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I have copied a few builder's needlefish only to understand how they work and what made them tick. Once I figured out the dynamics of the wood to lead ratio and what made them do what they did, I moved on to find a plug that looked like my own.
I would be tickled if someone respected my plugs enough to want to reproduce a couple to fish, but if they reproduced them to sell, i would be upset.
The fact is though, if you post a picture of a plug on this forum or the 'other forum' your opening the door to have it copied. Truth be told, i know a few of the builders here post there plugs not to show them off, but to try to sell them. Now they are making plugs for not only for the fun and glory, but for the $$$. The only guys i see complaing about being copied are the ones who are selling them. Well, IMO before you complain, take a good look why your upset and think about what this forum was designed for- Sharing ideas, tips, showing off your work, and making some friends.
If anyone wants to copy my plugs for for it. I am simply giving back what I hae learned from this forum.
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