ZMAN Told Me I Infringed on their Patent!

Yup - ZMAN didn't like what I was making... so a little pivot and we're back in action!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Interest in these builds has been OVERWHELMING - so much so I had to update my website. If you are interested in buying some of these, get on the Mailing List so you can be notified when more Bladed Slayer Combos are LIVE! Enter your email in the Bait Drop Notification section in the shop: sdgcustomlurec...
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Follow me on Instagram: @sdg_custom_lurecraft
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Equipment and materials (with links) used in today’s video:
Epic Bait Molds:
- 3" Crappie Slayer: epicbaitmolds....
Barlows (Affiliate):
- 1/8oz Bat Jig (modified): barlowstackle....
- Size 2 Mustad 32900 Hook (If you can find some!)
- 5/32 3-D Eyes: barlowstackle....
- Size 1 Split Ring: barlowstackle....
- Pro Tec Magic Craw Blue Powder Paint: barlowstackle....
- Sunburst Nova Stone Powder Paint: barlowstackle....
- Purple Chartreuse Double Dazzle Powder Paint: barlowstackle....
- 0.035 Black Flake: barlowstackle....
- Gold Pearl Powder: barlowstackle....
- N2 8oz Dual Injector: barlowstackle....
Alpha Pigments (Affiliate - Use “SDG10” at checkout to get 10% OFF!):
- Aluminized Silver Pearl (I don't see this one specifically on the site now, but perhaps the Crushed Chrome Superflake Dry Pearl is a good substitute: www.alphapigme...
Other:
- XS Jig Dancer Blade (Availability is Spotty!): www.amazon.com...
- BaitPlastics 242 Medium Blend Low Odor Ultra Clear Plastisol
- 8bitbaits Holoshift: Ghost Trout, Solar Sugar, and Borealis: www.8bitbaits.com
- Bait Plastics Monkey Milk
- Lureworks Black liquid pigment, Sparkle Pearl, Silk Pearl, and Black Pearl Powders
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#SoliDeoGloria #SDGCustomLureCraft

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

LOVE all the interaction in the comments and all the support for me, personally, as well as the basement builder community! For the record, I don't consider ZMAN an enemy, they have every right to defend their patents - no question at all. Whether its a good use of corporate time and money???... that's up to them to decide. There's also been a number of comments regarding "personal use" vs "selling". ZMAN gave me no caveat to the infringement - their instruction to me was to "destroy" the patented equipment. I believe they offered no caveat because of patent law 35 U.S.C. § 271, which states: Anyone who makes, uses, offers to sell, or sells any patented invention domestically, or imports a patented invention into the United States during the term of the patent, is infringing the patent. "Makes" and "uses" are included but separate from "offers to sell" or "sells"... legal opinion states that distinction covers personal make/use. Hope this helps!!

[@thelonesomefisherman7425]

Very interesting. Thanks for doing the research. I still don't see how a company can prevent someone from making something for their own personal use. That seems wrong to me.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

It’s a tough one, I’ll give you that!

[@thelonesomefisherman7425]

@@SDGCustomLurecraft Indeed

[@freshandsaltyjohnny]

They do this as scare tactics. Patents are tricky but can be easily modified to where they don't own a patent on the modification. When you patent something it's specific unless you pay to patent every modification you can do which costs upwards in the millions when you patent all potential designs existing from an original design. Also most patents expire in like 7 years.

[@marzinerafe654]

Do you sell any of these lures? Love the colors.

[@brianbochow]

Yep Zman has a world wide patent on the chatterbait connection and blade. Here in Australia all of us were warned over this issue and yes many makers over here ceased making chatterbaits. So where there is a need to keep a good bait in your lineup. invention is the mother of neccessity. So what did i do i went this way Adam. I now flatten out a Colorado blade and drill my 2 tow holes in the middle of the blade. Now keeping the original hole in place i extended the neck wire and reattached my blade to it. Now i have copper gold silver blades as well as painted finishes. I called my baits "Jumping Jacks" after the landmines the Australian Army uses. Now i tie long rabbit fur zonkers in as a body and attach a rattle as well. Remember you only have to change things up by 15% to beat any design patent. I hope you guys find merit in my chatterbait design and corrections. I also must thank Z man for making me more creative in design of my products.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Sounds awesome man! Great work-around!

[@twiggsherman3641]

It's not really a worldwide patent. Evergreen Jackhammers are much cheaper in Japan because Zman isn't getting a cut. If you can find a Japanese retailer that'll ship to you, it's a lot cheaper to just import from Japan. A lot won't ship to you though because Zman has their patent trolls around.

[@brianbochow]

Shimreels in Singapore sells Japanese lures to the internet angling public. I have ordered from them plenty of times and the best thing for you Stateside boys is they do all their pricing in U.S. dollars.

[@mikenolan6562]

Nice build Adam. Since you are no longer able to use coffin style blade and no longer able to use the word “chatter”, I have decided that I should no longer use ANYTHING ZMan. You are Da Man!!!

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Well I appreciate the support! At the end of the day, they were just exercising their rights, although I’m not sure it’s all that cost effective to go after little guys. I would think their time and money would be better spent elsewhere, but what can ya do!?

[@timb426]

Don’t throw em away send them blades to me!!

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

@@timb426 if only! They are long since gone :) file 13 months ago.

[@AndrewMurphy8383]

​@@SDGCustomLurecraftso Adam I know were you come from but there is alot of you could do to stand up for your self I think this little over reach on zman part yo be honest. I am like the other viewer will not be buying any thing from this because they had sue 2 other company when they should let it go

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Yeah, tough spot for sure! I definitely didn’t want it to escalate - I was in no place to take them on, LOL!

[@FishingThePNW]

Z-MAN has done this to every single company/bait maker for the direct blade to jig connection. It's one of the reasons I will not buy a single chatterbait that they make or buy their products. Not a fan of them having a monopoly on bladed jigs that have that direct connection. On another note, those were so BEAUTIFUL laminates! Well done!

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thanks man! I'm glad they turned out nice!

[@davidwilliams1805]

Adam, I love them all! They definitely look like some fish catchers for sure. You do an outstanding job my friend. Just keep doing your thing! I appreciate you and what you do!!

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thank ya much David!

[@baitchuckin]

LOVE the Ghost Trout! It's up there as one of my favorites!!! I wouldn't worry too much about Z-Man. They would need to prove in a court of law that your sales are causing them significant financial harm in order for anything bad to happen. Don't be afraid of nasty letters. Unless it is a cease and desist from a law firm you don't have anything to worry about. And seriously, the PRESIDENT of Z-Man doesn't have anything better to do than harass small bait makers? ROFL business must not be going very well for them HA HA HA.... Go run your business buddy!

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Couldn’t believe it myself… his time has to be worth more than what it took to send and respond to my emails! Go figure… cost benefit analysis seems a little wonky, LOL! Water under the bridge at this point. Re: the Ghost Trout - ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! Stellar color, especially with that Monkey Milk belly! Thx man!!

[@jonanderson8975]

You guys are absolutely right! I got a surprise 5g of Solar Sugar in the mail the other day 😁 going to play with that tonight. @baitchuckin see you too if you're live later. Great stuff guys. I'm blessed to have found this community.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Love it man!!

[@bfstackledirect]

This is bad advice. They do not have to prove damages, only infringement on their likeness. Consult a lawyer.

[@baitchuckin]

​@@bfstackledirect While I agree 100% to ALWAYS contact a lawyer, as I am not one myself, I do not believe this to be poor advice. I speak as someone who has been in multiple corporate lawsuits over patent infringements (On both sides) and I speak as someone who is on over 20 patents myself. Bose did a similar scare tactic a while back legally going after several companies supposedly infringing on their active noise cancelling patent. Turns out it was a big cash grab and most cases did not rule in their favor. But all it takes is one. Any company can legally stop you from producing infringing product, that's not in question. What they can't do is outright sue you for lots of money. All they can sue for is damages lost by the sales of the infringing product and the "potential revenue" they would have gained if you had not infringed on their product and marketing. Z-Man is a multi-million dollar company and it would take A LOT of chatterbait sales by our good friend Adam here to put any kind of dent in that, and it would be very hard for them to prove any kind of significant damage to their revenue as a result of sales from a garage bait maker. Threatening letters from the president of a company are just that, threatening letters. Unless it's a legal and notarized cease and desist letter, Adam really doesn't need to do anything. That's the first step in a legal process to go after patent infringements. I should also note that if Z-Man were a public company, this could actually be used AGAINST the president as it's their Fiduciary Duty to focus on keeping the company profitable. Writing multiple emails to youtube baitmakers around the world is an absolute waste of time for a president of a multi-million dollar corporation and it is NOT a valuable use of time for the president of said corporation. This is what you hire legal teams for. If it was a real threat, the letters would be coming from the legal team, not the president directly. Pretty sure ANY corporate lawyer would highly encourage the president of a company to NOT CONTACT directly the person you're trying to sue in a court of law. Again, I'm not a lawyer, but just speaking as someone who has been through the process before and in cases that involved large sums of money. Again I agree with you 100% confirm with your lawyer, because this is not legal advice..

[@texasoutdoors9906]

That first color is incredible!! You should patent it before Zman does. We already know you are doing something right if you got their attention. LOL

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thanks man, glad ya dig it! Holoshift powder is pretty awesome stuff!

[@markcrispin6800]

Beautiful work my friend! Looks like some awesome Crappie “flicker” baits!😉🎣

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Yes sir, crappie will certainly dig it!

[@R-angler]

“The BAT SHIATTER bait” Those soft plastics look amazing, I’d like to try those here in Ontario on the Great Lakes!!

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thank ya much! Smallies would, indeed, be all over em!

[@yourbestgolf365]

without a doubt @@SDGCustomLurecraft

[@heyjim52]

Well done ! the best I have seen you do , that first pour is beautiful and that is saying something as your work is already top notch .

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Truly appreciated thank ya much!!

[@racerxv6valvoline424]

I cannot believe what I just witnessed. You have the ability to make all your baits and create whatever you want. WOW!!!!! Do you uy the molds? I sub'd and this was just amazing......

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thank ya much, glad you enjoyed it! Yup, I bought all the molds (lead and soft plastics). Epic Bait Molds is best of the best for soft plastic molds - love em!

[@jonanderson8975]

Pretty shallow of that company going after the little guy on technicalities... I will be sharing this with everyone I know. Just sad

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Appreciate the support! I try not to hold it against them... I mean, they do have a right to defend their patent, big or small infringers alike! I don't know if it makes business sense to spend the money going after basement builders, but that's their call!

[@jonanderson8975]

I agree. They have every right to defend their patent. Us consumers also have every right to boycott big name companies that seem to have too much time on their hands... I know that I will never buy anything with that company name ever again... No loss to me. I can make whatever I want. Thank you for all the great content you put out. Much appreciated here!

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

@@jonanderson8975 my pleasure man! Hope you catch a boatload on your own baits, no better feeling!

[@lizvankessel4713]

Amen!

[@basscatlildave]

Another great build. I know of a few folks that got emails and letters about bladed jigs they built. 🙄. I love that Monkey Milk on laminates. I only make for myself so you can send me them small blades and I won’t tell. 😂

[@davboston]

That bait looked so good I wanted to bite that hook.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

LOL, thanks man!!

[@yellowpineplugs5800]

Suuuuuuper helpful video and patent discussion. I've been wanting to start making "bladed jigs" for a bit now, and was trying to sort it all out. Looks like flat eye jig connected with a split ring is the way to go. Thanks, and great work!

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Glad you enjoyed it! Yeah, split ring connection is a must if you want to avoid the drama, and now we also know about the blade shape (but there's a lot of good alternatives out there, especially in the normal size). I hope it works out well for you!

[@JoeHazlet]

You are still the wizard of the best color combos. Hope all is good with z- man. I'm looking forward to seeing these in action because these are going to have a lot of fast action. Be blessed. My friend.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thank ya thank ya! They do indeed have quite the action… very aggressive hunting, back and forth… the tail just goes nuts, it’s really something!

[@sethray5574]

U gotta insulate the rest of that duct above the toolbox haha it’s killing me

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

LOL, we'll see! The insulated portion used to sweat like mad when I had the garage door open... that uncovered section never had an issue. I appreciate the attention to detail though! Man after my own heart :)

[@jayr4421]

It’s only an issue if you sell them (or even give them away for free). If you make them for your own personal use there’s NOTHING Z-Man can do legally. I definitely wouldn’t throw anything away.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Many take this approach. I did a little extra research and pinned a comment you may find interesting. Thanks for the feedback!

[@billbrantley7290]

Sorry to hear about your talk with Z Man. I didn't know about the Blade design either. The Heads look good and the baits are fantastic!!! Great video as always.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thanks Bill! Yup, live and learn! Glad I found an alternative 👍👍

[@Marvie15]

Need one of the flickers with a purple top and chartreuse belly with that same jig head you made for the last one. Would be killer looking and also killer at catching dandies!!

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Purple/Chartreuse is a favorite combo for sure, especially with that head!

[@Marvie15]

@@SDGCustomLurecraft definitely would like to get ahold of some of those! Let me know when you drop some. Love the content!

[@mikewelter180]

That is soooo freaking sweet! I'm always impressed by your talent. Keep em' coming.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thanks Mike, truly appreciated!

[@ronjelvik2450]

@SDGCustomLurecraft That last bladed jig color combo with the purple colored jig head was hands down ONE SEXY LOOKING BAIT!!! Keep up the awesome bait making! -Tight Lines 🎣

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thanks man, I do appreciate it!!

[@shawntitsworth4878]

Well now. What can I say. Those little morsels are gorgeous. Very nice work Adam 👏👏👏

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thanks Shawn! Appreciate it my friend!

[@frederickmcmillan3840]

Amazing..... need both now 🔥

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Glad ya dig em!

[@secretbassrigs]

really enjoying how advanced your episodes have gotten

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thank ya much!!

[@marcusm9367]

Outstanding you are amazing!!! How can i purchase your product? When is the next production?

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Glad you like em! My website link is in the video description. Jump on the Bait Drop Mailing List so you can get in on the next batch.

[@nicklausb]

This stuff is sick!!! Great job, dude!

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thx man!!

[@wrightackle1]

My biggest takeaway from this was getting to see the new Barlow powder paint colors! I don't pour soft plastics but make a lot of bucktail jigs. Those new colors are something else. I order a lot of stuff from Barlow's so it is really cool to see some of the barlow products in action.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Top notch stuff, no doubt! Their Nova Stone line is absolutely fantastic!

[@FishLite]

you sir are a craftsman! respect

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thank ya much man! Really appreciate it!

[@MaineStreamFishing]

Really good job with them colors too! I love that iridescence in my soft plastics

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thanks man! They all turned out awesome! Glad you liked em too!

[@johnniecameron8829]

These are great for catching fishermen

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

LOL, thx! I can certainly attest to its ability to catch fish as well! :) I appreciate you watching!

[@michaelmuzzey7871]

Seems ridiculous for them to be worried about a " basement bait maker" especially when there's only so many things one can do when making baits. That aside, awesome baits and color matching as always. Keep up the good work!

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thanks Michael! I do appreciate the support!

[@bjcox6695]

"flicker minnow" **Berkley has entered the chat** You may want to re-re-workshop that name, sir, but that's an awesome little bait! I'd bet the gold/pearl and the blue back shad would smash some white bass 🎣

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thanks man! Yeah... already changed it again, LOL... I landed on "Bladed Slayer", which has a nice ring to it!

[@chrisbruce7594]

If only I could but some.... when will these be available on your website

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Hopefully soon man! Making baits for the website is a side hustle, I make as much as I can when I can! Thanks for your patience!

[@tonyduran4764]

It always amazes me how the angling AI molds open up and the sprue is gone. That's pretty amazing no wonder they charge so much for their molds they get rid of the sprue for you

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

I don't know about Angling AI as I don't own any, but I do like to clean up my whole work area, which includes the sprue, before I open my EPIC Bait Molds!

[@celosgreen]

Where can one buy your baits? Especially the “Bladed “ jigs..

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

I have a website www.sdgcustomlurecraft.com. These Bladed Slayers are in such high demand, though, I had to add a Mailing List option to the website. You can join it and get notified when I drop the next batch!

[@AlIsUpOutdoors]

Forget z-man! I’m never buying their products ever again

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

I was pretty hot over it initially... but I have to give it to the pres... he was respectful and open in our email exchange. I still don't know if the business case (cost-benefit-analysis) of going after basement builders makes the effort worth it (which I mentioned)... but they're sticking to their guns and have a right to challenge those that infringe (even unintentionally)!

[@AlIsUpOutdoors]

@@SDGCustomLurecraft the fact that they spend so much money, time and energy going after small batch bait makers (regardless of how respectful) is just unreal to me. I’m curious what would happen if I made a jig head with a spinnerbait hook and custom wire form to attach the blade instead of a split ring.

[@johnwhite993]

Same here

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

@@AlIsUpOutdoors make it happen, sounds sweet!

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

@@johnwhite993 🙏🙏

[@30gills]

Great videos, quick question. Where did you get the “blades”. Also what size are they?

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thx man! Found em on Amazon, size XS.

[@HeathDE]

Do you sell just the plastic? The crappie slayer or whatever you called it? I’d love to have some of them!

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

I do sometimes, when l can - usually in a box set. Thx man!

[@kevinclement9147]

Those are unbelievable!! Are they available to purchase?

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thanks! They will be, you can join the mailing list to be notified when they are available via my website.

[@XaltLures]

If i could eat those sweet looking candy-looking-lures.. i did! 😁

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Yum yum!!

[@kevindavis7790]

nice @ 7:16 looking good

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thanks Kevin!

[@theINQBS]

FYI Berkley makes a Jerk Bait called the Flicker Minnow so beware! LOL I say you call it the Marty McFlicker and create a Back to the Future type packaging (I'm a graphic Designer and would help you do it), and be done with it. The name is catchy enough that that alone can likely get more people talking about it.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Yeah, I heard after the video, so the name is already changed. Went with Bladed Slayer - I like it!

[@fishtuationaqua]

This is the best bait that I've seen. I've used Zman and personally didn't like their plastic bait as it sticks together, especially the tail part. Your jighead will also be good to make it weedless, just an option. Would love to buy from you.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thanks man! Hope to restock the store soon!

[@JCDropshot]

FYI Flicker Minnow is trademarked by Pure Fishing they have a crankbait called that.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Yup, a few have mentioned that. Name is already changed (AGAIN! LOL).

[@Superkuh2]

Authentic chatterbaits are only grown in the fertile soils of Chatter, France. Anything else is just flickering minnow.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

LOL, indeed!

[@TheCopperVillageAngler]

Great looking “Bladed Flicker Minnow”! Green/Monkey Milk my favorite! Like the other colors, too!

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thanks man! That first one was a doozy!

[@davidcrump2348]

I love the way the colors compliment one another

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thank ya much! I was happy with them as well!

[@williamwilliams6285]

I understand the infringement on the patent but Berkleys slobberknocker is a direct connect to the head as well. Sad they are going for small businesses. You aren’t the only one that has been contacted. Great work though!!! Glad I came across you video.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thanks for watching William! I could be wrong, but I think Berkley (and Strike King) licensed the use of the patent from ZMAN, allowing them to direct connect. It may even be in the fine print on the lure packaging. All the same, glad you found the channel, hope you enjoy the other content should you choose to check it out!

[@darrellhanks8087]

I can’t find any hooks with the eye the opposite way so I put a second split ring on it have you tried it let know thanks by the way I love your videos

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Yup, find a flat eye hook this small is tough! The one I found has been discontinued but I was able to snag a couple thousand before they all disappeared! Two split rings will definitely work. You may get “fouled” more often and you’ll likely have to “pop” it to get it started, but it will work!

[@kamarte]

Well, all three laminates looked fantastic!...the lures by themselves are great baits, adding blade would be non-essential. ;) BTW, when some specials hook type/make needed are not available, one could find a regular suitable hook and diy and add the required hook-eye form. There should be some videos on this procedure on youtube. All the best

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thank ya much! Totally agree, these would fish well even without a blade!

[@keepemhooked1683]

Omg that is an awesome color (gree pink blue monkeymilk) on that mini flutterbug,baby splatterbait, minni bizzybuzzer, great job bro!

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thx man!! 🤜🤛

[@herscheljackson2781]

Straight up fire, I almost want to eat it myself 🤣

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

LOL, thanks man! Truly appreciated!

[@zachtm4]

That's just incredible.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thanks man! Glad you dig it!

[@badboymowersofnorman6011]

Hey, could you help me out? I need some advice. I am planning on getting a few of my favorite molds, and pooring for myself and maybe a few friends. Is there a bomb kit you could suggest? I am starting with nothing. Please help with: dual injectors, plastisol, colors, flake, glitter and translucent/color shift. I watch your channel and subscribe. But, I would have to go back through each video. Please help.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Happy to do what I can! It really depends on your budget. If you know you want specific equipment and quality materials, there's no "kit" that I'm aware of to cover that. There's an AI kit (not sure whats in it or if it even comes with an injector???) and Do-It MAY have a kit, I'm honestly not sure (but even if, while their stuff works its not the safest to use and the quality isn't what you'll get with another manufacturer). So... if it was me, and the funds were available... I'd buy a 6oz Dual from N2, a gallon a Medium blended 242 ultra clear low odor from BaitPlastics, the starter pack of pigments from Lureworks (plus any pearl powders that look interesting), a selection of basic flakes in 0.015 and 0.035 (also from Lureworks or Barlows), and if you want some colorshift on the less expensive side you can go with Barlow's colorshift powders and/or 8btbaits pixie dust (their Siren Scales are also more affordable and fantastic!). Beyond that... a dedicated microwave, pyrex, stirring utensils of choice, fans/mask for protection, IR gun to check heat, and of course your molds of choice. When done with quality stuff, and depending on the number of molds, you're looking at a grand pretty easily... but its money well-spent for an awesome hobby! Hope this helps!

[@livewire2k4]

holy moly, this guy is the Leonardo da Vinci of lure making.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Wow, high praise - thanks man! Glad you liked em!

[@budapestbugle]

These shows remind me of a toy I had a long time ago.......... How many remember the Creepy Crawler oven??? 😎✌️

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Never had one, but I do remember them!

[@nativewildman9335]

Sweet baits they look like they would slam the crappie.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

They'll eat it for sure!

[@michaelnorman4476]

It seems like they were good enough to just say “stop doing that and get rid of it and we’ll call it’s all good.” I hope that’s how it went for everybody sake. If so, I’m really glad. And gives me respect for their company.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Yup, I appreciated the fact it was an email not a legal document from a lawyer. And I appreciated the fact he was open to an exchange of emails afterwards - he didn't have to do that. I still question the business side as I have to think they lose more money in time and resources dealing with each small maker individually than they save by making sure the same small guy does erode their sales... but that's their call to make. He assured me it was worth the time and effort (because I flat out asked him if it was! LOL)

[@daveking8691]

Awsome ❤wish I could get one.Sold out grats.I really enjoyed this.God given talent well used.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thank you much! You can join the Mailing List to get notified when I drop the next batch - details for that are on my website!

[@garydillon3960]

Amazing colors.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thank ya much!

[@QuantumPyrite_88.9]

I'm 70 years old and have making various lures , jigs etc. before ZMAN was born.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

I bet they're awesome! No replacement for experience!

[@hunterbohman7555]

That looks like a crazy good drop shot bait too! I would throw that on a bladed too but I would also throw that monkey milk/black on a drop shot cuz those colors are freaking magical!! The profile is a perfect mix between a bait fish and I long tail kinda like a finesse worm. Keep it up!

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Amen man! I have some in my drop shot box as we speak!

[@carterscustomlures675]

Adam they R some great looking baits. On the patent and copyrights, Gary Yamamoto has a patent on the name Senko. I have 3 Senko worm molds 4,5 AND 6 and I understand I can't sell them under the Senko name!!

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thank ya much! Yeah, we can't use "Senko" - most go with "stickbait" :)

[@sgrunig90]

I love your content - inspired me to start making my own baits too! Good stuff! Keep it up!

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

That’s awesome man, love it!

[@fedup2533]

The original Z-Man, company founder Jerry Zucker. I had to go looking because of the lawfare. I knew before I started that there would be one involved.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Definitely an interesting experience!

[@Tomc8030]

I’m 66 years old and the first time I seen any kind of bladed jig bait I was about 8 or 9 years old. My uncle would take a metal pull tab off his beer can, take his pocket knife and knock a hole in each end and attach one of those old style swivels on each end, attach a jig, black are white worm or what ever and tie his line to the other swivel and catch fish. Bottom line is the ideal has been around way before any of you guys started building them and claiming owner ship. He also cut, treated and died pig belly skin and would fish them like a worm. FYI Uncle O built a lot of his on baits lol they looked crude but worked.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Good ideas never go out of style!

[@tonynienas169]

I would love to try these on the smallies and trout in our WI streams. Unfortunately, I don't have an IG account to see when they are available again.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

They would catch em, no doubt! I'm working on a mailing list option on the website, hopefully have that figured out soon!

[@guylangenfeld2123]

Great colors, Adam. You are the Czar of exotic colors.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

LOL, "Czar"! Been on YT for years now and have never been called a Czar - bucket list item checked off there, thanks Guy!

[@bassmaster7431]

Great looking baits . Those are some of best color baits I seen 😮😮

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thanks man! Truly appreciated!

[@billkennedy401]

Saw on ur website that these are sold out - do you send out notifications when they are back in stock or do I have to periodically check your page

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

The best way to get notified is to follow me on Instagram and turn on notification for my profile. You'll get a heads up when I post that a new batch is dropping. Thx!

[@billkennedy401]

@@SDGCustomLurecraft That may be tough, since I don't have an Instagram account 😁

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

@@billkennedy401 ah, yeah I guess you can peek in at the store from time to time then!

[@jooky5]

Isn’t zman’s “original” design based on an old eagle claw lure?

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Good question, I have no idea LOL!

[@bricehale6593]

Man that lure looks nice good work

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thanks Brice, appreciate that man!

[@ericarbo5044]

How can I purchase you lures ? They look amazing !!! I don’t buy ZMan because of the pricing is way to high for me to buy and try it. I’m able to lose anything I put in the water. It’s a fact , what you put in the water is like the trash. The only guarantee that you keep it is too hang it on the wall. Lol So , I’d love to try them for salmon and trout when our lakes thaw out and holds a boat in it. Thin ice this year of only 16”-24” of ice. I wonder how it would work jigging for lake trout. PB this year was only 12.5#@32.5” long lake trout. 😊

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thanks man! I'm sure they would work well for a variety of fish! I have a website (link is in the video description) - working hard on a restock!

[@jmorrow6406]

So their blades are available to the public to purchase?

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Blades of the same shape, yup. I think Zman’s blades are actually stamped with their logo or name.

[@gilbertvaldezjr3233]

Dang just sick brother I need those colors 😂

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Glad ya dig em, thanks man!

[@chriscarroll3635]

First time watching your channel and im very impressed. Wow

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thanks man! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@brentwasson7251]

Phenomenal looking jigs! I’d love to try a couple of these for big crappie!

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

They'll eat it for sure! Thanks man!

[@Backwoods.country]

Awesome!

[@keepinitbassyusa]

One question sir. What camera are you using for these videos?

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

2 actually for both perspectives: The main camera is a Sony ZV-E10. I also use my iphone.

[@keepinitbassyusa]

@@SDGCustomLurecraft Cool thanks. Lemme look it up!

[@2cthetruth]

Call it the shatter bait. Shatter the chatter Zman don't matter.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Good one! Since Berkeley apparently TMed Flicker Minnow I went with Bladed Slayers - which doesn't sound too bad I have to admit!

[@badboymowersofnorman6011]

Zman can bite a big one! That is the same rig as a spoon with a swivel and a trailer. They don't own fishing baits from 1901

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

It was an interesting experience with them!

[@blacklableatherco.8230]

Hey good morning well looks like cannot build this cool lure due to the hooks are unavailable and no alternates! Ugh

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

True, the hook is discontinued. I was fortunate enough to snag a couple bags before they completely disappeared.

[@xplicitfishin]

I wonder how Strike King got away with the direct blade to head connection on their "Thunder Cricket" bladed jigs... I bet it has something to do with the size of the company and the size of their coffers.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

I believe I heard they actually licensed the use of the patent from Zman.

[@ryanvarner6520]

Awesome colors.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thank ya much!

[@way75mit9]

Any idea when you might have these lures stocked and ready for sale again ?

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Hopefully soon!

[@way75mit9]

awesome thank you for the swift reply !@@SDGCustomLurecraft

[@Travelandhobbies]

The best, all of your combination was Perfect i really like it, thank you so much for sharing, sending support and looking forward to your upcoming videos

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thank ya much! Truly appreciated!

[@davidharbilas4185]

Ok, haven't even finished watching the video and I want to give you my money. Those look pretty damned nice.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

LOL, thanks man! Glad you dig em! Hope to make more soon, just waiting on more blades!

[@parrothead5977]

Quadruple laminated 🤙🤙

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Somebody will probably figure it out one day!

[@anglerschoice1614]

Just a heads up, Pure Fishing (Berkley) does indeed have a trademark on Flicker Minnow. ;)

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Yup, a few have mentioned that. Name is already changed (AGAIN! LOL).

[@jameslovelace8958]

Oh My God ! I need some of those! Where do I buy them?

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Glad you like em! I sell everything through my website, link is in the video description! Thanks man!

[@johnthefishman1631]

I like the video plus I can’t wait to purchase some baits from you 👍🏽

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thanks man! Hope to restock soon!

[@Adventures101.]

Where can I buy these thanks

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Glad you like em! Demand is insanely high, so I added a Mailing List to my website (www.sdgcustomlurecraft.com/shop) so guys can sign up and be notified when I drop the next batch. The last batch sold out in 20 minutes, so if you want immediate notification, the best thing to do is follow me on Instagram and turn on notification for my profile as I'll post there when the drop is live as well. Thx!

[@chrishyman8704]

I would love to build my own micro vibrating jig combos with my 3" slayer mold. Can you point me towards the components list i need to buy?

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

I list all the components in the video description!

[@stillwaterbaitco]

Awesome video man. I honestly like them.better with the split ring. I remember hearing about that and when I did I sold all my z man stuff. But honestly being one of and knowing some of the best soft plastic bait makers in the industry I wasn't using any of their stuff anyway it was just sitting there getting dusty. Keep up the awesome work.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thanks Darrell, I’m right there with you, I prefer the extra hunting action a split ring gives you. Sure it may fowl from time to time, but not enough to overcome the benefits of that erratic hunting action!

[@Alapaha89]

ZMan selling their jackhammers for 15-20$ is the criminal act here.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

If there’s a market, more power to em I guess :)

[@Alapaha89]

@@SDGCustomLurecraft no

[@kdouglas14]

I just found your site. Three bladed baits look great. I do want to try them. Any ideas of when they might be available?

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

New shipment of blades is on the way - hopefully soon! Best to follow me on Instagram as I'll post there when I make the next drop. Thx!

[@kennethm5859]

would you sponser anglers or do you have a site so that i could purchase some of your products. really like some of the colors you do

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

No sponsorships, but my website link is in the video description. Thx!

[@warrencountybassnj9459]

How can I get a few of those?

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

I posted some to my website this morning! www.sdgcustomlurecraft.com

[@grantruegnitz2878]

Let us know when you restock again! They’re gone already! Of course!

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

@grantruegnitz2878 yeah… they didn’t last long LOL! I even had multiples of each color! I’ll def post on IG when a new batch is ready. I have more blades on the way (the new ZMAN-friendly ones, of course!).

[@BmosOutdoor]

Do you fish this like a fluke? Great patterns by the way 💯

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Straight retrieve actually. The blade causes it to hunt VERY erratically, lots of twitching and darting happens without having to add anything rod pops.

[@fishingthe262]

Throw them away or stop selling it? If they care for your personal use I’d have kept the blades.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

The instruction I received was to "destroy them"... no caveat for personal use. I've seen, in the past, on Facebook where other "personal-use-only" builders have also received emails from Zman... hence no caveat (at least that's my interpretation).

[@richshackelford5793]

Nice looking baits Adam,Thanks for sharing

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Pleasure is mine Rich, thx!