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Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-14-2011, 07:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,682
Posted By Hookset
I finally swam my 1st plugs

Well, I went out to the NJ bay, Graveling Point to dunk some bait and swim my lures for the 1st time. Thanks to everyone's feedback, I had much success in the swimming the plugs. One of the plugs...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-09-2011, 08:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,554
Posted By Hookset
I have to admit, I am probably the typical new...

I have to admit, I am probably the typical new builder. I can't help it, I keep building but not testing. Not the best approach, but heck I am turning wood, sealing, and painting. Well, that was up...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-09-2011, 12:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,445
Posted By Hookset
rockfish Thanks from me too, I have 4 in the...

rockfish
Thanks from me too, I have 4 in the works and here are two of them. Not sure i have the right weight, may be on the light side. I used a 32 cal roundball on each.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-04-2011, 07:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,445
Posted By Hookset
rowhunter Man, you are quick. I too have 4...

rowhunter
Man, you are quick. I too have 4 sandeels in the works from that great post of Rockfish9 but mine are just now finishing drying from the sealer. That was a great post and I cannot wait to...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-04-2011, 06:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,823
Posted By Hookset
Welcome, great information on this site and more...

Welcome, great information on this site and more importantly lots of people who are great at plug building and love to share! I have learned an incredible amount from everyone on this site.

Nice...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-26-2011, 07:45 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,552
Posted By Hookset
If I caught one of those I would keep it, they...

If I caught one of those I would keep it, they look too real!
Forum: How To and Favorite Plug Forum Guides 02-26-2011, 07:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,932
Posted By Hookset
Very impressive, some great work. I am very...

Very impressive, some great work.

I am very interested in the process of developing a plug. For example, I am sure you start out with an idea of what you are trying to develop, like here a sand...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-14-2011, 07:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,244
Posted By Hookset
wrikerjr The shape of the needle was off of...

wrikerjr
The shape of the needle was off of memory from Needle made by a friend of mine (Jason). I think his was about an inch or more shorter, mine is 7 1/2 ". I have a fairly large weight in the...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-13-2011, 06:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,244
Posted By Hookset
I remember when I started tying flies and the 1st...

I remember when I started tying flies and the 1st trout rosevp and ate it, I am ready for sthat same feeling with a striper or blue and a plug I built!
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Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-13-2011, 04:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,244
Posted By Hookset
It is definitely addictive. I have several in the...

It is definitely addictive. I have several in the works, started painting with airbrush and that is as addictive as turning wood! I just finished up the other swimmer, green along the back, blue...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-13-2011, 01:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,244
Posted By Hookset
Well, finished my 1st plugs

After lots of lumber and lots of fun I finally finished a few and have more in the works. The etex has bubbles, guess I have to get outa tourch next time, sure the fish wont mind though. Now all I...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-08-2011, 07:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,086
Posted By Hookset
Nice work, and I agree with the great look of the...

Nice work, and I agree with the great look of the randomness on the mackerel. I really like that small swimmer natural on top and white on the bottom. what kind of wood and how long is that one?
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-06-2011, 08:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,824
Posted By Hookset
Great plugs, nice work. How do you do the scales?...

Great plugs, nice work. How do you do the scales?
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Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-31-2011, 12:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,366
Posted By Hookset
Well, I have 10 plugs in front of the heater...

Well, I have 10 plugs in front of the heater vent. I will prime on Tuesday night which will have been a 3 day drying period.

I think I had two problems, one was not enough drying time for the...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-30-2011, 01:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,029
Posted By Hookset
As a new plug builder all I have to say is you...

As a new plug builder all I have to say is you have got to be kidding me. They are amazing. Well done.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-30-2011, 10:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,366
Posted By Hookset
Bigfish Thanks for the heads up. I read it...

Bigfish
Thanks for the heads up. I read it twice some time ago. When I wiped them dry I used a papertowl. Then got rid of the paper towel in the fire place. I have the BLO/Mins in a big mason jar...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-30-2011, 09:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,366
Posted By Hookset
Sorethumb That sure makes sense. Being new at...

Sorethumb
That sure makes sense. Being new at all of this, I don't have patience to wait around and i just want to hold that finished plug and having plugs in every stage I could always be working...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-30-2011, 09:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,366
Posted By Hookset
Live and learn. These will be infront of the...

Live and learn. These will be infront of the heater vent for the week and then primed. Thanks again.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-30-2011, 08:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,366
Posted By Hookset
Not next to the heat source Didn't sand At...

Not next to the heat source
Didn't sand

At least I am 100%, HA!

They are in front of the heater vent now drying, and going to be there for a little while. Thanks for the quick feedback.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-30-2011, 08:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,366
Posted By Hookset
Drying times and possible paint problems

Quick update, having a great time building plugs. Spent some time last weekend with a friend who has been building for a few years and picked up some more pointers. The attached pic shows some of my...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-23-2011, 09:15 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,326
Posted By Hookset
Wow, now that is impressive! Cant wait to see his...

Wow, now that is impressive! Cant wait to see his paint job.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-21-2011, 05:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,002
Posted By Hookset
Numbskull This is great stuff. Especially for...

Numbskull
This is great stuff. Especially for someone new to plug building like me, I can take much more from it than just building lipless swimmers.

question on where you drill the hole through...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-18-2011, 04:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,904
Posted By Hookset
Thanks for all the feedback. I have two pieces of...

Thanks for all the feedback. I have two pieces of cedar from Salty's. You are going to laugh, but I am afraid to use it until my skills are worthy! I think I am just about there through, may have to...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-17-2011, 05:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,904
Posted By Hookset
Learning curve

Well, thought I would start a new thread on beginning to learn to build plugs. Today I began to paint the Danny's. One is pine from a 2x2 and the other I made from leftover wood from an oak hand...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-16-2011, 04:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,788
Posted By Hookset
Ok, last pic of the day, sign of a successfull...

Ok, last pic of the day, sign of a successfull day, two labs hanging out with dad after building some plugs together
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