In reply to Post #15
Yes I will be!
Yes I will be!
In reply to Post #16
When's your new bait venture happening. Really rate the mixes you made for blakes.
When's your new bait venture happening. Really rate the mixes you made for blakes.
In reply to Post #17
I will make this the last post on the Blake's thread as it isn't fair to hijack it. I will let my fellow forum members know of my new beginnings very soon if the forum allow it. I watched the brand grow from just another company who sold abs baits into something much bigger. Blake's outgrew several buildings and the team we had on board were phenomenal anglers. The catch reports we posted when other brands were posting old photos told me that we had some really good products. I'm not there now to keep an eye on that attention to detail or make sure my baits are made exactly how they should be but I have stayed friends with the owners son Tim, so I may look back and see how it rolls for them now. It was my whole life for 6 years and it was an interesting turn around. With anything in life if you do things properly and to the best of your ability they generally repay you. It is unlikely that I will ever speak to the owner ever again and I guess the brand will change now. But you guys will be the ones to see what happens next. The team of lads I sort of hand picked have departed but I believe Nigel Sharp has stayed. Me and Nigel are good mates and he's a brilliant angler who I wish all the best. One door closes another one opens and once again I'm totally motivated with some really good ideas flowing once again!
I will make this the last post on the Blake's thread as it isn't fair to hijack it. I will let my fellow forum members know of my new beginnings very soon if the forum allow it. I watched the brand grow from just another company who sold abs baits into something much bigger. Blake's outgrew several buildings and the team we had on board were phenomenal anglers. The catch reports we posted when other brands were posting old photos told me that we had some really good products. I'm not there now to keep an eye on that attention to detail or make sure my baits are made exactly how they should be but I have stayed friends with the owners son Tim, so I may look back and see how it rolls for them now. It was my whole life for 6 years and it was an interesting turn around. With anything in life if you do things properly and to the best of your ability they generally repay you. It is unlikely that I will ever speak to the owner ever again and I guess the brand will change now. But you guys will be the ones to see what happens next. The team of lads I sort of hand picked have departed but I believe Nigel Sharp has stayed. Me and Nigel are good mates and he's a brilliant angler who I wish all the best. One door closes another one opens and once again I'm totally motivated with some really good ideas flowing once again!
So is John Lewellyn working for Blake's now? I'd be very interested to see what happens with their baits with him involved. Always get very good service from Blake's, that combined with JWs bait knowledge could be great.
In reply to Post #18
Pidge sticking with you on the new venture? Best of luck with it, its nice to see people still sticking with the HNV principle.
Pidge sticking with you on the new venture? Best of luck with it, its nice to see people still sticking with the HNV principle.
In reply to Post #20
But the HNV theory dont make you Money.. And anyway the Carp like bread... Not that I'm saying theres anymore of a wheat content in Blake's baits than any others mind..
Good luck with your new venture Keeperboy..
But the HNV theory dont make you Money.. And anyway the Carp like bread... Not that I'm saying theres anymore of a wheat content in Blake's baits than any others mind..
Good luck with your new venture Keeperboy..
In reply to Post #3
Krinella was good for me. Maple nut is a reliable option as well.
Krinella was good for me. Maple nut is a reliable option as well.
I've been a big fan of the Red Fish Pro since it came out. Also really rate the powerlifter pop ups.
Best of luck, Gav. The ProHNV you created with Pidge was a blindingly good bait that did me proud on several occasions. I will keep a look out for your new venture and hope all goes well in the future. And remember...
... If life gives you lemons, make lemonade!
... If life gives you lemons, make lemonade!
In reply to Post #18
good luck with your mew venture keeper boy
good luck with your mew venture keeper boy
In reply to Post #13
Good luck in your new venture mate, all the best!
Will keep an eye out for your new baits, let us know when its up and running .
Good luck in your new venture mate, all the best!
Will keep an eye out for your new baits, let us know when its up and running .
In reply to Post #18
All the best mate - appreciate your help via DM and in loads of bait making threads. Looking forward to hearing about your next project.
All the best mate - appreciate your help via DM and in loads of bait making threads. Looking forward to hearing about your next project.