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03-17-2009, 07:49 AM
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My brother is bald
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Parts Unknown
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Horrible news
For me at least. I was trying to stock up on Gibbs canal specials yesterday (not the new pro series, but the old ones). I couldn't find them anywhere. I ended up calling Gibbs Lures and they told me they will now only be making the pro series. Even though the new ones have better hardware (tripple splits and VMCs) and eyes, it throws their flight off, and I'm probably losing ten to fifteen yards on my cast. Many times that lure gave me that extra edge, and people that have fished with me know that it was my go to lure. It is a sad day for me, but all good things must come to an end, and there is more than one way to skin a cat. I might start loading Gags sea specials or something. I'm meeting Pete L. after work today to test out some that Al has made for him. If anybody has any old white canals they don't want anymore shoot me a PM.
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03-17-2009, 08:45 AM
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Here fishy fishy
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Whoville
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Hopefully they didn't change the Twisted Tea recipe, that would be too much to bear on one man.
Last edited by The Iceman 6; 03-17-2009 at 11:59 AM..
Reason: meant to say "that" instead of "they"
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03-17-2009, 08:46 AM
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Oblivious // Grunt, Grunt Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: over the hill
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I'd assume the body is identical. If so, then weigh an old and a new....are they close? If not, then cut the wire and pop the tail weights out ....are they the same. If not, add some weight (either drill for a larger weight or wrap lead wire...fly shops have it). If they are, then likely the eyes are affecting the aerodynamics........pop them out and epoxy the holes flat with plumbers epoxy. Replace hooks with cut VMC's. It won't be pretty, but it should cast the same.
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03-17-2009, 03:17 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2002
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Sorry for your loss T&P sent.
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PRO CHOICE REPUBLICAN
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03-17-2009, 03:23 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: N.K.
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The gags sea specials cast like missiles.Paint comes off easy but fish don't seem to mind.They make a good commotion.Price is right also.
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03-17-2009, 03:38 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Coventry, RI
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Check out the new Tsunami wood plugs, you'll be pleasently surprised
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Catch'em up,
ThomCat
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03-17-2009, 04:18 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
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Buy a lathe.... 
I don't have any Rappin Mikey Plugs..... |
"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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03-17-2009, 05:59 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Posts: 4,449
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Please make a Rick Bomba special first! Hey Mikey, maybe paliaso will start spinning now...just for you. Ice, nice comment about the Twisted Tea recipe too, alothough now Mikey is all about the Bud Light Lime (gay).
Later,
Rick
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John Redmond Thinks He's Smart By Changing My Avatar
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03-17-2009, 06:07 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Recently relocated to the shores of Rhode Island - East Bay!
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Give CMS a call...
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03-17-2009, 08:22 PM
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Jiggin' Leper Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2000
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Adam_777
The gags sea specials cast like missiles.Paint comes off easy but fish don't seem to mind.They make a good commotion.Price is right also.
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Not to mention, they float. Gibbs CS plugs sink like a rock, and there's no way you can keep one on top if you throw upcurrent at a breaking fish in the Canal.
Oh yeah--they're also about 7 bucks cheaper 
Try Mike T's 3-1/2 oz pencils if you're even down Wareham way.
There are better made, better casting pencils than Gibbs CS nowadays. |
Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools, because they have to say something.
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03-17-2009, 08:45 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RickBomba
Mikey is all about the Bud Light Lime (gay).
Later,
Rick
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Being Lite beer Would that be like Ensign Gay....just not up to snuff w/ the Captain
Last edited by The Dad Fisherman; 03-17-2009 at 09:33 PM..
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"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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03-17-2009, 08:47 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: jerseyshore
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There is no difference..
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FORE!
It's usually darkest just before it turns Black..
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03-17-2009, 09:27 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Middleboro MA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rappin Mikey
Even though the new ones have better hardware (tripple splits and VMCs) and eyes, it throws their flight off, and I'm probably losing ten to fifteen yards on my cast.
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you're just getting old and out of practice |
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03-17-2009, 09:36 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
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SWE has them
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03-18-2009, 05:16 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: cape cod when my meds r workin right
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load up a bunch of 7inch cordells . they fish the same in the canal ,no need to throw high end gibbs . but try to find the p-poppers made by guppy lures there great plugs...or m-d has some good lookin home spun pencil poppers too....i got a bunch of john gibbs spiecals i dont use, but not for sale ...try plastic.....
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03-18-2009, 08:46 AM
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My brother is bald
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Parts Unknown
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Tried SWE two days ago. Even though they are on their site, they don't have any.
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seals + plovers =
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03-18-2009, 11:44 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2001
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman
Being Lite beer Would that be like Ensign Gay....just not up to snuff w/ the Captain |
My brother truly is Ensign Gay! |
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03-18-2009, 09:05 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: jerseyshore
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Trust me they are the same..If they are not casting as good change out the splitring on the tail.Get rid of that triple split ring and get some size 6h rosco's.Them big Owner split rings are good also.Make sure the treble folds right against the belly of the plug..This is important.
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FORE!
It's usually darkest just before it turns Black..
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03-19-2009, 03:08 AM
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I Had A BLAST!
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: I'm from Manhattan, Live in CT., but my heart is in SoCo!
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I like the Gag's as well. A good bang for the buck.  |
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03-19-2009, 06:53 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Posts: 4,449
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Mikey,
Fun helpin you out last night. These computers make you crazy, don't they!
Love,
Your Big Brother
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John Redmond Thinks He's Smart By Changing My Avatar
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03-19-2009, 08:22 AM
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My brother is bald
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Parts Unknown
Posts: 4,516
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Just orderred 20. Thanks for all the help Ricky. Thanks to fishbones and luds for the links. Thanks to the rest of you guys for all the good ideas and options.  |
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