The Glory Daze,,

[Rip-Plugger]

BG and I go waaay back,back to about 1985 I think.
He really didn't sling swimmers with us much.
he was more of a wader and popper slinger than ANYONE at that time.
he got me into wading AAMOF,I have waded with him many times and always had fun with him.
I tell ya,this 70 year old can sling a 2 oz popper so far that you'd think it snapped off and just vanished.

this man would put many of us to shame with his casting ability,he beats me and I ain't no slouch.
anyhooo,I am happy to know him as he is not a jerk that will not help you land a fish.he will share spots that hold fish and things that work.

R-P

[surfwalker]

RP-really enjoy the pics and the stories that go along with them, thanks.

[Rip-Plugger]

RP-really enjoy the pics and the stories that go along with them, thanks.

glad to do it,many of us had those funny names.
even my partner,his nic is malibu kenny,like the barbie ken.
naw,actually the 68 or so malibu he had back then.

R-P

[Monty]

1- Cotton cordell DEEP big-O in red/chrome.

2-Original L. Cooper goo-goo eyes swimmer[big daddy] in blue.
the same plug/color charlie cinto used to catch a 73 pound bass trolling with wire line!


1-stubby rebel,the same style Al McReynolds used to catch his world record bass of 78+ pounds.

2- original goo-goo eyes husky dude in package,never opened. [blue/white]

[Monty]

Rip Pluggers old daiwa gold series GS-30,totally rebuilt by him years ago right before the bottom fell out of fishing for choppers.
The slump lasted 2 seasons then bass and small choppers came back! 1984.

[plugaholic]

The stories of the old salts will always live on as their legacy. Many consider themselves great fisherman but I think it takes years and years to build a reputation and become 1st rate. RP it's great that you were able to go and learn things from what seems to be one of the best out there.

[Rip-Plugger]

The stories of the old salts will always live on as their legacy. Many consider themselves great fisherman but I think it takes years and years to build a reputation and become 1st rate. RP it's great that you were able to go and learn things from what seems to be one of the best out there.

yeah plug,

I sure miss those days,it was great hanging out with the older guys and buying atom swimmers,dannys and such,that was the highlight of everyday.

most of those guys are gone now,Ernie the fly,sam[bite on my line]D'Urso,blue eyed Tony,waterbury Tony,4:30 Joe,Art [King Arthur] King,Danny the rod breaker,Tony "he's not ona yet"Vuolo,sherman "Crazy Rebel" McGilton and more.

They really were great folks and no one fought at all.
still in all there are some that still fish and fish with them today,Malibu Kenny,Tommy "get me some tyres" Pirelli,No *** eddie,Cadillac Joe,Bicycle George,Tony Ohhh and the guy whos' like my brother Big Steve Franco,those guys are still great folks.
Hmmm,lets turn time back,,,,,

R-P

[williehookem]

Rip Pluggers old daiwa gold series GS-30,totally rebuilt by him years ago right before the bottom fell out of fishing for choppers.
The slump lasted 2 seasons then bass and small choppers came back! 1984.

Classic old school, great stories and pics.

[dogfish]

Great classic pics guys keep em comin.