plug separation anxiety - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

stripercrazy · 10-21-2005, 08:54 PM

I can't leave the house with out at least 50. plus my lurebag's stuffed. there everywhere, on the dash, glovebox, under the seats. I'm sure I'm closer to 100 and I still feel like I'm missing something.

Slingah · 10-21-2005, 09:38 PM

u might need some meds to get past that

I used to take almost evrything I owned(didnt have much anyway)
now just a few at a time
I got all my fish this year on basically two plugs

yellow /red 1.5oz BigFish pencil popper
black mambo minnow

kippy · 10-21-2005, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Slingah

u might need some meds to get past that

I used to take almost evrything I owned(didnt have much anyway)
now just a few at a time
I got all my fish this year on basically two plugs

yellow /red 1.5oz BigFish pencil popper
black mambo minnow

Black mambo minnow is my go to plug!

I load all my plugs into the car but only fish with a few.

Slipknot · 10-22-2005, 07:51 AM

I can relate fishfearme

afterhours · 10-22-2005, 07:57 AM

i carry way too many- i'm working on thinning out the load, last few times out i've caught well on one plug. me guess full bags are kinda like a security blanket? dunno..... btw slip- you done thanking jerry?

Backbeach Jake · 10-22-2005, 08:05 AM

3 bags, converted milk crate, glove box, hanging here and there, dash cubbys. And I'm still nowhere near as packed as BM!

fcap60 · 10-22-2005, 08:32 AM

I stuffed surf bag, a few in the backpack, plus bucktails.
On top of that, I often bring eels and my plugs never see the water.

In the end, my 50 or so plugs that I carry get a lot of excercise - I think they like to go for the walk ! You know, they like to look cool and hang out with the other fishermans plugs.

tattoobob · 10-22-2005, 08:41 AM

I have about the same travel with about 75 but only seem to use one or two when I get to my spot (sorry I said spot) Last night it was the rigged sluggo that did all the damage

pops · 10-22-2005, 08:57 AM

14 in the bag/ 5 in the belt bag/ .....sometimes an 18 tube smimano comes along to "test" swim everything at least once. Deciding which go in the bag at different times of day/night can take a while ...LOL
...black swimmer ? yellow swimmer? darters ...how many? small stuff...
eel, habs ,jointed old masterlure, mac pikies ...?
Ive got a variety thats grown from humble beginings to hmmmmm I'll need another storage box

they all want to go with me !

Cranium · 10-22-2005, 09:29 AM

Good timely topic, I have plugs everywhere in my durango. I stopped to get an oil change yesterday and the "technician" came in the waiting room with a yozuri crystal minnow he found in my engine bay and asked if I was looking for this. I had left it on my hood when I was down at Duxbury beach earlier in the week and forgot to pick it up. oops. LOL. Fishing plugs, cant leave home without it

riverrat2 · 10-22-2005, 10:48 AM

I only need one plug, 7" black bomber. But I have about 100 more that never get fished, you know just in case.

cuttyhunter · 10-22-2005, 05:40 PM

I have struggled with this for years especially because I like to have several techniques available based on the conditions, bait, surf, structure, and time of day. Therefore, I'm always trying to figure what the bare minimum is for casting plugs, flies, or bait. I've learned that the kiss of death is packing and repacking. You always leave something necessary in the car or on the workbench. I like the idea of a day bag and a night bag.

I look at myself sometimes and am reminded of the scene from Platoon where the multi-tour soldier is telling the new soldiers to "sh!t can" this and that from their packs. Having grown up surf fishing Cuttyhunk, I've always been keen on traveling light but I think I dislike not have something that I need more than carrying the extra weight...

The Dad Fisherman · 10-22-2005, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by fishfearme61

I can't leave the house with out at least 50. plus my lurebag's stuffed. there everywhere, on the dash, glovebox, under the seats. I'm sure I'm closer to 100 and I still feel like I'm missing something.

The BEST way to cure yourself of an Anxiety Disorder is to just go Cold Turkey.....If you want I would be more than willing to help you through this difficult period of your life.

I'll take a ride down and go through your house and remove ALL of your plugs and keep them out of sight while you work your way through this. I'll make sure i get the ones you have hidden in the Toilet Tank, the Light Fixtures, and even the Car Ash Tray.

I'm sure after we accomplish this you will be well on the way down the Road to recovery. Let me know when you are ready to Start your "Treatment". The sooner the better as the Fall Run, er, I mean, Time is of the utmost importance.

I'll be waiting for your PM...