Stop, you are killing me...I too have a plug addiction. Lol...nice collection !! That is how I store my plugs as well. Always looking at different more efficient ways to store them - haven't yet found a suitable improvement over thisI may have a slight problem…. 232 my fave for WCVI, very closely followed by 601 / 602. In Puget Snd and Strts 84FLG.View attachment 78355
do you troll using the nose ring, or let it rattle and tie to the tow bar?View attachment 78373
#455 I've casted this and got a monster lingcod, but trolls way better.
i had it..my problem, under control until my buddy sold his boat and gear….so i had to get his collection also….Stop, you are killing me...I too have a plug addiction. Lol...nice collection !! That is how I store my plugs as well. Always looking at different more efficient ways to store them - haven't yet found a suitable improvement over this
I usually troll with it by itself, but an old commercial troller fisherman showed me to put an elastic band on it over the line to control which way it wobbles. Slamming pounding hits. Never used the tow bar method. Could you explain how?do you troll using the nose ring, or let it rattle and tie to the tow bar?
PNT Parksville. The best other than Tomic themselves. Crew members get a discount there.Im like a crow when it comes to shiny fishing ****. Since tomic isnt accepting online orders right now, whos got the best selection on the lower island?
Some will cut off the nose ring and then tie their line high on the tow bar so the plug has a more "nose down" attitude when it is trolled. It hops and gyrates more this way. Use a second knot to hold it in place. Pic attached. There are other tricks, but you asked a specific question. Go to Tomic's site. https://tomiclure.com/instructions/I usually troll with it by itself, but an old commercial troller fisherman showed me to put an elastic band on it over the line to control which way it wobbles. Slamming pounding hits. Never used the tow bar method. Could you explain how?
Thanks for the link and the great info, much appreciated. I've tend to not use plugs because I've been told it was usually a commercial lure or more meant for Port Alberni and Campbell River type fishery. I'll be trying it more often now, but of coarse not until the Spring regs change.Some will cut off the nose ring and then tie their line high on the tow bar so the plug has a more "nose down" attitude when it is trolled. It hops and gyrates more this way. Use a second knot to hold it in place. Pic attached. There are other tricks, but you asked a specific question. Go to Tomic's site. https://tomiclure.com/instructions/
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I tie it high and use a drop of nail polishSome will cut off the nose ring and then tie their line high on the tow bar so the plug has a more "nose down" attitude when it is trolled. It hops and gyrates more this way. Use a second knot to hold it in place. Pic attached. There are other tricks, but you asked a specific question. Go to Tomic's site. https://tomiclure.com/instructions/
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Try the elastic band method before you pull the pin. I know some guys pull the pins all the time but your mileage may vary, check the action with a rubber band method versus running the nose ring or the tow bar.I bought 3 or 4 last summer but never got up the courage to run them lol. Oh I did for Lakers at home and hit a couple. I have watched a few YouTube videos on running them and as usual too many opinions.
Would you guys suggest running them as they are out of the box or do the pull the pin thing and run your line through thing. Any difference you think.
some fantastic plugs in there. including my fave that no one talks enough about
there’s pulling the pin, and then pulling the pin properly. i was getting some abrasions on my lines as well as some leakers.it’s imperative to be super careful when pulling the pin out of the body. have a small file handy to file the snipped portion of the pin so there’s no sharp edges before you pull it out of the plug. also when pulling the pin out take your time and twist carefully. a lot of the uvbiirt plugs are two pieces and you can snap the weld creating a leaker.I bought 3 or 4 last summer but never got up the courage to run them lol. Oh I did for Lakers at home and hit a couple. I have watched a few YouTube videos on running them and as usual too many opinions.
Would you guys suggest running them as they are out of the box or do the pull the pin thing and run your line through thing. Any difference you think.
If you slip a q-tip plastic shaft into the pin hole in the plug it acts as a liner, protects the plug and the line.there’s pulling the pin, and then pulling the pin properly. i was getting some abrasions on my lines as well as some leakers.it’s imperative to be super careful when pulling the pin out of the body. have a small file handy to file the snipped portion of the pin so there’s no sharp edges before you pull it out of the plug. also when pulling the pin out take your time and twist carefully. a lot of the uvbiirt plugs are two pieces and you can snap the weld creating a leaker.
pulling the pin changes the angle how the plug face digs and therefore changes the tail action as well. i’ve run pulled vs non pulled and while i prefer to pull the pin i don’t think it’s a major game changer