Looks like Teckel is rolling out a new bladed jig...

[DrewFlu33]

Interested to see how or whether they decide to deal with the Z-Man patent.

I looked for a YouTube link and can't find one as of now. Hopefully this shows up for everyone...

https://www.facebook.com/plugins/vid...xt=0&width=560

[Jfish]

Thanks, keep us posted, hope it is more reasonably priced than Zman or SK's latest miracle jigs.

[okiebass]

If it teckel brand, dont count on that happening

[jiggerjake]

That's a funny looking blade

[iabass8]

Interested to see how or whether they decide to deal with the Z-Man patent.

I looked for a YouTube link and can't find one as of now. Hopefully this shows up for everyone...

https://www.facebook.com/plugins/vid...xt=0&width=560

Zman patent isnt worldwide. You cant have a world wide patent. You can hold a patent in different countries. Teckel is a jdm company and this might be the same deal that evergreen did did before zman paid them...made the bait elsewhere. Theres lots of international companies that have a bladed jig with the attached directly to the blade. Just can sell legally where zman has a patent. I also cant see how the blade connects to the video. Its blurred out. Could be teckel or teckel USA.

[DrewFlu33]

Selling in the US would still be a problem from a patent perspective regardless of where it's produced though, right?

In any case, it sounds like they've come up with something different. Here was a post re: that very topic from this morning from their Facebook page.

Thank you for many comments and messages about the recent footage of a new bladed jig I posted. Some people are laughing it's just same as typical "Chatterbait", but sooner or later they will feel ashamed of it when they will see how it works. Honestly this is a totally new bait, which I am really excited to introduce. I like Chatterbait type baits, and will never stop using them in the future. My new bladed jig is different from them. I designed it because I know when and where I need to try it. I am not a shameless copycat.
Anyway I know I can't sell any bladed jig without Z-Man's permission. I respect any original patent. That's why I went to Bassmaster Classic last month to talk with Z-Man. Please hope and help I will figure out how to sell it in the market. I am sure you will love it.

It also sounds like it's still a looong way off, so it may be later rather than sooner when we see what it is.

[iabass8]

Selling in the US would still be a problem from a patent perspective regardless of where it's produced though, right?

In any case, it sounds like they've come up with something different. Here was a post re: that very topic from this morning from their Facebook page.


It also sounds like it's still a looong way off, so it may be later rather than sooner when we see what it is.

Yes, if they sold in the US, they would need permission. I made the assumption it was going to be jdm specific for the time being. When teckel lures come stateside, they are branded as Teckel USA under lucky craft usa.