I had an hour to waste yesterday and decided to go out with a couple of rods and a mission to catch some crappie. It didn't take long to catch a few on the jigheads. I'm 100% certain that the jigheads will perform perfectly.

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Pretty good day put on the water. We were fishing on a new lake and sadly this was the only catch of the day. We're going again later this week again hopefully we can redeem ourselves.

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Took a quick trip out after school today. I had good success with the lures once again. They keep proving to be very reliable and easy to use.

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This past weekend we had another tournament and I used the jigs. I managed to catch multiple quality fish and we ended up placing 4th out of the twenty-seven teams. Another success with the homemade lures.

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Another successful day using the jig heads. I caught a few nice crappies the other morning. The molds have been holding up really well and are showing their longevity over time.

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This past week I prepared for the state championship fishing tournament and my teammate and I came in first place. We are now heading to the national high school tournament in South Carolina in June. This experience has gained me much recognition and many opportunities to meet and learn from many new people.

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The jig heads have proven to be successful once again. I went out this morning and caught a few nice fish. The hooks and molded heads stood up great to multiple bites and banging against rocks and wood. Their durability is definitely being put to the test and so far they have performed flawlessly.

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Making the jig heads has given me a very good insight into just how effective and important shapes and sizes are. I have been using the jig heads in different conditions and have learned to choose the right lure for the right task, and how to better make them. The testing will continue!!!

I went out Saturday morning and managed to catch the one fish on the newly made jig heads. It's still super tough to get a bite this time of year. I'm hoping in the upcoming weeks as the weather warms I'll be able to get out more and more and use the jig heads.

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As the production of the jigs moves along further I am learning more and more of the process involved. I tried the jigs on Wednesday and didn't have any luck. Hoping this weekend I can use them again and record any catches.

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I made a new bunch of jig heads in the nice warm weather. I'm going fishing tomorrow and will test them out on the water and see if they can produce some fish.

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Once I glue in the weed guards then it's time to weave on the skirts. These skirts are silicon strands and help give the jig its profile in the water. I have a variety of colors and patterns for any situation. I also can trim or lengthen the skirt to give a different action and look.

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After painting the heads the centering hole for the fiber weed guards is closed so I needed to drill those open and then I was able to superglue in the weed guards.

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I had a predicament when trying to figure out how to paint the lead heads. To cure the powder coat they need to be baked. So I got to use the old toaster oven. I did a trial run tonight to see its effectiveness. It worked and worked really well. I'll do a bigger batch tomorrow and show the process.

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I started making some prototypes with the painted heads. The final result wasn't quite as polished and nice as I would have hoped for l will make a video next week showing the coloring and skirting process. until then I'll work on perfecting the color combinations.

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This is the full production of the jigs. I meltdown the lead ingots then place the hooks and pour the molds. I have gotten pretty fast and efficient with the process. It only takes me about twenty minutes to make a few dozen jigs. The next step is to paint the heads with a powder coat.

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I set up all my gear today and got to testing. Getting over the learning curve took a few failed attempts but eventually, I figured it out. After about half an hour of little success, I finally realized the strategy and started pouring clean jigs. Next week I'll post the process in its entirety, as for now I still need to keep experiment to get comfortable with all the tools and equipment.

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I was making lunch this afternoon and finally, I heard the package getting dropped off on the porch. The lead pot is here and ready to use. I'll be organizing and prepping everything for the next few days. This time next week I should be in full production of my lures.

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Should be ready to go by Wednesday of next week. Excited to finally be able to start making everything. I was definitely getting annoyed with all the delays. Sometimes patience is the key to success.

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After consulting with customer service I figured out how to replace and reset my order to get the different version of the lead pourer. It has already been confirmed for shipment and on its way.

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I reviewed the order log and found out that the lead pot wasn't gonna be even in stock for another few weeks. I emailed tackle warehouse to cancel the order and ordered the other version and it should be here within a week.

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I got a bunch of my jigs together and organized them by color to make it easier to compare when redesigning the new colorways of my jigs when I make them. I'm still waiting on my shipment to come in hopefully it'll be here sooner than later.

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I scavenged my disaster of a basement for some tools I think will be helpful when I finally get to making the lures. I also installed an old vice I found onto the workbench so if I need to sand or file any lead it can be easier.

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I gathered some more materials I will need for the eventual construction of the lures. I'm still waiting on getting the actual lead pouring pot. Only two more weeks till it ships.

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My package of supplies has finally arrived and everything is ready to be used. I just have to get a few more items and setup and I'll be on my way to making the lures.

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I found this table and it looks to be perfect as the base of all my production. It will be the home base for all my materials and work.

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I got these new led lights for the garage to make the workspace brighter. The lights I had before just weren't good enough for the lightning necessary. I hope these will be a much needed and valuable upgrade.

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The order I placed last week is on its way slowly but surely. In preparation for its arrival, I've been researching techniques for standing out in a market with new and unique designs.

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I've started to collect old things around the house like these Xbox games. I'm selling them on apps like Facebook marketplace and Mercari, in hopes of gathering more funds to invest in the setup over time. So far I've made almost seventy-five dollars in the past few days selling. I'll most likely use the money towards material for bait making.

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I started to construct a website for my company using an online maker. I have added multiple different pages and features for the product and communicational aspects. I will continue to tweak and improve the site as time goes on.

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I've purchased all the supplies I will need to start the making process. The equipment and materials were pretty expensive but it will pay for itself and much more in no time. Everything should be shipped within the next month, until then I will be ready to set up the station.

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I had to go and find more lights to use since it was too dark before. I set up the lights so now the entity of the garage is lit. This will make the process much easier since I'll be able to see what I'm doing clearly.

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I've cleared out my workspace for starting the station. My intention is to be sure that enough outlets and lighting are available to make making the lures as easy and efficient as possible.

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I've found the website I'm going to rely on for acquiring the supplies necessary to begin constructing my workstation. This website is not only the cheapest but also has the best variety. It's a very reliable source and I've read lots of reviews that all say it's a good place.

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I've begun to search the internet for the best bang for the buck equipment I can get my hands on. I've been looking at multiple online retailers and will continue till I make the best purchase decision.

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