I get this question about 3 times a week. Where can I buy XXXX big swimbait or trout plug? So I'm trying to put together a page with all of this info, but this is all I have so far. I need your guys' help digging up the info about the lures that I don't have info for below. If you know a shop that has a certain bait, or who makes a certain bait, or whatever, please post a reply to this message so I can compile all of this to add to the big plug article. Thanks.

-Rob

Where to Buy Trout Plugs and Big Swimbaits
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MS Slammer

Made By: Mike Shaw

Approx Pricing: $25-$35

Websites:
http://www.msslammer.com
http://www.centralcoastbass.com
http://www.umaxco.com

Stores:
Mike Shaw ( Dean's Performance and Muffler in Atascadero, CA ) 805-462-0592 or 805-466-8104 in the evening
Wilderness Outfitters in Arroyo Grande, CA - 805-489-9417
Anglers Outpost Marina at Santa Margarita Lake, CA - 805-438-4682
Longs Drugs in Paso Robles, CA - 805-238-2815
Coyote Bait and Tackle in Coyote, CA - 408-463-0711
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AC Plug ( new Luhr Jensen Version )

Made By: orignally - Allan Cole, now Luhr Jensen

Approx Pricing: $

Websites:
http://www.xmission.com/~red_dog/acplug/
http://www.luhr-jensen.com/tr_ac_plug.htm
http://www.cabelas.com

Stores:
Coyote Bait and Tackle in Coyote, CA - 408-463-0711
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AC Plug / Minnow ( original Allan Cole version )

Made By: Allan Cole

Approx Pricing: $14-$30

Websites:
http://www.xmission.com/~red_dog/acplug/
http://www.boatersworld.com

Stores:
Boater's World in Henderson, NV - 702-898-6598
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Stocker Trout

Made By: Rod and Todd Thigpin

Approx Pricing: $

Websites: n/a

Stores:
Eric's Tackle Shop - Ventura, CA - 805-648-5665
Wilderness Outfitters - Arroyo Grande, CA - 805-489-9417
Anglers Outpost Marina - Santa Margarita Lake, CA - 805-438-4682
Limit Out Bait and Tackle - Clearlake Oaks, CA - 707-998-1006
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Mission Fish Swimbait

Made By:

Approx Pricing: $

Websites: n/a

Stores:
Bass World West - Santa Ana, CA - 714-667-6006
Hogan's Sports Inc. - Pleasant Hill, CA - 925-626-1985
Limit Out Bait and Tackle in Clearlake Oaks, CA - 707-998-1006
Walton's Pond - San Leandro, CA - 510-352-3932
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Generic Trout

Made By: Jerry Rago

Approx Pricing: $200

Websites: n/a

Stores: ?
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Osprey Swimbait ( rubber )

Made By: Steve Harner / Uma-x

Approx Pricing: $14-23

Websites:
http://www.umaxco.com
http://www.jttackle.com

Stores:
Bass World West - Santa Ana, CA - 714-667-6006
Coyote Bait and Tackle in Coyote, CA - 408-463-0711
Eric's Tackle Shop - Ventura, CA - 805-648-5665
J&T Tackle - Simi Valley, CA - 805-527-7653
Wilderness Outfitters in Arroyo Grande, CA - 805-489-9417
Uma-x - Long Beach, CA - 562-434-7925

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Osprey Hardbait

Made By: Jerry Rago

Approx Pricing: $

Websites: none

Stores:
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Generic Trout

Made By: Jerry Rago

Approx Pricing: $200

Websites: none

Stores:
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Castaic Softbait Trout

Made By: Castaic Softbait

Approx Pricing: $30

Websites:
http://www.castaic.com/


Stores:
Angler's Marine - Anaheim, CA - 714-666-BOAT
Anglers Outpost Marina at Santa Margarita Lake, CA - 805-438-4682
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Optimum Swimbaits

Made By:

Approx Pricing:

Websites:
http://www.thefishermans-tips.com/index.html

Stores:
Angler's Marine - Anaheim, CA - 714-666-BOAT
Anglers Outpost Marina at Santa Margarita Lake, CA - 805-438-4682
Jay Lui's Service - Newark, CA - 510-794-4089
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Basstrix Swimbaits

Made By: Basstrix

Approx Pricing:

Websites:
http://www.basstrix.com/

Stores:
Angler's Marine - Anaheim, CA - 714-666-BOAT
Coyote Bait and Tackle in Coyote, CA - 408-463-0711
Jay Lui's Service - Newark, CA - 510-794-4089
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Original AC Plugs and AC Minnows can be got through Allan Cole or this webpage, http://www.xmission.com/~red_dog/acplug/, they usually run between $14-$35. Word has it that the Ospery Hardbait, Osprey softbait, and Generic Trout can be bought directly through Jerry Rago and some tackle stores around Mohave/Cottonwood Cove are selling them.

Bass World West has Mission Fish and Osprey Softbaits. J&T had Ospreys the last time I was there.
-Brian

Eric's has stocker trout also.

The new A.C. plugs are always popping up on ebay for about 10 bucks.
The rubber osprey's are at the Turners outdoorsman stores.
-RD

hogan's in concord has mission fish swimbaits, don't have their number though. they also have some goofy looking frogs they make, actually they look really good, but $$$.

what in thaa heck are they? i cant find a pic anywhere! are they trout plugs or are they swimbaits like osprey, or optimum, or are they more like big hammers?
patrick

Waltons pond has mission fish.
tight lines
Ryan

Thanks for the info everyone. Can you guys also provide phone numbers and Cities? I need them for:

J&T Tackle
Bass World West
Hogan's
Walton's Pond

If any of the guys from these shops (or any shop for that matter) wants to post a list of what they have and approximate pricing, that would be great too.

Also, does anyone have Jerry Rago's number if he doesn't mind it being posted on the internet and is looking for business?

What the hell is the Geniric Trout and why is it $200?

That big 13-7 lb'er with the Generic Trout hangin' out of its mouth oughtta convince you of its worth! :-)

- jeff

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