More on Plugs

[Nebe]

Originally Posted by numbskull

We all know eels work better. So why did all these good fishermen go to plugs?
Anybody?

I dont think that you could get eels on block island in the 80's...and as a result, plugs were used.

[steve]

Nebe, Twin Maples used to carry them sporadically and Joe Mollica, then owner of The top of the Dock in Gansett, , used to "ship" them over to us and the other guys, even the Islanders. But because of the very large sand eels ever present the 7 " redfin and the like, then the needlefish plugs, perfectly mimicked that bait.

[Nebe]

ah. well there you have it. I wish I could have partook in some of that action back then..