Extreme Jigging: Dogtooth Tuna, Yellowtail Kingfish (Hiramasa), Amberjack, Samson Fish > Tackle & Techniques

Buying copied jigs???

(1/4) > >>

Tommy Du:
Hi guys
 I'm new to the site and am based out of Syndey not much of a fishing haven unless the tuna and baby kings are on the run. Any way recently I have been trolling sites in the USA finding that alot of guys are using copied jigs . So I found some on eBay from a guy in Sydney and they look fairly good for a 1/3 of the price. Still yet to test them but was just wondering if any one here has used any
Thanks tom

Luke Wyrsta:
Hi Tommy and welcome to the site...

I certainly pass no judgement on anyone that may wish to buy a copied product, however, given this subject matter - you may find very few responses.

The topwater popping, stickbaiting and jigging scene is one of the most innovative and cutting-edge fishing sectors out there in terms of product investment and development. The problem is, it is also one of the most commonly targeted sectors for copies and exploitation. This really rubs me the wrong way and is totally against the values and proposition that this site presents.

I find this problem is more to do with actual characters that manufacture the copied products rather than secondary, the consumer.

Perhaps, a better way to start the topic may to ask members of "cost effective" lures/jigs on a budget or that are simply good value.

Regards,
Luke

Tommy Du:
Sorry Luke
 I have meet you before this year when the Bermi run was on I totally understand what you are saying and I agree that the companies doing the copying are not
Doing the real manufactures any favour . I am sorry if this post has offended you

Luke Wyrsta:

--- Quote from: Tommy+Du on November 15, 2012, 12:11:53 PM ---Sorry Luke
 I have meet you before this year when the Bermi run was on I totally understand what you are saying and I agree that the companies doing the copying are not
Doing the real manufactures any favour . I am sorry if this post has offended you

--- End quote ---

Tommy.

No offense. Telling it how it is.

Luke

Adrian Braun:
Jigs might work, maybe the finish won't be durable. Copied stick bait could be less successful. It needs fine tuning to swim the right way.

Navigation

[0] Message Index

[#] Next page