The "SD" Special Needleskin - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

Flaptail · 03-28-2008, 03:38 PM

Inspired by Stan Daggett who gave to me and showed me how effective a needlefish plug made specifically for a skin can be.

I made the prototype last fall and it really put a hurt on bass everywhere I fished it. It weighs in at 1-1/2 oz but I have made 30z ones (Sauerkraut will test it this season).

It is only right that it be named for Mr. Daggett and I hope he is up there looking down in approval.

Biteme · 03-28-2008, 04:23 PM

He was a great guy. I have one of his originals that is next on the list.

wahlie · 03-28-2008, 09:54 PM

nice... gotta try that one out.... I take it you have to remove the hooks and cut slits into the eelskin and then re-attach the hooks?

scottw · 03-28-2008, 10:06 PM

wow, it would be great if everyone would include a diagram with their creations, that's outstanding!

Flaptail · 03-29-2008, 05:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wahlie

nice... gotta try that one out.... I take it you have to remove the hooks and cut slits into the eelskin and then re-attach the hooks?

Bingo!

Raven · 03-29-2008, 08:24 AM

why...eel-skinned plugs are so effective over a non skinned plug

and what it is about them that triggers fish to strike....

is all about what the bass see.....

or could it be that the lateral line along a bass picks up

that subtle difference of two layers... a soft one on the outside

especially... so it thinks or reacts to the bait more favorably.

any thoughts on this phenomenon? oh and nice diagram Flaptail.

Backbeach Jake · 03-29-2008, 10:10 AM

Wolf in a sheep's skin theory. Looks like food but isn't. Thanks Flap.

OLD GOAT · 03-29-2008, 02:57 PM

I fished next to Stan with his skin plug years ago in front of the lights. Needless to say i felt kinda stupid after watching him empty the ocean standing near me.