I find myself between a rock & a hard place on this issue.

I consider both Bob Rickard (Secret Weapon) and Bill Dees (SOB) to be
friends. I use both products, as well as several other spinnerbaits. My
son's absolute favorite spinnerbait (basically the only one he uses) is an
SOB. One of may favorite spinnerbaits is an early model SW that is on it's
4th skirt.

I have gotten both products in question editorial placement in In-Fisherman
magazine. Both lines are exceptionally well made products and both would be
considered a good value by any angler who appreciates quality. But as long
as there are mexican made strike king lowballs out there retailing for less
than 3 bucks at Al's favorite tackle outlet, and garage operations selling
spinnerbaits for less than the cost of quality components, there are those
who will consider them both to be overpriced.

RichZ©
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