Plugfest 2007 - Thank you everyone!

[JohnR]

Scott - you were missed but Slip got the Crazy Banana up in your honor - it was even through wired!

DZ - great to see you! Thanks as well for the donated trip!

And thanks to the long drive contingent. I think today had the most traveling from NJ so far and Lou, while only 100 miles away probably had to double that to get there.

Its also funny when someone (Karl Fahrverah) makes TWO novelty plugs that he needs to enter a can of into the fishable category

Oh, and nice delivery from Herb Reed & Sluggo on those new squid colors - also cool to see the kids getting a couple of those in addition to the adults

I said it before and I'll say it again, big thumbs up to Slipknot (and Melissa). He has done more for Plugfest and for many many years, than anyone !

[bassmaster]

I Ho'd some awsome plugs today , it was fun to be there and fart from the awsome viddles. Mike that popper is nice u need to sell em in ya shop. Man U bums make some nice wood! nice to meet you guys taday" awsome wood !

my plug Ho powers must be tuned a lil better
slip I ho'd u haha

[Diggin Jiggin]

I didn't bring much to trade today as I haven't gotten much done this year that doesn't already have someone elses name on it . Next year for sure.

Moses, here's what I walked away with.

After the fest I had some plugs I needed to test swim, so I tested these too. Lower your plug does just what you said it did. Sweet.

Striperknight, I know you said your water was frozen so I tested your little darter. Its perfect, slow -moderate retrieve and an occasional twitch and it was down 12-18" with a nice tight wiggle.

[PNG]

Originally Posted by Diggin Jiggin

I learned a lot from watching you, thanks for sharing the technique.
As soon as I splurge on some steb centers I'm going to give it a try!

Pics please and if you figure something new....

[ProfessorM]

Originally Posted by bassmaster

I Ho'd some awsome plugs today ,

I'll say. Now get to work. Payback is a bitch.

[Tagger]

It just keeps getting better,,, left there shaking ,, Lots of amazing work there .. good to see old friends . Good to see all the Jersey, RI .. Ny guys . PNG thanks for the lesson . Great hanging with the geritol gang .. New friends and new ideas thanks for brass Crash . Numby your too much ,, You really have been hitting the bottle . Flap liked your entry in the contest .. Not a shoe horn ,,no way . Slingah we'll fish soon . Larry you owe me G2. Mike @ M&D's thanks for restocking my shelves,, Mac thanks for stainless.. Great job again Slip and John putting event on ... tremendous .. circut overload .. THE PLUG !!! THE PLUG !!! THE PLUG !!!......................

[Tagger]

Originally Posted by ProfessorM

I'll say. Now get to work. Payback is a bitch.

Wish I took your plugs Paul .. at least I gave you something ... oneway street there..

[jim mullen]

Another great event, thanks from Jim, Mike and Joey Mullen.
Thanks for all the information I received from everyone I talked with.

[eastendlu]

Just got home and what can i say only that i'll be there again next year.Thanks to John and Bruce for this event as i can't even imagine all of the hard work to put this together.Also it was great seeing friends that are as nutty as i am and making some new ones too.The plugs were out of this world!!!

[Slipknot]

The day goes by so fast, wish it lasted longer.
I forgot, thanks EastendLu for the awesome Louuuper.
When you perfect the one for the rear, let me know

I learned some stuff also today, and Angler#1 gave me lots of advice Also Stan's friend. I think I'll do more plugging in the canal this year and give my back a rest from so much jigging.

Bassmaster, ya , it figures. what was it you ho? the medium yellow howdy?

[Lower]

Had a really great time a well! Always great seeing the old friend and walking away with new ones. Seems like every year I get to know more and more of you. Makes it that much more enjoyable.

There were so many incredible plugs I can't even begin to list them. Very, very impressive work. I also have to thank you for your kind words and encouragement. It's a huge compliment coming from this croud.

Can't believe you already got that plug wet DJ! I hope you stick a nice one on it. Slip...I owe ya...blame Karl...
Vinyardblues...I'll be in touch, get the beer on ice.

[Skitterpop]

wow

thanks for all the pics and posts...... very nice....thing is growing!

[vineyardblues]

All I can say is WOW !!!
The plug builders are getting better then ever! What a great time I had.
Thanks to everyone who pulled this event off, Trust me it was many.
Thanks again. Things have come a long way, from Slip's house to this!
It was great to see everyone again.
Here is a picture of The Bossman with "The Plug" made by Chumbucket

VB

[eastendlu]

Thats a great pic!!!!

[vineyardblues]

Originally Posted by eastendlu

Thats a great pic!!!!

Ya Bossman with a smile !!!

[vineyardblues]

A couple more very Happy Campers
VB

[mikecc]

Originally Posted by bassmaster

I Ho'd some awsome plugs today , it was fun to be there and fart from the awsome viddles. Mike that popper is nice u need to sell em in ya shop. Man U bums make some nice wood! nice to meet you guys taday" awsome wood !

my plug Ho powers must be tuned a lil better
slip I ho'd u haha

The problem with giving you a plug as PM found out .It's like feeding a stray dog. They don't ever leave.

[BigFish]

KarlF....thanks for the sweet pencil! They are my favorite...and in white no less! That one goes in the bag!

Tagger....sorry I forgot the G2....I will bring it by this week if'n you like?

And who made that stew? I had 3 bowls of it in rapid succession thinking it was beef stew and someone finally informed me it was venison stew! IT WAS AMAZING!!! I could not stop eating it!! Need bigger bowls next year!

[Slingah]

I had fun...always great to chew the fat with everyone
I really want to thank everyone for the plugs....Im all excided to fish them...I owe you guys....
Thanks to Bossman and Bruce for all your hard work in this great "club"

[bassmaster]

Originally Posted by mikecc

The problem with giving you a plug as PM found out .It's like feeding a stray dog. They don't ever leave.

ya but he was in the skunk works and when he comes here he will be shown a very special plug, but how to build it. he came along way an im glad i was the guy who helped him , he will get to date rape my Cave his needles came along way an his work is awsome now hes showin me crap!

[Flaptail]

First, Big thanks to Slip and JohnR for putting this together. John hope you feel better.

Professor Moriarty your nutz. Wow is all I can say.

Numby, your influence and help has been a tremendous asset to my turning. The stuff you showed today was a tremendous display.

Karl you dog you. Does that bottle plug come in amber? And, should I drill two holes in the back for added water and weight in casting? Nice Danny plug btw!

Tagger is that a Beantown needle? It's fabulous! (I can talk that way since I am "artistic" (or is that autistic or George mentioned something about hormonal imbalance)

PNG, I have just the place for that exquisite ( another artsy term) little white needle!

Chum! Nice to see you and thanks for helping me out of my dilemma of choosing which plug to enter! You were right!

FishingFreak thanks for the swimming plug it's got Elizabeth Islands written all over it!

Slip great Rocket, it will get abused that's for sure.

Bassmaster you master of mental mayhem. He's back!

I am sure I am forgetting someone, sorry old age and the 70's are reaping thier braincells form my noggin.

The two plugs I had to choose from Chum helped me decide on which one which was the top one.

Looking forward to plug night at Mass Striped Bass Association!

[massmike]

What a bunch of talented guys! My dad and I had a great time at plugfest 07. Learned a lot, talked a lot , ate a lot. Can't wait until next year. Thanks John and all the rest of you crazed fisherman . Keep in touch- Massmike/mikescustomplugs@comcast.net

[tattoobob]

Originally Posted by massmike

What a bunch of talented guys! My dad and I had a great time at plugfest 07. Learned a lot, talked a lot , ate a lot. Can't wait until next year. Thanks John and all the rest of you crazed fisherman . Keep in touch- Massmike/mikescustomplugs@comcast.net

Great looking Plugs Mike

[afterhours]

nice meeting you and your dad mike nice work.

[massmike]

And by the way it was my wife who made the Venison Stew.....delighted you enjoyed it! If my luck continues during bow season 07 I'll be sure to bring bigger bowls, more spoons and 2 Crock Pots to Plug Fest 08!

[Raven]

bigfish and I will happily do a deer drive in your direction....

2 crock pots... i'll be there....that i KNOW

thank your nice wife and great cook.

[Diggin Jiggin]

A few years ago my dad brought me some venison. I invited the in-laws over and we had 'beef' stew. Everyone loved it, and they all had seconds. When dinner was over I told em it what it really was.


No way they would have even tried it if they had known what it was ahead of time. Funny how if you don't hunt, you don't think about where your food really comes from.

[ProfessorM]

Sorry Ed I thought I gave you something. After a while I did not know what was going on. I was too busy keeping an eye on BM. Anyway I will send you something in the near future. It would be my pleasure. Pm me your addy. P.

[Backbeach Jake]

That was a fun, totally awesome and humbling PlugFest! The quality just gets more amazing every year. Very inspiring! At every table there was work to gasp at , I was light-headed. Great to see everyone again!

[Raven]

Originally Posted by Karl F

.
sensor overload will do that to you...

sounds like the radio went dead....

ya keep turning the "on button" on but
the bulb is way too dim barely glowing amber....