It was a good time today
I want to thank everyone for pitching in, thank John for the place to hang and do what we do, thanks to Joe for his awesome display and thanks Nancy for the food you brought, thanks to Frank for help with the raffle, thanks to MikeCC for bring his shop supplies,thanks to all who donated stuff for the raffle to raise money for the site especially Stripermaniac who is beyond generous and a super nice guy, thanks to all who helped setup and cleanup - you know who you are :btu:
Thanks to all for bringing food, plates or drinks. And thank you to the people who gave me plugs and traded plugs.
I had a good time, it was great catching up with many I have not seen in a while and meeting others. Nice to see canalman who has not made it in a few years among others...
I gotta rest my back and unpack. see you out on the water


It was a good time, but I get the feeling plugfest just isn't what it used to be when we had Flaptail with us, Steve, you are still sadly missed.

Thank you for putting it on again and to everyone who brought stuff to show. Amazing talent assembled in that room today. Thanks to everyone who gave Ty a plug.
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Thanks everyone,I had to duck out but, the time I was there, I had a good time. Sorry if I missed a few people.
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It was good to see everyone. Extra points for whoever made the shepherd's pie. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm. :)

Got there late but amazing as always. Thanks to John and all who helped put this together. It was nice to see and catch up with so many guys and meeting some new guys too. Sorry Skip for not recognizing you.

Great time as usual. Good to see lots of new faces with the old. Nice stuff all around. Didn't get away from my table enough. But was nice to share how the color shift paint works with so much interest. Did my yearly supply drop with Mike, Barb and Felicia. Thanks to all for your efforts.

Great job putting together Slip/JR/Slip Jr! Great venue. Nice to see all the detailed work. Everyone in a great mode as PlugFest indicates Spring right around the corner.:fishin:

attended plugfest today, great job by all as usuall. everyone friendly and helpful. question: saw a few plug bottle openers, where could i purchase the opener heads? ive searched the webb with little luck. found one for $9.95. has to be a cheaper solution. any help would be gratefully appreciated. thyanks

I was not there 95% of the time today but enough to get me shaking . Plugs are great ,.. I did manage to let Felicia's boy friend know ,," I'm watching You " So did the guy next to me .. Felicia's reply ,, "I have 100 uncles".. That's right kid .. LOL ..

Good times, Wikid nice plugs :bo:
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Nice production! Congrats to Slip, John and all the plugmakers that put on great displays. Thanks to everyone that helped put on the Plug Fest!

great as always, thanks to those that did the heavy lifting.

Nice to see some faces and talk to some people I haven't seen in a while. Great job to all who put this together.

As I have said before... this event is the highlight of the winter... great to see old friends and meet new ones... Thanks to Slip and John for making this happen..Thanks to everyone who stopped by to chat... my voice is shot..

Stewie..... I belive Nancy made the pie you speak of... I'll pass your message along..

I was not there 95% of the time today but enough to get me shaking . Plugs are great ,.. I did manage to let Felicia's boy friend know ,," I'm watching You " So did the guy next to me .. Felicia's reply ,, "I have 100 uncles".. That's right kid .. LOL ..

You wern"t the only one Eddie... I told him he better take good care of her.... she was like a daughter to alot of us..

Thanks to all who put this together it's a great time for us new builders come and get some advice on how to do things. Thanks Mike for the tutorial on making that template.
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I had a great time and wish I did not have to leave so early due to a Memorial Service for a friend's Mom. The plugs I saw were awesome and i am amazed buy all the creativity and talent in the group.

Chris

First one for son and I, in awe of the createtivity. Plan on showing up with my first attempts next year. Lots to learn!

Pleasure meeting some of you folks and thanks, Gup

Another great fest!! Thanks John and Slip and everyone else who made it happen. It was good seeing old friends and meeting others. Hope the stuff i traded, catches. Thats what its all about.

planned on making it there, but had a terrible back/sciatica day. hope everyone had a great time, would've loved seeing everyone- so much talent in one place.

Missed you Don. Had a great time seeing everyone. I think just about all the tables were taken in the main hall. If it gets any bigger we'll have to move displays into the area where guys sit down to eat.

Glad I made it down. Good to see everyone. Never made a plug all year but like coming down. Next year I will have some new ones. Good to see there is so much interest in building still. See you all soon on the Ditch.

As always Plugfest brings out the talent and skills. Enjoyed talking plugs, getting tutorials from Joe on the JIGS, WOW! Thanks to Slip & John along w/others to make this happen. Next year I would like to get a table with a couple other CSA builders. Congrats to my VP Mike for "Best Of Show".

Always a great time! Thanks again to all those who make it happen. I'm definitly motivated to get the shop up and going. It's tough being there empty handed. Thanks again and congrats to all the winners. I know my freind was pretty excited to win rookie plug...although I still think the teacher has a lot to do with it :rotf2:!

I was able to come home with some very nice plugs via trade... and was able to pass a few out, especially to others who have been so generous in the past, when I had nothing to trade.

Highlight of the day was receiving this plug from Fishingfreak (Mike). I had to ask, as I know he doesn't do this pattern any more. But it is not for me to keep. It is being donated, in his name, to our Wounded Warriors Project event we will be having again this Aug 2-3. WWP is deciding in their meeting this week how they will best utilize this, whether as a trophy, or for an auction at the event. Good cause. Thank you Mike! Your skills are crazy good and I appreciate the time you put into this for our Wounded Warriors.

good times yesterday. Great to meet so many of you guys. Ross, thanks again for all the introductions....you went out of your way to introduce me and make me feel welcome. Paul, really nice to meet you, hopefully I'll be able to save up for one of your vices, or maybe at least one of those wicked stainless steel "tins" you made...incredible! Thanks again, it was a very humbling but inspiring event!

only 1 picture?

Great Job everyone! As usual, awesome display of work and camaraderie!

Thank you to Slip, Danny, Frank, Stewie, the Thomases, the kids pulling the tickets :btu:, and everyone that helped, offered knowledge, and had a great time :btu:

I cannot thank you all enough.

I would also like to make mention of one plug, made by Bill Produsz Senior, that did well in the competition and instead of being raffled, will travel with the Plug Project. Bill Sr, many of you will recall, is the young WWII vet that has won a category or two over the past couple years and is truly a great guy. Unfortunately he could not attend this year.

Once I find my memory stick I'll post the winners of the Plug Categories.

FYI - the Raffles will help S-B get a new server this summer as this one is old enough.

I will apologize in advance for my poor Photog Skilz but here is a rundown of some pics (those too blurry to take, well, sorry)

OK for some photos (I'll start with Me & Stan and just post 'em from there). If your photo isn't here it was too blurry....

http://striped-bass.com/images/pf2013/meandstan.jpg

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Here ya go Steve - more picktchahs for you

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it's "stan & me"never put you in front of the person your with.:smash:

Almost had a" blast" yesterday...had police,fire an gas co. on the job I was working on...redoing a roof an kept smelling gas[no not my own] seems the gas pipe rotted off in the wall coming from the meter..filling the basement and enough on the outside for me to smell it up on the roof...owners wondered why their bill had been so high the past 2 months....they were lucky ,he 's a chain smoker.

here are a few more pictures of the plugs and a few of the builders...

some more pics...

that darter is about 11 inches! Made by Glen (Goo Goo Man)

The pegboard displays are all by Rockfish 9 (Joe) Incredible work as always

it's "stan & me"never put you in front of the person your with.:smash:

Yes mom but I was thinking about the guy that is senior and more honorable should be on the right. Since I screwed it up in the photo at least I could put it in the name ;)

Almost had a" blast" yesterday...had police,fire an gas co. on the job I was working on...redoing a roof an kept smelling gas[no not my own] seems the gas pipe rotted off in the wall coming from the meter..filling the basement and enough on the outside for me to smell it up on the roof...owners wondered why their bill had been so high the past 2 months....they were lucky ,he 's a chain smoker.

Ouch. That would have been bad.

some more shots..

First pic is Numbskull's table

Love the Fire tiger Paint on the Goo Goo popper

Plugs on black background are Eskimo's plugs... correction... these are Gremlins plugs

handpainted Mack Pikie is a collaboration plug with JMAC and Goo Goo Man

Middle picture is Professor M's table

These are some of JMACs hand carved plugs...

Great time! Thanks to those who put this event together. Also thanks to those that traded and shared there knowledge with me, learned alot.
On another note anyone know who made this darter, I won it in the raffle?

Plugs on black background are Eskimo's plugs...



BT, the plugs on the black background in the pic you posted are actually Gremlin's (Jamie) plugs.

I had a good time myself, made some trades, got handed some unbelievable plugs, had a few laughs, and won a tee shirt! Thanks John R and Slip. Glad you guys liked the signs.

JMAC, thanks again for the plug, you too Ross.

. Glad you guys liked the signs.

Yes - they were great :btu: Huge thanks!


I was going to save them but one got damaged shipping and the dog ate the other (well bit off part)

Glad I could help John. What you guys do is a great thing that makes for loads of good friends.There are some unbeleivably talented guys at plugfest. You never leave without learning something new and with some great toys to add water to. Thank.

Yes - they were great :btu: Huge thanks!


I was going to save them but one got damaged shipping and the dog ate the other (well bit off part)


:rotf2::biglaugh:
I new I should have taken them home for next year , oh well :D

Glad I could help John. What you guys do is a great thing that makes for loads of good friends.There are some unbeleivably talented guys at plugfest. You never leave without learning something new and with some great toys to add water to. Thank.

Yes - that was huge! Major thanks :btu:

Had a blast, conversation I had with George about fishing darters was probably the best conversation I've had about fishing in the last 5 years.. this guy knows his stuff!

Am I the only one who sees the resemblance between these two photos?
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http://thesocialgods.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/caveman.jpg

Always a great time. Always leave wondering 'why didn't I think of that'
Love seeing what produces for other people.

it's "stan & me"never put you in front of the person your with.:smash:

Almost had a" blast" yesterday...had police,fire an gas co. on the job I was working on...redoing a roof an kept smelling gas[no not my own] seems the gas pipe rotted off in the wall coming from the meter..filling the basement and enough on the outside for me to smell it up on the roof...owners wondered why their bill had been so high the past 2 months....they were lucky ,he 's a chain smoker.

That's a fast way to meet your maker, siting on the roof of a house full of gas.
Wished we went to the fest together. It would have been cheaper than Sweetie and I, since she went shopping as I fest ed away the day

She saw her chance and ran with it....hope she got you alittle something other then the bill :hihi:

looks like a blast guys! I was laid up with a super gross cold and I didnt feel like sharing it with everyone in the room. thanks for the pics looks like everyone was having a great day :)

thanks for the Pictures of the "EVENT"

great seeing everyone some great plugs

I cut and pasted your note to an email and my mom, sister and nieces read it to him on Thursday and he was very pleased. The fact that his plug is part of the plug project meant a lot to him and my family. He was a proud member of Striped-bass.com. He loved building plugs, learning from everyone and seeing everybody's great work.

There will be a short service at Waitt Funeral home on Wednesday 3/25 at 11 am and inurnment at Bourne National Cemetary later that day. So as Bill always said, I can visit him when I fish the cape.
You guys all made him feel young and able to learn more.
Thanks,
Bill


I would also like to make mention of one plug, made by Bill Produsz Senior, that did well in the competition and instead of being raffled, will travel with the Plug Project. Bill Sr, many of you will recall, is the young WWII vet that has won a category or two over the past couple years and is truly a great guy. Unfortunately he could not attend this year.
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Deepest condolences to you and your family Bill.

Sorry to hear this, Bill.

I'm very sorry for your loss Bill :(
I will always remember his smile
You are a very good son
Condolences to you and your family
RIP Bill Sr.

Sorry to hear that Bill. Was always fun seein you an your dad.

Bill, I am very sorry to hear this and my thoughts and prayers to you and all of your family. Your dad was truly a great guy and it was a pleasure to meet him the few times we did.

I'm very sorry for your loss Bill :(
I will always remember his smile
You are a very good son
Condolences to you and your family
RIP Bill Sr.

Slip's absolutely right, you are a good son.

Sorry for your loss Bill Thoughts and prayers for you and your loved ones.
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Hey Bill,

Great picture of your dad from last year. Very sorry, I know the feeling:

http://striped-bass.com/striper-fishing/images/stories/in-memoriam/Bill-Prodouz-Sr.jpg

Your father would have passed on proud of you.......and there is no greater gift you could have given him. I'm sorry for your loss.

Thank you all for your kind words about my dad. Plug building, even though he started at age 78 gave him 14 years of pleasure and the ability to incorporate new ideas. You all inspired him. Usually a week or 2 after plugfest he would show me new shapes or paint jobs or special effects.
My mom and family found great comfort in your thoughts and kind words. May your plugs find many fish this year and in the years to come.
Bill
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