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Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-28-2012, 12:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,338
Posted By Hookset
The long swimmer you can find instructions in the...

The long swimmer you can find instructions in the how to section in a post by RockFish. Great Plug, made some last year but didnt pay enough attention and I made the through hole in the center and...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-28-2012, 05:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,338
Posted By Hookset
Year 2 lessons to learn

Well, year 2 of my plugbuilding is under my belt and I have many lessons left to learn:

1) sharp tools: I tried to sharpen my tools but one was getting dull and I was too lazy to sharpen again....
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-14-2012, 10:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,947
Posted By Hookset
I like the idea of blind, but not really sure if...

I like the idea of blind, but not really sure if a strong roll would turn the bass off or turn them on. Unfortunately, I live 1 1/2 hours from the ocean here north of Philly so my experimenting time...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-14-2012, 05:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,947
Posted By Hookset
Movement

There are some fantastic threads which go through in detail the various factors which influence the movement of the plug in the water. I have read much, many times over and over so not to miss any...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-27-2012, 05:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,278
Posted By Hookset
better late than never

Not sure you guys remember me. Last year was my 1st year building and I really had a blast while making mistakes and learning! My building time is limited due to Fishing, Hunting, Soccer games, and...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-05-2012, 06:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,410
Posted By Hookset
Great work!

Great work!
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-15-2011, 06:34 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,833
Posted By Hookset
hardcore from the shore: Man, those pics brought...

hardcore from the shore: Man, those pics brought back memories of my grandfather in his woodshop. He retired as a mason and began making furniture in his garage, must have 15 pieces in my house!...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 05-11-2011, 05:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,782
Posted By Hookset
Looks great, I also am a frustrated flipper. I...

Looks great, I also am a frustrated flipper. I have a crate where I flip 6 at a time for 2 hours till it sets up. That is getting old but gets the job done. The one I was dreaming has a light bulb...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 05-11-2011, 05:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,782
Posted By Hookset
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 05-05-2011, 05:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,989
Posted By Hookset
Thanks everyone! I imagine as you say my...

Thanks everyone! I imagine as you say my perspective and ideas will continue to build as I fish these. Will start with the JBay kayak fishing tournament in a week.
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Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 05-03-2011, 05:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,248
Posted By Hookset
Great lookin plugs, now you have a lot of fishin...

Great lookin plugs, now you have a lot of fishin to do! Go get them chewed up!
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Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 05-03-2011, 04:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,989
Posted By Hookset
Those peanuts have a ton of tail action, real...

Those peanuts have a ton of tail action, real cool swimming action. I hope the fish like them! Thanks!
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Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 05-03-2011, 03:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,989
Posted By Hookset
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 05-02-2011, 08:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,989
Posted By Hookset
user error, here are the pics

user error, here are the pics
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 05-02-2011, 08:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,989
Posted By Hookset
So much for good plans!

Well, not sure if you remember my 1st post... was planning to focus on one plug, a Danny. Well, my name is Greg and I have a problem.

I have been busy reading all your posts and experimenting in...
Forum: How To and Favorite Plug Forum Guides 04-30-2011, 04:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,932
Posted By Hookset
I swam my sand eels today after making the...

I swam my sand eels today after making the adjustments you suggested, flag on the back and bend eye down. Man, these have a great swimming action. Thanks for posting the build instructions!
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 04-24-2011, 04:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,130
Posted By Hookset
Thanks! Has a lot of action so we will see what...

Thanks! Has a lot of action so we will see what happens
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Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 04-24-2011, 09:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,130
Posted By Hookset
The eye goes about 3/4 up then the same down ...

The eye goes about 3/4 up then the same down
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Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 04-24-2011, 08:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,130
Posted By Hookset
rolling plug

I have a plug, sandeel imitation, it rolls when it swims. Is that a bad thing and does that mean I need more belly weight?
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 04-01-2011, 12:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,283
Posted By Hookset
Fantastic looking plugs!

Fantastic looking plugs!
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-15-2011, 09:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,682
Posted By Hookset
chefchris401 Interesting, I will definitely...

chefchris401
Interesting, I will definitely give that a try swapping the hook and weight. I have some Lefty #2 high slots I was thinking of trying.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-15-2011, 07:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,682
Posted By Hookset
Numbskull great feedback, thanks! I will give...

Numbskull
great feedback, thanks! I will give that a try and i am sure it will make a difference, amazing the impact of little details. What size hooks do you use, these are 2/0.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-14-2011, 07:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,682
Posted By Hookset
I swam this needle that I had previously posted....

I swam this needle that I had previously posted. The funny thing is I didnt know how to weight it so i have a pretty sizable piece of lead in the tail. It stood up like a bobber when at rest, we...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-14-2011, 07:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,682
Posted By Hookset
These two also looked good. The one danny stye...

These two also looked good. The one danny stye had some good swimming action while the sandeel was more suttle. Thanks again for all the feedback, hopefully soon there will be a picture with a fish...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-14-2011, 07:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,682
Posted By Hookset
This one also swam well, but not quite as well.

This one also swam well, but not quite as well.
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