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View Poll Results: Should more plug builders offer kits/unfinished bodies?
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Yes! I can finish them myself and save a few bucks!
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No, I like them the way they are and don't mind the price.
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No, I think it would cut into their profits.
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06-16-2005, 07:52 AM
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lobster = striper bait
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Popes Island Performing Arts Center
Posts: 5,871
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In the name of us cheap bastards, should more plug builders offer unfinished/kits?
As the topic says.
I think some should, it'd certainly save some of us alot of money, and allow us to play with color patterns without ruining pretty finishes.
Unless you're BM, then you make the BLOOS strip the finish.  |
Ski Quicks Hole
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06-16-2005, 07:56 AM
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
Posts: 23,392
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It won't happen!
Why not get all the money?  The essence of a custom plug is the quality and signature of work that goes into making it. My .02 cents. |
Almost time to get our fish on!!! 
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06-16-2005, 08:08 AM
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lobster = striper bait
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Popes Island Performing Arts Center
Posts: 5,871
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It goes both ways IMO, a good quality plug I'm willing to pay for, but for general bloo abuse etc. I'd rather have some unfinished bodies to do in generic colors too.
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Ski Quicks Hole
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06-16-2005, 08:10 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Libtardia
Posts: 21,691
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talk to salty
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06-16-2005, 08:15 AM
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lobster = striper bait
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Popes Island Performing Arts Center
Posts: 5,871
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I do |
Ski Quicks Hole
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06-16-2005, 10:47 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 3,650
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I think NJ Tackle sells kits....
In my opinion (and its just my opinion) I think an established custom builder would have to be out of his mind to do it and I don't think you will see it from most of the premier builders. Even Pradco (Bombers) won't sell unfinished plugs. I also think that if they did, it would not be too long before the cheapos would start complaining that the unfinished lure was priced too high.
Again, I'm not speaking for anyone but myself, but I think the finish is a big part of what makes the lure custom. Some people may do a good job of painting, but a lot of people would not. I don't think they would like to see pictures of their bodies floating around with blind man paint jobs. It would degrade the perception of the brand.
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