woodsac | Wed Feb-09-05 08:15 AM |
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#570, "Still Working on Plugs"
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I think I'm getting closer to 'fishy'. I know it's round and not fish shaped like the new breed of plugs, but this one definately swims more like a fish with it's side to side movement.
I tried to use more subtle colors that would work during the day or at night. This one is loud! It's got a nice loud 'clack' with the double joint. It's also got a rattle in it between the lip and the front hook. I haven't had it anywhere where I could crank it down yet, just test it, but I don't think it will go down more than maybe 1 foot. It's 9' (9.5 with this tail) and 3.8 oz. I'm still using spray paint :P but it works.
Again, I'm not planning on selling these. I just don't feel like I have anything special to offer that you can't already get. And they take waaayyyyy too long to make! Just sharing and looking for some feedback. Constructive criticism is good :-)
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woodsac | Wed Feb-09-05 10:42 AM |
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#573, "RE: Still Working on Plugs"
In response to Reply # 1
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Thanks Nathan.
Yea, something about a swimming pool...just not the same :)
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woodsac | Wed Feb-09-05 02:36 PM |
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#583, "RE: Still Working on Plugs"
In response to Reply # 6
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Thanks guys! It's just a hobby. Gives me something to do when I should be pouring baits }( And yes, you're definately better off just buying them ;-)
The hooks are black Matzuo 3/0 front and 2/0 rear. But don't waste your time buying them! They are very, very sharp...when you get a good one. Out of 50 hooks, I threw out about 10 and had to touch up about 30 x( There is no quality control on their hooks, so once you weed through all the bad ones, it's not a good deal anymore!!!
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woodsac | Wed Feb-09-05 04:00 PM |
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#587, "RE: Still Working on Plugs"
In response to Reply # 9
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Trev, that's what I like about them, the shape. When you get a fish, they stay hooked good.
But what I don't like is what TM mentioned, the points. They're not the traditional cone points. They are needle sharp, but that makes them needle thin. The hook points roll real easy. I always carry a diamond file with me just in case. It only takes 10 or 15 seconds to touch up the tip, but I shouldn't have to do it!
Like I said, I'll never buy them again. I've still got about 50 of them in red and black 1/0 to 3/0. I'm too cheap to just throw them out :P
Just read what I typed before I hit the 'post message'. Kinda makes me worry. I thought "If the points roll that easy on small wood, what about the rock hard, trout slurping lips of a bass"? I think I'll be changing some hooks :o
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