[weekendwarrior]

Going to be plugging in CT in next few weeks. I was always under the impression that they throw more wood than us in south jersey. I want to bring out some of these larger plugs that I hardly use- any recs? Should i be throwing the same things we use- blurple bombers/redfins/ finS?

 

[egghead]

Yeh, the yankees love their big wood plugs. But they are also practical and will readily throw plastic plugs like us.

I got some monster wooden stuff that I like when I am up there. If in areas of strong currents, darters, Gibbs Dannies and bottle tops. Needlefish are great.

The most fun is not wood but Cotton Cordell Pencil Poppers. In shallows near rocks, fish will take a swing at them even when they are not feeding. Best part is they float and don't get hung up in the rocks easy.

Of course the best is the bio-piugs

 

[weekendwarrior]

I have a few needles i'm dying to use- should i fish them straight? i hear about people twitching them- i don't even know how to twitch a plug!

 

[egghead]

It will depend on the weight and buoyancy of the plug. Learning how to twitch them, especially the smaller ones is pretty simple. You can swim them like an eel with a little practice.

 

[NIGHTSTRIKES]

Some Large Wood In These Color Patterns Will Work.

Here are a few Needles that also should draw some attention.

Good Luck Up North and Make Sure To Give Us A Report When You Get Back...

[ 09-02-2005, 01:21 AM: Message edited by: NIGHTSTRIKES ]

 

[weekendwarrior]

Nightstrikes- this is my wood inventory- let me know of any other recs.

1- black tatoo jr swimmer
2- black danny
3-black atom jr
4- white danny
5-blurple saltybugger mini swimmer
6-blurple salty stubby needle
7-blurple superstrike needle(actually plastic)

I think i may be just a little weak in daytime patterns- any color recs other than pink over white?

 

[NIGHTSTRIKES]

You look good to go with those plugs they will surely get you thru the night and early mornings.
Nice Collection....
As far as other colors,alot of old salts state to just stay with the basic colors of White,Black,Yellow and Green..Some of todays customs are eye catchers with the custom bait fish patterns,but in reality they basics will catch fish just the same.. So that being said just hook yourself up with some yellows and light greens.

 

[LBI SurfRat]

your inventory is just fine with the exception like NS said you need some yellow/whites/ and another clor that has worked is "parrot". friend of mine did really with with yo-zuri mag darters...mullet and gold/red were the colors.

 

[weekendwarrior]

Thanks guys.

Another question- do you get most of your wood over the net? I've gone through surfcasting rhode island, saltybugger, and stripersonline. any other good sites come to mind?

 

[NIGHTSTRIKES]

Yep, The Web is the way to go,also during the
Winter check out the Seaside & Asbury Park Fishing Flea Markets.Alot of custom builders
show up with plenty of plugs for sale

Don't forget we have our very own Plug Builders
here at the Barn. Big Dons & Tattoos Tackle.
Both Don & Mike are a couple of the Hottest
Plug Makers Out There These Days...

Check Out This Recent Thread
Big Don's Current Inventory

Big Don's Pencil Poppers

And Mikes Website-
Tattoos Tackle

Tattoo Darters

[ 09-02-2005, 03:17 PM: Message edited by: NIGHTSTRIKES ]

 

[ShoreBird]

The latest edition of On The water has a complete rundown on the plugs commonly used on the Cape.

 

[earlybird]

Ed...have fun up there and good luck! I'm
looking forward to this fall. We'll all have to
get out together like in the spring. Good times!

[ 09-02-2005, 03:52 PM: Message edited by: earlybird ]

 

[weekendwarrior]

Brent,
Thanks man. I'll let you and rich know how I make out. Big fish this fall- can't wait!

 

[Fshnjoe]

weekendwarrior if your in Ardmore Big Don lives
very close to ya in Norristown Email him he will give you his phone number. Drive over his house also he will be able to tell ya colors & styles
He makes some special big stuff for the guys up
north. Most likely it would be worth your ride
to his house maybe 1/2 hour away!

[ 09-02-2005, 08:55 PM: Message edited by: Fshnjoe ]

 

[weekendwarrior]

fshnjoe,
Thanks. I just e-mailed Don. It's going to be like Christmas! If I had kids, they wouldn't be eating for a while.

 

[Ron Redington]

WW, if ya stop by Don's make sure ya check out his 8 1/4 swimmers

[ 09-03-2005, 09:51 AM: Message edited by: Ron Redington ]