Here's the deal

A newly remodeled restaurant (was the old Schooners in the Melville Marina) on the water in Portsmouth, RI wants to build a showcase to display around 30 high-quality custom striper plugs as a large piece of artwork, in a glass case exhibit. I’m very good friends with the new manager…it’s actually my personal collection that sparked the idea…

The theme of the display is to show off the striper plug-building culture in New England, and how the custom garage/basement builders are really not that far from the commercial guys. It’s a very local and unique scene we have, and as we all know there is some amazing work being done.


What I need from you

I'm asking for anyone who's a commercial or personal builder to submit a single (or more if you want) hi-quality new/like new wooden plug for the display. We need about 30 plugs to make this a success. If we get more plugs than that they'll build a bigger display case!

As this is an interest piece we’re looking for big and colorful plugs, the more interesting the better. The display would be in a central location at eye level near the bar where people would be able to get very close…

No BigFish...this isn't a grand master plug ho'ing scheme :hee:

This is what I've negotiated with the owner to draw your quality participation.

1. Free Advertising and/or personal recognition - Every artist/builder would have their name and city displayed along with their work. Commercial builders would be allowed a website listing or short tagline, or a plug could be donated in a shop’s name to get the advertising blurb.

2. Benefits a local charity - As this would be very nice collection and would obviously have some value, the display would run for 3-5 years and then be auctioned off to benefit a charity of our choosing to be determined before the display was installed via an online vote of participants.

3. Free food - Every submitter would get a coupon for a free appetizer at the restaurant. Use it or give to a friend.

I'm going to start the donation with the mackeral danny painted on a Salty blank pictured below.

Please let me know ASAP if you’d like to participate, and don't hesitate to make any suggestions on how to make this a success. It's a unique and neat opportunity and I can't do it alone!

Thanks,

-spence

I thought u said high quality.
If a NIB plug is gonna be in the case that things gotta go...
:hihi:

Consider it done :cputin:

I could swap out my giant jointed death swimmer, but it's not as colorful :bl:

-spence

Spence you can have one of my ugly mis-drilled off-center plugs you like to make fun of!

When U need somethiong by?

That was way too easy.
Do u always fold like a wet noodle.:D
I'll go spinn ya something right now.u want classic like a-40 or something creative like the swollen donny musso.i just made MAC.I will try to put it together for the riisa show if u go u can buy me a coffe.
As for a Charity alot of the folks here are familiar with the work our club The Shark River Surf Anglers.does with kids at our trout contest.Not excactly a RI thing but we gather an spend 12-15 grand on the day. Its huge this yr for instance.We are giving away something like 120 rod an reel combo's along with tons of tackle to cover 300 kids..never mind stocking a small pond wit 5000 dollars worth of huge trout.
Check out the link.
http://www.sharkriversurfanglers.com/events.html

PM me your addy and promise me a beer.:cheers: NIB, I'll send something for the kids.

can i give you a rubbah nebe eel to hang???:uhoh:

Spence, Canalman and I will give you something if you like.

When U need somethiong by?

I need a number of people in to ensure we have enough, but the actual plugs can trickle in over the next month or so...

Thanks!

-spence

ok, I'm in:hee:

That was way too easy.
Do u always fold like a wet noodle.:D
I'll go spinn ya something right now.u want classic like a-40 or something creative like the swollen donny musso.i just made MAC.I will try to put it together for the riisa show if u go u can buy me a coffe.

Nope, but given that you were the first responder I though I'd kiss your backside for effect :bshake:

The design is up to you, but it's a chance to do something creative...variety would be great!

thanks,

-spence

can i give you a rubbah nebe eel to hang???:uhoh:
2006 is the year of the rubbah, so I'd think the nebe eel would be ok assuming it was provided in a few colors along with a Surf Hog plug :hee:

-spence

Spence, Canalman and I will give you something if you like.

Thank you...I'll shoot you a pm to discuss...

-spence

PM me your addy and promise me a beer.:cheers: NIB, I'll send something for the kids.

Will do...thanks,

-spence

That was way too easy.
Do u always fold like a wet noodle.:D
That plug is entirely brushed by hand actually!

The charity stuff for kids is great. That's one of the reasons I joined RISAA this year...they are very active in many areas.

Oh, please PM me and I'll send my home address...I didn't want to post it in the thread!

Thanks everyone, we have 9 submissions already - 30% there!

-spence

Is the owner of the restaraunt still the woman who would'nt cater to all the workers at NEB for lunch? Man those guys hated her. The old restaraunt used to have some cool pictures of the lagoon back in the old days.

Is the owner of the restaraunt still the woman who would'nt cater to all the workers at NEB for lunch? Man those guys hated her. The old restaraunt used to have some cool pictures of the lagoon back in the old days.
Nope, the new owner also owns Sakonnet Fish Company in Portsmouth...

I've actually had conversations with the new manager about that very subject. They certainly recognize the business value of the area employees for the lunchtime hours...

But I'll pass along the comment, I doubt they know there was any history.

Thanks,

-spence

I dont know why but I am interested:huh:

Almost like the plugfest competition :bshake: Got corn?

I would like to send one, shoot me the info.

As a followup...

I'll contact everybody to get some additional information in a week or so.

Please pass along any suggestions as to who should benefit from this display once it's run it's course. I'm thinking a local conservation group or local charity. I'd like everybody to have some say in this so I'll make a list of potential groups and we can vote for the benefactor.

Again, thanks for your support :)

-spence

good going spence... and keeping with S-B.com tradition, i will send you an
extra goodie for your efforts. :D

Someone needs to fill the hard to see spots...

More than 1/2 way there already...

:thanks:

For everyone who's donated a plug to the display. It's shaping up to be a fantastic little collection.

I'm contemplating doing some nice photography of the display and perhaps making prints...it could generate some additional funds for the selected beneficiary, and make for some interesting artwork on it's own :humpty:

I know there are a lot of colorful plugs out there just itching to get in the case, if you haven't already (and you know who you are) I would really appreciate a single example of your work to help finish the display.

Thanks again...

-spence

I'm not real sure about Porstmouth RI but I would like to give you a Red Sox popper. Are they Sox fans:claps: or Yankees fans:liquify:

Here's a pic of what I am talking about.

Are you kidding?

Last fall the cable repair guy was up 20' in his basket wearing a Yankeez hat.

I stood there and heckeled him for 5 minutes :hee:

Portsmouth, RI would love a Red Sox plug :bl:

thanks,

-spence

If you don't need it right away I can donate something to it.

Just make sure you keep your pinkie on the glass while you have a beer there Yuppie boy...
Actually I'll be a few hundred yards from there all weekend... spring work has begun.....

Are they going to keep doing live music there? My buddy Frank used to gig there occasionally.....

Are they going to keep doing live music there? My buddy Frank used to gig there occasionally.....
Not sure yet, but I'd venture a guess they will continue to do music. Given the location is a bit off the beaten path the live music does provide a nice draw on the weekends.

A good jazz drummer friend of mine used to gig there quite often as well.

And I don't raise the pinky when drinking beer, I use both hands :hihi:

-spence

Spence:
As you know, I'm in. The rest of you plug builder pony up a plug. This will be for a charity to be determined by a vote of the donors.

for charity, i'm in. maybe a crackle plug or squid???

Either would be great...there's going to be a lot of diversity in the display :)

Thanks much! - spence

I give my vote to the
"RIROCKHOUND HAS NO PLUGS FOUNDATION"
Actually it's called the "RIROCKHOUND HAS LOTS OR PLUGS BUT ONLY FISHES THE SAME 5 FOUNDATION.. HELP HIM DIVERSIFY!"

Spence what kind of off-center ugly painted plug do you want from me?

Spence what kind of off-center ugly painted plug do you want from me?
It's up to you, we may have a separate display for your plug though :D

If you have charity requests, please speak up. So far the usual suspects have cropped up, MS, Take a kid fishing etc...

Once we have a few I'll arrange a vote for the donors.

thanks,

-spence

Spence U crack me up U outa have a sitcom.
The Flacid Chef... or Karate Loafers Kid...or whats linen after sept. got to do with it.??or Spence an Bryan..B. would be the straight man of course..or Brokeback Mountain Coffe....U get the idea..
That kinda thing is very popular these days.

The linen leisure suit comment was obviously a joke. It's not even Memorial day yet :hihi:

-spence

Thanks for at least making me the straight guy Tony... :D

Bryan,

For the remainder of the 2006 season your new nickname shall be "my little pet" :laugha:

-spence

You wish...
out on the rocks you're my b-tch.. now go fetch my gatorade!

Bryan,

For the remainder of the 2006 season your new nickname shall be "my little pet" :laugha:

-spence

See>>>
Funny :rotf2:

You wish...
out on the rocks you're my b-tch.. now go fetch my gatorade!
Make that my petulant little pet :jump1:

-spence

Tony you're now on my %$%$%$%$ list :D
You coming boulder hoping this spring?

Just planting a seed for a possible charity, but how about the Take a Kid Fishing program put on by the Newport SWF Club? I haven't asked DZ but just a thought as it is a couple years down the road.

I'm in the boat with BBJ, i'm in........but keep the appetizer an gimme a gansett.........or two :cheers:

Just planting a seed for a possible charity, but how about the Take a Kid Fishing program put on by the Newport SWF Club? I haven't asked DZ but just a thought as it is a couple years down the road.
I was thinking that as an option as well. Would make a nice donation a few years down the road that would really make an impact.

Salt, we'd love to have your participation. I'll PM you the details...

Got the first plug today from Charleston, the RedSox plug!

:thanks:

-spence

It's up to you, we may have a separate display for your plug though :D
-spence

Ahhh.. a position of HONOR I love it!:thanks:

Ahhh.. a position of HONOR I love it!:thanks:


I think he was thinking of using it as the flush handle on one of the urinals :hihi:

I think he was thinking of using it as the flush handle on one of the urinals :hihi:


That is the baddest plug-ho burn that I've ever seen!:laugha:

I think he was thinking of using it as the flush handle on one of the urinals :hihi:
Nah, if it's one of the Rockhound's plugs there'd be too much chance of splinters :hee:

-spence

Leave Bryan alone. His plugs catch fish and I can prove it....

Will put in a Few.

I'm in the boat with BBJ, i'm in........but keep the appetizer an gimme a gansett.........or two :cheers:
:hihi:

I'm in the boat with BBJ, i'm in........but keep the appetizer an gimme a gansett.........or two :cheers:
I'll put the manager's name on the coupon. I don't want to offer free drinks for the obvious reasons...but I doubt he would care as the beer would cost less :hee:

-spence

I think he was thinking of using it as the flush handle on one of the urinals :hihi:

OUCH :fishslap:
guess it will have to be a needle then.... :D
however I'd rather it be used for the throne rather than a urinal....

And Paul... no need to defend... I've caught more fish on my plugs alone then Jeff has EVER caught on anything!... :tm: :D:D:D:D:D

And Jeff... you'd only get splinters if you were doing very bad things with my plugs......


I'll drop one in the mail for ya when I get time....

Whomever sent the burgundy squid with the black tail, please let me know...it's beautiful :)

thanks,

-spence

Hey Fred! you sent him my squid?:eek: :buds:

Lets see some pics of what you have for the plug display so far Spence.:shocked: :hidin:

Whomever sent the burgundy squid with the black tail, please let me know...it's beautiful :)

thanks,

-spence
Guilty. I'll make you one in my next run ,Bill.

Guilty. I'll make you one in my next run ,Bill.

Awesome ! :thanks:

Oh, and BTW, that paint is Merlot.:jester:

Well, it's closer to a Barbera...but it's not like I checked :hee:

I'll take some pics when a few more roll in. So far 4 have arrived :)

-spence