Plug Building 2023: Interpreting Color
You don’t have to be an airbrush master to paint a realistic-looking plug.
You don’t have to be an airbrush master to paint a realistic-looking plug.
After 20 years of building, Dave revisits the first plug he ever made on the lathe.
Build this classic swimmer that looks like nothing else in surfcasting history.
A wooden rodent with a history of hooking giant bass!
The plug that crowned John Haberek as the Needlefish King.
A modern take on a Rhode Island classic that has been producing large striped bass for years.
After 15 years of these articles, we finally tackle the Bottle Plug!
All you need to know to get started building one of the Striper Coast’s more popular striped bass plugs.
A triple jointed eel designed by the late Charlie Cinto.
Here’s how to make your own durable jigs with a wide range of color options.
Here’s a pair of teasers that will catch most anything in Northeast waters, whether you choose the long rod or conventional tackle.
The story behind and the instructions to build a lure that has reached almost mythical status in recent years up and down the Striper Coast.
Catch these mini tunas on mini pencil poppers. Here’s how to make ‘em!
Here’s an economical way to build a good inventory of custom finished jig heads.
From crafting molds to blending unique custom colors, pouring soft plastics is a rewarding way to pass the winter months.
In this plug building how-to video, master plug builder, Dave Anderson shows us how to drill the offset eye socket for the Wadd needlefish.