As we look ahead to 2026, plenty of people will be planning and contemplating a New Year’s resolution. Here’s one worth considering, support your local artisan.
Whether it’s fishing-related or not, back the little guys and girls. The makers, builders, and creators having a crack and putting themselves out there.
Thinking back to when I started making lures some 30 odd years ago, it was close mates who first jumped on board and bought lures. Without that early support, I most definitely wouldn’t still be in the handmade lure game today. And it wasn’t about the money, it was the feedback, encouragement, and ideas.
“Have you tried this?”
“Have you thought about that?”
That kind of support is what carried me through the early days, and honestly, not much has changed since.
Last year on Instagram there was a post by Jewfish that encouraged people to list their favourite makers, or simply name the garage builders they knew. Something like that is a great starting point if you’re interested in finding and supporting local artisans.
Link attached
https://www.instagram.com/p/C-5C3VXyKTI/?igsh=eHExbTJpemptZWY0
So if a mate is starting something, support them, encourage them, and help drive them to keep at it and get better.
It matters more than you think.
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