Plugfest 2011

[benjiwhite]

I'm all the way in NC and love to make my own plugs, this board has been a great help. Anybody willing to send me some pics from the plugfest and pics of your lures would be appreciated as I just can't make the trip. My email is
bwhite7@nc.rr.com
thanks!
Benji

[Johnny]

can some one tell me about plugfest? Is it only for builders? Are there new and used plugs for sale? I've been reading SB all day, printed out 40 pages of fishen stuff to take with me on the Thanksgiven trip so I have a good read while I avoid people who don't fish. Plugfest?

[Slipknot]

Originally Posted by Johnny

can some one tell me about plugfest? Is it only for builders? Are there new and used plugs for sale? I've been reading SB all day, printed out 40 pages of fishen stuff to take with me on the Thanksgiven trip so I have a good read while I avoid people who don't fish. Plugfest?

We have done a get together every year since 2001.
do a search of plugfest on this forum, look at all the old threads about it and you'll have a book worth to print out.

[UserRemoved1]

Bring lots of cash. If they're not selling inside they will be outside.

Plugfest was never about selling %$%$%$%$.

Originally Posted by Johnny

can some one tell me about plugfest? Is it only for builders? Are there new and used plugs for sale? I've been reading SB all day, printed out 40 pages of fishen stuff to take with me on the Thanksgiven trip so I have a good read while I avoid people who don't fish. Plugfest?

[iamskippy]

oh the black market of plugs ? trunk special and under the table deals ?

this will be my first year so im trying to get a idea of what to expect.

[Tagger]

Originally Posted by iamskippy

oh the black market of plugs ? trunk special and under the table deals ?

this will be my first year so im trying to get a idea of what to expect.

Don't get too excited about out of trunk specials, I've been to all and never seen that. It's a trade show of plug builders . If you want others plugs I suggest you bring trade bait .

[johnny ducketts]

Originally Posted by Tagger

Don't get too excited about out of trunk specials, I've been to all and never seen that. It's a trade show of plug builders . If you want others plugs I suggest you bring trade bait .

Either that or Use Ernie's jedi mind trick ho'ing power.
I still can't figure that one out

[Johnny]

Originally Posted by Tagger

Don't get too excited about out of trunk specials, I've been to all and never seen that. It's a trade show of plug builders . If you want others plugs I suggest you bring trade bait .

I never look for somthin for nothin, too much work into building wooden plugs to expect a deal pulled from the trunk of a car, I'm certain to learn something, I do own a Shopsmith lathe, who knows I may give it a try someday.

[O.D. Mike]

Slipknot,
I have a plugfest request, can we have someone show how to make a darter in detail? I've read about the contraptions that are made to get the right angles needed for the darter to swim right. Could we also see the jigs that are builders have made?

Thanks,
Mike

[Slipknot]

You can request it sure
I'm not sure how easy it will be to get a volunteer
good idea though

[wrikerjr]

Bummer, the 19th is a show in New Jersey called Surf Day. Was going to try to attend this year. Maybe next year.

[Johnny]

What time does plugfest start and end? It's my first time, I have the date as 2/19 at the Faternal Order of Eagle Hall. Do I have to have plugs or can I attend with out plugs (but would like to leave with something)

[BigFish]

Johnny you will leave with sensory overload!!

[Johnny]

Originally Posted by BigFish

Johnny you will leave with sensory overload!!

Thanks Big Fish, but I had to look up the term Sensory Overload and I still do not know if the event is an evening event or all day fun ! For other less read as I am the term Sensory Overload means, a condition where one or more of the senses are strained and it becomes difficult to focus on the task at hand, sounds like when I use to drink. All day or just evening event?

[a4scoot]

Originally Posted by Johnny

All day or just evening event?

OK, we're all set for that date.
we'll have the hall from 8 to 3:30

[Ryan560]

Sweet! This will be my first year attending. Will any of the plug building supplies vendors be running a show discount???

[Lower]

Wife just hung the 2011 calender...I just made the first marks on it. Thanks for setting this up Bruce, looking forward to it.

[Chunkah]

Originally Posted by Ryan560

Sweet! This will be my first year attending. Will any of the plug building supplies vendors be running a show discount???

Ryan- I'm not sure about discounted supplies, maybe some more seasoned Plugfest attendees will chime in, but Mike from M&D's had a pretty good selection of stuff last year. Maybe I'll see ya there!

[chefchris401]

What are the catergories this year Slip? And were do pu send a plug if you want to enter it?

Thanks.
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

[Slipknot]

Originally Posted by chefchris401

What are the catergories this year Slip? And were do pu send a plug if you want to enter it?

Thanks.
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

I'll post a new thread soon

[Stewie]

I'll be there. Lu, I'll bring another bag of those, too.

[Slipknot]

see the thread I posted about the contest plugs on where to mail them. thanks


We try to make the date so it can accommodate everyone possible but I am never aware of all the goings on and different events that end up on the same date, sorry. we'll try harder next year. how's march sound?

[Canalman]

Dammit! That's two years running that I have an obligation I can't reschedule! I already had my piece of wood picked out for my entry too! Oh well.

-Dave

[Slipknot]

Originally Posted by Canalman

Dammit! That's two years running that I have an obligation I can't reschedule! I already had my piece of wood picked out for my entry too! Oh well.

-Dave

Send it anyway Dave

sorry about the date

[Canalman]

Originally Posted by Slipknot

Send it anyway Dave

sorry about the date

Maybe I will. I just like hanging around with a bunch of plugged out manieacs... one of the only rooms I feel totally at ease in! No worries... I can wait another year

[Jackbass]

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[Slipknot]

Originally Posted by Swimmer

Bruce if I can help out let me know.

thanks Frank, anything you want to do to help with the contest will be great.

maybe someone can explain the contest a little better than I can in that contest thread.???

Originally Posted by Jackbass

What are the plug contest guidelines? What are the plugs judged on?

hopefully it all can be explained in this thread
http://www.striped-bass.com/Stripert...est-plugs.html

Originally Posted by tysdad115

I'll help out in the kitchen if needed. Thanks Slip

THANKS!

Originally Posted by Rockfish9

sounds good... Nancy has offered to help in the kitchen...

THANKS Nancy!

Originally Posted by Tagger

Don't get too excited about out of trunk specials, I've been to all and never seen that. It's a trade show of plug builders . If you want others plugs I suggest you bring trade bait .

or buy lots raffle tickets that support the site for chances to win some cool pluggage

Originally Posted by chefchris401

What are the catergories this year Slip? And were do pu send a plug if you want to enter it?

Thanks.
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

http://www.striped-bass.com/Stripert...est-plugs.html

here ya go

[Slipknot]

I just spoke with the guy from the hall and we are all set for next weekend, they will have breakfast sandwiches and coffee for the morning, then switch over to burgers and dogs at lunch.
He will bring extra rectangular tables for the perimeter and the round for the middle.

Open up at 8:00

see you allthere

[johnny ducketts]

I should know this since this will my 4th PF, but this year I 'll have the wife and kid in tow, was it 5 bucks a head or 10?

[Slipknot]

it's 10 but tell Danny I said your kid is free