Plugfest Feb. 17 ,2007 stuff

[Slipknot]

We are all set for the hall for Plugfest 2007

The plug builders' get together at Mitchell Memorial Club in Middleboro MA.
(if you don't know where it is, then google it or mapquest it, you have a computer, that's what it's for )
Feb. 17th 2007 starting around 9:00 am and we get kicked out after 3 to clean up.

29 Elm st. easy to get to. get off the highway Rt. 495 at exit 4 which is rt. 105, head north off the ramp, go up to the lights at dunkin donuts and go left on rt. 28 north(west grove st.) go a few hundred yards then turn right on Elm st. , park on the right across the street in their big lot as the main lot is supposed to be for members.

bring some grub if you can or paper plates, soda, water etc.
come early to help setup(I may be there by 7:30 atleast)

Bring your contest plugs
$10 to get in will get you a ballot to vote for the plug contest and allow you to enter 2 plugs if you want to.

volunteers needed that day for a few things, thanks for helping.


Plug Contest-----------
2 categories-

1. a fishable plug made from some kind of wood meant to be casted or trolled in order to catch Striped bass or for a bluefish to commit hairy carrie with if your name is flap or clammer. Could also be a replica of a classic plug.

2. a novelty type plug - use your imagination and wow everyone. Does not have to be made with any wood if you choose. Put hooks on it though.


Plugs will be voted on by all present at plugfest.

here is an example of a ballot------------

Plugfest 2007 Ballot

The great plugoff contest

2 categories - Fishable
Novelty


FISHABLE
Vote for one plug for each sub category

1. Best plug
2. Most artistic
3. Most innovative
4. Best example of a classic

NOVELTY
Vote for one plug for each sub category

1. Best of show
2. Most artistic
3. Most original
4. Most likely to break a fishing rod trying to cast it


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You are allowed to keep your entered plugs after the contest is over if you choose. If you want to donate it/them to the site, it's up to you and you should let John know and give it to him.


I hope to have some equipment at the Hall for show and tell/ questions and answers type of thing.
If some of you can let me know if you have a tool to bring, it would be a huge help. Need = a mini lathe, small drill press, jigs for drill press for thru drilling operation, small belt sander?, dust collector? anything else you can think of. I can bring a few things like chisels, drill chuck for lathe, bits, hand drill, wire, some wood and sandpaper.


We have a speaker scheduled and that may happen in the morning around 10:00 or so.

I hope we can get a hold of a small round shallow kiddie pool so we can swim some plugs. I have a battery and a bildge pump to create a current/whirlpool, but we still need to find a pool.

The hall has room for about 70-90 people.

Thanks

any questions?

[Flaptail]

Bruce, thanks for the work your putting into it.

Kielbasa, beans with onions slow simmered to release the natural juices and get yer stomachs jerkulating with excess methane.
My entry plug is already done, it's that good.

[Slipknot]

I have to test swim mine again.
I'll bring some Tums if I remember

[crash]

I have a big plastic storage bin if no one has a pool. Not massive, its like 20 or 30 gallons, but it may work in a pinch. I can show up early and bring a case or two of water.

Never been to plugfest, I can't wait!!

[DZ]

Someone has to have a big igloo (bass coffin) cooler? Might work better than a kiddie pool.

DZ

[ProfessorM]

I have the 162 igloo if needed.

[mikecc]

I also got a 120 Qt . That does not have any pogie slime

Did I miss the sign up thread ?? If so could you point it out.

[Fishpart]

I think I am a Bachelor that weekend. I have two 4' round kiddie pools. A basss coffin might work better it is deeper....

[Canalman]

I'll help out in any way I can... I can be there early to help setup. I
ll bring something... I have to confer with the GF to find out what she wants to make

[The Dad Fisherman]

Originally Posted by Canalman

I have to confer with the GF to find out what she wants to make

Dem Beans you brought to Cutty were pretty Friggin Tasty..

I'll bring some kind of food....Maybe some Jambalaya.

[justplugit]

Thanks ahead of time Slip.

It has to be a big undertaking and take up alot of your own time.

[Slipknot]

Originally Posted by Fishpart

I think I am a Bachelor that weekend. I have two 4' round kiddie pools. A basss coffin might work better it is deeper....

thanks Ed
I am not worried about the depth so much. If you need to test swim plugs to see what depth they run, then you need to go to some deep water. The point we are hopefully trying to do here is just to see some kind of action.


JPI, you coming right?

[ProfessorM]

Hope it doesn't snow on you Dave this year.

[Canalman]

I might be able bring those beans again TDF... I'll ask permission

Paul... are you wishing ill upon me?

[ProfessorM]

Originally Posted by Canalman

Paul... are you wishing ill upon me?

No Dave never. I was talking about Dave, Justplugit, who drove all the way from Jersey and came in and said hi and left half hour later because of the blizzard we were to get later that day. A lot of driving for a half an hour. Damn no novice section, thought I may have had a slim chance.

[justplugit]

Slip i'm gonna give it my best shot.
My chauefer is already talkin about a 7 am pickup. Holy crapola Karl, the way you drive we'll be there at 7:10.

Ya right P. you wanta enter a novice section.

[vineyardblues]

Karl,
You going to pick up the Bassmaster?
Or will he be in P-Town doing what ever they do in the winter?
Hi Dave
VB

[justplugit]

bump

[Rockfish9]

I'll be there if I can find the joint ....

The wifes going to make a pulled pork for the event, and I'll bring some rolls and napkins....

Looking forward to meetings a few folks from the sight.

If there is anything else i can help with/bring someone PM me....

I've got a classic remake in BLO and a whacky design on the R&D table....

Roc

[The Dad Fisherman]

Originally Posted by Rockfish9

The wifes going to make a pulled pork for the event, and I'll bring some rolls and napkins....

Rockfish, you..........well........ROCK!

[justplugit]

Will bring some Swedish meat ta balls.

[Flaptail]

Originally Posted by justplugit

Will bring some Swedish meat ta balls.

Hmmm imported ( from New Jersey) Sweedish Meat a balls on the same plate as Kielbasa/onions/baked beans! This is gonna be a gastronomic event for sure! Yum!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Flaptail]

Hey Dave, you should bring some of your wife's art! She's a fabulous painter.

[Slipknot]

I have some venison

someone should bring some cheese to counteract all the meat

[NIB]

[EricW]

Is there going to be a sign up thread or link like last year where we can pay whatever the fee is this year to attend. Really looking forward to it.
Eric

[Diggin Jiggin]

Bruce,
I can bring my drill press stuff again, but maybe it would be better if someone else brought theirs since really its mostly the same crowd and I brought mine last year so everyone's seen my setup already.
Let me know, its easy enough for me to throw it in the truck.

Also, I can be there early to help setup if you need help. For food, I'll be bringing a crockpot of hot italian sausages...

[JohnR]

http://www.striped-bass.com/Stripert...920#post455920

[splshnplug]

i'll bring some grub

[mikecc]

I'll bring some thing for eats. I'll check the board to see what others are bringing