| |
 |
|
|
|
 |
|
 |
| |
| StriperTalk! All things Striper |
 |
03-06-2006, 04:47 AM
|
#1
|
|
Hernia Pikie Maker
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: e. prov r.i.
Posts: 1,176
|
goo goo eyes, how were they used
I know they were trolled with wire at cuttyhunk, is that the way they were build for trolling? I have a couple old ones beaters. I'm just wondering what most people used them for.I've never seen anyone use one. thanks ed.
|
its no ones fault
|
|
|
|
03-06-2006, 06:44 AM
|
#2
|
|
All up in the Interweb!
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: In the dog house.
Posts: 5,205
|
The 6" ones are dynamite in a rip from shore. I still use them regularly. Fish them by sweeping the rod, then reeling back to pick up line, pause, sweep, reel, pause, WHAM!
|
Co-Host of The Surfcast Podcast
"Out there in the surf is where it's at, that's where the line gets drawn in the sand between those who talk fishing and those who live it."
- a wise man. 
One good fish, a sharpie does not make...
Certified rock hopping billy goat.
|
|
|
|
|
03-06-2006, 09:32 AM
|
#3
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Uh, in a spot....
Posts: 5,451
|
Capt Ron Murphy of Osterville MA, who runs the charter boat "Stray Cat" out of Hyannis was lucky enough to know Capt Sabatowski of the famous "June Bug" on which Carlie Cinto caught hyis 73 pound bass. Capt Murphy was presented with a cache of Capt Sabatowski's plugs when he passed away by his widow.
They are all, except for a Gibbs GTS, Goo-Goo Eye plugs. All had been modified in some way. A number were grooved for an eelskin and most were drilled through and re-wired rather than the screw eyes. The predominant colors are blue and all black. I have never seen an all black Goo Goo other than these. All are the largest size.
Interesting stuff to look at and the re-rigging says it all on how he knew waht worked and why and that he was targeting big fish. All were trolled on wire.
Just thought this would interest you.
|
Why even try......... 
|
|
|
|
|
03-06-2006, 02:54 PM
|
#4
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Onset
Posts: 1,228
|
Used a big one last year at canal for fifteen minutes...............1bass, 1 blue. Gonna try more with it this year
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
03-06-2006, 05:14 PM
|
#5
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: 100 yards from the surf
Posts: 236
|
Spray em w/ white paint and let it get worn away, so the colors show through in spots, this was a simple mod that my neighbor used to do, trolled on wire line deep it earned him quite a few 50#+ fish and a couple 60's back in the hey day.
|
 Beer is the reason we get up each afternoon.
|
|
|
|
|
03-06-2006, 07:10 PM
|
#6
|
|
All up in the Interweb!
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: In the dog house.
Posts: 5,205
|
Flap, I've seen a couple all black goo goo's here and there, but not many. I think they were all the 6" size though. Last one I saw I got on eBay as a gift for a friend that collects them.
|
Co-Host of The Surfcast Podcast
"Out there in the surf is where it's at, that's where the line gets drawn in the sand between those who talk fishing and those who live it."
- a wise man.
One good fish, a sharpie does not make...
Certified rock hopping billy goat.
|
|
|
|
|
03-06-2006, 07:42 PM
|
#7
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Centerville
Posts: 492
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
03-06-2006, 08:14 PM
|
#8
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Uh, in a spot....
Posts: 5,451
|
Toby, thanks for the info and Biteme, thats an awesome plug thanks for the pic!
|
Why even try.........
|
|
|
|
|
03-06-2006, 10:11 PM
|
#9
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Southern NH
Posts: 3,781
|
Nice Nice Nice!
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Biteme
|
Black sparkle goo goo  |
Good health and family
|
|
|
|
|
03-06-2006, 10:22 PM
|
#10
|
|
Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
Posts: 18,203
|
Biteme.....can I get a head on shot on that plug........Please!!
They are peaking my Curiosity...  |
"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
|
|
|
|
|
03-07-2006, 08:46 AM
|
#11
|
|
Hernia Pikie Maker
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: e. prov r.i.
Posts: 1,176
|
headshot
bigone
|
its no ones fault
|
|
|
|
|
03-07-2006, 08:47 AM
|
#12
|
|
Hernia Pikie Maker
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: e. prov r.i.
Posts: 1,176
|
another
large one
|
its no ones fault
|
|
|
|
|
03-07-2006, 08:48 AM
|
#13
|
|
Hernia Pikie Maker
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: e. prov r.i.
Posts: 1,176
|
small one
smallerone
|
its no ones fault
|
|
|
|
|
03-07-2006, 08:50 AM
|
#14
|
|
Hernia Pikie Maker
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: e. prov r.i.
Posts: 1,176
|
another
upside down one's the big one
|
its no ones fault
|
|
|
|
|
03-07-2006, 08:52 AM
|
#15
|
|
Hernia Pikie Maker
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: e. prov r.i.
Posts: 1,176
|
thanks
anyone know what kind of wood was used? thanks for the input. ed
|
its no ones fault
|
|
|
|
|
03-07-2006, 09:04 AM
|
#16
|
|
Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
Posts: 18,203
|
StriperCrazy....Thank You.
|
"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
|
|
|
|
|
03-07-2006, 09:19 AM
|
#17
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Uh, in a spot....
Posts: 5,451
|
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by stripercrazy
anyone know what kind of wood was used? thanks for the input. ed
|
Sugar pine is the likely candidate. |
Why even try.........
|
|
|
|
|
03-07-2006, 09:24 AM
|
#18
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2001
Posts: 1,990
|
basswood
|
Sooner or later you're going to realize just as I did that there's a difference between knowing the path and walking the path. - Morpheus
|
|
|
|
|
03-07-2006, 09:26 AM
|
#19
|
|
Oblivious // Grunt, Grunt Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: over the hill
Posts: 6,682
|
Of minor interest, I think the Goo goo eyes was a copy of an earlier Pt Jude swimmer, of nearly identical shape and lip style (the pt jude had a slight cup to the edge of the lip). Maybe someone's got a picture? I saw one on ebay recently.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
03-07-2006, 09:42 AM
|
#20
|
|
Needlefish Nazi
Join Date: Mar 2001
Posts: 1,754
|
The Cinto HAB-a-TAT ................
|
Over the Last Several Years HAB'S NEEDLEFISH Have Caught More "Confirmed" 30, 40, 50, and even 60 pound Striped Bass than any other Wooden Needlefish on the Market today. 2 Over 50lbs. and 1 Over 60lbs. in 2005 alone........... "HOOK UP WITH HAB'S" Your Best Bet For BIG BASS.....
|
|
|
|
|
03-07-2006, 07:21 PM
|
#21
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 373
|
Goo Goo's
I have always thought of the large goo goo's as trolling lures. In my opinion and experience, they don't cast great. The bass in my avatar picture is a 54 lb caught on a blue goo goo trolled off nomans land. Attached is a picture of my favorite goo goo's the 4" swimmer. Those are best fished off of a boat or from a pier where you can point your rod tip down and work it back in with steady jerking motions. There were also Goo Goo poppers. One had a nice fat head and made a really nice spray.
Eric
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
03-07-2006, 07:24 PM
|
#22
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Uh, in a spot....
Posts: 5,451
|
Nice collection EricW, thanks for posting the pic, I am drooling!
|
Why even try.........
|
|
|
|
|
03-07-2006, 08:26 PM
|
#23
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: New Haven County, CT
Posts: 3,883
|
They aren't the best casters, but are awful sexy with an eelskin on.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Thread Tools |
|
|
| Display Modes |
 Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:30 PM.
|
| |
