Getting started
 

Getting started? How did everyone get started? Did you just say to yourself I can probably do that. Is the best way to learn to just start fooling around with different styles? Is there any good books? I think over the long winter I would like to attempt to shape some wood.

Re: Getting started
 

Search through the old threads and should be able to find out just about everything you ever wanted to know.

NJ Tackle sells nice inexpensive kits which are a great way to get the feel for it with minimal investment.

-spence

I can only speak for myself... I knew I could do it, and figured it would be a great hobby, more like an addiction, actually ;)
Started, and still do, by copying what I want to build, will stray from the original, on what I feel I'd like to change, be it shape, length, girth, weight, or hook position... it's all trial and error.

Have fun, and enjoy!

Your most valuble tool here:

I have 2 left thumbs,but after reading Bassmaster's thread on "How to build a pikie" 2 years ago he gave me the inspiration to start.:)
Once i got started there were some really special guys on this forum who helped me:D Eveyone here will do the same for you.
Enjoy a new addiction.:boots:

Thanks a lot guys, I have noticed how everyone on here will take the time to help someone with a question.. You can not find individuals like this any more. This forum is a great resource and support channel.

i've learned everything that i know from these very generous plug builders on this site. this site is like plug building u. need an answer, they'll help. great people!!!!

I can't find that thread anywhere. Help.:smash:

I couldn't find it either...

-spence

Try Here:
 

Thanks

Your welcome, but many thanks to BM for putting it up.. that should be preserved.. er, somewhere... nice step by step.

That was an awesome link, thnx ...I think I am gonna go for it over the winter...:D

Wow maybee some day.

:hihi:Yup Karl, preserved along with Flaptails "Some Plugs":D

I noticed the snow in the yard. Does BM fish all spring summer, fall and build plugs all winter?

He spins pretty much anytime he's inclined :D

He spun his truck around pretty good the other night too :laughs:
He ended up dern near in my lap :eek:
:wave: BM ;)