Plugfest bites the dust, no?
 

I guess plugfest has gone the way of the dinosaur. Does not seem to be any interest anymore and last 2 were so sporadically attended. Oh well it was fun while it lasted.

Ya, I don't build but enjoyed going to see everyone's handy work. Last year was like a morgue.

Didn't the last two fall on other big show days?
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I haven't really finished more than a dozen over the past two years. Family stuff two years ago. Snow removal killed it for me last year.

Maybe taking a year off is not a bad idea as you don't know what you have until it's gone for a bit......

Yeah I took last year off too but am back at it this year and actually enjoying it. I don't think last year was on other show dates, year before I think was. A lot of the guys that used to come are selling these days so they aren't interested in just for fun anymore I guess. Maybe next year.

Move it back to Bruce's shop
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Gee I miss one year and no more ??

Sounds good
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I'm game.

I think you nailed it right there.

A good portion of the guys that use to go are now selling and selling well.
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I really hope this isn't true.....

I missed it last year. From the first plugfest I went to I learned a lot and would like to see it continue.

Bruce's shop sounds good!!!

uh oh
 

the authorities might mistake it for a revolution :call:

Plugfest was always a great time. Lots of swapping and sharing by most. John and Bruce did a great job . I'm game for whatever the future brings. I may sell but it's fun swappin and sharing fish stories and ideas.You learn a lot and if your smart it keeps you humble as you see where we all started .

I've been so busy ice fishing the last few years.... I haven't been... I just build what little I need for the season. It's all I seem to have time for... I do miss it.. it is a great way to get the summer time fishing thoughts moving...

I know I don't post here much at all and most probably don't know who I am but I do like going to Plugfest, made it last year. I'm in the process of making about 80 this year and all topwater, it's what I like. If invited I will show up anyplace. I did get a few nice fish, to me, on my plugs last year. I will check back. Scott

Date Bruce?

I need some motivation. I been building lures but they're fahkin' huge guy!
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I couldn't make it last year, went the year prior. It helped me a lot to talk to everyone, put some names to faces, and good motivation to build quality work.
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you
 

have ice?

As long as it doesn't fall on Surf Day or RISAA I will come no matter where it is. It's killed me to only have been to one in the last 5 years. I sell a few, but that doesn't mean I'm not having fun and trying out new styles. I feel like I'm ALWAYS building new stuff or trying out a new design or tweak. If there's anything I can do to help bring it back, just say the word.

I hope we have one this year , allways great seeing everyone...I'm just starting to think building and looked for the date....fingers crossed

missed last year due to work. was looking forward to this year.

I was hoping to come back and see this thread lit up... maybe Paul is right... :(

depressing as the Pats loss Dave :(

very little interest , that is sad.

I should give John a call tomorrow

If I can find the time to have a gathering at my shop, can we get a group interested in that? have to hold it down to limit 20-25 I guess weather dependent also

I'll be there. As long it doesn't land on a weekend I have to be at a show for SJ

CT Surfcasters have a lot of new lure makers that might be willing to make the trip. I always enjoy seeing everyone and I always learn something new. I hope you have it. Hey, you guys might like our CSA Demo Day coming up this Saturday at the Clinton CT Town Hall.
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I was looking forward to it this year, couldn't make it last year had to work mandatory overtime..

I am going to try mybest to get there. Need to get out of the house
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I missed last year as well due to work. I would have missed this year too as I just moved and all my tools are still stuck in limbo in storage. On the bright side, I'm getting a new shed/workshop this spring and hopefully with be able to turn by the end of the summer. Plus, I still get to see Ross as he's doing some renovations at my house.

I'd still be interested in either kind of gathering. These are always a good time. I've only missed one (last year) but was hoping we'd have something this year.

I would love to make it one if these years. Hope it keeps happening.
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