PLUG PROJECT UPDATE - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

Bliz · 01-05-2004, 11:06 AM

PLUG PROJECT UPDATE

To those who are willing to send in one of their creations to make this project possible...

Thanks!

This collection will showcase the talents and craftsmanship of all who have built their own plugs and will be displayed throughout New England.

Contact information:

Don Blizard c/o Plug Project
15 Randolph Ave Tiverton, RI 02878
(401)829-0385

Flaptail · 01-05-2004, 03:24 PM

I only have one copy but you are certainly welcome to it.

rocketman · 01-05-2004, 06:07 PM

I just purchased a back-issue (Nov) from OTW last week. I also subscribed at the same time.

blackeye · 01-05-2004, 07:02 PM

plug ho, magazine ho
what's next? rod ho? boat ho? don ho?

Tagger · 01-05-2004, 07:07 PM

make me pending too......Don Ho ..

Its going to be a while though..

Slingah · 01-05-2004, 09:23 PM

this is one serious ho job
Don Ho

LMAO

HI Bliz

Skitterpop · 01-05-2004, 11:39 PM

Very Clever....hmmmmmmmmm

Skitterpop · 01-07-2004, 06:54 PM

Blitz,

What happens to this plug collection? Do you get to keep them to show year after year?
Twenty years from now they could be worth some hefty coin.

Just curious,
Mike

Skitterpop · 01-07-2004, 08:41 PM

Well written Bliz!

I guess what many wonder though is who owns this collection once donations are made? Its a great concept you are bringing to life but bottom line ....do you own this collection? If so do you need a partner?

No.... I am not a builder and I admire those who build and their art/handicraft very much.

Best,
Mike

Canalman · 01-08-2004, 08:55 PM

I'm in Don.. I think you know that but I saw pending next to my name so I thought I'd make it clear. I'd also like to extend an invitation to you to make your own plug to add to the collection. You're welcome here anytime

-Dave

BigFish · 01-13-2004, 04:32 PM

Bliz...just curious how the plug collection is growing? How many you got, from who, and how might you be displaying them when the time comes? Hope it is going well, thanks!

missing link · 01-13-2004, 04:33 PM

how about sum pics of the plugs ya got??

jr link

BigFish · 01-13-2004, 04:42 PM

Bliz...don't know if you were at the August MSBA meeting last year? I put together a night of entertainment for the membership called "Plug Night"! We featured Bassmaster Dave Manzi doing his fabulous plug building seminar, and we also had many of the plug builders from this site on hand displaying and selling their beautiful and fully functional fish catching creations. Long story short.....I am working on putting together "Plug Night 2" possibly this coming August. Last August was one of the most well recieved nights of entertainment we had at MSBA in quite some time, everyone had a ball. I put the night together for all of the guys on this site after being inspired by all of their great work. We will most likely be doing this again, with a slightly different angle, and I would like to know, would you be interested in bringing the display, should we have "Plug Night 2"? Just wanted to touch base with you on this...plenty of time to discuss it as August is months away. Talk to you later, Bigfish.

Bliz · 01-15-2004, 11:00 AM

So, far, I'm waiting for those who are pending to send a plug in, as many are working on them now... or are doing so shortly...

For those who are interested in coming on board, you can either send a plug in to the address at the top of this thread, or give me a call on my cell phone at 401-829-0385

Please sign your plug with a sharpie and include along with your creation, a small blurb about yourself, and how long you have been building.

I would like to include a small bio about yourself to be featured next to your work.

All skill levels are welcome additions to this project!

When plugs arrive, I will be working on ways to display them.

Also, it will not be necessary to add a belly hook to your creation, but I will need you to leave the barrel swivel in for mounting purposes.

Tail hooks with or without bucktails added will be fine!

As soon as I receive enough Plugs in, I'll begin to post pic's.

Thanks!

I can't wait to see the responses of those who come to see this assembly of raw talent out there!

And I hope that many of you who build will come on board, as this is an awesome undertaking!

BigFish · 01-15-2004, 11:10 AM

Come on all you plug builders out there! This is an admirable undertaking on Bliz part and I believe he will do a great job with this project. I already am making plans for Bliz to put the collection on display at the MSBA show. You all do such great work, I would love to see a collection of it all in one place and I am sure many people would also find it fascinating! If I get the chance to produce a plug myself, I may even send one to Bliz...I am just getting started so give me a little time!

MAC · 01-16-2004, 02:23 PM

Don, I epoxied the plug for the display today and will shp it to you next week.

Bernzy · 01-21-2004, 11:06 AM

capesams · 01-21-2004, 01:43 PM

I didn't sign up earlyer , but I'm going to send you a brad norris squid.

MAC · 01-21-2004, 01:52 PM

I like mine

Bliz · 01-21-2004, 02:57 PM

Capesams,

Please don't forget to sign your creation and to include a small blurb about yourself and how long you have been building.

Thanks!

capesams · 01-21-2004, 05:55 PM

little over 32 years :

building home's...o u mean PLUG's

2 winter's

Bernzy · 01-23-2004, 02:02 PM

Hi Bliz,

Here's a pic of the plugs I'm sending you for your project.
The "Surf Howdy" is the 1st one I made and is signed #1 .
They will ship today.

Bernzy