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Forum: The Scuppers 02-10-2010, 11:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,875
Posted By Crow
Can't we all just get along??

Can't we all just get along??
Forum: Vintage Lures 03-15-2009, 10:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,214
Posted By Crow
Though I am far from an expert, I do still fish 2...

Though I am far from an expert, I do still fish 2 DP Conrads and that doesn't look like either of them the body shape seems wrong and it appears to be a repaint. Maybe it was one of those bodies that...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 09-06-2006, 08:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,766
Posted By Crow
A friend gave me a giant jointed pikie to try and...

A friend gave me a giant jointed pikie to try and repair. A fish had twisted the rear hook and tail hook (he never changed over to swivels) and tore the wood on the tail to shreds. It was irreparable...
Forum: The Scuppers 07-15-2006, 11:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,180
Posted By Crow
I found a few car models that I built with my son...

I found a few car models that I built with my son in the big arts and craft store while I was buying my plug paints. Not Michaels the other one AC moores.
Forum: The Scuppers 04-24-2006, 02:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,429
Posted By Crow
Could they have Minke whales? We watched a pod of...

Could they have Minke whales? We watched a pod of them work the surf off an Outer Cape beach last year. They were in and out of the bars almost within fly rod distance:lasso: . They are about 15- 20...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 11-01-2005, 11:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,259
Posted By Crow
Nope its not mine, I haven't even had a chance to...

Nope its not mine, I haven't even had a chance to loose a plug lately. :hs:
Forum: Grumpy Old Pharts Board 06-28-2005, 09:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,319
Posted By Crow
If you think its tough to get TO NYC try escaping...

If you think its tough to get TO NYC try escaping from it! I've been trying all my life and it keeps dragging me back.
Forum: Rod Building 04-26-2005, 09:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,794
Posted By Crow
Saltheart is there any particular reason you...

Saltheart is there any particular reason you don't use single foot BLVLG for the 30-20-16? I find it lessens the weight a tiny bit which seems to help in recovery and allows for a smoother flex thru...
Forum: The Scuppers 03-29-2005, 09:49 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,988
Posted By Crow
When its fresh, UNI

When its fresh, UNI
Forum: Rod Building 03-08-2005, 11:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,795
Posted By Crow
I decided to do backups for all my important...

I decided to do backups for all my important rods. Last season a broken rod put a crimp in my fishing and I won't go through that again. I built an 8 1/2', 9' both spinning, 10' spinner & 10'...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-15-2005, 09:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,529
Posted By Crow
I'm just making some Surfsters, Pencils and...

I'm just making some Surfsters, Pencils and Poppers. Only a doz or so total. I am also doing up a dz Husky Musky/ Surfster hybrids. I'll wait till summer to see if I need any big runs of special...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-17-2005, 10:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,005
Posted By Crow
Check your end cuts for true 90 degrees. If your...

Check your end cuts for true 90 degrees. If your off by just a tiny bit the 2 end holes might just miss each other. Ask me how I know this factoid:rolleyes: . I went nuts when my table saw was...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-17-2005, 10:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,899
Posted By Crow
You can also alternate the plugs, so they stagger...

You can also alternate the plugs, so they stagger top and bottom and head to tail. This seems to balance better. I use wire hooks and stopped using springs. What I found helps is the hooks are...
Forum: Grumpy Old Pharts Board 01-08-2005, 12:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,304
Posted By Crow
Well at least you weren't at the end of a long...

Well at least you weren't at the end of a long beach near an inlet when it quit. Those tows can cost more than the fix. Remember no matter how bad a situation is it can always get worse. Good luck....
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-23-2004, 11:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,198
Posted By Crow
Sometimes mahogany will bleed through on a white...

Sometimes mahogany will bleed through on a white plug darkening it. But I have used it for needle fish and swimmers with good results.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-14-2004, 02:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,761
Posted By Crow
Hacksaw and vise, I have done hundreds that way....

Hacksaw and vise, I have done hundreds that way. Just don't use one of $1.99 specials from the sale bin and you'll be okay. The slot fits most lips perfectly.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 10-28-2004, 09:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,198
Posted By Crow
Thanks CS, I've built them slightly differently....

Thanks CS, I've built them slightly differently. I epoxy front and tail loops and pin the swivels. This way I can concentrate the weight through the plug without hitting the thru wire. Especially...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 10-27-2004, 02:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,198
Posted By Crow
CS very nice, I know just where and when to put...

CS very nice, I know just where and when to put that to good use! If its not a trade secret, can you tell me where you weighted that beast? I've done a # that size myself and found a certain style of...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 08-28-2004, 09:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,130
Posted By Crow
Just so you are aware that the ebony will dull...

Just so you are aware that the ebony will dull your tools so fast its not funny and thats because it aparently has silica in its fibers. Those same grains will cause your EYES to burn like you can't...
Forum: Grumpy Old Pharts Board 08-26-2004, 08:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 821
Posted By Crow
Don't you get enough slipping and sliding on the...

Don't you get enough slipping and sliding on the greasy mats at work? I would never go near anything that would be that slippery without my kustom korkers. Sometimes I wish I had mine in the...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 08-14-2004, 09:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,319
Posted By Crow
Nice stuff, wait till you get a monster on a...

Nice stuff, wait till you get a monster on a homemade, it's a feeling that's hard to beat.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 08-14-2004, 09:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,226
Posted By Crow
Thanks to the terrible summer we've had here, I...

Thanks to the terrible summer we've had here, I did my usual winter run this month. I have 70 plugs ready for primer as soon as it stops raining. Instead of freezing my a*$ off in the shed during the...
Forum: Rod Building 07-31-2004, 08:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,523
Posted By Crow
I would really stay away from lead up the butt. ...

I would really stay away from lead up the butt.
If the rod is still unbuilt, why not position the reel seat so that the length of the butt feels comfortable and puts the reel stem where you want...
Forum: The Scuppers 07-30-2004, 10:20 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,607
Posted By Crow
Seconds on Eraserhead. What's this about 'CROW...

Seconds on Eraserhead. What's this about 'CROW '?:confused:
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 07-29-2004, 09:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,308
Posted By Crow
Mike I agree about the sharpness issue, but I...

Mike I agree about the sharpness issue, but I have always sharpened all my trebles. I have a set up on a machine and sit down and do a coupla hundred at a time. This way they are sharp as I need...
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