Getting started

[crash]

How did all of you get started? I've been wanting to do this for a while and found this cool forum in my research. Did you buy a book or anything? I've been striper fishing for a long time and have so many ideas, but no idea how to implement them effectively. Thanks!
-Charlie

[BigFish]

Welcome to the site! I got started right here! Do alot of searching...alot of reading and paying attention....alot of asking questions....and get a good lathe to start...does not have to be an expensive one. Sometimes a good Grizzly lathe can be had for less than $100.00. Just read many of the threads here...past and present and you will be making nice plugs that catch fish in no time! There are some talented and helpful folks in here....good luck!

[justplugit]

Charlie, welcome. Just start by doing searches on this forum. Everything and anything you need is already posted. Once you have a few of the basics down,fire away with your questions and you will get all the help you want right here.

[Raven]

(ishouldbefishin) welcome to S-B

this site is the Saturday Night Live of all fishing sites and where i hang my fishin hat as do many others... Have fun...and read until your eyes get blury

[striperondafly]

I wish I still lived up north - I've been trying to find someone in central NJ who teaches plug building.

If anyone does - or knows anyone if you could pass the name along I'd appreciate.

I can teach rod bulding & flytying in return - or pay ya cash - whatever ya want.

[Raven]

in february...i know its a long way off....there will be another plugfest happening and there are demo's there by the masters...

the plug making forum has allot of what you need to learn already posted in there...first step is to get a lathe.

[striperondafly]

thanks Raven - February will be a perfect time.

I'll search the board for lathe recommendations - gracias!