Buying New plugs

[EstevanPoint]

I had some good success with plugs this summer and I’m looking to add a few more to the arsenal. Most of what I have are Tomic 6” classic style with the odd tubby and 5” in the mix. I”ve had the most success with a 602uvbii classic in 6”. What I’m stuck on is, if I want to buy 1 plug in a specific pattern should I get the 5 or the 6” and should it be in classic or tubby. What would be your first choice be in a new pattern? I’m hoping that the more experienced plug anglers can provide some feedback. Do you find a big difference in success at times using a 5” over a 6”? As in they won’t touch a 6” but as soon as you toss on a 5” the bites come on? I know with the tubby you can troll them slower than the classic which is nice when running say a flasher combo on the other side so that’s a bonus. But does the thicker body make a difference over the slimmer classic on hookups based on the size? With a cost of $22-$25 each I’m tying to avoid buying what I may not need.

Stick with what colours you feel confident in. The plug action is more important than colour and I think size as well. When fishing really deep, sometimes it's nice to throw the Tubbys down to allow you to slow down a little to redice the rigger cable angle. Or when the tides are really ripping, you can keep your rigger angles a little less extreme and still be confident your plugs are dancing nicely. I'd suggest grabbing some glow patterns - 600, 602, 632, 639, 700 - when the waters are a little murky in the spring. The UV plugs are great - the 645 or Herring Aide seems like a great one for the SOG when the waters are really clear, but any colour that catches your eye - greens like that 646 you posted will perform well. Also, can't go wrong with the classic pearlescent bodies like the 500, 158, or most plugs you'll find in the bargain bin. Don't walk past a bargain bin of plugs... Depending on where you're fishing you might find the size of the plug makes a big difference, but I've found that a good plug usually works no matter what bait is around.

 

[Alison2]

Tried plugs last winter and was impressed with the results. Tied this directly to the top shot line. No swivel, back 50’ off the clip and a dummy at the ball. This one has a beed inside that rattles. Not sure how much of a difference that makes but this one seemed to work. I’m hooked on plugs now.

 

[TMan]

Fishinator worked well last summer out at Nootka sound.

 

[TMan]

It is the slim version of the plug.

 

[PEETZcanada]

PEETZ will carry TOMIC, Fishinator, KIKO this coming season. All three are BC made Canadadian brands. KIKO was originally from Ontario and was sold all over the world. I bought it almost 8 years ago and moved it all here. PEETZ will have some exclusives in FISHINATOR and the RVP series from TOMIC that I helped develop over the last 18 years. Many know that I have been primarily a plug angler for most of my life.

My RVP series plugs from TOMIC will now be available where ever TOMIC is sold. You may need to request the numbers at your dealer and they can order them directly from TOMIC.

 

[Blue Hewes]

Stick with what colours you feel confident in. The plug action is more important than colour and I think size as well. When fishing really deep, sometimes it's nice to throw the Tubbys down to allow you to slow down a little to redice the rigger cable angle. Or when the tides are really ripping, you can keep your rigger angles a little less extreme and still be confident your plugs are dancing nicely. I'd suggest grabbing some glow patterns - 600, 602, 632, 639, 700 - when the waters are a little murky in the spring. The UV plugs are great - the 645 or Herring Aide seems like a great one for the SOG when the waters are really clear, but any colour that catches your eye - greens like that 646 you posted will perform well. Also, can't go wrong with the classic pearlescent bodies like the 500, 158, or most plugs you'll find in the bargain bin. Don't walk past a bargain bin of plugs... Depending on where you're fishing you might find the size of the plug makes a big difference, but I've found that a good plug usually works no matter what bait is around.

Great advice. I do have a 645uv and that is a nice pattern as well. Picked up a few fish on that one.

 

[Blue Hewes]

Tried plugs last winter and was impressed with the results. Tied this directly to the top shot line. No swivel, back 50’ off the clip and a dummy at the ball. This one has a beed inside that rattles. Not sure how much of a difference that makes but this one seemed to work. I’m hooked on plugs now.

Nice. Do you find the WC plugs perform equally as well as tomics? That rattle is interesting. I’ve got a couple of the newer plastic Lyman plugs with a bead in there that I have yet to try.