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wader-dad · 08-21-2007, 05:52 PM

I think there are 3 levels of plug buying. You got guys that buy buctails, jigs plastics, bomber and redfins and can catch much better than me for $3-$6 an item. Thats about catching fish and you don't need anything else.

Then there are guys like me that go to the RISAA show and don't mind paying in the mid 20's for a Habs or Tattoo plug. When I load my plug bag, rip open the packaging and insert that Tattoo darter slowly into the tube (maybe too graphic) before heading to the Vineyard or Cuttyhunk for a special trip, I get the passion going like nothing else. It adds to my surfcasting enjoyment. With Mag Darters going for like $14. Its not crazy money.

Then there are the guys that bid $100 for a Pichney Troller on Ebay because they are collectors. They are not going to fish them, but collecting something is a passion also. I don't get it when guys get pissed off when they see vintage plugs going for alot of money. To me it means our sport is being recognized. I do not begrudge anyone from collecting older plugs.

08-21-2007, 05:52 PM	#36
wader-dad Registered User iTrader: (0) Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: orange ct Posts: 2,992	I think there are 3 levels of plug buying. You got guys that buy buctails, jigs plastics, bomber and redfins and can catch much better than me for $3-$6 an item. Thats about catching fish and you don't need anything else. Then there are guys like me that go to the RISAA show and don't mind paying in the mid 20's for a Habs or Tattoo plug. When I load my plug bag, rip open the packaging and insert that Tattoo darter slowly into the tube (maybe too graphic) before heading to the Vineyard or Cuttyhunk for a special trip, I get the passion going like nothing else. It adds to my surfcasting enjoyment. With Mag Darters going for like $14. Its not crazy money. Then there are the guys that bid $100 for a Pichney Troller on Ebay because they are collectors. They are not going to fish them, but collecting something is a passion also. I don't get it when guys get pissed off when they see vintage plugs going for alot of money. To me it means our sport is being recognized. I do not begrudge anyone from collecting older plugs.