plugfest

[ProfessorM]

LOL.

Oh yeah he is always lurking, be afraid be very afraid

[Slipknot]

Originally Posted by capesams

And don't forget to take a break an go outside to the parking lot where they sell and trade their wares of all kinds ...most often the best deals around can be had sitting on a tailgate....it's all part of plugfest.

Originally Posted by Mojo7

This being my first plugfest is there proper etiquette for trading or trying to buy plugs? I'm a newbie and do nice work but I'm not on the same par as a lot of the guys on this site, do I wait for someone to ask me to trade?

I think capesams forgot to add the sarcastic smilies to his post there,

You don't have to wait for someone to ask to trade with you, go ahead and ask if you see stuff you like.

Every year the subject of selling comes up it seems, either before, after or during plugfest. Sponsors of the site who speak to JohnR ahead of time should be the only ones selling stuff. This plugfest began as a lure building get together and has gained attendance ever since it began. In the beginning a few guys brought some supplies and stuff as a convenience, but the spirit of Plugfest was never to become a flea market free for all selling plugs, it's for trading and learning , conversing, eating and general having a good time with others that enjoy the hobby of making our own lures to fish with. I personally have not witnessed selling in or outside of plugfest, although it has gone on, I am not the plug police and can't enforce something like that. All I can do is ask that you do not sell or try to buy stuff unless it's a sponsor. Thanks for understanding. Plugfest is what you guys make it. If anyone else would like to make a thread next year explaining it all over again for new people, please feel free to.

[nightfighter]

What you may also see is transactions already agreed upon and being completed when the parties meet up at Plugfest... Examples; I am going to be handing off a couple rods that are spoken for through classifieds, and I will hopefully be picking up some of Freak's cod jigs while there...

[capesams]

Not to worry Bruce.....you won't have to walk away from me when you see me coming cause I'll be passing on this plugfest and any others in the future.

Best of luck guys an gals.

[Slipknot]

no worries here
no need to pass on it either
is it because of the selling? or something else?

BTW, I wouldn't walk away from you and I don't know why you feel that way

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by Mojo7

This being my first plugfest is there proper etiquette for trading or trying to buy plugs? I'm a newbie and do nice work but I'm not on the same par as a lot of the guys on this site, do I wait for someone to ask me to trade?

There is no selling. Trading is encouraged.

Originally Posted by Slipknot

I think capesams forgot to add the sarcastic smilies to his post there,

You don't have to wait for someone to ask to trade with you, go ahead and ask if you see stuff you like.

Every year the subject of selling comes up it seems, either before, after or during plugfest. Sponsors of the site who speak to JohnR ahead of time should be the only ones selling stuff. This plugfest began as a lure building get together and has gained attendance ever since it began. In the beginning a few guys brought some supplies and stuff as a convenience, but the spirit of Plugfest was never to become a flea market free for all selling plugs, it's for trading and learning , conversing, eating and general having a good time with others that enjoy the hobby of making our own lures to fish with. I personally have not witnessed selling in or outside of plugfest, although it has gone on, I am not the plug police and can't enforce something like that. All I can do is ask that you do not sell or try to buy stuff unless it's a sponsor. Thanks for understanding. Plugfest is what you guys make it. If anyone else would like to make a thread next year explaining it all over again for new people, please feel free to.

What he said.

Originally Posted by capesams

Not to worry Bruce.....you won't have to walk away from me when you see me coming cause I'll be passing on this plugfest and any others in the future.

Best of luck guys an gals.

That would really suck Steve because your presence is wanted - always has been.

Unfortunately we can't run this as refined and precise with all of the cookie cutter things everyone wants and satisfy everyone. This is a shoestring effort with a few people primarily helping out. Would gladly wish to see others involved in making it better than complaining about it.

[capesams]

John....as I stated in the above post..U'll all have a good day at the fest .

[Rockfish9]

Originally Posted by capesams

Not to worry Bruce.....you won't have to walk away from me when you see me coming cause I'll be passing on this plugfest and any others in the future.

Best of luck guys an gals.

Dont do that to us....seeing you and talking to you is a big part of what it is all about.. you have forgotten more about plug building and plug history than most of us will EVER know... besides..... if ya come and bring the Old Goat with ya... he keeps the Mrs entertained...( I just have to keep one eye on him so don't kidnap her!)

[OLD GOAT]

Thanks a lot Joe.Gee whiz. I could never figure why the Mrs. would run away with her fingers in her ears.
We down Capers don't get up Cape much and tend to talk a little bit.
It's bad enough having to close our eyes crossing the big scary bridge,but then to not being allowed to yak a little bit. Gee whiz

[Rockfish9]

Originally Posted by OLD GOAT

Thanks a lot Joe.Gee whiz. I could never figure why the Mrs. would run away with her fingers in her ears.
We down Capers don't get up Cape much and tend to talk a little bit.
It's bad enough having to close our eyes crossing the big scary bridge,but then to not being allowed to yak a little bit. Gee whiz

you know i speak in jest... there's two people she specificaly asked about and if they were going to attend.. you and Big fish Larry.. she took a shine to you guy's and enjoyed talking to both of you...