Rumor has it............. - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

Flaptail · 02-04-2005, 08:46 PM

Gibbs Lures has been sold.

Karl F · 02-04-2005, 08:49 PM

Once again, eh... to whom? If ya know...
If I remember right it was most recently owned by a furniture co. in RI

Krispy · 02-04-2005, 10:46 PM

If I'd known it was on the block, I woulda found a way

Zeno · 02-05-2005, 05:59 AM

what for ? u need fire wood ?

NIB · 02-05-2005, 08:24 AM

How long before they go by the wayside.I hope the new owners can turn things around.Stan Gibbs was THE true pioneer in our craft today it would be a shame to see the company wit his Name on it go down the tubes.it's getting tougher an tougher to manufacture a product of any kind in the USA wit all the cheaper imports that flood the market.I don't think a twenty dollar hand Made wooden lure is a far fetched idea anymore in this economy.but who will pay for em as most the bass guys i grew up wit are notoriously cheap.

Pete_G · 02-05-2005, 09:37 AM

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Originally posted by NIB
How long before they go by the wayside.I hope the new owners can turn things around.Stan Gibbs was THE true pioneer in our craft today it would be a shame to see the company wit his Name on it go down the tubes.it's getting tougher an tougher to manufacture a product of any kind in the USA wit all the cheaper imports that flood the market.I don't think a twenty dollar hand Made wooden lure is a far fetched idea anymore in this economy.but who will pay for em as most the bass guys i grew up wit are notoriously cheap.

I think especially with the longetivity of some of the custom wood out there $20 is reasonable, as ridiculous as it sounds.

I've got a Tattoo Darter and a Beachmaster Danny that are several seasons deep and I use them regularly. If they aren't lost to bluefish, cow bass, or snapped off by over zealous casting they'll go years more. There are plenty of less expensive plugs I'd have to buy several times over during that timeframe. False economy...

Gibbs needs to step up and compete with the custom stuff, or at least get closer to the build quality and lifespan of the customs. Customs aren't necessarily easy to get your hands on, but if you're looking they aren't that hard to get either.

I will say, from my viewpoint, the current crew at Gibbs has been great to work with. They have product ready to go at all times enabling me to offer a VERY complete selection at the shop. I can order on Monday and get plugs on Tuesday.

pbrown · 02-05-2005, 02:46 PM

Nothing swims quite as nice as a gibbs danny for me. What A SHame it would be if they went by the way side.

bassmaster · 02-05-2005, 03:16 PM

thyejustneed some qc controll thats all and a few tweaks to there lures.
there needles are awsome they complement a habs and a beachmaster in a few styles nice along with the ss needles thats all you need and a brain to know when to toss what

Flaptail · 02-05-2005, 08:11 PM

Go back into your hole you bent up,used up stinky old sand dog. You better start looking for a wheel chair with four wheel drive. Get some binoculars so you can watch me from the parking lots cause thats as close as your going to get this year. Better yet better get a job in a tackle shop thats where the has beens go after they can't run the beach anymore, weighing other peoples fish!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Karl F · 02-05-2005, 08:16 PM

Hey, Tall Boatman, tell us who bought up what's left of Gibb's, will ya?, ya big tease!

NIB · 02-05-2005, 10:58 PM

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Originally posted by bassmaster
thyejustneed some qc controll thats all and a few tweaks to there lures.
there needles are awsome they complement a habs and a beachmaster in a few styles nice along with the ss needles thats all you need and a brain to know when to toss what

I got all that stuff but no bRain

bassmaster · 02-06-2005, 12:47 AM

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Originally posted by Flaptail
Go back into your hole you bent up,used up stinky old sand dog. You better start looking for a wheel chair with four wheel drive. Get some binoculars so you can watch me from the parking lots cause thats as close as your going to get this year. Better yet better get a job in a tackle shop thats where the has beens go after they can't run the beach anymore, weighing other peoples fish!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i will out fish your gayfag ass any day of the week
your lucky i let you grace my presence........

seen Bob had a idiot pulled over on the highway,lmao. guess he is waitin for herring season

he looks good now that i dont poach herring out of that town you live in...
oh yeah You suck

NIB · 02-06-2005, 08:21 AM

How bout we set up a cage at plugfeast.
First U an Flap can go in.then maybe Mike Thomas an #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^& then maybe u an Newell guy then capesams an mr.habs.or bernzy..We dress uze up in old women clothing an makeup.No throwin punches just pullin hair an kicking an screaming like a bunch of Girls.

Alright now before anybody gets there panties ruffled up this is a joke.

MAC · 02-06-2005, 08:23 AM

Karl F · 02-06-2005, 10:24 AM

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Originally posted by NIB
How bout we set up a cage at plugfeast.
First U an Flap can go in.then maybe Mike Thomas an #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^& then maybe u an Newell guy then capesams an mr.habs.or bernzy..We dress uze up in old women clothing an makeup.No throwin punches just pullin hair an kicking an screaming like a bunch of Girls.

Alright now before anybody gets there panties ruffled up this is a joke.

Drag Cage Match

2 girlymen enter...
1 girlyman leave

Springs right around the corner guys.............