Getting started? How did everyone get started? Did you just say to yourself I can probably do that. Is the best way to learn to just start fooling around with different styles? Is there any good books? I think over the long winter I would like to attempt to shape some wood.

Originally posted by tynan19
Getting started? How did everyone get started? Did you just say to yourself I can probably do that.
Search through the old threads and should be able to find out just about everything you ever wanted to know.

NJ Tackle sells nice inexpensive kits which are a great way to get the feel for it with minimal investment.

-spence

I can only speak for myself... I knew I could do it, and figured it would be a great hobby, more like an addiction, actually ;)
Started, and still do, by copying what I want to build, will stray from the original, on what I feel I'd like to change, be it shape, length, girth, weight, or hook position... it's all trial and error.

Have fun, and enjoy!

Your most valuble tool here:

I have 2 left thumbs,but after reading Bassmaster's thread on "How to build a pikie" 2 years ago he gave me the inspiration to start.:)
Once i got started there were some really special guys on this forum who helped me:D Eveyone here will do the same for you.
Enjoy a new addiction.:boots:

Thanks a lot guys, I have noticed how everyone on here will take the time to help someone with a question.. You can not find individuals like this any more. This forum is a great resource and support channel.

i've learned everything that i know from these very generous plug builders on this site. this site is like plug building u. need an answer, they'll help. great people!!!!

Originally posted by justplugit
I have 2 left thumbs,but after reading Bassmaster's thread on "How to build a pikie" 2 years ago he gave me the inspiration to start.:)
Once i got started there were some really special guys on this forum who helped me:D Eveyone here will do the same for you.
Enjoy a new addiction.:boots:

I can't find that thread anywhere. Help.:smash:

I couldn't find it either...

-spence

Link to Pike step by step (http://www.stripersonline.com/ubb547/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=022468)

Thanks

Your welcome, but many thanks to BM for putting it up.. that should be preserved.. er, somewhere... nice step by step.

That was an awesome link, thnx ...I think I am gonna go for it over the winter...:D

Wow maybee some day.

Originally posted by Karl F
Your welcome, but many thanks to BM for putting it up.. that should be preserved.. er, somewhere... nice step by step.

:hihi:Yup Karl, preserved along with Flaptails "Some Plugs":D

I noticed the snow in the yard. Does BM fish all spring summer, fall and build plugs all winter?

He spins pretty much anytime he's inclined :D

He spun his truck around pretty good the other night too :laughs:
He ended up dern near in my lap :eek:
:wave: BM ;)