i have most of if not all the tools needed now i just need the knowledge. only question im gonna ask right now is what is the most common type of wood used for plugs?

is this a dumb question?????

What kinda of plug you planning on building ? surface swimmer,,sinking needle ,darter,

You're posting in the wrong forum. You'll get more help in the plug building forum. Pine, basswood, alaskan yellow cedar, port orford white cedar, and poplar are easy to work with and make good surface plugs. Maple, birch, beechwood, some mahogany make good subsurface plugs. Good luck.

thank you. i will repost with specifics.

im guessing the easiest will be a surface popper. is there a book or a link or something for plug building for dummies?

Where in SE mass do you live if close by me you can come over and I will give you some info to get you started. I'm no expert but I am sure I can get you started. You sure you want to get into this addiction?:hidin: $70 fishing plugs.:laugha: Send me a PM if interested. Paul

im guessing the easiest will be a surface popper. is there a book or a link or something for plug building for dummies?
Plug Building for Dummies? You rang? :wave: Check and watch the plug Forum, there's some real gemius there.

$70 fishing plugs.:laugha: Paul

P. $70 fishin plugs, u r gettin away cheap. :hihi: :D

for poppers you can use a good variety of woods that are available. Birch or maple is good because they have some weight to them so you don't need to add all that much lead depending on what you are making.

for poppers you can use a good variety of woods that are available. Birch or maple is good because they have some weight to them so you don't need to add all that much lead depending on what you are making.

Yeah, but working with lead helps make you forget how much you're spending on your hobby.............as well as your wife and kids name's.