I have to say that I enjoy going to the Fun N Sun Tackle/Vendor show every year. What a great opportunity to meet many people and talk to others you haven't seen in a while.

I was very impressed with one vendor in particular and that would be Alex Finch with FINCH NASTY BAITS. What an impressive product list, but more impressive to me was Alex's energy in greeting and talking to every customer who walked by. He explained in detail everything about his products from design to production. I can see his company growing leaps and bounds in the near future with that kind of enthusiasm.

Check out his website. You'll be impressed as much as I was.

http://www.finchnastybaitco.com/

X2. Alex baits are top notch. Can't wait to stick a fish on them!

+1 on comments above. I spent some time with Alex as well and he's very passionate about our favorite hobby.

Also Carlos with River-A-Tackle. He had some smoking good deals on rods, and his custom hard baits and swim baits are da bomb!!

Jim

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Alex is a super nice guy, I enjoyed visiting with a my friend Mark Pack. He's a interesting guy, never known anyone that can catch big fish like him. His jigs are some of the best made, I know cause usually I hang up a lot but not with his.. The food was good, and the 25% off all tackle on Sunday was a good deal, loaded up on Braid and FlowCarb..... overall I rate the show an a+...

Guys, I really appreciate the kind words. This is one of the reasons I am grateful for the opportunity Fun N Sun gives us smaller, mostly local guys. Every year, they have an annual tackle show, and I try to have every product I offer on display. That was a little tougher this year, because I added new products and switched my entire line to a hand-tied skirt around a silicone core (better quality, same price at the counter). We worked for over two months to get ready for the show. It means alot to know that you are satisfied with what you saw in both my products and me personally. Great customer service should be a primary focus for every company. I try to extend that idea to every business relationship I have, whether it is with a customer directly, one of my suppliers or one of the eight (soon to be nine) stores that have been kind enough to carry my products.

If you were not able to make it out and you'd like to see some of my products in-person, they are currently in 7 stores in Texas (+1 in Georgia), and I'll be stocking Rick at Anglers Pro with his first shipment very soon. LFT in Emory carries my Thumpers in a few exclusive colors. There is an up-to-date list of stores on my website.

Again, appreciate the kind words. I'm doing my best to grow, but my focus will always be on maintaining great quality in both my products and customer service. Thank you!

I bought a few things from Alex. Very impressive. Both the baits and the person.

I couldn't resist. Walked away with a few myself.

Alex fixed me up with his latest and greatest baits. Can't wait to use them on Toledo soon. Very nice young man.

Alex, quit being a PITW (pain in the wallet)!

I really appreciate everyone's comments. I realized early on that I was meeting a lot of guys from the TFF at the show. At some point, I started asking if customers had seen me on the TFF or just noticed my booth.

I sincerely hope that you all have success with my baits and weights, and I'm thankful for everyone that is giving them a try for the first time. I'm trying to do my part from the manufacturing side to make sure you're getting your money's worth. If anyone has follow-up questions, send me a PM or call the number on my website in the About Us section. I'll be the one answering on the other end when you call.

Again, I'm really grateful for the opportunity that Jeff and Monte give all of their customers and the local vendors. It's a unique opportunity for you to meet us and for us to show you what we're doing.