No hidden agenda NIB.I didn't even notice the needle,I agree moustache makes the best and that's why it's obviously been selected to be copied.If only agreeing with half of your opinion makes me a woman,allow me to bend over.Just bring lube.

I took a quick look - is there a Plug War? No, low level conflict perhaps? Maybe. I also wonder how much out of context some of the "quotes" were...

Why can't we all just get along :huh: :hee:

We were next to the Tatoo booth and I couldn't believe the amount of plugs that were flying over the counter! I have to say that I was a little disappointed in the guys behind the counter though. I saw one guy drop about $300 on plugs and when he asked if he could buy a hat for $10 (they were marked as $18) was told "no way."

Sorry to have dissapointed you Makomike over the hat, but we had already thrown the guy a bone. And, btw- it was not close to 300, more like 100. We tried to take care of the customers who take care of us so I beleive the gentleman got a tshirt on the house. Please do not portray "the guys behind the counter" as disappointing, because we gave away lotsa stuff from plugs to hats and shirts. It would be nice to give everyone something free like a hat or shirt, but not at all cost effective.

I agree John. I myself couldn't understand why someone would print that. He quoted guys here though so maybe they know something that me and others don't.

MakoMike, your close, but we all know close doesn't count.

The gentleman purchased $100+ dollars worth of lures and after cashing out asked if he was entitled for a free T-Shirt after spending that much money. Yes, you are, and we gladly gave him one. He then asked to see a hat, which we showed him. He asked how much and we told him $18.99. His respose was "Will you take $10". I responded with "they cost me more than $10, sorry" He said OK and had no problem with it.

Apparently you had a problem with the situation and that's unfortunate.

We can't please everybody.

My "quote" was a very small snippet of a 20 minute conversation I had with the author. Also, I was under the impression that he was writing an article for a magazine on plug building.:huh:

Bernzy

Slip,
You said a mouthful. Dead nuts on accurate 100%.
In my short 45 yrs I’ve personally witnessed multi million dollar Real Estate deals on a handshake by the old school guys, one of them was the Ceo at a fortune 500 co, I will never forget those people and what they thought me. Many years ago I read a great book “What they don’t teach you at Harvard Business school” , I must read that book 10x .
But today it’s a dog eat dog world, seems you cant do business with many people on a handshake anymore without a written contract. Maybe Lawyers have screwed up society forever, I don’t know but its very sad. But what goes around comes around, that will always hold true.

Sometimes not as fast as you might like...:devil2: :devil2:

Thats just wrong.

Johnee After meeting u I knew that was the case.

yep, that figures. like John said I wonder how much was taken out of context. Sounds like the author was trying to make something out of nothing.

Bernzy I missed you I did not know you were there.

I am happy to say & usual I had a great time & its always great to see the guys & girls //
I know there is friction of different levels between some makers /to each other / & also to dealers // but to myself / I find the ones that I talk to to great people / nothing wrong with differences ..,
I,m Not going into details =========

I,ve been fortuneite [sp] to have form some great friend
ships with some of the plug masters / I don,t expect anyone that works as hard as they do -with must its a second job [even if they thought it was a hobby]

everyonce in a while I,ll get a plug in the mail ======================= TRY IT is the cost //
or mac bought a small plug on e-bay -- & had it sent to me / just because he knows that what I like .,.,

Scott //one of the most generous guys on & too this site ////
HABS / no need to say anything // Mike // father/ young kids two jobs ========== BUSINESS IS BUSINESS ================
the guys that have entered the plastic generation =========== all pluses //

saying that I know if I needed [anything] & was broke /I would still be able to fish ========= with all the great people on this site ========= from members to sponsors of all kinds //you
have my respect .,.,
for the F #$%^&*() bLOofish lovers F/U ...

HABS & TAT ++ your in my thoughts ><><><
CLAMMER

Perhaps after interviewing several builders he came upon that as a general consensus.The Moaning could be because the market is getting saturated.Saw lots o HAB's needles in lots o shops for sale 3 yrs ago they would have been picked clean in no time.How many 20 dollar plugs can we afford these days we are getting the pinch every which way we turn Gas, Heating bills it all eats into the general plug fund.So as the pins stay full The Moaning gets louder.

That is why I'm starting the send NIB to PLUGLAND Foundation.
Just Send me ur money.
(NIB likes to keep it simple Like Jimmy Swaggert).
RePent....Don't worry there is no Tammy Fay.
Be Happy..There is a feel good thing goin on here.
Yes I know u can u feel it.
NIB will feel good when he can afford MORE PLUGS.NIB has to have all the colors. He will need a new bigger bag for next yrs. show.How do U expect NIB to go on like this.PLEASE HELP!
Give till it hurts.
Make NIB NOTORIUS again.
NIB Thanks U for it.
That third person sh!t cracks me up...

You've been short for 45 years? :smash: Sorry - had too ;)

Yes, there is some animosity going back and forth from different builders. I know as I unfortunately wind up mediating some of it. I can't stand it personally and nobody wins. I also believe that how long someone has been doing something like commercial plug building has little relevance with whether or not they "sling" barbs. These are my own observations.

Anyway, I think that the past few years have shown that those that get down in the weeds to sling barbs about the competition do little other than to hurt their own reputations.

I also believe that the more "Stand Up" people are both overtly and covertly, the more likely they are to stay out of the slinging that occurs.

[QUOTE=JohnR]You've been short for 45 years? :smash: Sorry - had too ;)
QUOTE]

He's been short AND funny lookin.
Got one o those BIG cartoon heads.
It's all i can do not to crack up every time i see him.
:hihi:

[QUOTE=NIB] I know, I know but it makes me easy to spot & I can blame it on my Black Forest ancestors, whats your excuse?

[quote=Tinman]Noch ein mal. bitte :hee: Zum Wohl

My apologies, as you know I was pretty busy witht he magazines and must have gotten a mis-impression of what was going on. I didn't even realize that you gave him a t-shirt. Guess, next time I should pay mre attention before I stick my foot in my nouth again :smash:

same here....a trade magazine about plug builders.

[QUOTE=Tinman]I am rubber an u r glue what u say bounces offa me an sticks on u.
Ha Ha.

Hey Don,
Why did they call U.???
:D

The RISSA show was Massive!

I spent the weekend in the Aquaskinz booth helping Kadir man the booth, making sure the candy supply was tended to like a chum slick, across from the Saltwater Edge where I saw a first class operation at work. Any shop that had less than a spectacular event should camp out in front of the booth and watch how interest based customer service should be done.

The number of booths related to fishing is incredible. There were no gutter kings, no insurance companies (although I did miss the girl walking around in the Lobster outfit) 2 cars (GMC Trucks) a jerky counter a candy counter and a :gu: . Not too shabby!

It’s great to hook up with friends and just hang out and catch up. Habs and Tatoo are way too busy working most of the year so the time we get to steal on the beach is too few and far between, the shows allow us to at least share a few laughs, Joe and Jeff of PT Jude Tins have a great product but are even better people (I was lucky to be in the adjoining booth at the Mass Bass show, we have to fish this year gentlemen!) Craig and Billy of VS are always good for a few laughs and were there to show off the new reel with a bail, Rich Johnson also there was selling some if his show tapes for $5.00 (the show that had the rigging of an eel is worth adding to your collection reading a how to book or a magazine is nothing like seeing it done correctly) that he was playing on a big screen TV in the booth he had tapes on sharking, bass, blues, fluke, surfcasting in Montauk, Surfcasting off jetties & Black fishing to name a few.

What I am trying to say that is after paying your admission, you didn’t have to spend anything to walk away a better anglah. The knowledge in the room was frightening. Nick Karas was there (I see him at a few shows and was able to pick his brain on the ferry ride home that was worth the trip alone) available to hire as a charter, ask questions or sign The Complete Book of Striped Bass Fishing (a must have in any serious fisherman’s library IMHO). My buddy, 5 time distance casting champion, writer, star on the silver screen and all around good guy Ron Arra was in the Surfcaster booth when he wasn’t doing seminars, the enthusiasm he has for fishing is contagious!

The Seminar Speakers did great, even walking down the isle all you had to do was say hi to start a conversation with the likes of Andy and Rich from the Northeast Angling TV show, Al Gags, the Representatives from companies large and small, it gets you excited about the prospects of the upcoming season!

I saw a lot of familiar faces, got to spend quality time with Clammer and The Eel Man (who is a much better public speaker and gives more helpful information than…. well some Greek guy who lives on LI) solving the world’s problems over pizza Saturday night.

This is starting to sound like an academy awards speech and I don’t want to leave anyone out so I’ll end this by saying that this is one of my favorite shows due to the products available and the people who frequent the event; it just gets better (and bigger) every year.

Congratulations to RISSA, I am looking to seeing what’s in store for 2007

Dano the director of fun, I always enjoy talking to you and Kadir,
I was just sitting here going over my loot and I have more free
plugs than what I paid for, great show guys. I missed Eel Man again
Saw Steve M at Quaker Lane and they reopened last Saturday
that was quick

Surfpirate
 

What a nice positive post :kewl:

Man......I had this whole thing thought out and ready to write....and then I read my man's write up...DanO aka: "Surfpirate"...aka: "Director Of Fun"...you put it more eloquently than I could have ever done. I will let your words speak the volumes....!

I would like to add:

I was also happy to see "Z", Zeno Hromin, Mark & Steve from my neck of the woods and Tony from Jersey and his crew...great bunch of guys...all of them! Got a few minutes with Bobby "Beachmaster", great guy and one who I consider a friend from my back yard....John Habs, who is a great friend and as usual....great, new stuff. Mike "Tattoo", another great friend and an awesome builder... (great stuff coming our way folks)... keep'em coming boys...Don at Afterhours, fantastic....Salty, well done...snuck in and took a look at your work....Al Gag's....."It's Alive"....the list goes on and on!

These plug builder wars have to stop....all you guys build awesome plugs...maybe the best bunch of plug builders ever assembled!

The boys at the "Edge" had it going on....a lot of people should take notes.....and the VS team was kicking it up a notch, as usual. The NE Angling Team was in full force and let it be known that they are more than a flash in the pan....great show guys...can't wait to see you in a new season.

Bill "Eel Man" and Mike "Clammer" what a great night...thanks so much for your hospitality and the laughs! Can't wait to see you guys again.

Patrick, you were a god send on Sunday when I felt like I was gonna drop...thanks for picking up the slack and for coming down....even with your hectic schedule.

A special thanks goes out to Tattoodad, Gretchen and Rich Johnson for getting me through the weekend with Tylenol & Advil :musc:

We were busy as all heck and everyone is super excited about the improvements on the exisiting prod. and even more excited about the new ones coming for 06.

What can you say about the RISAA crew??????? They are AWESOME! Well done guys...as usual!!

DanO, you are one of kind bud! Thanks for doing what you do...I'll never forget it!!!

Thanks to all those that stopped in and said hello, introduced themselves and gave their feedback and support of AquaSkinz...we appreciate it all. There are so many folks that I would like to continue to mention....the list would go on and on....if I didn't mention you here, it doesn't mean I forgot you....thanks to all!

See you all again next year...or sooner.

Tight lines, screaming reels and good times!

Kadir

..i dunno tony...maybe they want to know how not to build a plug :conf: :hee:

Then they should have called me:as:
Well if they really wanted to start a flame war they should have called me.:tm:

Always good to see "Kato" my new name for kadir his gang o priate.
Hope ur Stay was nice:wall:
Weekend at clamma's? With #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&.That could be a movie:err:
when u make the "sportscoat" I was talkin to ya of I wanna be the first to own one.

I heard the next day that you had called but I was exhausted and asleep LONG before you guys got to the ClamShack - Sorry I missed you guys...

The show was great! Kadir and Dan your both first class guys! Was happy to break some bread with you and enjoy the night AT THE "Clam Shack". I loved this show and had loads of fun at it, it really had a family feel to it for me. Met to many guys to mention but lets just leave it at they were all good people! But alas! its time to finally FISH..................:hihi:

Hay Kadir. Thanks for helping me and my kid out with the small bag and pouch for Jigs and pigs. Got them. Now all we have to do is wait for the fishies !!!!!!!!!!

To all the people that ran and helped out at the show I would like to say thanks for running a GREAT show.

thanks for all that stopped by the booth to say hello,

I was impressed with all the NY and NJ gang that made the trip up.

Dano & Kadir you guys are the best.The Director of Fun fits dano to a T . (We will have to do so fishing one way or another)

Thanks Again, Jeff

Yes what Jeff said:claps: ...It was a great show and we enjoyed meeting some folks for the first time and seeing the ones we already know again. It's difficult to see and talk to all of the people you want to and do the booth thing too.You get little snippets of it that stand out in your memory though, and that's cool. It really is a whirlwind tour from Fri to Sun. Thanks to all who helped me out throughout the year and to all who stopped by during the show. The good thing about the shows being over, (besides the shows being over:bl: ) is that it's just about FISHIN TIME!!!!!!!:happy: Have a great season y'all!!!!!!! ~Joe

THE RIISA SHOW AND MSBA SHOW ARE MY FAVORITES . I REALLY ENJOY PARTICIPATING IN BOTH OF THEM IT GETS ME ALL REVVED UP FOR THE SEASON THANK YOU STEVE MEDERIOS AND CREW FROM RIISA SEE YOU NEXT YEAR SANTINI

Glad we could help BobT. As you saw, the bags and pouches are really great for a lot of different uses...just a matter of a little imagination.

JBuck & PJJ, you guys are awesome, period.

JohnR, sorry we missed you bud...but you missed a pretty cool night at the "clam shack".

Bill, you are a cool dude once one gets to know you. A word of knowledge in that head...much respect. Will take you up on that with Steve (another class guy) if the schedule permits.

Well boys, I can smell em coming....get ready...it'll be on before you know it.

Tight lines to all.

Kadir aka: Rock Hopper

Kadir & Dano Aqua Skinz, Joe & Jeff Pt.Jude, Scott (#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&) Don Afterhours, Habs, Tattoo, Pete Santini John & Norbert NJ Tackle. all the best products and all the best people to talk and deal with. If I missed anyone sorry

shoulda used this one Tinman

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:D :D