Rookie Swap? - Page 2 - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

dougv · 02-13-2006, 11:24 PM

k, so i'm newto this too... been making plugs this winter only got an ok darter down do it all w/out a lathe. use a power saw, orbit sander and a coping saw. can't find a drill bit long enough for thru wire... any ideas on the best way to attach hook eyes? I have been using stanless steel eyes. I put some liquid nails on the threds. 1 1/2 inch for front and back and smaller for the body hook.

outnumbered · 02-14-2006, 08:04 AM

Welcome Doug great goup of guys here and a wealth of information. Use the search button and you can learn more than you can possably take in. From a rookie also here are the answers to you question.

Drill Bit - Order from Mike at m & D's in Whareham only open on weekends now but there web site is capecodtackle.com he is a sponser on this site and can help you out. You will either need a 1/8" or most people use the 5/16" bit as the nose grommets fit in there. All the supplies that you will ever need are there just about.

Hook Eye's - make the hole slightly larger and use devcon 2 ton epoxy

Do a search on the site and you can find information on anything you want. If you search jigs you can find all sorts of ideas that will help you out on the thru drill thing. PM me and I'll send you a picture of my drill jig if you want but the same one is online here somewhere.

Lower · 02-14-2006, 10:05 AM

Just wanted to say it was great meeting you guys over the weekend. I had a great day and learned a ton.

Were almost there with the swap. Motorfish and Striperknight gave me their plugs at Plugfest. Once I get PBrowns plugs were done.

I'm looking forward to boxing them up and shipping them out. I think you guys are going to be happy!

Lower · 02-14-2006, 10:06 AM

and welcome DougV. Like outnumbered said...use the search. Everything I know about this addicting hobby came from that search button.

Striperknight · 02-14-2006, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Lower

Just wanted to say it was great meeting you guys over the weekend. I had a great day and learned a ton.

Were almost there with the swap. Motorfish and Striperknight gave me their plugs at Plugfest. Once I get PBrowns plugs were done.

I'm looking forward to boxing them up and shipping them out. I think you guys are going to be happy!

How'd did I not meet motorfish and outnumbered on Sat.?

Lower · 02-14-2006, 02:08 PM

I didnt end up meeting them till a little later in the day. Not sure when they got there? You may have been on the road by then.

SK...package 1 on its way.

outnumbered · 02-15-2006, 12:05 PM

SK,

I had to work from 5 - 11 that morning so I didn't get here until about 11:45 and when I finally met up with Lower he said you had just left. Sorry I missed you as I really wanted to meet you and see how you painted those heads on the swap plugs. I first thought that they were printed on tissue paper and glued on somehow but when Lower told me that they were handpainted I couldn't believe it. They are sweet, you are by no means a rookie at this but I am really happy you joined the swap. That is one plug I am not so sure will ever see the water.

I can't wait to get the plugs from everyone but I'm sure the wait will be well worth it.

Motor Fish · 02-15-2006, 06:15 PM

SK, I also had to work that morning. Didn't get there until noonish. Sorry I missed ya. You'll just have to come back up here this summer and we'll beat up these plugs together.

Striperknight · 02-16-2006, 10:52 AM

I may be up that way in July again.

Any word from Pbrown?

Lower · 02-18-2006, 10:32 PM

No word from PBrown. Hope he chimes in soon. I'm sure you guys are ready to see these plugs. I get to drool over them every night! All I can say is I can Gaurantee some fish will be caught on those plugs!

Emeril02915 · 02-21-2006, 11:13 AM

All,

Of you guys have done an excellent job on your plugs. If you ever plan on having a rookie swap again count me in.

Slipknot · 03-05-2006, 09:18 PM

Do you guys still need this thread sticky?

Lower · 02-27-2006, 12:56 PM

Alright guys...I think I'm going to throw in the towel. I have done everything possible to get in contact with PBrown. I think between a new little one, and possibly a new home, he's just up to his neck. I wish I would have heard from him though. SO....

I think its time to SHIP THE PACKAGES! I'll get everything together and get the boxes in the mail! I do believe everyone will be happy. Look forward to throwing these plugs this spring.

I guess what I'll do is include PBrown's plugs in your packages, unless someone has a better idea?? Maybe we can swap with him individually once he is grounded. One last thing...I'm going to take some nice pics and post them on the main page. I want everyone to see the nice collections of plugs. Not everyone has been on our "sticky". Thanks for a great swap guys!

outnumbered · 02-27-2006, 01:10 PM

stripercrazy · 02-27-2006, 02:21 PM

outnumbered · 02-28-2006, 10:25 AM

We're getting beers too, cool.

ProfessorM · 02-28-2006, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by outnumbered

We're getting beers too, cool.

Spoken like a true Irishman.

stripercrazy · 03-01-2006, 09:35 PM

I/m working 3rd shift so I'm waiting to open it sometime around 3am when the nite's draging, the waits killing me, but it will be like a powerboost

outnumbered · 03-01-2006, 10:53 PM

Its 11:00Pm just got home and my wife had the box on the table with a nice cold beer open next to it. Gentleman my hat is off to you all these are sweet. Makes me want to go down to the canal and start to fish them right now. Great job gentlemen I lift a beer to toast you all.

and Lower thanks again for organizing the swap and all the work that went into it.

stripercrazy · 03-02-2006, 04:01 AM

wow, thanks everyone, I'm glad I was part of the rookie swap. lower thanks a million, you the man for doing all the work.

hat off to everyone. lets catch some fish and post the photo's

thanks ed.