I noticed last week on a new package of bobby Garland minnow mind'r monkey milk that they were a product by Pradco Outdoor Brand from Fort Smith, Arkansas and that they were made in Guatemala, the older packages I have were a product of Gene Larew Lures from Tulsa, Oklahoma, they were made in the "USA" I think that may have something to do with it.
Yep, the company changed hands recently.
As to whether or not that has anything to do with the shortage, I have no idea.
I have 2 Bass Pros and a Cabelas within 30 miles of my house and they haven't had that particular color in over a year. They do stock quite a bit of Bobby Garlands products though. Every website I looked at lists it as out of stock.
I tried monkey milk for the first time Friday and yesterday and it was very productive. Brother-in-law and I caught 2 limits, all over 10"
Thanks to those of you that replied.
Maybe I'm the only one, but Grizzly jig is also often out of what I want and it takes 2 to 3 months to get restocked. I checked today and they were out of 80% of the soft plastics I wanted.
Does anyone know if Bobby Garland is still making baits? Seems that they have cut their line quite a bit. I have been searching the internet for beetle juice minnow mindr and can't find anyone that has them in stock. I have also noticed that the local Bass Pro doesn't have near the choices as in the past. Maybe I am not using a popular color and it's been discontinued. Just curious if anyone knew the scoop?
Many places are low on stock of certain hot colors. I think it is a COVID effect of places having limited production combined with the shopping frenzy during peak crappie season.
Last summer and fall I was looking for certain baits for walleye and they were backordered. Bought them early so I'd be ready for this late-summer/fall. Long time to wait to see if they'll even work!