Plug Prices

[Swimmer]

Originally Posted by Slipknot

Plug prices are determined by lots of factors. One is by what people are willing to pay for them, that's why the 300 dollar largemouth plugs that folks thing they have a chance at a world record with for instance. Other guys just want to ask a fair price, others it's determined by supply and demand.
The most I've paid for a plug I fished was $35.00 and I still fish it when I feel like it.

Lex lures are a very good value, they catch fish too, I don't know how Scottie can make any profit.Simple plug that works and is affordable at less than 10 bucks.

I have a priceless plug that I have fished and most guys think I'm nuts to fish such a work of art but I feel it is a testament to the builder of the plug since that is what it's intended for.
even caught a nice fish on it on the second cast with it back in May.



RM Smith makes artwork as fishing lures


I don't think half the fishemen out there that use plugs have any idea how much work goes into making a plug that looks good,lasts or holds up a reasonable amount of time, that entices fish to strike and cats well enough to be used and be put in the rotation of your plugbag.

I love wood and appreciate it. Guys like habs and beachmaster are real craftsmen as their popularity and demand show, I love their plugs also. There is room for everybody.

What are you doing fishing in front of my house?

[SeaWolf]

like any other area, and industry for that matter, you have a variety of choices. sticking w/ the custom wood lures you have many manufacturers out there now and each has their own unique paint, type of lure, quality, etc., to them and of course the price. some market to different customers than others. many build a similar lure to another builders so you have choices. some are loyal to some builders due to their reputation or the angler's own success with that lure(s). if each manufacturer is selling out what they build then they must be doing something right. if they are selling out and making a profit, good for them.

as already mentioned costs associated with manufacturing these lures has increase. paints go up, oil prices for heating goes up, electricity goes up, etc., mainly due to oil prices. so, manufacturers prices sometimes go up as well. but, many times the price increase is due to supply and demand. if a manufacturer can sell a lure for $30/each and sell out, good for them. that doesnt mean you have to condemn that manufacterer. they have a choice of how to price their lures. you dont have to buy them. if a manufacturer can sell a lure at $13/ea and make a profit, good for them. as mentioned, there are other options. buy what fits into your budget or what you have success with. if the demand falls, prices will lower or it'll be survival of the fittest.

like pete, i have spent $18-25 for lures before. do i like it, no not really, but on most occasions i am buying a lure that i have had great success with. so, i am willing to spend more on it. not so much for collection purposes. on the same note, i dont like waiting or searching for lures that come out from time to time. i have streamlined my lure bag selection to lures that produce for me and i am usually find on walls when i am in a pinch due to a blitz or a fish's appetite of the day.

ultimately, it is a buyer's decision on what they need and what they want. buyer's control the market for the most part. manufactuer's control is limited.