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Rappin Mikey · 03-17-2009, 07:49 AM

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.

The Iceman 6 · 03-17-2009, 08:45 AM

Hopefully they didn't change the Twisted Tea recipe, that would be too much to bear on one man.

numbskull · 03-17-2009, 08:46 AM

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.

Sea Dangles · 03-17-2009, 03:17 PM

Sorry for your loss T&P sent.

Adam_777 · 03-17-2009, 03:23 PM

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.

ThomCat · 03-17-2009, 03:38 PM

Check out the new Tsunami wood plugs, you'll be pleasently surprised

The Dad Fisherman · 03-17-2009, 04:18 PM

Buy a lathe....

I don't have any Rappin Mikey Plugs.....

RickBomba · 03-17-2009, 05:59 PM

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

Chris in Mass · 03-17-2009, 06:07 PM

Give CMS a call...

Mike P · 03-17-2009, 08:22 PM

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.

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.

The Dad Fisherman · 03-17-2009, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickBomba

Mikey is all about the Bud Light Lime (gay).
Later,
Rick

Being Lite beer Would that be like Ensign Gay....just not up to snuff w/ the Captain

NIB · 03-17-2009, 08:47 PM

There is no difference..

Slipknot · 03-17-2009, 09:27 PM

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.

you're just getting old and out of practice

Thumper · 03-17-2009, 09:36 PM

SWE has them

stiff tip · 03-18-2009, 05:16 AM

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.....

Rappin Mikey · 03-18-2009, 08:46 AM

Tried SWE two days ago. Even though they are on their site, they don't have any.

RickBomba · 03-18-2009, 11:44 AM

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!

NIB · 03-18-2009, 09:05 PM

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.

jimmy z · 03-19-2009, 03:08 AM

I like the Gag's as well. A good bang for the buck.

RickBomba · 03-19-2009, 06:53 AM

Mikey,
Fun helpin you out last night. These computers make you crazy, don't they!
Love,
Your Big Brother

Rappin Mikey · 03-19-2009, 08:22 AM

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.