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03-03-2012, 05:02 PM
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#151
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: North Branford,Ct.
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Very nice work Ryan. Those Wadds came out great. Catch some big ones with them. How did you weight your wadds? Plugfest was intense with plug creations over the top!.
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Billy D.
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03-03-2012, 08:34 PM
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#152
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: CT
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Thanks again for the help with those pbadad, I weighted them with 3x 8 gram slugs one in front of hook hole and 2 behind. I'm going to spin up a few more and try out the weighting technique you described. Bummed I missed Plugfest
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03-04-2012, 08:36 AM
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#153
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 342
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Good Morning fellas,
I hope everyone had a great time at Plugfest yesterday, i really wish I would have been able to make it  , hopefully next year!
I started making some smaller swimmers for my buddies as walleye season is just around the corner. i don't have a lot of experience making smaller plugs and I'm finding it more difficult than the larger ones. I'm wondering about where to start for weighting?
They are 4-3/8 inches long, 0.75 oz (20g), made from basswood. I'm pretty sure the old Rapalas were weighted a little in front of, and behind the front hook?
Thanks in advance fellas,
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03-04-2012, 09:56 AM
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#154
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Seldom Seen
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 10,553
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I'm suffering a plugfest overload.... While I would love to jump into some turning, I need to clean up all the sawdust from around the lathe station, reorganize the hardware racks with new stock from M&Ds, put away handtools and paint/epoxy stations. Then catalogue the wood stock I got from pbadad and PNG (thanks guys!). Only after that will I be able to start making new profiles from new masters I traded for and building some new jigs I saw yesterday...
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“Americans have the right and advantage of being armed, unlike the people of other countries, whose leaders are afraid to trust them with arms.” – James Madison.
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03-04-2012, 10:02 AM
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#155
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
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Headed out to shop to spin a few tiny polaris poppers and finish the bodies on a few eelie's.....also a few Creek Chub knockoffs! Bye!  |
Almost time to get our fish on!!! 
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03-04-2012, 10:52 AM
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#156
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Reading Mass/Newburyport/merrimack river
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BigFish
Headed out to shop to spin a few tiny polaris poppers and finish the bodies on a few eelie's.....also a few Creek Chub knockoffs! Bye! |
Your dead to us you NO SHOW.... very dissapointed you did not come to Plugfest....just kidding of coarse.. you missed a good time... |
A good run is better than a bad stand!
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03-04-2012, 11:47 AM
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#157
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
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Sorry Joe.....just was not feeling it. Not a fan of crowds/gatherings lately??
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Almost time to get our fish on!!!
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03-04-2012, 05:30 PM
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#158
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Addicted to plugs
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Byfield,MA
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Really missed seeing you Larry
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03-04-2012, 06:06 PM
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#159
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Reading Mass/Newburyport/merrimack river
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BigFish
Sorry Joe.....just was not feeling it. Not a fan of crowds/gatherings lately??
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I understand... it's just nice seeing old friends... which is something I consider you as..next time maybe |
A good run is better than a bad stand!
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03-04-2012, 06:09 PM
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#160
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
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Sorry guys....my head is just full of things going on these days. Glad all enjoyed. |
Almost time to get our fish on!!!
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03-14-2012, 04:17 PM
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#161
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Mojo
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Taunton
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Can someone tell me who makes or made this plug? I got it from a guy that I work with. Thanks Mark.
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03-14-2012, 04:26 PM
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#162
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: S. Jersey Shore
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Gibbs GTS Troller!
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 "The lips stand out because she wants to suck on your Pikie."....Mike Laptew
Van Staal Service/Repair Technician
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03-14-2012, 04:40 PM
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#163
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Mojo
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Taunton
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sgt Striper
Gibbs GTS Troller!
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Thanks. Any idea how old it might be?
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device |
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03-14-2012, 06:46 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: North Branford,Ct.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mojo7
Thanks. Any idea how old it might be?
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device
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Hard to say. I have the exact one as a wall hanger, 2oz. GTS2 which was purchased in the seventies. I've taken the GTS3 & GTS2's and made templates and recreated the plug. The lips have to be customized to match O.E. Usually a-40 & A-jr lips are the ones I redo.
Not to change the subject but your flo yel/wht Danny I traded for @ Plugfest swims terrific. Holds in a nice chop also. |
Billy D.
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03-14-2012, 07:39 PM
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#165
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Mojo
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Taunton
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pbadad
Hard to say. I have the exact one as a wall hanger, 2oz. GTS2 which was purchased in the seventies. I've taken the GTS3 & GTS2's and made templates and recreated the plug. The lips have to be customized to match O.E. Usually a-40 & A-jr lips are the ones I redo.
Not to change the subject but your flo yel/wht Danny I traded for @ Plugfest swims terrific. Holds in a nice chop also.
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It does weight 2oz. and he told me it was his uncles from a long time ago. I'll definitely be hanging it.
As far as the danny goes thanks. I have to thank professorM he hooked me up with a master.  |
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03-18-2012, 09:52 AM
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#166
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: S. Jersey Shore
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Some finished up in the last week or two. New weighting on the BlueStreak/A40, ones I made last year had a little too much roll. Darter is a kit although I did a Frech darter this week and needs to be tested, looks good but we shall see if it swims. Big pikie's on the list for this week.
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"The lips stand out because she wants to suck on your Pikie."....Mike Laptew
Van Staal Service/Repair Technician
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03-18-2012, 10:48 AM
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#167
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Connecticut/Rhody Shore
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wao SGT, you on the fast lane dude. good job.
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If You are looking for your next Real Estate Sale or Purchase-Contact me.
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03-25-2012, 08:17 AM
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#168
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: S. Jersey Shore
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Well it's Sunday AM, coffee in hand. What's everyone up too?
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"The lips stand out because she wants to suck on your Pikie."....Mike Laptew
Van Staal Service/Repair Technician
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03-25-2012, 08:40 AM
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#169
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: S. Jersey Shore
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Some Nanner's for my buddy, Blue one on bottom had an incident with the spinner last night  |
"The lips stand out because she wants to suck on your Pikie."....Mike Laptew
Van Staal Service/Repair Technician
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03-25-2012, 08:42 AM
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#170
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: S. Jersey Shore
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BlueStreak 40's and Jr's and a small loaf of bread
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"The lips stand out because she wants to suck on your Pikie."....Mike Laptew
Van Staal Service/Repair Technician
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03-25-2012, 08:44 AM
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#171
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: S. Jersey Shore
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A few more, 8.5" Nike and 6.5", Musso Bottle and a Cap'n Bill's
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"The lips stand out because she wants to suck on your Pikie."....Mike Laptew
Van Staal Service/Repair Technician
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03-25-2012, 08:56 AM
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#172
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Middleboro MA
Posts: 17,126
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I like your slices of bread Sarge
you been busy
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03-25-2012, 10:06 AM
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#173
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
Posts: 23,392
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Been turning for a couple hours....private stock for me and the Mrs. to fish from the yak!! Some small Gibbs polaris, some Creek Chub Wigglers with the Snook Bait Co. "Weasel" tail treatment for fun! Also got my hands on a large CCBC Surf Darter so....trying a few of them! Coffee break right now....good day to be in the shop!
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Almost time to get our fish on!!!
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03-25-2012, 10:10 AM
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#174
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
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Nice work Sarge...love the Nike's!
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Almost time to get our fish on!!!
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03-25-2012, 10:13 AM
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#175
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
Posts: 23,392
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Have alot of unfinished plugs I have to finish.......CCBC Surfster copy, some MasterLure and Snook Bait Co. copies, a few custom "Flaptail" plugs for me! Gonna be a busy next few weeks!
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Almost time to get our fish on!!!
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03-25-2012, 11:50 AM
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#176
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Milwaukee Wisconsin
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I've got several to finish up before I call it quits for a while. Almost ready are a larger Crappie glider and a smaller bass popper. Here are a couple of CCBCO Wiggler copies that I've made, along with a nice original.
Douglas
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[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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03-25-2012, 11:56 AM
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#177
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Warwick, RI
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...been a few years since I've spun deer hair...
...got the hang of spinning ok ....but the trimming neeeds a buncha practice ...lol
[IMG]  [/IMG]
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03-25-2012, 12:48 PM
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#178
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
Posts: 23,392
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Rowhunter.....you ever fish any of those Wigglers? Their action is awesome! Speaking of awesome....love your copies....paint is fantastic!! |
Almost time to get our fish on!!!
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03-25-2012, 12:55 PM
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#179
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: S. Jersey Shore
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Love them Wiggler's, and super paint!!
Larry, get to work, I want to see the CCBC stuff, you know I like that stuff. Also let us know how you make out on the CC Surf Darter, I have a few turned all a little different. when I get some time I need to test with several weighting patterns. Right now I need to get some big plugs done, big bunka will be here any day!!
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"The lips stand out because she wants to suck on your Pikie."....Mike Laptew
Van Staal Service/Repair Technician
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03-26-2012, 05:29 AM
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#180
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Oblivious // Grunt, Grunt Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: over the hill
Posts: 6,682
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Old Man
...been a few years since I've spun deer hair...
...got the hang of spinning ok ....but the trimming neeeds a buncha practice ...lol
[IMG] [/IMG]
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Awesome! It ought to be a blast to fish that! |
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