* SCALE PATTERNS are available in a few types, octagon shape and variations of the diamond shape.

** ALL PLUGS MAY HAVE DIAMOND DUST SPARKLE ADDED TO THE FINAL COAT OF EPOXY. Colors available are multicolor, silver, copper and coffee. Copper and coffee, sometimes combined, are color phases of squid.

*** SOME PATTERNS AND PLUG TYPES ARE IN LIMITED SUPPLY. As far as natural wood plugs I can only make these if the wood "cooperates". I do not decide if a plug is worthy of no paint until after it is shaped, sanded and sealed. Due to the rarity of good hues and proper lines in natural wood they are more costly. Hard maple, rosewood (very rare), cherry and sometimes ash are tops for naturals. The rose wood and ash are open grained woods and give the natural plugs a different look than the perfectly smooth surfaces of maple and cherry. On occasion I get some cedar and cypress that work well for natural surface plugs.

DRESSED HOOKS

These are examples of what Fishdoc-tied tail hooks look like. Hooks can be siwash or live bait made by the two top hook manufacturers. Siwash can be 5/0 or 6/0 the live bait hooks are 6/0. Treble hooks range from 2/0 - 4/0. If you would like tied hooks only (no plugs) they are $3.00 each. Much cheaper than some trout flies!

Both hook styles are strong and tinned for saltwater use. However, saltwater will eventually rust them if you don’t rinse after each use and touch up with magic marker or a paint pen after re-sharpening. The siwash hooks are strong and have excellent penetration. The live bait hooks are stronger and sharp but I usually give them a file touch-up prior to use.

LIKE TO FISH FOR FLUKE AND/OR BLACK SEA BASS?

THEN YOU NEED ONE OF THESE "fishdoc Blue's Buster" RIGS. They are quite close to bluefish proof, so you won't get cut off if a bluefish decides he likes your bait. I usually snap on a Jig rather than a sinker when "flukin". I've lost lots of expensive jigs to bluefish....NO MORE! One of the three-way swivels has a line with spinner(s) and hook threaded onto a piece of wire leader. The line can be replaced when worn. When the "squid" tails wear out just tie in some deer tail in your choice of color. Rig must be re-wired to replace squids. Attached to the other swivel leg is a wire leader dropper for a sinker or jig. I have out-fished friends 2 to one when they used their store bought fluke/sea bass rigs. There is a little surprise to these rigs. You will discover it when you purchase one! $4.00 each This may seem expensive, but if you can avoid getting snagged it should last for quite some time with only an occasional hook sharpening and line replacement.

Pink and white seem to be the most productive, but there are days when the strangest color combinations work best...go figure!

One of my favorite and most often used items. A fishoc "Cryin' Towel". A knitted extension to 1/2 of a terry dishtowel has a button and button loop for attaching to belt, waders or someplace in your boat. Almost a MUST have on board a boat. When in my boat I have at least 4 hanging in accessible spots (console and leaning post grab rails) I also have one hanging from my belt. The one on the left is at least 5 years old and has been on my belt or hanging in my boat on most trips. A quick dunk in soapy boat wash and a rinse and it's ready for the next trip. Or throw into wash with those smelly fishing clothes at the end of the day.

A problem I have with these is keeping them away from my wife (she hangs one from a kitchen drawer for quick hand wiping) and my golfing friends club bags.

"Fishdoc" Cryin' Towels sell for $4.00 each.


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