Here's a little monster for Saltydog
 

He said he did not have anything with a surfster lip, well his first is hopefully a special one. This baby is 8 1/2" long and 4.5 oz. We seem to agree on big baits! Wood is AWC. All custom. I cut the lip with tinsnips from 24g stainless and shaped it on a doming block (took a few tries to get it close). The glass eyes originally were clear and I painted them red. Its funny he should ask about the cupped eye sockets, because this one has them. The paint scheme is my favorite old Creek Chub pattern, White Scale. I don't tie often, so I am a little rusty, but the tail matches the paint. Retrieve this one slowly right on top for some tail wagging action. It does roll some, but the white sides flash like crazy and I believe will pull in some fish.

Saltydog, I can mail this baby or bring it to plugfest. If you want me to mail it, PM your address. I hope you enjoy it and catch a cow!

Larry, this was great idea. Thanks for the opportunity to build specific to a fellow angler and builder's request.

Adam....that plug is quite tastey!:drool:

I am diggin that paint job:shocked:

Glad I made more than one, my e-tex was old and there is some white stuff on the plugs I just did so I'll try again. maybe I'll just use devcon.

:hihi: - Sorry Fred - that was funny

Sweet - but where is the Red nail polish inside the gills? Recently I was watching a Mike Laptew presentation and remarked that baitfish frequently flash their gills and it is something very apparent under water :btu:

...incredible work!

Should be around 3 ounces
I'll bring to plugfest Finatic

nice guys. I need to assemble mine. Have been slacking as my guy is out at sea so he can't see it anyway.

In the famous words of MAC....tick tock!:btu:

LOL

Where are all the plugs??? We are missing a few?? Heck....where is Go4Broke44??? I want to see my bad boy!!:eyes:

I'll be posting mine tonight Larry, Got it epoxied last night and just need to throw on the lip and some hooks.

Larry can't wait to get the plug you made me. Love the gill's cut into the side. This was a great idea thanks for coming up with it again.

gotta finish mine up Larry, patience!

:drool::drool::drool::drool::drool:

Here ya Go Striperknight....a Blue over Pearl Pikie....sorry for the delay....and sorry for the crappy pics

5.25 inches long and 2.2 oz in weight.

And ScottW.....Holy Freikin Crap.....That plug is georgeous.....amazing looking.

Thank You for it....it is true craftsmanship :kewl:

Nice work Kevin...real nice!:drool:

glad you like it Kevin, got mine in the mail yesterday and LOVE IT, thanks so much Outnumbered...everything that has been posted is REALLY nice...

Striperknight - I got the peanut swimmer. Looks pretty cool. Can't wait for it to get inhaled. Thanks!

Tomorrow , tomorrow, finally tomorrow, I'll take a little picture for you.

Is everyone accounted for and did everyone complete their swaps??? Everyone send one and receive one or are delivering one this weekend?

Hitting the mail tomorrow

Received from Montaukcaster and sent to Stripercrazy and in his hands.

Guy's... Just an awesome job on all the plugs! Kudo's too all! :)

anyone heard from ATG lately?

Larry yours is almost done, just needs to be wired

For the Greek

9 months pregnant and ready to pop!

I can see now :D.

I'm going down cellar right now to start my marathon assembly session. I will post asap. My daughter was home all week, school vacation, and I had to keep her busy so it ate into my time. She is gone with wife to work so now I can get at it. Sorry for the delay but that is how I roll.