PLUGFEST plug CONTEST - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

Flaptail · 02-13-2006, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Backbeach Jake

Please don't take this personal, Canalman. We're just bouncing ideas around. Some good, some notso. For my money, your plug received what it merited-tops. And yes, I believe that it would get slammed. Thankyou for all the hard work not to mention being shackled to that table all day. Ya did better than good.

Yes indeed Fred I agree totally. And this is not meant to be flame war, just opinions. Canalman, you did a wonderful job and we all appreciate it and yes your plug would get eaten, would be a shame after all the work to see it get messed up, but it would get eaten no doubt. I am sure you can see both sides.

BigFish · 02-13-2006, 06:28 PM

Dave...you and Slip did a fantastic job and all was wonderful. Just folks kicking their .02 cents around. I agree with what folks are saying and I could go either way on this.....its all about the fun right? Leave it status quo and give plaques, trophies or certificates is fine with me......its all about the fun, the light hearted competition and y#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&g it up with you guys for an afternoon. Someone said it right when they said folks can and do judge for themselves.....I am good with the way it is.

eastendlu · 02-13-2006, 06:45 PM

If i can put my .02 into this being there for the first time.I liked all the work and since we are all builders we know the work that goes into these things.I noticed that there were many categories and so many different winners .As for the prizes to me its up to who sets this up to decide what he wants to award.I was looking at all those plugs all works of art ,did anyone notice that kids eyes looking at them ,i did and i don't think he was thinking of anything but WOW.Just the look in a childs face is enough reward but we are adults and its a friendly competition amongts peers.There is nothing more than a friendly competition to push the envelope of creative thinking wherever it make take things.I'm still scratching my head trying to figure out how some of you guys come out with the things you make.I can't break out of the box.

BigFish · 02-13-2006, 06:46 PM

Here, here EE Lou!

Squid kids Dad · 02-13-2006, 06:49 PM

Canalman.1st off my hats to you..You did a great job!!!.I agree with BBJ...They are just kicking around some ideas...Its hard to improve on an already EXCELLENT Plug fest...I dont build plugs , but it was awesome looking at them all...As far as prizes go..Well I think a certificate that you hang on the mancave wall would be just fine.....Let the money go to this excellent site...Its all in fun....Just my .02 cents

Canalman · 02-13-2006, 07:02 PM

I wasn't trying to get the sympathy votes here

I just wish someone had said something beforehand. I don't need prizes I just hate to see something I call fun being picked apart. I think I may have come across like I was mad or peesed even but I'm not. However everyone wants it to go next year will be the way it goes. I had a great time anyway and I hope that doesn't get lost in this.

Carry on...
-Dave

Canalman · 02-13-2006, 07:08 PM

Hey Larry empty ya pms

BigFish · 02-13-2006, 07:48 PM

Empty Dave...sorry!

ThrowingTimber · 02-13-2006, 07:55 PM

You guys did a great job. I think the fact that there are other categories built in to the whole thing besides best of show levels out the playing field.

Slipknot · 02-13-2006, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ThrowingTimber

You guys did a great job. I think the fact that there are other categories built in to the whole thing besides best of show levels out the playing field.

Ya Vic, you took that catching cow catagory from me this year , but next year I"LL BE BACK

PNG · 02-13-2006, 08:22 PM

As a side bar we need an oxygen tent for BandsawEddy when he goes all woosy

Maybe the XrayBandit Doc could lend a hand

Slipknot · 02-13-2006, 08:12 PM

OK, from what I gather, here is my observations.

1. Next year we need 2 different catagories to judge by = One for serious actual fishable plugs that one would use in their plugbag. and Two- a novelty catagory for plugs that are dreamt up and brought to life by imagination and artistry whether they are handcarved or lathe turned, with crazy paintjobs or realistic ones. Anyone can enter a plug even in both catagories as long as they are present at the plugapalooza.

2. Then we need a long tub of water to test swim the creations in.

3. The prizes are forgone for simple bragging rights and a certificate, therefore there will be no entrance fee in order to submit a plug.

4. The winner from the past year has to organize the whole plugfest the next year

5. note to self not to eat Flaptails kelbassa next year as it might contain some kind of black squirrel creature meat

6. maybe more people can step up and help with the planning of the event and we can have it somewhere larger next year as it looks to have outgrown the club where it's been the past 3 years. I have someplace in mind already. I like the freeflow of the plugfest as people can mingle and talk plugs with others that have the same addiction. This year the tools didn't get used as the event has grown past that part of it I guess.

Carry on, I think I'm tired, long day today

Redsoxticket · 02-13-2006, 10:42 PM

Scout a location with access to a swimming pool for the plug testing along with the gym for the actual plugfest at the same facility. Those that work for the school department may help achieve such location.
What do you think of this idea ?

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Originally Posted by Slipknot

OK, from what I gather, here is my observations.

6. maybe more people can step up and help with the planning of the event and we can have it somewhere larger next year as it looks to have outgrown the club where it's been the past 3 years. I have someplace in mind already. I like the freeflow of the plugfest as people can mingle and talk plugs with others that have the same addiction. This year the tools didn't get used as the event has grown past that part of it I guess.