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DZ · 12-03-2006, 11:01 AM

Dave,
Exact color patterns on plugs as it relates to baitfish has never been that important to me. I generally go with a light shade or dark depending on conditions. That said I completely understand why plug builders try to painstakingly match forage - it may not make a difference but it SELLS PLUGS. Beautiful color patterns catch more fishermen than bass. A sign of good marketing.

I've always been impressed by the fact that Bob Glauda markets his plugs without hooks attached - as a builder he understands that there are many different ways that casters like to rig them.
As an avid caster I've always been looking for the major plug builders to offer their plugs unpainted and without hooks. This would cut down costs and LOTS of labor on the part of the builder. Many of my plugs catch mighty fine with a coat or two of hardware store spray paint. When they get ratty looking I just give them another coat of paint. In short - you don't need a pretty plug to catch bass.

DZ

12-03-2006, 11:01 AM	#20
DZ Registered User iTrader: (0) Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 2,574	Dave, Exact color patterns on plugs as it relates to baitfish has never been that important to me. I generally go with a light shade or dark depending on conditions. That said I completely understand why plug builders try to painstakingly match forage - it may not make a difference but it SELLS PLUGS. Beautiful color patterns catch more fishermen than bass. A sign of good marketing. I've always been impressed by the fact that Bob Glauda markets his plugs without hooks attached - as a builder he understands that there are many different ways that casters like to rig them. As an avid caster I've always been looking for the major plug builders to offer their plugs unpainted and without hooks. This would cut down costs and LOTS of labor on the part of the builder. Many of my plugs catch mighty fine with a coat or two of hardware store spray paint. When they get ratty looking I just give them another coat of paint. In short - you don't need a pretty plug to catch bass. DZ
	DZ Recreational Surfcaster "Limit Your Kill - Don't Kill Your Limit" Bi + Ne = SB 2 If you haven't heard of the Snowstorm Blitz of 1987 - you someday will.