I once again find myself here having decided to discontinue selling TNT baits from my website. I am not saying that I will never be selling baits again,I said that about 10 months ago and came back at it in just around 2 months. But I just wont be taking orders for them anytime soon. I have tossed around several ideas on how to continue juggling with life and my side business and haven't figured it out. I like making too many type's color's etc. But that is where the hobby aspect gets me in trouble. Business sense wise you should only have 1 or 2 types and just hammer'em out. The business end of it really hasn't ever been a factor, it has strictly been to make the best and have fun making them. Making them where they not only look good but work good as well. With making baits it can consume quite a bit of time, time that really I know should be better spent elsewhere. I had a lot of sound advice last time I done this, and this time I am gonna do what I know is right, go enjoy life. This is a hobby of mine that has gotten so out of whack it is unreal,lol. Sad but true. I have already modified the website, as the last time I done this I got nailed with quite a few orders when wanting to stop. I appreciate the support from JP Greeson and the TFF, it has been an awesome place to market baits. Thanks to my pro staff for sticking with me and helping me promote what I believe to be one of the best out there. More than anything thanks to my customers for your patience with me in getting orders out to you over the past few years. I have enjoyed so many phone calls, pictures, and emails it has made it pretty cool.

For the customers who have ordered from me that I currently have already recieved there orders I will get those finished up and out asap. For the customers that want to order, I am sorry watch the forum maybe in the future I will have some for sell in the future first come first serve.

Thanks again and good fishing to you.

Bryan... That's not funny man. How are we going to keep wack'n the fish without any TNT's - 180's or Haymakers...

If this is for good, then I thank you for making the best bait I have ever used! It has been fun trying out all your stuff and seeing which worked best.
Take care and good fishing to ya!

Sorry to hear that Byron. Your slabs were the best - hands down in my book. Enjoy all the time that this decision will give you.

Bryon, just sent you a PM.

I just want to say thank you for making quality lures that has made both mine and my families fishing trips fun and very productive. Your slabs have been and will probably always me my favorite. If you ever decide to go at it again, please let me know.

I hate to hear this too. It's unfortunate that it's so difficult to take something that you like to do, maybe even love to do, and can't make it profitable to the point where it is your job and how you make your income so that your family life doesn't suffer.

The really bad thing is that I'm in need of some TNT's.

I sure am glad that I got last order in now! I bought some 180's and I love them. Thanks for the fish catching Bryon! I'm going to have to make them last. Please stay in touch on the TFF! We all want to see pics of all those fish you catch! Thanks again!

Well after our phone conversations, I did admit to you it is more trouble than it is worth, after you factor FET, state tax, shipping, pay-pal fees, packaging fees, all those slabs that are not to specs that go back in the furnace, all the time that goes into them, and the unknown health risks we expose ourselves via lead and paint fumes. And time away form the family and fishing. I wonder why I am doing it myself anyway.

I thank you for the advice you have given me and will continue to push your baits and the other baits I believe in and hope to fish with you soon.

Like I said last night if we sold the baits for the time and effort we put into them they should sell for about 4.00 each plus shipping... I think Varner made a really good point the other day, if they are not to my liking they will not leave my house.

Best Regards
-armando

i have purchased the slabs at the TFF show in Arlington the last two years and Byron makes a great product
I know those business decisions can be gut wrenching
hang in there

I just ordered some earlier this week. I guess I just beat the cutoff. I've really enjoyed using your baits, they are awesome. Good luck to you.

dang.. Now what am I gonna do
Bryon you know I support and respect your decision !! Gotta take care of that great wife and daughter you got man

I, for one, would have no problem paying $4.00 per TNT180 from Bryon. I have more confidence in these lures than any other, which is one of the biggest things when it comes to lures.

If you tilt your ear towards the north and listen real close, I bet you could just about hear Bryon kicking himself. and trying to figure out how he can make that work. LOL

BEING IN THE SLAB BUSINESS MYSELF, I KNOW WHAT YOUR TALKING ABOUT! IT TAKES ALOT OF TIME OFF YOUR HANDS. I'M TALKING ABOUT THE FAMILY TIME AND FISHING TIME! I KNOW EVERYONE ON THIS FORUM RESPECTS YOUR DESICION. YOU BY FAR MADE ONE OF THE BEST SLABS I HAVE EVER SEEN. I NEVER USED ONE BUT IT'S OBVIOUS HOW WEEL THEY WORKED BY JUST READING THIS FORUM! GOOD LUCK IN THE FUTURE AND GOOD LUCK FISHING. TAKE CARE!

BRAD J.
RJR LURE CO.

Bryon I really hate to hear that, I was just in Academy at lunch and was about to grab a handful of slabs and I stopped and thought "No, I'll give Bryon an order". Having said that I totally understand, I gave up part time jobs awhile back so I could spend more time with my family and get in a little more fishin' too. Good luck and I'm sure the sandbass, hybrids, and stripers are breathin' a big 'ole sigh of relief!

Man TxB I guess those 180's I gave you got you hooked, he he he