Plugfest 2011
 

Well it's time again to plan for another plugfest, where does the time go?
I have decided that I will take it upon myself to set the date for this event this time. So change your schedules accordingly since we are giving plenty of notice here. All you plug builders out there will have plenty of time to get things done.

Plugfest 2011 will be on Sat. Feb. 19th!
at the same place as last year
Fraternal Order of Eagles Hall 39 Cohassett Ave Buzzards Bay, Mass.

I still need to put down the deposit for the hall, but it has been penciled in for that date.

Same weekend as last years, so hopefully it won't interfere with any other big fishing events.

One thing that will be different this year, ALL entries to the plug contest will need to be mailed to me before the plugfest. We can't handle the huge amount of organizing it takes to sort thru all the entries and number them on that day, I will need to do that ahead of time. Sorry for any inconvenience , but that is how it needs to be. We try to keep it simple. I will have a thread later on about the contest with all details. So get your entries done ahead of time enough to get them to me. Thanks and good luck.

See you all there
I can't wait

:happy:

Awesome.. Nancy is has been buggging me asking when Plugfest is.... this will be news to her ears!

Good news!

lovin it
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Bruce if I can help out let me know.

:) :) :)

Nice Job Slip, I am sure the SB hang-over after the Pats win will be gone by that date :rotf2:

Great location AGAIN , Kudo's go out to you my friend ! :uhuh:



VB

What are the plug contest guidelines? What are the plugs judged on?

Yahoooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!

Thanks Peter(VB)




there will be a thread about it later on but look at last years threads for an idea of what it's about.

we have a classic category and usually that will be judged by a panel of qualified judges.
then there is a rookie category, best of show,and a couple others and all who attend get to vote on those.

Thanks, Slip! Plugfest has become one of my favorite events of the year, Thank-you for all the hard work.

Last year was my first. I didn't know what to expect. Plugfest exceeded my wildest expectations. I can't wait for this year.

OK, we're all set for that date.
we'll have the hall from 8 to 3:30

I have a question for everyone.
The Eagles can have hamburgers ,cheeseburgers and hot dogs available in the kitchen cheap to go along with any food items we bring.We have to pay for use of the kitchen anyway. I think it's a great idea so all the responsiblity won't be on just a few helpers to get food ready and not everyone will have to bring food, just show up. We can still warm up dishes and bring desserts and drinks.

Sound good?

yes

+1

Sounds good to me!!

Dogs, burgers and plugs!..........ROAD TRIP!

What? No manning the kitchen or 3 hours of checking in lunchbags? No people trying to peak in and see the competition advance?

YES!!!!

;)

Thanks Slip :btu:

I'll help out in the kitchen if needed. Thanks Slip

I'm all the way in NC and love to make my own plugs, this board has been a great help. Anybody willing to send me some pics from the plugfest and pics of your lures would be appreciated as I just can't make the trip. My email is
bwhite7@nc.rr.com
thanks!
Benji

new to Plugfest
 

can some one tell me about plugfest? Is it only for builders? Are there new and used plugs for sale? I've been reading SB all day, printed out 40 pages of fishen stuff to take with me on the Thanksgiven trip so I have a good read while I avoid people who don't fish. Plugfest?

Very good. A coupla guys spent PlugFest warming and cooking chow and missed a lot last year.

We have done a get together every year since 2001.
do a search of plugfest on this forum, look at all the old threads about it and you'll have a book worth to print out.

Im a fat guy i can cook it comes natural, i will help out as well, and if you need someone to ring a dinner bell let me know, i have experience ... SEE THE PROOF BELOW - Andys son and me, ringing the breakfast bell after a night of fishing.

That sounds great ..

Bring lots of cash. If they're not selling inside they will be outside.

Plugfest was never about selling %$%$%$%$.

oh the black market of plugs ? trunk special and under the table deals ?

this will be my first year so im trying to get a idea of what to expect.

sounds good... Nancy has offered to help in the kitchen...

I would like to attend this year and bring some plugs. I will be solo, My wife would rather have her eye lids tattooed than hang out with more people like me all day long.

the site here does not condone black market, back door deals selling plugs. It is an event for trading plugs and methods and a place to learn buy supplies etc.
I am not in charge of security, we'll appoint that job to salty :)

There's a big difference between security and and selling plugs out of your trunk.

I know

I was joking
even though I know guys skirting tax laws and such is no joke

I'm hoping to make it for the first time, we'll see if the work schedule let's me.:soon:

Slipknot,
I have a plugfest request, can we have someone show how to make a darter in detail? I've read about the contraptions that are made to get the right angles needed for the darter to swim right. Could we also see the jigs that are builders have made?

Thanks,
Mike

You can request it sure :)
I'm not sure how easy it will be to get a volunteer
good idea though

Bummer, the 19th is a show in New Jersey called Surf Day. Was going to try to attend this year. Maybe next year.

plugfest start time?
 

What time does plugfest start and end? It's my first time, I have the date as 2/19 at the Faternal Order of Eagle Hall. Do I have to have plugs or can I attend with out plugs (but would like to leave with something)

Johnny you will leave with sensory overload!!:uhuh:

Sensory Overload 2011
 

Thanks Big Fish, but I had to look up the term Sensory Overload and I still do not know if the event is an evening event or all day fun ! For other less read as I am the term Sensory Overload means, a condition where one or more of the senses are strained and it becomes difficult to focus on the task at hand, sounds like when I use to drink. All day or just evening event?