PlugFest 07 Contest Discussion

[JohnR]

Would like to get PlugFest 07 Contest Discussion for the Builder Contests:

Categories?

(ie - seperate category for novelty plug)

Annonymous?

Other Suggestions?

[thefishingfreak]

hot cheerleaders

[Flaptail]

Originally Posted by thefishingfreak

hot cheerleaders

Yeah we could call them the "plug Ho's"

As far as categories it should be: 1. REAL FISHING PLUG
2. CLASSIC
3. NOVELTY

And last but not least they all should SWIM!!!!!!!!!

AND OF COURSE THERE WILL BE PLENTY OF SIMMERING KIELBASA BEANS AND ONIONS TO LIVEN UP THE PLACE.

[fishaholic18]

One category
Build whatever you want.
One winner=Bigger prize=More incentive.
Worked out fine b4
People want change because they can't win.
Bring down the Champ the right way-One on one.oke:

[numbskull]

You might consider an "open category" which could be anything, and a "limited" category in which we all build our own version of a predetermined type of plug. The open category would be entertaining, the limited category a test of skill and very educational. I'd vote to keep the prizes small.

[Canalman]

3 Catagories? Now I have to build 3 plugs?!?

I don't really have an opinion, I really just enjoy PlugFest from start to finish. My only question: What the hell are we gonna do with a kitty pool of water in February? We can't leave it outside or we'll have to heat it or put skate blades on the plugs. We can't fill a pool inside the hall... unless.. we siphon the water out after I guess... that might work. I love the idea of making them have to swim though.

Glad I'm not planning it this year

[Tagger]

Originally Posted by fishaholic18

People want change because they can't win.

I really don't believe that . I've seen some of the most impressive handcarvings (birds, fish) from people who enter vintage plugs. They go through great pains taking effort to get it right, but the general voter won't realize the effort or likeness to original and the handcarve will win hands down everytime. So if we keep things "as is" eventually it will be just a handcarve contest. We as plugbuilders will loose all that history from builders who enter past relics and all the knowledge that goes along with it . I'd like to see a Vintage table and with the plug a piece of paper that explains what ever history is available . Orig builder,, Years built,, production stopped,, available colors maybe.. old fish story of plug .. I think that would be good for us,, promote conversation,, maybe re think some things we are building now relating to the past . Be educational .. We have some among us who have a vast knowledge of plugs past .. Do we want to loose that ? This is NO way knocking handcarves .. Love them .. Been doing handcarve ,, like being born again ,, can't get enough.. Past entries very memorable by extremly talented , pateint people . Don't want to loose that either. Categorys I see Handcarve,,Vintage,,Modern ... Modern is a table you might see a darter with spinner blades hanging off it everywhere . Blade Runner

[fishaholic18]

Originally Posted by Tagger

I really don't believe that .

I do.

[ProfessorM]

Originally Posted by fishaholic18

People want change because they can't win.
Bring down the Champ the right way

4 flat tires plugfest morn

[Karl F]

should I wear waders, so I can stand in the kiddy pool?
was SRO in there last year.. might not be a bad idea

BTW..Yeah on Jigman, he'd be a shoe-in for long distance award, and best plug.. two twinkies up.

How about a Hobbyist division, and a Commercial division?

A newbie division?

OK..

Seriously tho... don't make a mountain out of a mole hill...

K.I.S.S.

Whomever runs it, do it your way, and let the chips fall, where they may.. anybody don't like it.. sign them up to run it next year, and they can do it their way

[Canalman]

Why does this have to get so complicated ? If anything... I think we should dumb it down a bit (although I do like the creative/fishable catagories). No more most likely to catch a cow etc... And enough with this "champ" sh it,

Why can't it be simple?

Like this:

2 Catagories... Creative/Off the wall and Fishable Lure

Each entrant can enter 1 plug in each catagory or pick just one.

All Plugs must be made of wood, can be lathe turned, hand carved, lazer engraved, dragged behind a speeding vehicle... whatever you want.

If you guys want a swim test than only the fishable plug should have to swim or both?

Voters will pick 3 plugs for each of the 2 catagories, giving 1st place 3 points, 2nd 2 points and 3rd 1 point. All points will be tallied and the winners will have the highest score (obviously)

You guys decide the prizes. And for crissakes, let's not make this another S-B shootout.... this and everything else on this board is supposed to be fun.... I know, I know I'm guilty too

Oh and let me be the first to call "not bringing the kitty pool"

Does that sound easy and fair?
-Dave

[fishaholic18]

Originally Posted by ProfessorM

4 flat tires plugfest morn

He probably wouldn't even notice..

[The Dad Fisherman]

I would say keep it simple. I liked the original idea that was getting thrown around earlier 1 Category for an actual Plug that swims and one that is a Novelty.

the More "Qualifications" you attach to it the less people you will have enter it.

[GattaFish]

IMO,,, I am stuck in TX and can't go but.... there are some smart people here,,, I am sure someone can bronze the twinkie,,,,

[fishaholic18]

I say keep it the same it's always been, worked out fine IMHO. Start swim testing in a kiddie pool, things will get complicated. We'll need to hire judges next..

[ProfessorM]

I had the pleasure of talking to Stan Kuzia for about 3 hours today at an annual CC bait shop New Years party. I have known Stan for a long time and I always walk away saying I wish I had a tape recorder with me as I forget so much but he told me he is making a plug to fit a situation and I told him to get it done so he could enter it as I think Tagger is taking him and Carl to the plugfest. I am not sure he will finish in time but that would be cool. We don't see many 80 plus year old plugmakers . P.

[Squid kids Dad]

Always a good time no matter what

[Raider Ronnie]

When is this plugfest ???
and can BOATS guy go ???

[thefishingfreak]

Originally Posted by Raider Ronnie

When is this plugfest ???
and can BOATS guy go ???

i'll go with you, bring the boys too..
was fun last year.

[Tagger]

Originally Posted by ProfessorM

I had the pleasure of talking to Stan Kuzia for about 3 hours today at an annual CC bait shop New Years party. I have known Stan for a long time and I always walk away saying I wish I had a tape recorder with me as I forget so much but he told me he is making a plug to fit a situation and I told him to get it done so he could enter it as I think Tagger is taking him and Carl to the plugfest.

Thats the plan .They really enjoyed it last year . I bet the 2 of them are still fishing . I get dizzy when they talk about fishing . orgasmic .

[ProfessorM]

Ed they were both their and both are looking forward to it. Stan was a machinist so I always have to try and direct him back to fishing talk as he wants to talk about what I am working on, machinist stuff, and I want to hear about the good old days of fishing.

[ProfessorM]

I don't think anyone is a fan after this year. Was asked before what about lead, metal stuff. I know lots make jigs and stuff. Just a thought.