Plugfest 2007 - Thank you everyone! - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

JohnR · 02-17-2007, 05:14 PM

No surprise but yet again you all pulled off a tremendous PlugFest - truly awesome and inspiring work that you did.

Congrats to the winners! Pictures coming (I saw a lot of people taking pics) and all the details will be put up soon.

Thanks to Fishpart for running the door so I wouldn't get anyone sick (which I'm getting to be again so off to nap I go in 2 minutes) and big round of applause to Slipknot for all he did on putting this together for all of of us

I'm off to bed for a power nap!

Thanks & again, Congrats

Raven · 02-17-2007, 05:23 PM

did anyone turn the heat back on in the plugfest middleboro building?

ProfessorM · 02-17-2007, 05:23 PM

Thanks John and Bruce for a wonderful time. Great to see all, especially the ones who drove from NJ, and some new faces too. Top notch get together. P.

thefishingfreak · 02-17-2007, 05:26 PM

thanks for he shirt bossman.
good seeing everyone too.

plugs were

JohnR · 02-17-2007, 05:27 PM

Oh, and one more thing. I still have some more cash to give out from the prizes. Tomorrow I will pick out the rest and send some PMs out. I figure I can PayPal that money to people - I will also put up a list for the those that need to send me their addy so I can send out the award plaques - thanks again!

mikecc · 02-17-2007, 05:51 PM

Had a great time . More pictures to follow

gone fishin · 02-17-2007, 06:04 PM

Many Thanks --- a great plugfest for sure. It was great too see old freinds and make some new. I will post a few pictures for all. No subtitles just pics.

PNG · 02-17-2007, 06:05 PM

Plugapalooza '07

I'll be picking sawdust boogers for a couple days

gone fishin · 02-17-2007, 06:06 PM

More Pics .. If I am boring you go tell Clammer

jim mullen · 02-17-2007, 08:19 PM

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

Slipknot · 02-17-2007, 08:22 PM

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?

massmike · 02-18-2007, 08:23 AM

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 · 02-18-2007, 08:27 AM

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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 · 02-18-2007, 08:29 AM

nice meeting you and your dad mike nice work.

massmike · 02-18-2007, 08:30 AM

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 · 02-18-2007, 08:58 AM

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 · 02-18-2007, 09:17 AM

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.

Backbeach Jake · 02-18-2007, 09:35 AM

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!

The Dad Fisherman · 02-18-2007, 11:25 AM

Great Time Yesterday, Slip did an outstanding Job with the event as usual. I brought a friend along who is not a member and he had a blast, the great group of guys there made him feel like he's been on the site for years. I'm pretty sure he's in the Garage today putting what he learned yesterday to good use.

John R you got a great thing going here

Food was awesome too.....who made dem meatballs....those were awesome.

It was great to meet new people and see some great pluggage. Gonna have to give that off-set turning a try, that was a great Demo.

Once agian thanx for putting on a great event.

Striperknight · 02-18-2007, 12:02 PM

I had a great time. What a blast!. Some much talent in one place.
I made an effort this year to talk with as many builders as I could.
Learned a few new tricks. Made some trades(thanks all) and scored
some wood in the parking lot.
I love the plug contest tables..you never know what you are going to see. Waaaaaaaaaaaaaa .... I want a baby bottle plug. Way to funny.
The offset turning demo was great.

Some of my stash

Tagger · 02-18-2007, 12:05 PM

Thanks VB ,, for you know what ..

tattoobob · 02-18-2007, 12:17 PM

DZ, the second one from the top is Karl F, We both got the same BI Color

fish4striper · 02-18-2007, 12:01 PM

Great time, thanks John and Slip. Awesome plugs.

Striperknight, thanks a bunch for the plug you gave my son, he's suped to toss it.

Striperknight · 02-18-2007, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by fish4striper

Great time, thanks John and Slip. Awesome plugs.

Striperknight, thanks a bunch for the plug you gave my son, he's suped to toss it.

No problem!
I want a full report from you guys on how it performs.

Bob Thomas · 02-18-2007, 05:58 PM

You know what...maybe it was better that I did not go. I could NEVER compete or even come close with my creations to all the creations I've seen here. All your work is truly amazing to see. Wish I could have seen it in person.

Great job folks....great job!

ProfessorM · 02-18-2007, 06:43 PM

Bob you would have had a ball. There is no competitive atmosphere. It is all fun and enjoying and learning at all skill levels. Very refreshing. Always walk away learning something from someone.

Bob Thomas · 02-18-2007, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Karl F

yep no competition, how can ya compete with a guy who machines his own custom swivels!

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Paul.. yer the nutz!

Wish I coulda been there. Work had be locked up all week/weekend. Next year for SURE!

Dr.fish · 02-18-2007, 08:22 PM

Last yaer was my first encounter with the gang from SB...it was great...must admit it was another great day. Mickecc...thanks for your efforts for all of us. Tagger...Ya, whose older...you or me...LOL...Chum great to meat you and the talk about Charlie Murat, it was a real trip down memory lane for me...Vinyardblues...dang, didn't get to meet you...you'd have like the Murat stories...YA, I'm still the PROUD OWNER OF 2 MUREELS that Charlie gave to my dad and me.
massmike...don't forget to "adjust" the eel skin...and dam n it fish it...it's a great plug...remember...get them skins lookin' blue...LOL. Hi to your dad...now THERE'S the look of a seasoned vet!

BTW sorry gents for not posting something about wood. I am still close friends with a guy that owns and opperates a sawmill. His main products are shingles... and I'd be willing to bet that we all know what they are made out of!!! I had a load for Eastendlu and NJDon and Stripercrazy took what I had extra. Before the meeting next year I'll post his lates prices...I ONLY DO THIS FOR PLUG BUILDERS ON 2...MAYBE 3 SITES when there is a get together. If I know at least a week or 2 in advance he'll cut some stock for me. If you want TRUE 2" X 2" pieces HE CAN DELIVER!. I don't make a penny...well that might not be "true"...I'll get a couple of "free" sticks, but his friendship is worth much more. We sit and sip a wine now and then that his old pal makes...NO WOOD CUTTIN" on those days!!!:cheers

justplugit · 02-18-2007, 08:46 PM

What more can be said, spending a day with "the best of the best" and being on plug overload-- Priceless.

Thanks to all you guys.

Cranium · 02-19-2007, 04:18 AM

Bruce and John R thank you for all the time and effort you put into plugfest, I had a great time. It was great to meet a lot of you guys and make some trades. Numbskull and tagger thanks for the advice on making that angle cut, I Think I know what I will do. Fred I want my race plug back. The nice thing about an event like this, is meeting people you have "talked" to for a while. Karl. Lou.Backbeachjake, Prof M, numbskull, Raven.....Thanks again for the good time