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Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 07-19-2009, 07:55 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,958
Posted By Ake G
Woke up this morning and found one. Now the...

Woke up this morning and found one. Now the testing begins....
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 07-18-2009, 05:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,258
Posted By Ake G
Best of luck Eelpunt! Your plugs are an...

Best of luck Eelpunt! Your plugs are an inspiration to me, as well.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 07-18-2009, 09:48 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,958
Posted By Ake G
A-40 slopehead pictures?

I have half a dozen A-40 blanks I turned, want to make slopeheads. Maybe it's me but I can't seem to find a photo. I remember a thread/discussion.... Anyone want to post a link?

Thanks!
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 07-18-2009, 09:40 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,073
Posted By Ake G
Finally got around to some photos. 9+ " long ,...

Finally got around to some photos. 9+ " long , around 3.5 oz swims like a champ!
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 07-17-2009, 07:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,473
Posted By Ake G
I use lots of Red Cedar and seal it with Petit...

I use lots of Red Cedar and seal it with Petit Old Salem clear marine sealer. Dries "primer-ready hard" overnight.Made to accept either latex or oil paint .

Sealer, then Prime (C2 or Ben Moore...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 07-17-2009, 07:39 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 23,980
Posted By Ake G
I'll second that!

I'll second that!
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-21-2009, 10:34 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,203
Posted By Ake G
What a great read!!! Thanks for taking the time...

What a great read!!! Thanks for taking the time to document and post this here.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-15-2009, 09:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,463
Posted By Ake G
Not being familiar with the plug in question, I'd...

Not being familiar with the plug in question, I'd still say Tie the trailers like you usually do.

When I tie them up it's basically a Seaducer pattern on a siwash hook. Long saddles for the tail...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-15-2009, 09:00 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,073
Posted By Ake G
Thanks for the replies and great advice! I'll be...

Thanks for the replies and great advice! I'll be drilling bodies sometime today in the shop and sealing by the end of the day. Will post my results.

Really is a pleasure to R&D such a great piece...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-14-2009, 07:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,073
Posted By Ake G
weighting an A-40

I've spun up a couple dozen traditionally shaped (almost trad...tweaked the shape a little) A-40's. Think the original Atoms but w/ a fatter head.

Have made a larger version in the past , a cross...
Forum: Muzik 03-14-2009, 07:25 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 11,404
Posted By Ake G
Quicksilver Messenger Service "Happy Trails" ...

Quicksilver Messenger Service "Happy Trails"

Fuzztones "In Sex we Fuzz"
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-10-2009, 11:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,007
Posted By Ake G
second what Jigman said.....

second what Jigman said.....
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-10-2009, 11:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,266
Posted By Ake G
I like to work to really long extended...

I like to work to really long extended psychedelic jams like the"Happy Trails" album by Quicksilver Messenger Service, "East/West"by Butterfield Blues Band, "Bitches Brew" Miles Davis etc....they...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-10-2009, 11:20 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,929
Posted By Ake G
More horizontal = better glide (no matter where...

More horizontal = better glide (no matter where you choose to weight it). The belly weighting gives less roll on the swing.

Spooks with glide are more productive than those that "pop" IMO
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 06-01-2008, 10:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,007
Posted By Ake G
Next time you're @ your folks place, look out the...

Next time you're @ your folks place, look out the window....:bl:
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 06-01-2008, 08:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,322
Posted By Ake G
all are identical...shot photo @ an angle

all are identical...shot photo @ an angle
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 06-01-2008, 08:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,007
Posted By Ake G
Maine Needlefish

Also made a needle that finally does what I want it to do...This one took forever to solve.

Ake Needleducer (w/o the Seaducer siwash,9" around 2.5 ounces) float/sub-surface
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 06-01-2008, 08:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,322
Posted By Ake G
plugs made in Maine

Finally have material to make a meaningful contribution here....

Ake Ultraglide (10" around 3 oz)
Forum: RM Smith Lures 05-10-2008, 08:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 26,468
Posted By Ake G
What! You holding out for TWO!!!!? ...

What! You holding out for TWO!!!!?

BTW...Fish are up here
Forum: RM Smith Lures 05-04-2008, 09:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 26,468
Posted By Ake G
I'll get a Legendary Akespook to you for one of...

I'll get a Legendary Akespook to you for one of your needles....
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 04-28-2008, 08:21 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,858
Posted By Ake G
Would like to see how this one...

Would like to see how this one swims/casts!....I'm in awe of the sheer amount of plugs you crank out AND at such a high level of quality :claps:
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-14-2008, 10:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,129
Posted By Ake G
I think you should send one up to me for testing!

I think you should send one up to me for testing!
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-09-2008, 12:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,259
Posted By Ake G
Inspiring paint!!! I think I'm trippin'....

Inspiring paint!!!

I think I'm trippin'....
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-09-2008, 12:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,791
Posted By Ake G
Agree 100% Hab's needles never suited the...

Agree 100%

Hab's needles never suited the waters I fish most. Floating or slow-sink all the way. Your plugs look amazing.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-06-2008, 09:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,072
Posted By Ake G
Nice! You really need any other color than...

Nice!

You really need any other color than White???

With topwater, it's all about visibility...my ability to monitor how it's working/I'm working it and a fish's ability to see it.

Love the...
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