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11-26-2005, 07:31 PM
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Metal Lip Swimmers
I usually do most of my damage with needles(Habs) but there is something about hanging a good fish on a metal lip swimmer.What are some of your favorites?Please include color,size and why you chose that model.I have to say Tattoo's new diver has impressed me because it casts good,swims great and catches.The beachmaster cowboy rocks too!!!
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11-26-2005, 08:13 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2004
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I like the tat's diving swimmer [so much i bought 5 !]
I also love the R.M.Smith peanut /bunker/herring
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11-26-2005, 08:35 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 139
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I like the 2.0 ounce Tattoo swimmer. On my first cast with one this summer I caught a 41" fish. I was fishing in total darkness and was using black. Since then I have caught about 5 or 6 more decent keepers on them. I find that I am hooking and landing a good percentage of fish that strike. I think the 2 belly hooks help. The finish is holding up great and the plug swims great at even the slowest of retrieves.
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11-26-2005, 11:45 PM
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Hernia Pikie Maker
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: e. prov r.i.
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peanuts
those r m smith peanuts rock   oh yellow
Last edited by stripercrazy; 02-10-2007 at 01:31 PM..
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its no ones fault
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11-27-2005, 08:39 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: RI
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The 2oz Tattoo Jr swimmer in gold/yellow did well for me in the spring.
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11-27-2005, 08:54 AM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Middleboro MA
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Atom 40
Beachmaster danny
my medium pikie
bassmaster danny
Jigman sloped head swimmer in yellow flash
all work well for me
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11-27-2005, 08:59 AM
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Red Eye Jedi
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: East Facing
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i like MAC's dannys the best. white with pink stripe was good to me this year.
second would have to be a 2.5 chart. Tattoo swimmer. i also like the diving swimmer but have yet to catch on it. nasty action on that thang...
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11-27-2005, 09:10 AM
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All up in the Interweb!
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: In the dog house.
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To limit it to one metal lip is almost impossible for me. I can list my favorites though.
Solid black or yellow/white large Tattoo swimmer - Took a TON of fish on these two plugs this year.
Smaller Tattoo swimmer in black - My first night fshing this plug was in the mullet run. The bass and blues were attacking the plug like it was the end of the world.
Original 6" Goo Goo Eyes in any color - This is the metal lip that I have caught the most fish over 40" on.
Original Atom 40, any color - While I have not caught as many fish on this plug as I would like, I continue to throw it and love the way it swims!
I'm not too caught up having a major variety of colors, so most of my plugs fall into one of a few categories, dark (black, purple, dark green), light (white), or what I call "stand out colors" (yellow, chartreuse, pink, etc...)
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11-27-2005, 10:34 AM
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Soggy Bottom Boy
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Billerica, Ma.
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Salty's round nose swimmer is the one that I have my biggest fish on
I also like the habs that came out last year Pink and white and it has
the eye in the back. I also use the Tattoo swimmer the one that matches
a lobster works great.
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Don't judge me Monkey 
Recreational Surfcaster 99.9% C&R
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11-27-2005, 11:27 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: jerseyshore
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My own.
A few yrs ago I came up with a swimmer A blend of a big Lefty and a musso danny wit a sloped head.I made some different configurations of the the plug.I think I have it the way i like it,.One I manged to keep in yellow has caught alot of fish for me this yr.I gave Our Leader John R one an asked him to post a pic but I guess he has been busy.The one he has is nasty.3.oz's of fish killer.
I like BM danny's.Not sure why I have copied em to a T but his catch better.They have special mojo.
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11-27-2005, 11:38 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: New Haven Ct
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i love my beachmaster dannys and atom 40's most years thes are top dog at lest for swimmers(i love redfins too)this year it was the 2oz. tattoo in gold and yellow good color for day or night.
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11-27-2005, 11:46 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: marshfield,ma
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OMG Afterhours I can't belief you revealed those to the world! Now I gotta have a black one.
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11-27-2005, 01:06 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Where the bait is....
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Beachmaster Danny's black/gold, white
Gary2 Sidekick Bunker 
A40 blue/white
Tattoos 2oz swimmer herring color(this color on this plug rocks im telling you!)
Side note: Redfins rock! altho there not metal lips they are swimmers....  |
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11-27-2005, 04:07 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Portsmouth RI
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Glad you guys like the metal lips. The 2oz Jrs were very popular, more so than expected.
Although they were released in the early fall, the diving swimmer became top dog pretty quick with the heavy seas we had in October.
Here's some proof in the pudding 35+ lbs. You can read the whole testimonial and veiw the entrie plug lineup at www.tattoostackle.com |
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02-08-2007, 11:35 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Lombardia
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Too many metal-lip swimmers not enough time...
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02-08-2007, 11:44 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2001
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Old Atom Jr.
The pink/yellow one
I dont think theres a more fish catching metal lip ever made |
Sooner or later you're going to realize just as I did that there's a difference between knowing the path and walking the path. - Morpheus
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02-09-2007, 01:04 AM
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Dave's Guide Service
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Cape Cod
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my needles and dannys
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02-09-2007, 04:42 AM
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I Had A BLAST!
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: I'm from Manhattan, Live in CT., but my heart is in SoCo!
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This past Fall, I caught more large bass on A 40 and Conrad types, in the 7 to 8" range.
I also do well with Danny's and Surfsters.
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02-09-2007, 06:56 AM
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Location: Cape Cod
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I don't fish swimmers very often, but one day I found a pod of 20# fish that were all over a pink and white 2 1/2 Salty dannie  |
Fly & Light Tackle Fishing
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02-09-2007, 08:17 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bassmaster
my needles and dannys
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Why even try......... 
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02-09-2007, 09:51 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: New Haven County, CT
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Old medium-sized white Danny is a killer for me. Also, yellow-over-white Beachmaster Junior for specific times. I recently acquired a couple of Tattoos that I'm really looking forward to swimming.
...and, I also have had some great nights with the original Atom 40s.
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02-09-2007, 10:53 AM
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My brother is bald
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Parts Unknown
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I was just kidding anyway. I kind of like the guy. KIND OF.
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seals + plovers = 
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02-09-2007, 09:12 PM
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Location: Lombardia
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Blue and white Atom jr.
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02-09-2007, 10:17 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
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Tattoo black n silver swimmer. A real producer on calm nights in the rock fields. Makes a wake for yards!
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02-11-2007, 11:08 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 46
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Even though it looks like a cheap plastic piece of junk, the floating Atom Junior is still one of the best metal-lipped swimmers. I've been making my own wood plugs for the past year or so, but there is always an Atom Junior in my bag.
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02-12-2007, 08:37 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Philadelphia
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Tattoo's large swimmer in brown back, white belly. There's one river mouth in particular where I just let it drum in the current and hold on. Great plug.
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02-12-2007, 11:09 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Portsmouth RI
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It's great to hear everyone is having success with the metal lips!
Sign up for the newsletter to find out when the metal lip video along with others to be hitting the website.
Here's a link to the diving swimmer video which was just feature in this months Salt Water Sportsman (page 92).
Enjoy the video and we will see you all at the RISSA show next month. |
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02-12-2007, 11:20 AM
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The Black Dog - Emma
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Central Jersey (Hightstown)
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best lures for me the past two years have been Tattoo's 2.5 diving swimmer in white/pink and RM Smith 2 ounce in bronze bunker.
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Ride the spiral to the end...............
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02-12-2007, 12:35 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2001
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tattoo
It's great to hear everyone is having success with the metal lips!
Sign up for the newsletter to find out when the metal lip video along with others to be hitting the website.
Here's a link to the diving swimmer video which was just feature in this months Salt Water Sportsman (page 92).
Enjoy the video and we will see you all at the RISSA show next month. |
Nice stuff Mike  |
Sooner or later you're going to realize just as I did that there's a difference between knowing the path and walking the path. - Morpheus
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02-12-2007, 02:36 PM
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Needlefish Nazi
Join Date: Mar 2001
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Swimmers Coming to the RISSA SHOW...................
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Over the Last Several Years HAB'S NEEDLEFISH Have Caught More "Confirmed" 30, 40, 50, and even 60 pound Striped Bass than any other Wooden Needlefish on the Market today. 2 Over 50lbs. and 1 Over 60lbs. in 2005 alone........... "HOOK UP WITH HAB'S" Your Best Bet For BIG BASS.....
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