Does anyone know if John Jr ever got things going with the needles? I an actually looking for tail gromets to rehab some of the stubbies I still have. Yup fishing them every season!!

How you doing?


Junior did some for a few years but have not seen aything lately.

Doing great. Cannot believe I have not been on here since 1/29/17!!
Still fishing as hard as ever. HBU?

Last I talked with Jr he was thinking about doing plugs again but that was a couple months back so not sure his plan now. You can buy grommets online from NJTackle.

John Jr put a message up a few years ago but I don't remember where. he said he was closing the business and was going to pursue what he always wanted to do. I don't remember what that was.

Ordered some grommets from NJ tackle. Thanks
A good portion of 30 fish over 20 pounds this past season came on those stubbies!! Dressed in a custom holographic wrap.

Ordered some grommets from NJ tackle. Thanks
A good portion of 30 fish over 20 pounds this past season came on those stubbies!! Dressed in a custom holographic wrap.

Bob, good to see you posting. I'm still around but haven't ben in the surf for many years. had a great boat but sold that too. At 72, headed for 73 my knees just can't take the rock hopping anymore.

get some new knees, 73 isn't old

John Jr put a message up a few years ago but I don't remember where. he said he was closing the business and was going to pursue what he always wanted to do. I don't remember what that was.

Did he want to be an artist maybe?
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get some new knees, 73 isn't old

That's the spirit!

I last talked to John Jr a couple of years ago and he said he wanted to pursue graphic art I think.

get some new knees, 73 isn't old

I hear ya. I'm still working for BackBeach at Franklin CC cutting trees and mowing but Korker spikes and rock just don't agree with my knees anymore.

At 65 I hope to have maybe 10 more good surf years. I fished harder last year than I have in a long time. Although I did always fish I could not put in the time required to really keep on the fish. I mean I caught but last season I was able to fish as much as physically possible and it is a hell of a lot harder than it used to be. As I remember though it was never easy. Recommitting to physical strength and endurance this winter and hope to be back at it harder than ever this coming season, God willing.

At 65 I hope to have maybe 10 more good surf years. I fished harder last year than I have in a long time. Although I did always fish I could not put in the time required to really keep on the fish. I mean I caught but last season I was able to fish as much as physically possible and it is a hell of a lot harder than it used to be. As I remember though it was never easy. Recommitting to physical strength and endurance this winter and hope to be back at it harder than ever this coming season, God willing.

I heard some rumblings late last season that you got into a couple truly big fish. If true, congrats. Perhaps we'll cross paths this season. :wavey: