Well guys, I pulled down the web site. It was a fun effort but didn't generate enough of a return to justify it being up. What I found was that periods of time would go by with no activity, then out of nowhere, 4 orders for 6-12 flies each. Then I'd have to totaly change my schedule to complete the orders in a timely manner. It became somewhat disruptive. Trying to make any money in this buisness is near impossible. Impossible unless you devote a tremendous amount of time into, advertising and getting your face out there in seminars and shows like Somerset. That frankly, isn't my gig. It violates one of my primary life tennents, " Keep a low profile and fly under the radar". I also found that tying for fun was loosing it's pleasure. I won't let that happen. I love to tie. I love to create patterns that catch. I'd sit down at my bench and rather than say, "I'll tie some baby bluegill flies for smallmouth", I'd have to think, jeeez, I better tie another dozen Assassin's. Took the fun out of it.
I still may try something for my barn friends now and then. Until then, I'll merely enjoy my fishing and tying.
Thanks to everyone that purchased flies from me in the past. As usual, I'll gladly provide pattern info etc. when the need arises. :thumbsup:
I still may try something for my barn friends now and then. Until then, I'll merely enjoy my fishing and tying.
Thanks to everyone that purchased flies from me in the past. As usual, I'll gladly provide pattern info etc. when the need arises. :thumbsup: