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I couldn't possibly fish all the plugs I own, and I consider what I have a modest collection, compared to some I know of. Many that I like a lot, or are extremely nice pieces of woodworking and finishing, are hanging on exposed beams in my den. I like having fishing gear around, especially to get me through the winter months. I will have our Christmas tree adorned with plugs as well.
When Luds came by for a bite before a night of fishing on the boat, he told me that there were a couple that were in high demand. I guess I'm clueless on that front... I do have some Mac's, some for show, some to fish. Some of those were bought directly from Mac in the first years he was building, some at the end. Many in the collection have come via raffles/fundraisers, so how much did they cost me?????
That said, having changed the primary type of fishing I do from surf to boat, if I had a need to raise funds for a T-Top, or a primary high end boat reel, would I consider my collection as a source of funds??? Absolutely. And I would certainly look to see what market value was on various classified boards.
Lastly, if I were only able to procure custom plugs on the retail market, I would now have a small fraction of the collection I now enjoy. I recognize and admire the work that goes into each plug. But no way I could see myself going out and paying even just the retail prices to replace what I have. And the workmanship is probably worth more!!!
And I have yet to sell a plug, ever....
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