Thank you

[fowlmood77]

It is awesome to see the popularity of the swaps going strong. When I first suggested the idea, I ran into more than a few neigh sayers of the concept. I will not lie and say that I am not the least bit bitter, but I do sit back and smile knowing that the swaps are doing what I intended for them to do in the first place. I have not seen any major problems develop in the swaps, but instead a lot of idea sharing and comradery. I have not been as active on here, but I have been watching from the sidelines and may I say I am impressed on how things are going.

I started reminiscing a little tonight and found an interesting fact. From the 15 swaps since 12/23/2007 there have been a total of 5,033 jigs swapped. That is not including all the extras sent to participants or the miscellaneous swaps. Once again I am in awe with over 5,000 ideas traded to one another. Good job to all those that have supported this idea and ran with it. I tip my hat to all of you and hope you continue to keep the swaps as active as you have.

12/23/2007 10 tiers 81 jigs swapped
2/1/2008 12 tiers 121 jigs
10/4/2008 15 tiers 196 jigs
11/13/2008 20 tiers 361 jigs
1/5/2009 25 tiers 576 jigs
2/6/2009 21 tiers 400 jigs
3/10/2009 23 tiers 484 jigs
4/18/2009 19 tiers 324 jigs
6/9/2009 27 tiers 676 jigs
8/20/2009 19 tiers 324 jigs
9/29/2009 15 tiers 196 jigs
11/2/2009 14 tiers 169 jigs
11/21/2009 19 tiers 324 jigs
3/19/2010 25 tiers 576 jigs
4/10/2010 16 tiers 225 jigs

[JUNGLEJIMJIGS]

And that's just the crappie swaps.There has been smallie,shad,redear and a few other swaps as well. I've been in at least ten swaps and it's been a blast. Thanks for getting the ball rolling.

[radtexan]

Its all your fault Fowl !!!! BTW where you been.

Inflict this addiction on us and fade away :D I remember the grief you got for even suggesting a swap,and look at what its become....Thanks

[Crappiekiller3]

The swap is a great concept Fowlmood! And at least in my case addicting!!
Gives one a chance to see what's being used all over the country not just in your backyard. Not only is it educational, but a nicer bunch of guys and girls, I've never met. Thanks Fowlmood!!!@

[LRB]

Thank You for a great idea..!!.....I have learned alot through participating in the swaps..not only met some really neat people, but have seen some really great jigs !!
This has inspired me to tie better and better jigs !!!


MaryLou~~

[AWMiller]

hey there fm77..... wasn't it fun sitting back and gathering all those details??!! just takes a man with an idea and a few to back it up and some to get it started and a bunch to make it grow like a wild fire!!!

[PBUG2009]

thanks fm77.....glad to see you in this one also...