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Pencil Popper
Sleek, tapered design with tail weight to get it “out there.” The most effective retriever: point the rod tip at the plug and induce some rapid up-and-down tip action - not violently but steady, at the same time reel slowly to make plug dance from side to side on the surface. |
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Canal Special
This plug is much like the standard Pencil Popper with a shaved flat belly. It was designed to be used in the Cape Cod canal . It does best in swift and fast moving water. |
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Polaris Popper
All time favorite and finished din a traditional Popper fashion. The key here is to vary the speed, even letting it come to a rest on occasion. Impart only enough rod tip action to splash the water and create the audible “gurgle.” The most common error in fishing Poppers is to overdue the rod action. Only a twitch is needed as sound will travel under water. |
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Trolling Swimmer
This pan-lipped plug is effective at any depth and any varying water conditions. Normal trolling speeds will swim this lure at a trolling depth of 4 feet. Also effective in the center of umbrella rigs or can be skipped in the “wash” for several varieties of game fish. A great jetties plug when cast into the out-flowing current and allowed to drift off shore before beginning the retrieve. We recommend using swivels, heavy snaps or leaders. |
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Needlefish
Very effective up-and-down the coast. The desired action is one of no action but the waters current. A slow, steady retriever at or just below the surface will produce a symmetrical V-wake that will obtain the desired result. Strikes are much less dramatic than on other lures, so pay attention and concentrate on the plug at all times. Step up the tempo considerably when Bluefish are the target. |
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Stubby Needlefish
As in the larger Needlefish, a slow, steady retriever that undulates with the current is a killer on Stripes. A direct tie to your leader mono will increase its effectiveness, so resist the urge to burden this offering with snaps and swivels. Particularly effective on Blues and Bonitos, especially when more traditional Bluefish lures are passed up. Experiment with retriever speeds as we have seen times when Blues have preferred “dead drift” and others when “freight train” speeds are required. |
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Danny's
A true classic among swimming plugs, the Danny derives its swimming action from a fulcrum point “amid ships” compared to the nose action of the smaller minnow type plugs. This unique action simulates larger baitfish, which should be kept in mind when retrieving so that the plug is not
over fished. Let the current do most of the work, and vary your retriever as you move the bait through different types of water. An occasional jerk of the rod tip that causes the plug to spurt or splash lightly can be very effective. At night however, a steadier retriever is more desirable. Fine-tuning should be restricted to the stainless wire eye of the plug, leaving the pan lip in its original shape. Bend the eye up slightly to obtain a deeper retriever, and down for more surface action. Unlike our direct tie recommendation with other plugs, the Danny will work better from a black “Duo Lock” snap for a freer swimming action. A swivel is not needed. Remember, keep those hooks sharp and re-tie frequently to keep fresh line at the business end of your efforts. |
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Casting Swimmers
More commonly referred to as the “Bottle Plug” this is our “Derby Special” due to “derby” winners it has been credited with. No metal lip allows this plug to really reach the “off beach” rips. The Casting Swimmer is more at home in turbulent water and fast current. William “Doc” Muller best described the correct technique when he coined the phrase “stay in contact with the plug.” Pay close attention to what's happening out there and keep the plug working by maintaining tight lines and a steady retriever as the current ebbs and flows. This means you speed up retrieve on wave fronts and slow down on the backside |
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Skippers
A phenomenal Bluefish bait that will outcast all other wooden or plastic lures regardless of weight. Most important, it will stay on the surface and not dive when retrieved. The key is a fast retriever and some rod tip work which will cause the plug to dance and skip across the surface. Keep the plug in the water, however, as you are overworking it if it becomes airborne. Remember to slow the plug down when Bluefish are chasing it but striking short. |
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Darter
A “classic” in the saltwater plug offerings. This plug is more effective when cast in the current and immediately “jump start” with a moderate jerk of the rodtip to get the plug to bite and start its decent. Follow with a slow steady retrieve as the plug works from side to side for about ten to fifteen feet; then return your rod to a forward position pointed at the plug and allow the Darter to float back to the surface. Your line will need to be slacked to allow this but be ready as strikes often occur with an erratic left-to-right motion as it is retrieved. This is Stan Gibbs' most effective retrieve but you can experiment with different speeds and rod motions, finding another that is better suited in other circumstances. |
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Stan Gibbs Popper
This plug is based upon the original design
created by Stan Gibbs. The Stan Gibbs Popper is a full floating plug that can be fished almost at a standstill. The popper has a specially designed head that makes a unique sound when popping. This plug is meant to be fished at a slow to medium retrieve. On
occasion stop the lure completely and let it rest. Then continue to pop it. Pop; fish two to four feet; pop. Alternate the retrieve to entice the strike. In order to attract bluefish, it is suggested that you fish the popper at a rapid retrieve- |
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Catch N' Release Skippers (single, barbless hook)
You'll never loose your place in the ”Surf Line” again. We've all had it happen on a busy beach when a blitz is on. You drag your fish up the beach to unhook and someone takes your spot. Barbless hooks allow for release right tin the wash and you're back to fishing. The fish returns to the deep totally unharmed, and you have done your part to help conserve our fisheries. Keep this hook sharp and your line tight, and you'll have a lot of satisfaction with “sport fishing.” |
