thanks. got her last summer. feels like it was yesterday that i walked the mile down the beach with her though. i remember not being able to hold it up for the picture i was so tired hence the red in my face :usd:

Well said Tatoobob

She sure is a cow.
:btu:

Tools don't use tools. :rollem:

Thanks guys, feel like deleting this whole post for causing a big haggle :yak:
I think I should stick to chunking :hee:.



But after buying my first "professional"plug, I see why they cost what they do.
Since there is no rush at this time of the season, I`m buying 1 or 2 every couple weeks from the sponsers here

Don't let the internet's biggest ass clown get you down. YOU didn't cause the haggle.

m&d's has a nice selection of wooden plugs and so doesnt saltwater edge.

Nice catch there Gunpowder :btu:
Remind me to shake your hand if we ever meet.
I must have cast bombers on the beaches as many times as 4 ounce jigs in the ditch, best I have with the bomber was about 21 pounds. 47-3/4 pounds is a feat.

the rest of you guys need to just ignore the chest beating knat onecastmike and not take his bait, his bait is bad,stinky,rotten,old bait.
ignore the guy. I wish everyone on the site could just list him on their ignore list.

I will put in one vote for shopping with Joe Lyons of Surfasting Rhode Island- site sponsor and all around good guy.

I agree completely Bob. Maybe I'm just jaded but some of the fishing forums just seem to be a LOT less friendly and a whole lot more condescending if not vicious then they used to be.

It drives away new members and old ones...

And Danno1, here's some reading for you if you're interested:

Surf Fishing Basics by Steve McKenna

Artificials for Big Stripers in the Surf by Steve McKenna

It's All About White Water by Zeno Hromin

Why Cast a Needlefish? by Dennis Zambrotta

Bucktail Jig Fishing 101 by Arden Gardell

Big Fish Mentality by Bill Nolan

D o u c h e B a g:fishslap:

well bob the fish is 46 in and 38 lbs on my custom... and a far cry from 20lb dink...!
rude people over here...

Merry Xmass Team S- Bass

Well now that I know what kind of a jerk and troublemaker this guy is i'll ignore him thanks for the info and the support.

Well it's about time...let the wars begin!!!

I like supporting locals so I check capt. Don's first. He stocks Afterhours and I use them a lot. Second choice would be buying direct from the maker's website if there is one and it's possible. The makers who are sponsors here make nice stuff and I can't see ever NEEDING any more than is offered by them in the way off better quality semi customs. SWE is a ride for me but it certainly is a nice store. Be warned that if you go there to meet someone to pick up a rod you bought in the classifieds and you get there early to look around and Steve McKenna is there all alone and you ask to see a few of those reels that everyone likes so much (VS) and he shows you several... you may be scraping around for several hundred $$$ in the next week or two.

None ruder than you RHM.
That fish is not even close to 46"/38#
You're not hoisting a 38# fish with a couple of fingers wrapped around the top of your plug.
Do us a favor. Buy a scale and learn how to use a tape measure. Oh, and leave your crap over at the other place.:doh::mad:

I thought this thread was about where to buy plugs? :conf:

I have to second these suggestions. Anyone passing through CT should stop by these two shops. Both are right off 95.

OCM - There is no flippin' way that fish is 38 pounds - no way, no chance. I think you need to dial up the truthi-meter and dial back the bully and attitude. Or you will be the first "voted off the island" this year

Isn't the primary today, let's vote :rotfl:


danno, support the sponsors here, great shops with guys that give awesome advice and they carry quality gear for however you fish.

38#s? Where do you buy your scale. Or are you figureing approx. 10#s for every finger you have holding the plug. :hihi:

Must be using an Irish Yardstick........:rolleyes:

:chatter:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::claps:

Looks like 50" 50lbs to me :yak4::uhoh::yak4::jester:

This thread was about custom plugs and where the guy can find them cheaper, then you come along and RUDELY insult him by figuring him as just a weekend kinda guy, like that makes any difference at all when he fishes :rollem: and you have to make a lookeeme post by adding fish pictures like you are the greatest fisherman of all because you make your own custom plugs. Give us a break:rolleyes: It doesn't even matter how big the fish is, it's your attention craving that sidetracks the thread that gets peoples' dander up and raises the BS meter.
Does that spell it out for you now Mike?
Do us a favor and go make your one cast.

I don't know why I even bother, you seem like you will never change:bsod:

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here's a thought, new poster by the way and you guys make me laugh and provide a ton of information about fishing at the same time and I really appreciate the site, I plan to spend the off months scrounging around the house for stuff to sell on ebay, it's amazing what is lurking around here and what people will pay for it out there, I've noticed that most of the plug builders mentioned on this site accept Paypal on their sites, so you can effectively and easily turn your trash into nice shiny new plugs and never leave your house! I'll let you know how many plugs my junk translated into, Happy Holidays to all...Scott

Tackle Direct - they have the slimmest margins....I'd go there instead of paying the high prices the sponsors here charge.

what he said. Joe's the man

38lbs ? yeah right :rollem: what a joke

Interesting thread. i have two comments.

best place to buy plugs in my experience is at the winter/spring shows. They are often marked down for the shows (get there early) and many spnsors like M+D (Capecodtackle) are at the shows.

My second comment is that OCM is now on several peoples radar screens. i predict a short posting season for him. :)

ive been off my seat for the past five minutes reading these posts. :rotf2::rotf2::rotf2:

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl: sure your not confusing it with 38oz.???

49 inch 21 inch girth measured and released taken on a black mambo dunno the weight hope shes still swimming. Its funny because I remember when I bought that lure, it was the last show msba had at the mall basement, when you went in the guy was setup midway through the floor on the left-hand-side, they were 2 for the price of 1. I think he was asking 6$ for two.

All lures have a place in the bag, whether its something that nasa made the clear coat for or a mambo minnow they all take fish, when presented the right way in the right conditions. :wavey:

As far as customs go, salty here a sponsor does sales for members, saltwater edge has a notification system, in case a product comes in that you're looking for comes into their shop and Mike Thomas at M&D's has a great selection of customs.

Also think of hitting up some shows coming up and try and get there early you can usually score a bargain or two.

Bruce you are right its a feat and an even better story. I will root around and see if I can find it.

[QUOTE=ThrowingTimber;544027]

All lures have a place in the bag, whether its something that nasa made the clear coat for or a mambo minnow they all take fish, when presented the right way in the right conditions. :wavey:QUOTE]

Amen to that! I had some great times this year with Mambos. Some nice fish fell to them.
Sometimes that $6 plug will out-fish custom wood!

Joe Lyons from surfcasting RI gets a huge +1 from me, I ordered some plugs from him the beginning of the season and had them the next day. He also went above and beyond customer service wise when he was out of stock on one plug I wanted. M&D is also a great shop to deal with

[QUOTE=Vogt;544030]Back in the early 90's when the mambo Minnow first came out, it was the "go to" lure on the Back beaches. I can't tell you how many 30 and 40 # fish I took on the Black and Silver and the Parrot color. Killer lure.

Yup, nothing but a pleasure dealing with Joe....

I was into 38 pound fish all season long? :smash:I thought it was me measuring them wrong?

Original question... if you are looking local, need a place to get a plug in a hurry and/or don't want the shipping charge, Stratford Bait is porbably the best bet nearby. I am gonna work on Jimmy O's in Bridgeport and see if he can start carrying a good supply, although I am not sure how easy it is to get in the game with supply and demand and also Stratford Bait pretty near by. maybe he can be our local #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^& supplier :)

Lol.......good stuff.

nice fish!

this thread is making me laugh alot..a lot of you guys know what i am talking about