This topic has been beaten to death by now. There are still inexpensive wooden plugs out there like Bob Hahn's that are available. It is simply supply and demand.
think about it....
how many plugs do you really need???
and how many times can you use a plug???
ya cant change hooks on a chunk....or repaint an eel
in comparison...plugs (even expensive ones) are an economical way to fish....ya just dont need a miliion of em...or every new one
You think surf plugs are expensive look at what Cali and the rest of the world is getting for almost the same plug for fresh water. Now thats expensive. When you start to dish out $300 for a largemouth plug somethings wrong...okay I have a problem
The way I've been thinking about it is, every plug I've ever had is gone accept the ones I have right now. Not really brain surgery but mind boggeling when you really cotemplate it.