Good points JB and cowherder....
At the beginning of the year, Monty and I had an agreement...he wanted to use name brand plugs more, and I wanted to use crappy beat up plugs (upgraded hooks and hardware) to see if there was a difference....we're still debating on that....but would welcome any other views.....





Something I recently posted about upgrading the SP, and other plastic plugs.........
I did this video a few years ago....first "how to video" I ever posted so there are some mistakes....but the necessary steps are there..for the new guys who want to upgrade their SPs or other plugs...remember that if you do... the balance of the plug is important as well....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4fqb9hr7L0



Also threads on upgrading SPs and different plastic swimmer discussions (C&P to your browser if you can't click on the link}
http://stripersandanglers.com/Forum/...-Pros-and-Cons
http://stripersandanglers.com/Forum/...hat-works-when

also JohnSkinner's video (he's much more polished than I am, and a good guy as well)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDIkj2cHnJQ