I started about two years ago. I always wanted to fish classic wood plugs like Creek Chubs, but the cost and collector value have made that pretty much impossible. So I figured the next best thing would be to make my own copies. I'd made a lame attempt or two at freshwater plugs over the years but I decided to get seious a couple of years ago when I started reading forums like this and my wife got me a Jet Mini Lathe for my 50th birthday. I've only made 14 plugs in that time but that rate is fine for my needs. I lost a favorite yesterday on what was probably my last trip of the year, so I've got to make a few replacements. I'm working on a duplicator right now.
The part I like the most is catching fish on my own plugs. And what I like the least is all the damned sawdust!
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