Reverse Atom Plug, are they any good?

[Patrick82]

BM,

You are a fishing fiend my friend. I'm sorry I doubted you!

[Patrick82]

I think Bill at the Surfcaster sells the whole line of atom plugs.

[Mr. Sandman]

I have one in a box somewhere...and it looks nearly new. Personally I have found them to be better trolled from a boat then casting from shore. I remember them being a hot lure at Montauk and the Cape years back. I alwasy thought they looked odd. I am sure others found it very successful from shore, I just never fished it enough. It is kind of a klunky plug and I would rather fish a comtemporary needle-fish.
But hell, casting live eels are rather klunky too...what ever works for you...use it.

This year I want to try using live squid, like an eel. Last year the squid were in the harbors big time at block and one night the bass fish was so slow I slapped on a squid jig and filled my cooler with some nice tubes, a couple were real sea monsters. (Those are very aggressive creatures and they can bite like a sob). But I want to try casting a freshly caught squid from the shore/jetty and see if I get any takers...

Anyone ever try it before?

[BCY]

I just finished reading an article on the reverse atom plug and I was wondering if any of you use it. It seems that the plug would work great in RI waters. Slipping and sliding over the rocks that abound in RI should produce some fish. Now, where would I get some of these plugs? Yeah... Just want to fill up the plug bag with more stuff.... It's an addiction.

[BCY]

Thanks for all the great info, guys. I'll be on the lookout for some of these plugs. My surf bag is always ready for some more additions. Yeah, the article was in the October edition of OTW. BM, thanks for the idea on the Danny trolling plug. I think I might just try that if I can't find any Reverse Atoms. J Powers, reverse atom responsible for the biggest striper from the canal, huh? That's all the encouragement that I need to get my hands on some of them. Just think of the battle a 70 lber would put up in the ditch. I'm getting excited just thinking about it. Time to head out and hit the canal. Get ready fishies, I'm coming to get ya....

[BCY]

John,

Can you tell me where you saw the Reverse Atom on the Cape? I'm out there all the time so I'ld like to pick one up. Thanks.

[BCY]

I just ordered some reverse atoms from the Surfcaster. Thanks, Patrick82 for the information. Once I give these plugs a good workout, I'll post my results on their fish catching ability.

[jamiek]

Hi all! First post to this board. I loved the entire original Atom line. Still have, and fish, multiple reverses, A-40s and A54s. I bought a dozen new A54s and will try them out in a couple of weeks as I get to the shore. I was born and raised an east coaster but have had to spend the last 15 years landlocked. I'm in Chicago now. Sure do miss the smell of salt water!!

[10x10]

Naaah those things are worthless.If you find any send 'em to me and I'll make sure they get disposed of properly.