Sounds like we could have another competition in the making.
:D

Guys...this has nothing to do with anyone being cheap or bitching about the cover charge....someone pm'd me with a simple and fair question and I answered it and thought a general explanation should be posted in case anyone else had the same thought.;) No harm and no foul....just a simple question asked.:)

OK, all is well now. I guess it all could have been avoided had someone explained the jump to 10 bucks from 5 last year up front. All's well that ends well. Plug building is supposed to be fun. We all chip in and have fun. Scott was nice enough to step up this year, (I did it last year and paid the dough out of my pocket too) . John will get to benefit from this also and I think the competitions are an interesting addition to the plugfest. No need to get on soapboxes or jump to any conclusions,, I think we can all get along just fine. The Red Sox won the World Series, we should be smiling for atleast a year now :D

That said, I think we will all be looking forward to this again.

Scott and I discussed this also.....that all plug builders should bring along some of their finest work to display and of course.....;) plug swapping is encouraged as, after all, this is "Plugfest 2005"!:happy: Ho'ing is a given....but swapping, trading, buying and selling is all encouraged. More importantly though, I think everyone would enjoy the opportunity to see a little bit of everyones finest work....so bring some of yours for all to see.:eyes:

#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^& and I are working out an events list for the day and will post it later on so stay tuned and get them lathes-a-turnin' cause I want some plugs!:D

You have some....:eek: I saw them!:D

Like Booger and Larry said, there are going to be increased costs in putting this together this year. Last year with the 5 bucks cover the balance went to the site after paying Slip for the hall. If this were a really profitable web site, I'd throw the thing on for free. If I hit Powerball between now and then it'll be free too :) (and if it's decent money I'll rent a floor at the local hotel :hihi: ). But we will try to make it more than worth your while to come and particpate.

We also should have a prize for the person that comes the furthest, like a date with Manzi or something....

If you guys like "Plug Night" at MSBA and you like the "Plugfest".....picture this years "Plugfest 2005" as being a hybrid of both of those carefully woven together......and on steroids!:happy: :D

you fellas need any help...just lets me know

i can make another huge pot of spicy, mistery chowdah
mike

I'm bringing my wife's famous Teriaki Sheppards Pie :drool:

Salty and BF - YOu can count on me for a few raffle donations plus whatever else you need. Please don't hesitate to ask if you need something. This is gonna be a good time :D good job guys!

-Dave

I'll bring the same as last year......chili. Just don't light a match in the hall :eek5:

I will bring a pot of my version of a spanish bouliabase, or maybe some BBQ pulled pork if the weather cooperates.
We shall see...

So, who is invited to this? I am in the process of gettin my chit together for my shop. But I hardly think I wanna be bringin any of my trial and error plugs..But, I can cook-damn well..Can I still come and ho and drool? or is this for the closed circle? I'll bring all my "tuckies" if the warriors of wood are gonna be willing to sell a few of their delicious pluggages....Love a chance to learn a few of the tech's from you guys on here. I have seen some unbelievable stuff..So lemme know...
-Chris

Will there be a gas grill or anyone grilling outside? I have access to some of the best sausages around. (stuffed with garlic/cheese....onion/sundried tomato/bacon....etc). Designer sausage.

Better send some of those down to Tiverton for a taste check first. We don't want no lame food :laughs:

-spence

don't forget the RAFFLE!!! Donations to the SB plugfest for the raffles from members here. Besides, y'all old men's woods are going to be in my bag (if I win)...:devil:

don't forget the RAFFLE!!! Donations to the SB plugfest for the raffles from members here. Besides, y'all old men's woods are going to be in my bag (if I win)...:devil:

:smash: Hey Joe, who are you calling old?:af:

No plugs for you.....1 year:laughs:

I never got any plug from you anyway:p

IF BASSMASTER CAN MAKE IT AND HE HOPES TO HE WILL DO A PLUG TURNING SEMINAR for the get together for this site!!!!!!!
BIG FISH Pm me , and i hope to see U this coming wed night.
I got heckling to do.......

I will be there Bassmaster.....clean yer pm's out ya big plug!:smash:

3rd person eh....easy maestro J/K :D

a; set pm away and put it together, plus need to talk of 2 other things . I think U know:)

Yeah, see ya Wednesday!;)

Hi Guys,

I’m a new-bee to this site and a “born-again” surf fisherman after a 30 plus year layoff. Don’t make plugs, but am in need of some. No one has mentioned desert. Perhaps some home made brownies? Can I come?

Al

All are welcome Al....be glad to have you come. Also, I love desert!:drool: Keep an eye on the threads relating to the "Plugfest" as we get closer to P-Day....(Plugfest Day)!;) All relevant information will be posted as it becomes available. Hope to see you there and welcome back to the world of surfcasting and welcome also to Striped-Bass.com!:happy:

Thanks BigFish,

I'll be there. I will be looking forward to meeting all you "younger" fella's!

You can recognise me by my white beard and lack of hair.

Al

Al, let me tell you something....speaking with some of you slightly older guys is always a pleasure.:btu: Guys like yourself always have so much to share and I look forward to meeting you as I am sure many of the other folks will also.:D Will talk later Al.;)

I will be there, let me know if ya want me to bring any food or anything like that.