ouch!:D

Hi Steve:)
If I had a table You would be on it:)
Nope no Table.
I actually Have a love for talking about wood:) and thats all I want to do is talk about wood
I May sell a few plugs for Gas Money for the season and on My Charters I will Give them away.
I know I could make a killing, a ton of Guys want them
so do I
My goal is for a 50 on wood
But My best is 45lbs so far on Me wood and 40 lbs on my swimmer.
thats part of the fun of building.
I will try to call You tonight Ifems I dont forget BubbaH"

Steve Ya Big dope Ya know Your My BubbaH for life.
But Ya got Me going Ya freak.
so where is My plug?
I will give You the secret needle.
actually maybe possibly 2
I think I turned some for You last time You was here
But You know the other color and size
if not call Me. ahhh call me anyway
BTW nice plugs here:)

Dave, would you please take a moment and shoot some single shots of your work where you can see the plug and the different hues of color like on the Olive pikies with the purple fog etc. We all know you got plug but we need to see individual pics of them. Please?:D

I will try to. its hard with the camera, need sun
I know I should take some nice pics of My stuff
if I do none of it is for sale, so save the pms
Steve check u pm's again

Gags large wooden popper.

some cool Gibbs paint jobs:D

CS , AC Moores has hex shaped glitter. Little vials and all kinds of colors.

CS break up some xmass bulbs and go retro
Your a grump You will like humbuggin a xmass bulb:D

Flap, now look at you----5 star Professor!:cheers:

Not just any xmas bulb but a burnt out 7c7 lamp. To have the inside silvered the bulb must have burnt out. In the instant the filament goes it silvers the glass inside the bulb. Then you crush 'em and sprinkles 'em on. A bulb that ain't burned out ain't no good.:cool:

You know JP I may just go and have a cold one. I got to give a talk at Bridgewater State College tommorow so I can't get snookered. Talk is on Indoor Air Quality during Construction and/or renovation of Public School Buildings and all the EPA, DEP Regs and so on. Not much fun but it's what I do.

Aclose up of the little Gibbs GTS-1'S ( NOTE THE SIGNED ONE WITH DATE OF 1960)

OK, what do you guys want to see? Atom? Gibbs? Poppers?

I'll go for all:btu:

An odd darter

a bumblebee 1.5oz Polaris

A re-rigged CT. Yankee?

Don't have a clue who made this Pikie type lure. It is not a re-paint.

An Arbogast Dasher

Lupo Vinyl Popper painted and rigged by John Gibbs.

This is a "plug" forum.....those are "receptacles"!:eek: :faga: :laugha:

Hey Steve, is that a"jiggle lure"?:D

My God , do You have to Bumble Bee me.
You know how I get

J & J from Jersey
2 Victory Poppers
a Snorter and a Bubbler

An original Brad Norris Jet Squid. Top view of the cotter pin hook hangers.

from top..
CS
BM
Slipknot
Tony Jr.
Tony Sr.
#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
Newell Guy
Tony Sr.
and a "under construction" ;)

yup CS, guilty... gonna copy 'em all for I get done, and a couple from memory too :blush: 'cause I lost 'em......

tanks..... CS :o
Kids and work keeping me outta the cellah tho....:rolleyes:

All is quiet on this plug front!:sleeps:

Half a world away from where I sit all is quiet tonight. The stars shine down on the roof of my house as I type this and in a country half way around the world the dawn is breaking on a new day. My thoughts go back to a day 35 years ago when I saw my father crying for the first time in my life and my mother just stared blankly as tears rolled uncontrolably down her cheeks. The two representatives of the Marine notification team had left only moments before having completed thier duty of notifying my parents of the death of thier oldest son in a jungle half way around the world while in the service of his country. On the 35th anniversary of his passing I tried to think of a way to honor his memory in a manner in which he would approve.

My brother John was born for the outdoors and fishing was his passion. At 8 years old he would sneak out of the house in the dark pre-dawn hours with his rod and tackle box and pedal his old Columbia bicycle to the shores of Lake Quinsigamond to fish for trout, perch, bass and any other fish that would take his lures or bait. That passion never waned and left a great impression on me his little brother. He was my hero then and he is still my hero.

So, with your permission I am posting these two pictures as a tribute to him and by doing so I can tell him that I miss him, I love him and that he is always with me in my thoughts as I walk the beach late in the night or as I watch a trout gently break the surface of a still pond. After thirty-five years the tears stiil flow............................

Johns plugs, He made all the poppers and the Dardevle Lure he left with me to use on the Stripers in Bass River when we went on vacation while he was in Vietnam.

:)

Good post Flap.

great post Steve.

:kewl: Nicely done.

It sucks the war took Ur brother Steve,I work with my brother everyday I've been his protector since we could talk.I can't Imagine him not being here.just the thought of it scares me.I am sure Ur bro is watching over U Makin U a better person in all that U do. thats why You are such a great guy.

You're a good brother Flap. I know that I would sorely miss one of mine.

Flap,
So sorry you and your family had to go through this.Somtimes the people we love are closer to us in death than in life,and it sounds like your brother is.
What a wonderful tribute you have written in his memory.
May GOD bless you and your family.

That was a very nice tribute Flaptail, I'm sure it was a very difficult time in your family as it always is when some one loses a family member. Your brother sounded very special to you. It always seems like alot of the great ones die young :(
I like to thank Vietnam vetrans when I meet one because I don't like how they seemed to get no appreciation when they returned to the states after duty there. I would have liked to have been able to thank your brother but I can say thanks to you and your family for you brothers ultimate sacrifice for his country.:thanks: :wavey: Oh, and thanks for stopping by today, sorry I wasn't here.

And Capesams, :happy: :D :cool: :eek: WOW, that is marble :btu:

Steve... Thanks for posting the moving tribute to your brother, and, the pictures of you and he as boys, plus your collection of his plugs. Sorry he didn't return to fish with you again. You made me think of fishing with one of my older brothers in the 60's..... I'll tell you about that face to face though.

I think at some level, we are all still small boys, seeking large fish, and trying to impress our brothers...


And CS, is that marble or bowling ball pattern.. either way, I like it :eek:

Karl, funny you described us as little boys. I was just telling my wife how we were all 12 year old 50 year olds. We are all Huck Finn or Tom Sawyer. To lose a brother is a life changeing event, i think, and blessedly I don't know. To lose my co-conspiritors and parteners in crime would be devastating. They are the extension of myself that I value most. My youngest two drive 20 hours yearly for a weekend of stripers and me. Me! I am the oldest of the litter and I consider that one hell of a tribute! I said it before ....Steve, you're a good brother.

Thank you all for your kind words. I didn't know how it would be received but I had to do it for him and this thread was the perfect opportunity. I can only hope that he is as proud of me as I am of him and as I am proud of my association with all of you on this site as well. Thanks again, Steve S.

That being said, now it's time for more plugs.........:claps: :claps: :claps: :claps: :claps: :claps: :claps:

While at the dinner table last evening the doorbell rang and the UPS man delivered a package from Gibbs Lures. In it was these two samples of thier new color for 2004, "herring". I I just can't wait to pitch these two into the surf. Thanks Dennis and Dan!

Nice colors.They have always been my first go to colors in the Mega Bait lures. Usually they produce the first hits.:D

Lookat Steve still gets samples from Gibbs.............CS them squids are cool .

I was drooling over those at the RISAA show, they look very tasty.:) johnny "the Ratt Boy"

Steve, I know what SPAM is and I know what you are thinking and don't go there because it's no way near that. I think the color is awesome, plain and simple.:hs: :rtfm:

just throwin some itchin powda in ya undyware draw to see if you'd scratch:hihi:

http://www.bmwoodworking.com/brucefishing/castiac.jpg
now THIS is a herring :D
Ya Flap, those look real good :drool:

http://www.bmwoodworking.com/brucefishing/needlesb.jpg

these are some needles of my own, some are from years ago, bottom one is from the last batch last month.

No Baitin' here:smash: The only Bait we want to see isPLUGS:D
Man, Harper and Rowe are probably looking to publish this!!!!:happy: :happy: :happy:

:drool: needles

You make that wood rubber combo? :huh:

Can you tell I like Black and Gold?

the top ones are my earliest and the bottom are the latest.

http://www.bmwoodworking.com/brucefishing/bgneedles.JPG


here is the first plug I completed. Not very good but it's a start.http://www.bmwoodworking.com/brucefishing/firstplug.JPG

Karl, that is a Castiac, rubba and plastic

my little man town...

more

last one

Never met a needle I didn't like ;) ('cept the ones at the Doc's office)
Black and Gold, eh Slip? I'll have to get to the paint stage soon.

ML, Are those Salty Booger plugs that you turned into wonderbread?:) johnny "tRB"

wonderbread's are newell guys

i'm really liking this salty bottle nose.

Originally posted by Flaptail
Steve, I know what SPAM is and I know what you are thinking and don't go there because it's no way near that. I think the color is awesome, plain and simple.:hs: :rtfm:
we all know Your a Ho, just admit it. You will do anything for a plug. even I know that

Slip U like black and gold

http://www.bmwoodworking.com/brucefishing/futurestash2.JPG

more work done on the future stash, now they need epoxy:hihi:

Got Slip Plugs? Slip, is the bottom one yours? BM? I can't remember.

:hee: :hee: :hee: heeheehee
That's an interesting question Adam and I can see why you asked :D
I have one of those too.

BM and I collaberated on 2 of those swap plugs pictured there, ya see he turned the jointed needles for me for my swap plugs and I turned the small pikie bodies for the same swap, then we both painted our own - I painted and finished the jointed needles and he painted and finished the small pikies :D Simple see?:smash:
So, to answer your question, yes and no :)

Weren't those 3 plugs - the yellow pikie, the small pikie and the jointed needle- from a swap where 10x10 was in on it and we got Kenny's very last creations? :( the squid and I think a yellow needle.

I think you are right Slip.

Im glad You remeberd cause I didnt
how come that plug aint brown:laughs:

Originally posted by bassmaster
Im glad You remeberd cause I didnt
how come that plug aint brown:laughs:

cuz it' s red cedar, not ayc scraps from some childlife swing set cuttoffs :p

No finger joints.I have the jointed needle also :D I want a slip pencil popper Hay Slip is yellow red head ur favorite color?

:eek: After all this posting and going down to my basement and seeing still more plugs I just had an epiphany!

I GOT WAY TOO MANY PLUGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:s pin: :spin: :spin:

Well hurry up then Flapper... take some more pics, and get 'em posted!

We're waiting!
:laughs:

Originally posted by Flaptail
I GOT WAY TOO MANY PLUGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:s pin: :spin: :spin: [/B]

Flap, I thought having too many plugs was not posible. If you think you have too many, I will be happy to take the excess lures.
Just the kind of guy I am, always trying to help out! :rolleyes:

Adam, I am thinking of unloading a great deal of my collection actually, It's just morphed into a big living thing and it's money just sitting there doing nothing for the most part. I see pictures of others stuff all the time. The picture of how wastefull it is to have too any is Dave Manzi's. 90% of those plugs he has made himself and he has hundreds more in various stages of completion. He cannot and never will use a tenth of them and thas just plain crazy, If anything this plug thread has opened my eyes to this. I love to fish and you can only fish one plug at a time and only certain plugs in certain colors work reliably year after year. I will keep a hundred or so collectibles but I am definetly going to unload hundreds more in the near future, it's stupid having all this stuff:confused:

Let us all know when the garage/yard/basement/attic sale is going to take place, will you!:bl: I need "too many" plugs.:btu:

Steve I hope You pass Out with stiff Tip on a deserted island:D
Hows that slpnuts

Dave, I know you're joking but can you tone down your last post a bit or I will delete it like I did that last one a few days ago. PM him or something, this thread is no place for that kind of yakking:p

yac this:D

u guys need plug's :)

Put this up in another thread but thought it might do good here too.

Oh oh, better get Maco!

:eek5:

845/13669 and still counting, doesn't get any better than this,or could it?:uhhuh::humpty:

:drool: I see plugs....everywhere!:eek5: :err:

Did you drop some serious cake or did you rob the poor bastage that sold you those? Where the hell did you find that load? Ah, if only I had money to spare, looks like the oldest kid will be at Harvard or Barnard College. Any body want to buy everything I have? I 'll sell the cats and the dog if need be. Number two kid wants to go to law school. My fishing days are over as I will be working three or four jobs to get through the next 7 years.:(

How much for #1 Gibbs?:laugha: :drool: :hidin: :uhuh: :huh:

CS, the one with the external rigging is a Point Jude. Nice mess of plugs you found there!
Flaptail, If you are serious about selling, I'd like to do some buying!

I am in the process of inventorying everything now, Be a couple weeks till I am set on what I want to get rid of.

Bigfish the #1 Gibbs is not for sale and I don't think many could afford it if it was. That plug will someday head to the IGFA museum when the big guy upstairs call me in for better fishing around the bend. Hopefully later and not sooner.

This will be strictly a cash only deal. ( or if your wife is 24, blond blue eyed, beautiful and built like a .............., oh and she doesn't have to be smart just willing)

I even might have to shore guide again..........................:(

Originally posted by Flaptail
I even might have to shore guide again..........................:(
I feel Your pain:rtfm: no more fun for You

Don't worry Flaptail, I was only kidding about the number 1 Gibbs. I know if you could only pack one plug for a long trip to "no other plugsville" that would be the one you would pick. I know it has a very special place with you.:kewl:

Flap....you got any vintage Gibbs Polaris Poppers or Casting Swimmers (unopened or opened) to show us?:drool:

The only exception to the number 1 Gibbs, and I did not mean to forget, would be the plugs your Bro made!:uhuh: I know you would take those over all!;)

Originally posted by capesams
my wife,
He already gets Yelled at Steve:D

No lines in the sand cause we would work together, If I am hot he will know it cause I will tell him. If both of us know something and don't share it what good will that do us?

Besides there are lots of places besides P-Town, Nauset etc., to bring people to catch fish. I got a zillion flyrods and hundreds of flies. Might have to bring FOOFOO guys out with thier long wands!

This sucks, everytime I look at my plugs I wanna:yak:

Flap... them fleaflickin long wanders got big jing... just make sure U get it up front... know one guide who has felt the burn, (U know him too) some of them think they can stiff a guy... "Gee I forgot my check book.. I'll mail one out first of the week" yeah right. The Very Same Sport is now looking to book a trip this summer.... with the same guy he ripped off last summer(and he has ignored every bill sent since).... wonder how long it will take a fat rich guy to walk back to the parking lot from the Chatham inlet?... :laughs: :smash:

Sea clams, sea clams, sea clams, sea scallops, and even littlenecks! All over (miles of 'em) whats left of my beach today, filled a couple of 5 gallon buckets in no time flat, just shucked everything... anybody going cod fishin' soon ;) ? lots of busted up ones rolling in the wash, too....


Somebody slap me! ,enuf hi-jackin' somebody post some nice plug pics!

Nice mureel CS!

Sorry CS... only got 3 anyway, in the mix, 8 littlenecks, which I thought was weird, never seen them on the front side, and tons of sea clams.. guys that were out there Friday cleaned up on the scallops, I guess a few were taken Saturday too. The bottom and the front bars must have gotten churned up good to stir all that up... anyway, you've never met my daughter, she's tiny, but she'd fight ya to the death for sea food, especially shellfish, and truth be known, I'm more afraid of her, than I is of you! :eek: :p

Anyway, please more plug pics... anybody?

Originally posted by Flaptail
No lines in the sand cause we would work together, If I am hot he will know it cause I will tell him. If both of us know something and don't share it what good will that do us?

Besides there are lots of places besides P-Town, Nauset etc., to bring people to catch fish. I got a zillion flyrods and hundreds of flies. Might have to bring FOOFOO guys out with thier long wands!
Thats right Flap!
actually Me wants to yap on phone.
why the hell would I hide info from Ya anyway, I rather You put the Guys You take out on fish, thats what friend are for. cept for foo foo fighters

you guys want sea scallops let me know.
My friend is a capt. of a boat in NB next time he comes in I'll get a bag.

Plug pics please. Anybody? Pics of anything will do. How about some one of a kinds?:putin: :hihi: :lurk:

:D



Sorry I had to do that Steve :D



Originally posted by Flaptail
Plug pics please. Anybody? Pics of anything will do. How about some one of a kinds?:putin: :hihi: :lurk:

I'll be lookin' for you in two weeks!:zup: :uhuh:

http://www.bmwoodworking.com/LURES/barberpoleplug.JPG

http://www.bmwoodworking.com/LURES/darters.JPG

HERE'S A COUPLE

http://www.bmwoodworking.com/patriotpikie.JPG

U never came back at RISAA or you MIGHT have had one already :p

Originally posted by Flaptail
I'll be lookin' for you in two weeks!:zup: :uhuh:

here are some little freshies I made:

RI--That lil silver poppa is got to be a killa:kewl:

Salty, I know! I got back to the truck and said to my friend Dave " I forgot to get the VMC hooks! Thats why I came here! Argh!!!

:jump1:

You're killing me! Open the boxes!!

Cool, that leaves the Masterlures for me! :D

A Slip,nice darters an barber pole atom plug.By the way I think U are one hell of a sherpa.:D

Man youze guys are ruthless :D


Originally posted by Adam R
Cool, that leaves the Masterlures for me! :D

I see twister!!!:jump1: Open da boxes!;)

Hey CS, for that you would get one Masterlure and 75.00 change!:laughs:

Sneakin' a peek!

I am very sad.....seems as though you guys have run out of great plugs to post pics of....:bc:....never thought I would see the day where, out of all of you guys........we would run out of beautiful plugs to look at and admire! :( I thought to myself....."yeah, just a few more days till' spring......these guys can keep it going....at least until spring". But nope......just not enough gas in the tank I guess. Too few Cheerios in the bowl. I hoped against hope that maybe.....just maybe.....someone was holding out on me! Maybe T-Lapinski was not forthcoming with quite all of the Atoms that he had in his collection, or that maybe Mr. Flaptail had a few more Gibbs up his sleeve.:doh: I guess it just was too much to ask to have Capesams or Vineyardblues go out there and win just one more for the Gipper..... :confused:......oh, the humanity!:wall: Adam R......can't ya just post a few more? Can't you go long and win just one more for the BigFish?:uhuh:

ok, Here's a pic of a popper: it's a leadered origional RI Popper

ok, one more without the 60's acid trip colors

they're lookin out of the boxes at me:hee:

:D

I really really need a much better digital camera :( this little one is terrible:eek:

Ya like Big Fish said, there's gotta be a few hideing in an old plug bag or something.I might have to start posting from my 50yr collection!What a collection it is! three HAHNS, two BIG DONS,and two CREEK CHUBS.
So far i haven't posted cause i felt a classic collection like that might blow some minds:D however if my Grandaughter can take some pics and teach me how to post i will try not to disappoint:)
Don't know if i will post my coveted plug,autographed by some guy in funny pants at the plug fest though.:bounce::happy:
But be patient i'm old.:)

Originally posted by BigFish
Maybe T-Lapinski was not forthcoming with quite all of the Atoms that he had in his collection, or that maybe Mr. Flaptail had a few more Gibbs up his sleeve.:doh: I guess it just was too much to ask to have Capesams or Vineyardblues go out there and win just one more for the Gipper..... :confused:......oh, the humanity!:wall: Adam R......can't ya just post a few more? maybe i'll get back to picture taking tonight. send me a plug and i'll take some more pictures! (new ho angle?) :D

I found two more boxes last nit ebut no camera now it's packed away til msba.

BM - is that an Eddie VAn Halen Pencil Popper?

With over 15000 hits and two shy of 900 posts and considering the posting coming to a virtual crawl I think it's time to close this one. Many thanks to Capesams, AdamR, Vineyardblues, #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&, Bassmaster, Slipknot, Newellguy, RIPoppers,Tattoo,BigFish and all the ones who posted who I haven't mentioned.

For those who enjoyed the pics especially Justplugit and Backbeach Jake I would like to say it was our pleasure sharing the collections. I hope you all got a better appreciation for our sport and it's history.

A new season is upon us now and we all have lots to do to get ready so that is where I will be occupied from now till the Bass return. If you are at the MSBA show and see a 6-6" guy on Sunday stop me and say Hi.

Thanks again for letting me share with you all, Flap.:btu:

Oh yeah, for number 900!:bshake:

Hey, be careful that 6'6" guy might be me!:eek:

But I aint done yet!

I knew Adam was holding out the bulk of his collection for the grand finale!:bounce:;happy:
It ain't over till it's over.:D 1000 is attainable!

1000 you really think so????:laughs: :laughs:

YA RI Popper, thats what i use to say to my company every year i got my new sales quota---"you really think so" :biglaugh:biglaugh: Don't think they appreciated it.:D

If you must continue then by all means continue, I am not posting anymore pics for personal reasons, one being I have to much to do with my truck, building the new rod rack for the front of it, bearings etc. for the boat trailer, lower unit lube and new plugs for the old motor, convincing my wife that I do need that Minnkota Rip Tide trolling motor and mounting bracket that they have in Cabela's catalog and most of all while I did all right this past weekend casting Rooster tails to trout in Cape ponds while wading the shorelines, the two boats I saw come in at Peters Pond had a combined catch and realease score of 37 trout and one salmon. I'm sorry but it has started and it's time to get out and fish. The great snowball effect of spring fishing has started and there ain't no stoppin' this train now. On Easter Sunday evening I will be in my boat in Cotuit if the weather holds fair and there will be Bass to be had. Viya con Dios Muchachos!!!!!! Go to 1000 posts! Make me proud.:cheers:

Steve I been meenin to take pics, But I got a 78 marshall amp Busting My arse on the bench

How about some pics of these BM

i'm in love with this one:humpty: :love:

Flap,with all the pics and work you put in on the the thread you deserve to sit back and enjoy. Thanks for the education along with all the rest of the guys who worked so hard to make it a classic thread:D
Narrows?:)

:uhuh:

There is some nice stuff in here guys:D Heres my rare one:smash:

its called "The Blue Flame Ripper"

;)

MrsSFrances
good to see you back.

Nice design

I like the old avatar better

Seems like more than a few people were enjoying the old avatar!:btu:

:blush: you guys:D

well as I read the caption "Blue Flamer" befor the pics came up, you'll never guess what crossed my mind????

who wears short shorts?

:fishslap: :buds:

Party pooper:p ;)

*chants* vintage-vintage-vintage!!:D ;)


You guys have quite the collections going on here....niice....pluggage is great:happy:

Hi....How are ya?!=)

im fine, how are ya doin there slipknot??:p

Hey Mrs F.:D
Hows Mr F & the family?
Im thinking that 8th ave jetty is much warmer in the Summer ?!
Hope all is well. Good to see ya back here.

10x10

sweet! Hey Dave do you have any pics of his little stripers? Always loved them! He was an artist!

Steve, This one is for You Buddy,
when You was on the sand I was in the sound and when You was in the sound I was in the sand.
I was real good at these things
My Holy ground was looking good, and I miss it.
But at the same time it sucks being a bassaholic, You know what Im saying.
when I looked to the right way up High, all I could remeber was swirling and twirling,.
where else can You go in 2 Min and be into 50" fish:D
other than the Fridge Brutha.
Best Of Luck My Man, Your a pissa friend, a better fisherman and a Awsome Father to Your Kids
P.S. I know You Hate it , But I will throw You a Bone when I get Daily doubles................

http://www.bmwoodworking.com/LURES/10x10bassfly.jpg


10x10 R.I.P.

:)

Originally posted by capesams
:bshake: show us vintage plugs, I don't need to see 3 twinkies.

:laughs: :laughs: :laughs: :laughs: :laughs: :laughs:

I had a vintage plug around here some where. oops that's not the plug.:(

:laughs:

Wood 40's

Some nice plastic 40's in cool colors:

.

..

:hidin:

Thanks Bruce, that's the one! Sweeeeeet!

Adam U got Sammy druelin.Bruce that spun hair striper is sweeet.That is really hard to do.Kenny had some amazin talent.remember things I find.:(

Told ya Adam R was holdin out on us!!!!:uhuh:

steve read page 62

It's funny even though the newer styles and colors are put on a little nicer, the same color schemes still kick butt. Look at those oooold blue and white babies. its' still a great scheme.

.

2

What are those Mike?

not sure slip no markings but they have glass eyes.
The single pictuer is a double jointed Heddon Game fisher

Mike,
The 2 little swimmers are Sure-Strike. (made by Creek Chub)

Thanks Adam

do you guys mind pics of vintage reels and other tackle in this forum.

Point Jude Surf Slapper

:D

This thread is Plug U. Thanks everyone for sharing your collections.

:hs: This is a plug forum. Mike, how about starting an antique tackle thread? I got some stuff I could show.:D

T L :)

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Wow VB, I'm getting sweaty! Keep going please I think I can make it!:eek:

VB....... all in due time....... :D

I would never use any of the plugs shown......too beautiful!!

Narragansett

What you've all been waiting for, My 50 year plug collection (all eight plugs with the help of my beautiful grandaughter (I hope).
click on the urls below.

http://www.imagestation.com/upload/original.html?width=974&height=723&title=C%3A%5CDocuments%20and%20Settings%5CLauren%5 CMy%20Documents%5CMy%20Pictures%5CKodak%20Pictures %5C2004-03-20%5C100_1785.JPG&img=file%3A///C%3A%5CDocuments%20and%20Settings%5CLauren%5CMy%20 Documents%5CMy%20Pictures%5CKodak%20Pictures%5C200 4-03-20%5C100_1785.JPG (creek chubs)

back to the drawing bored. Two hours of work and we still can't get it on. Now I have to buy my grandaughter a new car to keep her working at it.

let's see if this works.

http://www.imagestation.com/mypictures/inbox/view.html?id=4182315956&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.imagestation.com%2Fpicture%2F sraid108%2Fp33a9437f88890530f1b1b0643392a103%2Ff94 913b4.jpg&caption=100_1785

does this work?

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid108/p33a9437f88890530f1b1b0643392a103/f94913b4.jpg

Eureka!!! :jump: Here are some more these are bob hahn plugs that I bought 15 years ago and as you can see, the yellow flash is "the plug"

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid108/pf83320ac6e18c7130615c8513f9bead5/f948e3ba.jpg

Here are a couple of BIG DONS. Don't know if they are still being made. Maybe somebody knows.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid108/p62a4169e4ce796b5cabd013b077a7bb3/f948e04b.jpg

This is my most coveted and favorite of all time. Autographed by "the funny pants guy". :bounce: :happy: :bounce:

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid108/p5677e2339505f26ab44e99f594081f9b/f948de0b.jpg

This is it. Maybe in another 50 years, I'll have 8 more. :musc:

:) Hi BubbaH"
Yes Big Dons is still making those very nice plugs.
love the finish on them to.
Here are some of Slips some BM's some Guzz some Jigsy's

Hey flap,

At the MSBA show come see me...da big guy with the bull horn...MSBA is bookin speakers for the year...

:D

Very nice capesams

Looks like it is gonna pull to the right with that slight bend or is it just for show? Anyway, nice work.

your pm box is full flapmouth:smash:
gee i wonder why........:smash:

knot know moore

Real nice Steve I like the paint.there's a few coats on that I think I see six diff. colors. Ur gettin insano now almost to BM land.:D

I saw that plug yesterday :D
it is Fantastico :btu:

CS, the color depth in the green is awesome! Do you layer with the same shade or lighten/darken with each additional coat,or is it a CS oil secret?:hee:

Thanks CS, your help is very much appreciated and always right on.:uhuh:

Closing in on 1000
anyone got anything special they want to post for number 1000?

I can close the thread at 999 until someone speaks up. Volunteers?

OK, I will freeze the thread till we hear from Flaptail, so Steve, start another thread to discuss this and then I'll reopen this :D

all set Steve

Ok then.