Afterhours Plugs

[DZ]

Just met with Don Guimelli of Afterhours Lures. Showed me some new downsized models of topwater stuff (Needles/pencils) to be released soon. Real nice plugs - sure to generate interest. His finish is amazing. Also had a chance to share some ideas with Don. Don was all ears as anyone in the plug business should be - he knows the importance of getting feedback from customers. I'm looking forward to seeing more of his new stuff.
Good work Don.

DZ

[riverrat2]

Ya his stuff works. No frills, basic color schemes, heavy duty epoxy and components, just the way a plug should be.

[STREETFIGHT]

don's stuff is pretty cool- his new 10" needles are sweet- i had a chance to fish one this past fall & cant wait to rip one accross the surface this spring when the squids are around.

[Finaddict]

Yeah his stuff is good, I especially like his pencils - the 3+ ounce size have pulled some good fish for me last year.

[Mr. Sandman]

That squid plug he makes is really unique. I have caught a few fish on it so far but when ever I show it so someone their eyes bug out. I dressed mine with a few long hackles to add an even more squid like look. Still experimenting with the best way to work it. I wouldn't mind having one of these with a metal lip in a swimming plug version (hint)

[DJ Muller]

I caught up with Don this fall and was introduced to some of his plugs. Very nice, this spring I will put his pencils to the test and see how they hold up . He is meticulous and fussy about his product, never seems satisfied with what he has, it always has to be improved. I love that attitude in a plug builder. I will definitely be doing a couple of his needles this fall as well.

[basswipe]

Don makes good %$%$%$%$ plain and simple.Jane refuses to fish the plug I bought her at last years RISAA show,she
thinks its to nice!!!.

[crash]

Purchasing anything with afterhours' name on it is money well spent. My first ones were bought used in the classifieds, soon became my favorite commercial builder. I don't have a ton of plugs(only pluggin for a little over a year) but I have more afterhours plugs than any other one builder.

[stripercrazy]

he's got some really nice paint too, I got a green with gold crinkle paint job on a swimmer... I've yet to see his epoxy fail, best finish out there

[Jim D]

love his needles. All black needlefish produced for me all fall.

[luds]

Originally Posted by Jim D

love his needles. All black needlefish produced for me all fall.

yup. the needles are my favorite. big for me this bast summer.

last fall i did really well with the jr. spookster

[afterhours]

thanks for the kind words guys! my sole goal remains- build the very best plugs i can for you guys. keep an eye out for new colors and models. working on new web site. oh jim- like this? been fishing it last year- i like.....and occupational hazard.

[striperman36]

Originally Posted by afterhours

thanks for the kind words guys! my sole goal remains- build the very best plugs i can for you guys. keep an eye out for new colors and models. working on new web site. oh jim- like this? been fishing it last year- i like.....and occupational hazard.

OUCH!!!! I DID THAT TOO!!!!!!

[titan]

I love the 2.25 ounce needle. I caught a few 25 lb. class fish on it this fall in CT using a sluggo like twitching retrieve. I can't wait to visit his booth at the Rissa show.

[pbadad]

Don. This is Billy D, pres. of the Ct.Surfcasters. Looking forward to meet you and see some of your work tomorrow evening. See you soon.

[GattaFish]

that was me last fall,,, except I had a stinkin bluefish flopping around on the other hook ,,,,,,

[Squid kids Dad]

OUCH

[Skitterpop]

Nice stuff

[gone fishin]

Ouch - I did that also. Except it went into my little finger - buried the barb like yours. had to cut it out eh?

[Peter Lajoie]

Don makes some nice stuff for sure. A good freind of mine did some serious damage on his needles this far, and I can remember catching some decent numbers of fish in the spring on his pencils all while the other guys were not catching at all. I always have 2 or 3 of his plugs in my bag, no matter where im fishing.

[afterhours]

Originally Posted by gone fishin

Ouch - I did that also. Except it went into my little finger - buried the barb like yours. had to cut it out eh?

nah, had to poke it thru then cut the barb, i'm very fortunate to have a retired dentist for a neighbor and friend- a couple of shots in the hand and what pain. this is one of the reasons that i crush barbs on all my personal plugs.

[STREETFIGHT]

hey don- i'm glad this has come up about the crushed barbs- i know they come out of the hand but do you think you loose any fish with crushed barbs on plugs- in the past when i've taken my brother in-law who only fishes once and a while i've crushed the barbs thinking he could release the fish by himself- but the fish seem to toss the plug a lot. im not sure you can keep a tight connection with hooks swinging off the plug like you can when fishing a single hook (i.e. fly fishing)

[afterhours]

hi paul! i've been fishing crushed barbs for 30 yrs on everything from trout flies, salmon flies, striper flies and plugs. i'm sure i've lost just a few- not the many at all- due to crushed barbs. i think you might get quicker penetration without the barb. if you fight the fish skillfully i don't see it as a problem- try it some time. easy fish and human release. you going tonight?

[STREETFIGHT]

hey don- short answer about tonight is no- i'm still about 7 weeks from being able to drive & my buddy who is a member has to work tonight so i'm sol...... would like to have seen your new stuff. did the needles ship yet?

[afterhours]

ship today, was going to bring tonight.

[STREETFIGHT]

cool- i cant wait. you going to do the SWE edge show again this year- i wont miss that one...

[afterhours]

yes.

[animal]

Hey Don,hope yer paw heals quick.