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Re: What’s the real cost of lures? [Re: Gruber] #13764508 11/10/20 04:26 PM
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Re: What’s the real cost of lures? [Re: Gruber] #13764537 11/10/20 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Gruber
No so tell me? Just preference and the herd mentality of outdoor sports I’m sure, or You can only catch fish from a v hull? My family has a Glastron tri hull ski boat we caught more fish than you can shake a stick at, brought home over a hundred and fifty white bass we caught schooling on old lake dallas, why is it painted like a race car? Why do some anglers dress like a race car driver?


V-Hull boats ride and handle rough water MUCH better than the old tri-hull configuration. That = SAFETY.

But you already knew that, huh?


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Re: What’s the real cost of lures? [Re: Gruber] #13764683 11/10/20 06:24 PM
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I fish a small boat and launch in the back creeks where I fish, I never run n gun racing all over, rarely use the big 20 horse motor,

Re: What’s the real cost of lures? [Re: Gruber] #13764792 11/10/20 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Gruber
Why do some anglers dress like a race car driver?


I think race car drivers dress like Pro Anglers

Why do some anglers make so much effort to put down how other anglers go about their business?
Why do some people cut others down , then try to explain that they aren’t cutting them down, just stating facts?
Why do some people feel the need to always be right about subjective things?


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Re: What’s the real cost of lures? [Re: Gruber] #13765027 11/10/20 09:12 PM
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Always a smart [censored] in every crowd!
Preference np it’s all good free country
Go for it , I’ll never understand it!

Re: What’s the real cost of lures? [Re: Gruber] #13769175 11/13/20 06:38 PM
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geez grubers getting almost as much grief as that guy from Florida!

Yamamoto gets about $75/100 retail on his senko and a generic stick worm is about $25/100 and people buy what they want or can afford. I wouldn't wanna lose a $20 lure so I haven't bought many at that price, but some folks got the dough to blow but that doesn't necessarily make them a better fisherman.

Even the prima donnas cuttin you don't know everything gruber and are showin how small they are takin the cheap shots.

Re: What’s the real cost of lures? [Re: Gruber] #13769329 11/13/20 08:47 PM
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Thank bro

Re: What’s the real cost of lures? [Re: Gruber] #13769403 11/13/20 09:44 PM
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Pretty soon the tackle stores gonna need more security than a jewelry store?

Re: What’s the real cost of lures? [Re: Gruber] #13769752 11/14/20 02:04 AM
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Always a smart [censored] in every crowd!
Preference np it’s all good free country
Go for it , I’ll never understand it!


Always one DA as well.

Re: What’s the real cost of lures? [Re: Gruber] #13770187 11/14/20 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Gruber
Always a smart [censored] in every crowd!
Preference np it’s all good free country
Go for it , I’ll never understand it!


Big O is that you?

Re: What’s the real cost of lures? [Re: Gruber] #13771073 11/15/20 11:36 AM
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stirke king is made in costa rica, having been there many times I can assure you they don't pay 15.00 an hr. to make kvd spinnerbaits or xd lures.

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like everyone else on here, I have bought lures that I thought were too expensive but bought them any way cuz I thought they would work, most do.

like bass boats, outboards, all the electronics etc. our sport is a seasonal thing, limited optimum window for sales overall. places like Tx. ga. and all the states where we can fish all yr. pretty much don't generate enough income to keep mfrs. afloat till the season is back.
ever been snow skiing? look at the cost of those items, same scenario. while they may do more r&r for ski equip. I can promise you it is a high mark up on the equipment due to a limited opportunity for maximizing sales.

co. has to balance out the books over a yrly basis when in seasonal sales or they won't be around long.


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Re: What’s the real cost of lures? [Re: Mark Jones] #13771458 11/15/20 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Mark Jones
Originally Posted by Gruber
Always a smart [censored] in every crowd!
Preference np it’s all good free country
Go for it , I’ll never understand it!


Big O is that you?


What would we do without the insight and colored commentary from folks like gruber & jeff from iowa. They keep it interesting for sure.

roflmao



Re: What’s the real cost of lures? [Re: Gruber] #13771490 11/15/20 05:27 PM
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It’s what they think the consumer will pay compared to similar products!

Re: What’s the real cost of lures? [Re: Gruber] #13771550 11/15/20 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Gruber
I’ve never been in the fishing industry but I have experience in other industries and would say it’s about 10 percent of what we pay, with 30 percent being manufacturers profit, about 30 percent retailers profit, and 30’ percent advertising With the exception of certain manufacturers who think 15 bucks ain’t too much for a jerk bait and 35 bucks and too much for a pop r that’s yellow! I know this post breaks the first commandment of the sporting world, “don’t criticize the manufacturers or the pro’s” but I’m for the working man and oppose predatory industry practices!
No reply is necessary, just my opinion not trolling so don’t go there!

I don’t see anything predatory about it. Predators give the victim no choice. Company puts out a bait and it’s a choice whether you buy it.There are $15 jerkbaits but there are also $5 jerkbaits. If you want an example of predatory practices look no farther than the health care system.

Re: What’s the real cost of lures? [Re: Gruber] #13774215 11/17/20 07:15 PM
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I took this up with Jeff @ Fringe Tackle Co. he broke it down for me based on the bait. Includes raw material, flakes, colorant and incoming shipping costs.
Craws .08 ea
Worms up to 10" ea average .08
Sticks 5" .10 ea
4 & 5" Swimbaits average .12 ea
7" Swimbaits (2 oz) .15 ea
Not included: Labor/time to produce via hand pour process, energy cost, packaging, the time to package, the quantity of material ordered, mold costs, mold count/cavities, complexity/single color vs multi colors, sq foot cost, 10% excise tax, state tax and marketing.

Retail price:
Craws .22 each sold in a package of 12 $2.64
Worms .23 each sold in a package of 10 $2.30
Sticks .35 each sold in a package of 10 $3.50
Swimbaits 4 & 5" $2.00 ea sold as pair $4.00
Swimbaits 7" $3.00 ea sold 2 per package $6.00

Retail average mark up 43% if shipped, delivered to the retailer 35%
Not factored: Individual retailer custom baits, individual quantities, expedited orders, retail sponsored events and joint cost share ventures.





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