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Regarding selling flies.

I know for the lone tier, there isn't much to be made from

selling flies.

What do you think of selling ' walleye flies' for ice fishing.

 

' Looks like a fly, fishes like a jig' would be my motto.

These are heavily weighted with lead wrap underbody

and a tungsten head. Some have a wire wrapped over lead.

They sink very fast.

How much more would you charge for a fly like this for ice fishing?

Could I get away with charging more?

I'll try selling them next fall, about five or ten in a box.

What do you think? Is it worth it?

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Regarding selling flies.

I know for the lone tier, there isn't much to be made from

selling flies.

What do you think of selling ' walleye flies' for ice fishing.

 

' Looks like a fly, fishes like a jig' would be my motto.

These are heavily weighted with lead wrap underbody

and a tungsten head. Some have a wire wrapped over lead.

They sink very fast.

How much more would you charge for a fly like this for ice fishing?

Could I get away with charging more?

I'll try selling them next fall, about five or ten in a box.

What do you think? Is it worth it?

 

From the prices I've seen on Ebay & online listings for ice jigs & flies, you may be on to something. If they work well, it might be worthwhile selling some. They look like they're simple to make. Only one way to find out! :thumbsup:

 

As far as what to charge, you'll have to be competitive, but that's up to you what you want to charge for them. How much are they worth to you? :huh:

 

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Guest rich mc

first thing to consider is do they catch fish? other being a tired of the cold ice angler , how does it present over being tied on a jig hook. rich

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They do catch fish but have their good and bad days like everything

else.

I'm experimenting with different hooks.

Down turned eyes will give it a more jig like

movement in the water of course.

Glow in the dark flies are another option as well.

Hook gap that allows you to bait a fly with

a small minnow or worm.

I have small wooden boxes which I bought for 1$ a piece

from Giant Tiger to put them in.

I'll really have to figure out prices as I don't expect to make very much

but something would be nice.

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Nice little ice flies, I'd fish them for perch, bluegill, crappies and walleye. Little ice fishing jigs usually run me a couple of bucks for 2 or 3 in a package. I'd pay for those they look sweet.

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