Perhaps I am a little to thin skinned. I think part of my sensitivity is derived from comments I have seen about 'boutique plugs' or plugs that have a little more attention/effort put into their appearance.
We all know them and many of us have said them for instance "fancy paint jobs catch fishermen not fish" or "might look great but I'll bet it swims like a turd" and how about this "it's not the paint it's the action". What purpose do comments like these serve?
I do agree the action is a very important factor and should be considered....but haven't you ever had a plug hit while not moving at all ? And I am not refering to tossing the plug into a group of thrashing fish, a plug that is just sitting there while you fiddle with a birdsnest. I have and it came out of no where, not a fish to be seen or heard.
I'm not going to go off on a long winded story here but I read the post
http://www.striped-bass.com/Stripert...-question.html and took it personally. It did not occure to me that it was just ribbing between buddies. It did not help that I had just started dealing with not smoking and was a little edgie, well actually alot. I watched the thread for a little while and not seeing anyone take issue with the comments decided to pick up my crayons and leave the room. I have read the threads over and now realize that I was being an ass or at best a child. I would still like to see people ease up on the opinion that appearance/paint is not a factor; if we knew exactly what works then why bother trying to improve or experiment with other methods. I apologize for causing any grief because I hold the people here especially the builders in the highest regaurd.
Ed
P.S.
WoodyCt, I felt guilty myself and still do because I also did not feel worthy after seeing the plugs that were there so please accept my sincerest apology for creating this friction.