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Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-30-2009, 12:25 PM
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Views: 116,320
Posted By Jigman
I also prefer to work a spook with the rod tip...

I also prefer to work a spook with the rod tip down and to the side. If the plug is far out, there is current, or there are decent waves, then you'll usually have to work the spook with the rod tip...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-29-2009, 07:25 AM
Replies: 750
Views: 116,320
Posted By Jigman
Larry, That spook casts well, just not as...

Larry,

That spook casts well, just not as well as a pencil. If I am going for distance, I'm thinking pencil.

Jigman
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-28-2009, 09:02 PM
Replies: 750
Views: 116,320
Posted By Jigman
Spooks can be decent casters, but will not cast...

Spooks can be decent casters, but will not cast as well as a pencil or a regular popper. You can increase their casting distance some by making them more aerodynamic. If you try increasing the lead...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-27-2009, 07:32 PM
Replies: 750
Views: 116,320
Posted By Jigman
The Cape Cod tackle small danny lip has worked...

The Cape Cod tackle small danny lip has worked well for me. Use them on a 1 1/2 oz danny that I do. Dont know how it matches up with the dannys you were thinking about, but it might be worth a try. ...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-27-2009, 07:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,566
Posted By Jigman
I did something similar on a freshwater plug...

I did something similar on a freshwater plug using a drum sander in the drill press. Mark the center line on the top and place a line on the sides where you want the cut. Go slow and join the lines....
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-21-2009, 08:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,989
Posted By Jigman
A number of two part epoxies do have a shelf...

A number of two part epoxies do have a shelf life.

Jigman
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-21-2009, 08:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,247
Posted By Jigman
Doing the hydro thing, the blank is hardly in the...

Doing the hydro thing, the blank is hardly in the water. Not like you are soaking it for a while. Not in more than a few seconds. Turn the blank, cut the ends off, dunk it, mark it, wipe it off, let...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-18-2009, 07:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,800
Posted By Jigman
I've used the flex coat lite that is used for...

I've used the flex coat lite that is used for covering rod threads. Works fine. A little expensive. The times I've used it is when I had some left over after doing rod threads.

Jigman
Forum: Rod Building 12-17-2009, 12:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,103
Posted By Jigman
What blank did you get? What Lami were you...

What blank did you get? What Lami were you looking at getting? Plugs, bait, jigs, surf, canal, boat? I'm sure some of the folks here could give you better feedback if they knew more about the blank...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-16-2009, 08:50 PM
Replies: 750
Views: 116,320
Posted By Jigman
A couple of recent 1 1/2 oz surfsters. Bottom one...

A couple of recent 1 1/2 oz surfsters. Bottom one is actually black/blue swirl with a black back.

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Jigman
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-16-2009, 08:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,476
Posted By Jigman
Cause the bum couldnt be bothered to even paint...

Cause the bum couldnt be bothered to even paint it :smash: Its actually the proto-type for my 2 oz pikie. Just did it up in primer to test swim it. Swam nice, so I fished it a few times. Caught a few...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-16-2009, 12:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,969
Posted By Jigman
Dave, I posted something on spook theory, I...

Dave,

I posted something on spook theory, I believe in response to someone's question on how to make spooks. If it is not here, it is on the other site. Might be of use to you when you make yours....
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-15-2009, 07:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,476
Posted By Jigman
That bottom pikie looks like some dunken jigbilly...

That bottom pikie looks like some dunken jigbilly built it and was too lazy to actually paint it :smash: Though, something about it says fish me :rotf2:

Jigman
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-13-2009, 08:50 PM
Replies: 750
Views: 116,320
Posted By Jigman
Of all the metal lip swimmer types that Ive...

Of all the metal lip swimmer types that Ive tried, the surfster was the one that gave me the biggest headache. When done right they have a real sexy wiggle to them and do not roll 180 degrees :uhuh:...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-09-2009, 08:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,965
Posted By Jigman
Nah, Bernzy is busy on kitchen remodeling duty....

Nah, Bernzy is busy on kitchen remodeling duty. Probably wont see the light of the cave for a while yet. Cant even paint the cabinets in a nice bunker pattern :wall: I ll share my cave with him...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-09-2009, 07:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,965
Posted By Jigman
No, but you might have at least mentioned some of...

No, but you might have at least mentioned some of the Commonwealths, like Kentucky :smash: :grins::rotf2:

Jigman
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-04-2009, 09:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,560
Posted By Jigman
Some of mine. Early stuff. The small popper...

Some of mine.

Early stuff. The small popper on the top was mid 90s, pre internet learning. Used a pocket knife and sandpaper. Wood was some pine left over from making some shelves. Vinal jig...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 11-16-2009, 12:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,469
Posted By Jigman
Nice looking crank. How deep you want it to swim?...

Nice looking crank. How deep you want it to swim? I've done some cranks for freshwater stripers that will dive 8-10 feet. One shot of lead in the belly at the thickest point (top to bottom) a larger...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 11-12-2009, 07:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,787
Posted By Jigman
Nice pikie! Cowboy is similar shape though...

Nice pikie!

Cowboy is similar shape though the face is sloped rather than cupped. Search on Beachmaster cowboy and you'll find some. Weighting of the two plugs is also different. Pikie usually has...
Forum: Rod Building 11-02-2009, 09:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,727
Posted By Jigman
Like Numbskull said, move from one end of the...

Like Numbskull said, move from one end of the shrink wrap to the other rotating the blank as you go. Go slow and make sure one section is tight before you continue down the blank. You ll have to...
Forum: Rod Building 10-05-2009, 02:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,584
Posted By Jigman
Put the rod to a good test this weekend. Throwing...

Put the rod to a good test this weekend. Throwing 3/4 and 1 oz slab spoons (mostly 3/4 oz) in screaming current. No problem getting 50-60 yards with the 3/4 oz one (5501 pro rocket, 14# fireline). No...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 09-29-2009, 06:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,873
Posted By Jigman
If by eyes you mean the line tie and hook...

If by eyes you mean the line tie and hook attachment point, the Do It version has a wire that fits in the mold that provides the support for hook and line tie. You might have to bend your own. I've...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 09-29-2009, 01:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,873
Posted By Jigman
Do It makes a mold that is similar to the...

Do It makes a mold that is similar to the hopkins. You can use lead or a mix of lead and tin. Not sure if they make larger sizes that are common for surf fishing. You can also make a mold out of...
Forum: Rod Building 09-26-2009, 09:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,584
Posted By Jigman
Saltheart

Just wanted to thank you for the insite on the recent blank selection thread. I ended up going with the CSB108-2M. Wrapped it conventional (spiral wrap). Matched up with a 5501 Pro Rocket and 14#...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 09-02-2009, 10:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,034
Posted By Jigman
Won't be up until mid October. Jigman

Won't be up until mid October.

Jigman
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