S-B Plug Swap - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

Fishpart · 12-13-2002, 09:18 AM

I am looking for a total of about ten people interested in doing a plug swap. I would also like to use this as an opportunity to help generate some income to help John keep the lights on for US. After we get a final count, we'll each make one plug more than the number of people who sign up. If ten people sign up I would ask each person to make 11 of the same plugs and send them to me minus hooks. I will collect all the plugs and send one of each plug to everyone who participates minus the plug you made. That will give two extra sets of plugs that I will get to John so he can use them in support of the site. I would like to get all the plugs by March 15th so if John chooses he will have a set to raffle at the MSBA show. We'll work out any other details as they develop.

So far we have:
Fishpart--Darters
THE Specialist(formerly know as Specialist)
BM
Slipknot

Breezy Kid · 12-13-2002, 04:51 PM

Im in :-}

eel punt · 12-13-2002, 05:55 PM

Sure I'll give it a try. ep

Bernzy · 12-13-2002, 07:09 PM

I'm in.... Bernzeel needles 1.5 oz.

Slipknot · 12-13-2002, 07:19 PM

Bernzy makes AWESOME needles

Christian · 12-13-2002, 08:01 PM

could i?

chumbucket · 12-13-2002, 09:50 PM

...and me boss?

mrpogie · 12-13-2002, 10:38 PM

Fishpart, I can't commit to the swap itself due to a remodeling project I'm about to undertake but I'd be happy to contribute a couple of plugs to help keep the lights on. ...mrpogie

Slipknot · 12-14-2002, 08:29 AM

And Chumbuckets needles CRANK! there's no comparison to the Chumster

I am priveledged to have one of his many prototypes and managed to get a Wonder Bread needle

So Chum is in

mrpogie, sure you can join the fun, no pressure but we'd love to have you in the swap

l.i.fish.in.vt · 12-14-2002, 08:58 AM

if there still room i'd like to get in on the swap also.

JHABS · 12-14-2002, 09:30 AM

Will donate to John, NEEDLES and a few SURPRIZES........................

Fishpart · 12-16-2002, 07:10 AM

Looks like we have a prett full house. I'll see many of you at Slip's place on the 4th. Till then, have fun turning
Fishpart---Darters
Slipknot
BM
The Specialist
Breezy Kid
eel punt
Bernzy---Needles
Christian
chumbucket
l.i.fish.in.vt

With mrpogie and HABS on the side.

TheSpecialist · 12-16-2002, 05:05 PM

So Ed we are gonna say this is closed with 10 people right?

Everyone makes 11 plugs, we should shoot for the end of Febuary, the MSBA show is probably gonna be in March.

Christian · 12-16-2002, 07:57 PM

what are people going to make, or should it be a suprise?

bassmaster · 12-16-2002, 10:54 PM

I want to Make the BM popper, I may have to clear coat instead of epoxy not sure, But will get on it......
alot of projects going on here

Fishpart · 12-17-2002, 07:09 AM

The Specialist (I like the new name) is right, we should close with 10 people with each person making 11 plugs. The end of February is good, that will give us a couple of weeks till MSBA to round up any stragglers.

Be nice to know what you are making if you don't want it to be a surprise. I'll PM my adress to all of you some time after the New Year.

Christian · 12-17-2002, 03:52 PM

ill be making the master-bait. i just had to say it. um, its a polaris type popper w/ a candle pin shape body and a head thats just different. it looks good.

TheSpecialist · 12-17-2002, 05:22 PM

Thanks Ed, the name change was John R's idea. I think I will make pikies or Beachmasters.

Christian · 12-22-2002, 03:48 PM

heres a pic of the maker-me and the similar plug- for a close up look at recent plug pics. the one for the swap doesnt have mack stripes and the one the swap will have 3d eyes instead of the holograms. hope you likey.

Bernzy · 12-22-2002, 03:59 PM

Christian, I likey.
You make a real nice lookin plug, dude. I look forward to havin a Christian plug in my bag

Bernzy

Christian · 12-22-2002, 09:20 PM

thanks.

christian

dondkim · 12-24-2002, 09:29 AM

Christian,

With the skill of making such a beautiful plug and your name, you just became a "Fisher of Fishermen and Fish"

I am very impressed.

Don

guzz · 12-24-2002, 12:04 PM

with all of the crap going on in the world,and all the tempations,and distractions our youth must face,it does my heart good to see a young man so into this sport of ours.and making some fine looking plugs to boot! great job christian,you are to be commended.stay away from all the ugly stuff out there,and keep making those plugs,and banging fish.like bassmaster always says,plugs not drugs

excellent work christain!

guzz

Christian · 12-24-2002, 05:49 PM

thanks for the compliments everybody.

i just finished my 11 bodys today, all flawless. looking good.

Fishpart · 12-26-2002, 04:46 PM

Nice job Christian. Another plug I look forward to carrying in my bag.

I just started my blanks last night. Hopefully I'll get them all from square to round tonight and get a few drilled. My goal is to get them drilled and turn a few at Slip's next Saturday.

TheSpecialist · 12-26-2002, 07:21 PM

"Turn a few at Slips" That's a good idea Ed.

Breezy Kid · 12-29-2002, 05:49 PM

Makin tail weighted 5" needles: black back, gold sides, silver belly. :-}

l.i.fish.in.vt · 12-29-2002, 10:21 PM

i'll be making darters in 3oz range, any color preference?

bassmaster · 12-30-2002, 12:00 AM

Christian
one word Outstanding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can You tutor Me to spell

Fishpart · 01-07-2003, 12:38 PM

Just sent out PM's to everyone with my address. Also got a beautiful Casting Swimmer and Needle form Mr. Pogie for the site raffle. They are beautiful works of art.