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01-08-2016, 04:26 PM
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Uncle Remus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lakeville Ma.
Posts: 14,773
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Plugfest bites the dust, no?
I guess plugfest has gone the way of the dinosaur. Does not seem to be any interest anymore and last 2 were so sporadically attended. Oh well it was fun while it lasted.
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"A beach is a place where a man can feel he's the only soul in the world that's real"
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01-08-2016, 04:45 PM
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User
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Cape Cod
Posts: 5,385
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Ya, I don't build but enjoyed going to see everyone's handy work. Last year was like a morgue.
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01-08-2016, 05:29 PM
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Chris Blouin
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Warren, RI
Posts: 3,330
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Didn't the last two fall on other big show days?
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01-08-2016, 07:29 PM
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Seldom Seen
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 10,400
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I haven't really finished more than a dozen over the past two years. Family stuff two years ago. Snow removal killed it for me last year.
Maybe taking a year off is not a bad idea as you don't know what you have until it's gone for a bit......
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“Americans have the right and advantage of being armed, unlike the people of other countries, whose leaders are afraid to trust them with arms.” – James Madison.
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01-08-2016, 09:29 PM
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Uncle Remus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lakeville Ma.
Posts: 14,773
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Yeah I took last year off too but am back at it this year and actually enjoying it. I don't think last year was on other show dates, year before I think was. A lot of the guys that used to come are selling these days so they aren't interested in just for fun anymore I guess. Maybe next year.
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"A beach is a place where a man can feel he's the only soul in the world that's real"
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01-08-2016, 09:37 PM
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"Fishbucket"
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Bahston Hahbah
Posts: 6,588
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Move it back to Bruce's shop
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01-08-2016, 09:50 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: North Branford,Ct.
Posts: 7,581
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Gee I miss one year and no more ??
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Billy D.
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01-09-2016, 01:27 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Middleboro MA
Posts: 17,119
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thefishingfreak
Move it back to Bruce's shop
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Sounds good
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The United States Constitution does not exist to grant you rights; those rights are inherent within you. Rather it exists to frame a limited government so that those natural rights can be exercised freely.
1984 was a warning, not a guidebook!
It's time more people spoke up with the truth. Every time we let a leftist lie go uncorrected, the commies get stronger.
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01-09-2016, 02:02 PM
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Uncle Remus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lakeville Ma.
Posts: 14,773
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I'm game.
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"A beach is a place where a man can feel he's the only soul in the world that's real"
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01-09-2016, 03:35 PM
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Chris Blouin
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Warren, RI
Posts: 3,330
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ProfessorM
A lot of the guys that used to come are selling these days so they aren't interested in just for fun anymore I guess. Maybe next year.
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I think you nailed it right there.
A good portion of the guys that use to go are now selling and selling well.
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01-09-2016, 07:44 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: S. Easton
Posts: 1,676
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I really hope this isn't true.....
I missed it last year. From the first plugfest I went to I learned a lot and would like to see it continue.
Bruce's shop sounds good!!!
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"Always two there are, no more, no less: a master and an apprentice." >> Yoda
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01-10-2016, 05:03 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 22,805
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uh oh
the authorities might mistake it for a revolution ![Call me](http://www.striped-bass.com/Stripertalk/images/smilies/phone.gif)
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01-11-2016, 08:28 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Buxton, Maine
Posts: 1,727
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Plugfest was always a great time. Lots of swapping and sharing by most. John and Bruce did a great job . I'm game for whatever the future brings. I may sell but it's fun swappin and sharing fish stories and ideas.You learn a lot and if your smart it keeps you humble as you see where we all started .
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01-11-2016, 12:39 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Reading Mass/Newburyport/merrimack river
Posts: 3,740
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I've been so busy ice fishing the last few years.... I haven't been... I just build what little I need for the season. It's all I seem to have time for... I do miss it.. it is a great way to get the summer time fishing thoughts moving...
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A good run is better than a bad stand!
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01-11-2016, 03:11 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 86
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I know I don't post here much at all and most probably don't know who I am but I do like going to Plugfest, made it last year. I'm in the process of making about 80 this year and all topwater, it's what I like. If invited I will show up anyplace. I did get a few nice fish, to me, on my plugs last year. I will check back. Scott
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01-12-2016, 02:03 PM
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It's about respect baby!
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: ri
Posts: 6,358
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Date Bruce?
I need some motivation. I been building lures but they're fahkin' huge guy!
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01-12-2016, 09:50 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: CT
Posts: 2,289
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I couldn't make it last year, went the year prior. It helped me a lot to talk to everyone, put some names to faces, and good motivation to build quality work.
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01-13-2016, 07:15 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 22,805
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you
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rockfish9
I've been so busy ice fishing the last few years.... I haven't been... I just build what little I need for the season. It's all I seem to have time for... I do miss it.. it is a great way to get the summer time fishing thoughts moving...
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have ice?
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01-14-2016, 11:37 PM
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Calling Jon The Fisherman
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: The Sack Of Mass
Posts: 2,357
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As long as it doesn't fall on Surf Day or RISAA I will come no matter where it is. It's killed me to only have been to one in the last 5 years. I sell a few, but that doesn't mean I'm not having fun and trying out new styles. I feel like I'm ALWAYS building new stuff or trying out a new design or tweak. If there's anything I can do to help bring it back, just say the word.
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01-23-2016, 02:54 PM
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Hernia Pikie Maker
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: e. prov r.i.
Posts: 1,176
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I hope we have one this year , allways great seeing everyone...I'm just starting to think building and looked for the date....fingers crossed
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its no ones fault
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01-24-2016, 04:18 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Fall River,MA.
Posts: 103
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missed last year due to work. was looking forward to this year.
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01-25-2016, 09:37 PM
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Calling Jon The Fisherman
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: The Sack Of Mass
Posts: 2,357
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I was hoping to come back and see this thread lit up... maybe Paul is right... ![Frown](http://www.striped-bass.com/Stripertalk/images/smilies/frown.gif)
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01-25-2016, 09:45 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Middleboro MA
Posts: 17,119
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depressing as the Pats loss Dave
very little interest , that is sad.
I should give John a call tomorrow
If I can find the time to have a gathering at my shop, can we get a group interested in that? have to hold it down to limit 20-25 I guess weather dependent also
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The United States Constitution does not exist to grant you rights; those rights are inherent within you. Rather it exists to frame a limited government so that those natural rights can be exercised freely.
1984 was a warning, not a guidebook!
It's time more people spoke up with the truth. Every time we let a leftist lie go uncorrected, the commies get stronger.
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01-25-2016, 10:02 PM
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Calling Jon The Fisherman
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: The Sack Of Mass
Posts: 2,357
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I'll be there. As long it doesn't land on a weekend I have to be at a show for SJ
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01-25-2016, 10:25 PM
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#25
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Old Lyme, CT
Posts: 596
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CT Surfcasters have a lot of new lure makers that might be willing to make the trip. I always enjoy seeing everyone and I always learn something new. I hope you have it. Hey, you guys might like our CSA Demo Day coming up this Saturday at the Clinton CT Town Hall.
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01-25-2016, 11:54 PM
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#26
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: CT
Posts: 448
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I was looking forward to it this year, couldn't make it last year had to work mandatory overtime..
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01-26-2016, 10:13 AM
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Uncle Remus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lakeville Ma.
Posts: 14,773
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MMullen
CT Surfcasters have a lot of new lure makers that might be willing to make the trip. I always enjoy seeing everyone and I always learn something new. I hope you have it. Hey, you guys might like our CSA Demo Day coming up this Saturday at the Clinton CT Town Hall.
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I am going to try mybest to get there. Need to get out of the house
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"A beach is a place where a man can feel he's the only soul in the world that's real"
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01-26-2016, 05:11 PM
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Annisquam Assassin
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Peabody, MA
Posts: 669
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I missed last year as well due to work. I would have missed this year too as I just moved and all my tools are still stuck in limbo in storage. On the bright side, I'm getting a new shed/workshop this spring and hopefully with be able to turn by the end of the summer. Plus, I still get to see Ross as he's doing some renovations at my house.
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Calling fishing a hobby is like calling brain surgery a job. ~Paul Schullery
There he stands, draped in more equipment than a telephone lineman, trying to outwit an organism with a brain no bigger than a breadcrumb, and getting licked in the process. ~Paul O'Neil, 1965
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01-27-2016, 09:19 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 373
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I'd still be interested in either kind of gathering. These are always a good time. I've only missed one (last year) but was hoping we'd have something this year.
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01-27-2016, 09:56 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2004
Location: CT/RI
Posts: 1,626
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I would love to make it one if these years. Hope it keeps happening.
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