lol. I'm glad that you will be around as a mod so folks can get input from you as always. Thanks bud. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedHed Posted September 10, 2007 Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 Say it ain't so Chris.... At least you will still be here for TU and home for the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.J. Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 Hate to see you hang it up. I know how it can be though. Just wanted to say thanks for helping myself and others in the years past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basskat Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 I know most of you guys have rarely seen me post. I've been a member through several sever swaps and crashes over the past years. When I first started pouring plastics Al was there to guide me through all the screw-ups. All I can say is THANKS AL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 Thanks again dudes. You have all helped me WAY more than you know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmang Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 Good luck Chris! I sure appreciate your help in getting started a few years back. Take care and dont be a stranger! Shmang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbug Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 Earthworm77 I am having trouble finding the molds on e-bay, can you help? Thanks, Bassbug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB GONE Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 Bassbug... Search mold or molds in the fishing area. They have been listed for a little while so you have to go through the pages... Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbug Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 Thanks Jim, I will see what I can do. Bassbug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbug Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 Found them, thanks Jim. They are under soft plastics in the freshwater fishing category. Bassbug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint308 Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 I can't seem to find them. All I see are actual baits. Bassbug can send a link? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB GONE Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 I think this will do it Saint... http://search.#########/_W0QQsassZalswormsQQfrppZ50QQfsopZ1QQfsooZ1QQrdZ0 This may be removed though as links like this are not really permittted.. Sorry mods!!!! Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB GONE Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 Oops.... Guess those links are blocked!!! :-) Just search under advanced search option and do Search by Seller. Put in Alsworms and you will get his info and items for sale!!! 100% feedback.... No doubt about it!!!! Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
