China is what happened to them.......and what happens to every lure invented in the last 5 years.
Oh burrn... lol. I know Seafever, I agree and it's so unfortunate. I'm a proud Canadian and I wanted nothing more than to put "Made in Canada" on my stuff. I literally tried for years to produce here.
It's almost like no one wants to facilitate on this side of the pond. It's either produce 100,000 pieces in China in the same amount of time it takes for some local company to even look at your project, when they're not too busy of course.
U.S. seemed more eager to facilitate but ...prices? Well I'm sorry to say that that's a no-brainer. For me? $30,000+ for moulds locally. China? ...about $5k. I'm just starting out. I can only wish to be like the big guns.
I salute the companies that stayed home like O'Ki, Hot Spot and the former Rhys Davis. Not only are they proud Canadians, they are mainstays in the sportfishing industry. My tackle box is full of their stuff. Always will be.
One day I'd like to bring it all home. Longevity in the marketplace will dictate that I guess.
I'm sorry this seems like a hijack on Nog's thread but, if Nog is going to get these going one day he has to look at all options available. Just giving my 2 cents.