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Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-22-2005, 11:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,223
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
New compressor

I used a fishmas gift certificate and picked up a $99.95 Sears compressor. What a difference having the additional pressure makes. My old Badger compressor with 28 lbs pressure was OK with the Anthem...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-10-2005, 08:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,458
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
I've been a fly tier for 40 years and the most...

I've been a fly tier for 40 years and the most important thing to increase the durability of your fly or bucktail is to saturate the thread and hair at the head with superglue. It is a trick I...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-10-2005, 08:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,827
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
I haven't. Hadn't even thought of it. But now...

I haven't. Hadn't even thought of it. But now that you brought it up, I will give it a try. Water based eurethane actually sprays pretty well through an airbrush. I won't be using my Anthem with it...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-09-2005, 05:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,827
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
For a protective clear coat over water based...

For a protective clear coat over water based acrylics before envirotex I have used a flat water based MinWax eurethane. It can be sprayed on, dries quickly, little odor and has a toothy finish for...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-02-2005, 02:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,932
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
FBWannbe web site moved

The Fishing Bum Wannabe web site has been moved to

http://www.fbwannabe.tk/

The many members of this board who visited our FWB site overwhelmed the original server that it was on and they shut...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-01-2005, 08:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,735
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
I'm glad everyone enjoyed the plugs made on the...

I'm glad everyone enjoyed the plugs made on the Dupi. And I'm glad the Dupi inspired others to build duplicators. It has certainly made it easier for me to build plugs to fish, swap and give away....
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-01-2005, 03:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,421
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
I test prototypes in my "test tank" (actually it...

I test prototypes in my "test tank" (actually it is a brook in my back yard), until I get the action I am looking for. Then I take the prototypes down to the North River where I can test them in...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-01-2005, 03:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,735
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
Fishing Bum Wannabe web site

My 12 year old put this web page together for me as a Fishmas present. I hope you enjoy it. I know that I have.

http://www.freewebs.com/fbwannabe/index.html
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-30-2004, 12:06 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,708
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
Sorry, I wasn't trying to be a wise ass, at least...

Sorry, I wasn't trying to be a wise ass, at least not this time. I will try to take some photos and post them. I will often make up 25 - 50 wires at a time, ready to rig with the nose loop already...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-29-2004, 06:50 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,708
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
I have been using 1/16" 302/304 stainless wire...

I have been using 1/16" 302/304 stainless wire for 2 years now. I got a 5# roll from McMaster Carr. I also have a small coil of 1/16" 308 1/4 hard wire that I find tough to bend, and therefore don't...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-29-2004, 05:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,713
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
I have some Lupo Dannys, and some of the first...

I have some Lupo Dannys, and some of the first Gibbs Dannys. They have a wide lip that causes a lot of roll. I caught a lot of fish on them, even with a lot of roll. I have a feeling that the...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-26-2004, 03:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,486
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
Santa brought the Badger Anthem 155

I got an Anthem for Fishmas. What is everyone using for paint with their air brushes? With the $5.99 Ocean State specials I was able to use vitually any $.88 acrylic that I found at Michaels. And...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 11-18-2004, 07:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,016
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
Did it two years ago. I made 33-7/8 oz pencil...

Did it two years ago. I made 33-7/8 oz pencil poppers in different colors. My wife humors me and encouraged me. My son wants to do it again this year. It was neat to have fishing friends stop by and...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 10-18-2004, 06:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,734
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
I see that Titebond now makes a type III glue...

I see that Titebond now makes a type III glue that is more waterproof than type II. I will be trying this in my next batch of plugs. They have tests that include 3 immersions of 4 hours each and 4...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 10-17-2004, 11:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,734
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
I have been using Franklin Titebond Weatherproof...

I have been using Franklin Titebond Weatherproof carpenters glue for 3 years. I have had no glue failures to date. It is designed for exterior applications, including outdoor furniture. I used is for...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 06-16-2004, 11:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,189
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
If you are copying a Gibbs, weigh it. The 1.5oz...

If you are copying a Gibbs, weigh it. The 1.5oz is 6.75" long. I'm not sure what a 7" should weigh, maybe 2 oz. Over the years I have made hundreds of pencils in various weights. Some sank, Most...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-22-2004, 12:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,261
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
Perfect size! I did significant damage with yelo,...

Perfect size! I did significant damage with yelo, Flo Orange and pearl pencils that size last spring when the squid first showed. Florescent Orange my favorite color anytime.

Slip. I have been...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-21-2004, 08:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,261
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
eyes on pencils

I've been fishing pencils for 25 years, and if I fish a pencil right, the eyes are hardly ever in the water. When I put eyes on them, it is to catch other fishermen as they see the rod on top of the...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-14-2004, 08:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,163
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
I knew some of you guys made cod jigs! Wow!...

I knew some of you guys made cod jigs!

Wow! The English definately have this down. I found several sites with "pirks" and "pirk moulds" and now have some ideas on how to paint them. Prisma tape...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-13-2004, 05:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,163
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
I know some of you guys sneak out and catch a cod...

I know some of you guys sneak out and catch a cod or two, and I know some of you make your own cod jigs. What's going on? Don't want to fess up and get caught by your purist wood turning, striper...
Forum: Rod Building 01-12-2004, 09:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,926
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
light cod rods

I am interested in putting together a couple of light cod rods for fishing 4-8 oz jigs on 30# Powerbraid. One will be for my 11 year old, the other for me. I see a number of folks up in this area are...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-11-2004, 11:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,163
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
Cod Pipe Jig Colors

I got time, I got plenty of tire weights, plenty of old 1/2" copper pipe to make pipe jigs. What is everyone doing for a finish on these. I have read everything from using them as they are to...
Forum: Rod Building 01-10-2004, 09:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,408
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
It is non-skid 1" tape, not heat shrink. It can...

It is non-skid 1" tape, not heat shrink. It can be found at Home Depot or West Marine. Sometimes they only stock grey and you may have to search to find black. Some rod makers stock it, but it...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 10-08-2003, 07:25 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,255
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
Where are you weighting these? I have been...

Where are you weighting these? I have been drilling, gluing in slugs and filling with wood filler to keep the weight balanced front to back, and to keep a lower center of gravity to keep the plug...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 08-28-2003, 06:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,037
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
BM at the MSBA Meeting

Outstanding job BM! I may not have HOed any plugs from you last night, but I HOed some plug building ideas. Dave, you did a great presentation for those of us who think we have a clue, and you were...
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