Patents are very tricky. Don't think it can be done on the shape of a shrimp. Vudu is the first of it's kind in USA. Egret owns the exclusive distribution in the U.S, not worldwide. It's made offshore and I wish we could build it in the states. 90% of what Stanley / Egret builds is in the states.
All Wedgetails, Bayou Chubs, jig heads, bayou spins... All made in USA. The Vudu Shrimp is just way to difficult to do here. Hand pour, paint, eyes, and the nylon thread in the body would be a really expensive bait made in USA. Most likely double the retail price.
I wish we could build it here. Just not realistic at this point.
Ken
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