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#2368333 - 06/15/08 11:48 AM Ear Plug Bug
hook-line&sinker TFF Team Angler Registered: 01/02/03 Posts: 4020 Loc: Bryan, Texas	Anyone ever tried using foam ear plug for bass bugs? _________________________ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ >)));> Wishin' I was Fishin' <;(((< $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ _-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
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#2368344 - 06/15/08 11:52 AM Re: Ear Plug Bug [Re: hook-line&sinker]
WoollyBugger Outdoorsman Registered: 06/07/08 Posts: 41 Loc: Abilene, TX	GREAT idea! Very nice-looking fly. How does the paint hold up when the foam gets mashed around?
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#2368357 - 06/15/08 12:01 PM Re: Ear Plug Bug [Re: hook-line&sinker]
Txredraider Outdoorsman Registered: 03/14/08 Posts: 36	Those earplugs also make dandy permanent-temporary patches for small .22 sized holes in a boat that were made by a previous owner! I was actually thinking about how those would work for a popper the other day when using them for the purpose stated above. I would think they would be very durable with the possible exception of paint applied to them as was mentioned earlier.
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#2368370 - 06/15/08 12:09 PM Re: Ear Plug Bug [Re: Txredraider]
hook-line&sinker TFF Team Angler Registered: 01/02/03 Posts: 4020 Loc: Bryan, Texas	I used sharpie permanent markers not paint! I was concerned about superglue and foam not mixing well but it seemed to work well with the bubble eyes! _________________________ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ >)));> Wishin' I was Fishin' <;(((< $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ _-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
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#2368398 - 06/15/08 12:20 PM Re: Ear Plug Bug [Re: hook-line&sinker]
WoollyBugger Outdoorsman Registered: 06/07/08 Posts: 41 Loc: Abilene, TX	Sweet! Sharpies....another great idea. Have you tied any backwards to make a slider instead of a popper?
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#2368411 - 06/15/08 12:26 PM Re: Ear Plug Bug [Re: WoollyBugger]
hook-line&sinker TFF Team Angler Registered: 01/02/03 Posts: 4020 Loc: Bryan, Texas	Originally Posted By: WoollyBugger Sweet! Sharpies....another great idea. Have you tied any backwards to make a slider instead of a popper? No, but that's another great idea! One concern is whether the foam will soak up water or not... _________________________ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ >)));> Wishin' I was Fishin' <;(((< $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ _-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
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#2368430 - 06/15/08 12:34 PM Re: Ear Plug Bug [Re: hook-line&sinker]
WoollyBugger Outdoorsman Registered: 06/07/08 Posts: 41 Loc: Abilene, TX	Is it closed-cell? If so, you should be fine. Have you fished them yet?
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#2368457 - 06/15/08 12:42 PM Re: Ear Plug Bug [Re: WoollyBugger]
hook-line&sinker TFF Team Angler Registered: 01/02/03 Posts: 4020 Loc: Bryan, Texas	Nope, Just made the first one today (Sunday). I guess I could use dry fly treatment or anything that repels water.. _________________________ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ >)));> Wishin' I was Fishin' <;(((< $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ _-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
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#2368677 - 06/15/08 03:13 PM Re: Ear Plug Bug [Re: hook-line&sinker]
hook-line&sinker TFF Team Angler Registered: 01/02/03 Posts: 4020 Loc: Bryan, Texas	Yep it works But I'll have to make a few more because this little bass decided it wanted my fly and swam off with it I gotta check my knot! _________________________ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ >)));> Wishin' I was Fishin' <;(((< $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ _-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
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#2368785 - 06/15/08 04:34 PM Re: Ear Plug Bug [Re: hook-line&sinker]
TCF Pro Angler Registered: 12/31/06 Posts: 715 Loc: fishin Texas... are you?	You're too d@#% smart HLS. I love your imagination. Of course, now I can't go to the range and qualify because all of my earplugs are gonna be bass bugs. _________________________ Jerry Hamon TPWD Angler Instructor Van Alstyne, Texas http://fishinforhim.blogspot.com/ http://www.myspace.com/texascrappiefisherman http://www.rrff.org
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#2368817 - 06/15/08 04:54 PM Re: Ear Plug Bug [Re: TCF]
builderal Outdoorsman Registered: 03/28/07 Posts: 71	GREAT IDEA!!!!!! LOOKS COOL!!!
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#2368946 - 06/15/08 05:55 PM Re: Ear Plug Bug [Re: builderal]
hook-line&sinker TFF Team Angler Registered: 01/02/03 Posts: 4020 Loc: Bryan, Texas	Number two, bigger hook and weedless. _________________________ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ >)));> Wishin' I was Fishin' <;(((< $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ _-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
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#2368966 - 06/15/08 06:03 PM Re: Ear Plug Bug [Re: hook-line&sinker]
hook-line&sinker TFF Team Angler Registered: 01/02/03 Posts: 4020 Loc: Bryan, Texas	These things are a fast tie, no waiting for anything to dry. Judging from the short time I fished the first one before I lost it, the foam ear plugs don't seem to water-log either. I decided to make this one weed-less because every pond around here is getting weed choked around the edges where the bass hide _________________________ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ >)));> Wishin' I was Fishin' <;(((< $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ _-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
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#2369126 - 06/15/08 07:03 PM Re: Ear Plug Bug [Re: hook-line&sinker]
hook-line&sinker TFF Team Angler Registered: 01/02/03 Posts: 4020 Loc: Bryan, Texas	How to tie one. Run the hook through the foam Secure the back Tie in the tail feathers and make them spray apart Tie in some hackle and secure with whip knots color the top Color the bottom Color the front Attach and color the Eyes There you have it a finished "Ear Plug Bass Bug" _________________________ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ >)));> Wishin' I was Fishin' <;(((< $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ _-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
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#2369263 - 06/15/08 07:38 PM Re: Ear Plug Bug [Re: hook-line&sinker]
WoollyBugger Outdoorsman Registered: 06/07/08 Posts: 41 Loc: Abilene, TX	Cool!
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#2369285 - 06/15/08 07:45 PM Re: Ear Plug Bug [Re: WoollyBugger]
TCF Pro Angler Registered: 12/31/06 Posts: 715 Loc: fishin Texas... are you?	A buddy gave me some camo earplugs a year or so ago. I need to dig them out, they would make cool bugz!!! _________________________ Jerry Hamon TPWD Angler Instructor Van Alstyne, Texas http://fishinforhim.blogspot.com/ http://www.myspace.com/texascrappiefisherman http://www.rrff.org
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#2369635 - 06/16/08 02:24 AM Re: Ear Plug Bug [Re: TCF]
mickfly Outdoorsman Registered: 02/23/08 Posts: 83	But if your bugs wear camo, how can the fish see them? I bump into guys all the time when I go to Bass Pro or Cabela's. They're wearing their camo and become invisible.
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#2369664 - 06/16/08 03:28 AM Re: Ear Plug Bug [Re: mickfly]
RexW Angler Registered: 09/24/02 Posts: 350 Loc: Sherman, TX	Mick, it is called "stealth" fishing...
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#2369789 - 06/16/08 05:08 AM Re: Ear Plug Bug [Re: TCF]
rrhyne56 TFF Team Angler Registered: 02/16/01 Posts: 4905 Loc: McKinney TX USA	Jerry Couldn't you collect up all those plugs qualifers toss afterwards? That would be a bit too roadkill-ish perhaps _________________________ RRhyne56, Flyfishing Warden http://www.robinscustomleadersandflies.com http://robinsrumination.blogspot.com/ "for your fly angling needs"
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#2369919 - 06/16/08 06:04 AM Re: Ear Plug Bug [Re: hook-line&sinker]
Long-Haired Dave Pro Angler Registered: 01/06/04 Posts: 840 Loc: Lewisville, TX, USA	Originally Posted By: hook-line&sinker Yep it works But I'll have to make a few more because this little bass decided it wanted my fly and swam off with it I gotta check my knot! HLS, you do some great fly tying. And I got to agree with you, if that little bass stole your fly, you really need to work on your knots. For a great fly tier like you, that shouldn't be a problem. May I suggest you start using a non-slip mono loop for 90% of your fly fishing, and a Palomar knot for the 10% or so where you specifically do not want the extra action of a loop knot. _________________________ the beach goes on forever and the party never ends
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#2370059 - 06/16/08 06:43 AM Re: Ear Plug Bug [Re: Long-Haired Dave]
rrhyne56 TFF Team Angler Registered: 02/16/01 Posts: 4905 Loc: McKinney TX USA	Is that about a #4 hook? _________________________ RRhyne56, Flyfishing Warden http://www.robinscustomleadersandflies.com http://robinsrumination.blogspot.com/ "for your fly angling needs"
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#2370918 - 06/16/08 10:48 AM Re: Ear Plug Bug [Re: rrhyne56]
kelkay Extreme Angler Registered: 11/26/07 Posts: 2011 Loc: Tyler-Longview metroplex :-)	HLS, your imagination just astounds me. Who would of ever thought of ear plugs for a popper? Wow. I really have to hand it to you, you are one heck of a fly tier. I'm gonna have to try that. Where did you get those plugs anyway? I have purchased the regular foam popper bodies before. I had a hard time getting the lure paint to work right...I just dipped it in. I used a red sharpie for the very front...never thought about using it for the whole foam piece. Excellent idea sir. Two thumbs up. _________________________ As long as I get a bite, I don't want to leave!
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#2371221 - 06/16/08 12:15 PM Re: Ear Plug Bug [Re: kelkay]
hook-line&sinker TFF Team Angler Registered: 01/02/03 Posts: 4020 Loc: Bryan, Texas	I think that first bass bug was tied on a #1 gold crappie hook, but I failed to notice that the eye of the hook wasn't completely closed and the line just slipped right off. The long shank and thin diameter of the crappie hook makes for a good popper.. _________________________ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ >)));> Wishin' I was Fishin' <;(((< $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ _-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
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#2371232 - 06/16/08 12:18 PM Re: Ear Plug Bug [Re: hook-line&sinker]
rrhyne56 TFF Team Angler Registered: 02/16/01 Posts: 4905 Loc: McKinney TX USA	thanks! _________________________ RRhyne56, Flyfishing Warden http://www.robinscustomleadersandflies.com http://robinsrumination.blogspot.com/ "for your fly angling needs"
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#2372251 - 06/16/08 04:45 PM Re: Ear Plug Bug [Re: WoollyBugger]
hook-line&sinker TFF Team Angler Registered: 01/02/03 Posts: 4020 Loc: Bryan, Texas	Originally Posted By: WoollyBugger Sweet! Sharpies....another great idea. Have you tied any backwards to make a slider instead of a popper? I have now _________________________ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ >)));> Wishin' I was Fishin' <;(((< $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ _-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
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#2372906 - 06/16/08 07:36 PM Re: Ear Plug Bug [Re: hook-line&sinker]
WoollyBugger Outdoorsman Registered: 06/07/08 Posts: 41 Loc: Abilene, TX	I like it!
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#2373161 - 06/16/08 09:05 PM Re: Ear Plug Bug [Re: mickfly]
TCF Pro Angler Registered: 12/31/06 Posts: 715 Loc: fishin Texas... are you?	Originally Posted By: mickfly But if your bugs wear camo, how can the fish see them? I bump into guys all the time when I go to Bass Pro or Cabela's. They're wearing their camo and become invisible. You would. _________________________ Jerry Hamon TPWD Angler Instructor Van Alstyne, Texas http://fishinforhim.blogspot.com/ http://www.myspace.com/texascrappiefisherman http://www.rrff.org
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#2373166 - 06/16/08 09:08 PM Re: Ear Plug Bug [Re: rrhyne56]
TCF Pro Angler Registered: 12/31/06 Posts: 715 Loc: fishin Texas... are you?	Originally Posted By: rrhyne56 Jerry Couldn't you collect up all those plugs qualifers toss afterwards? That would be a bit too roadkill-ish perhaps _________________________ Jerry Hamon TPWD Angler Instructor Van Alstyne, Texas http://fishinforhim.blogspot.com/ http://www.myspace.com/texascrappiefisherman http://www.rrff.org
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#2373832 - 06/17/08 05:43 AM Re: Ear Plug Bug [Re: TCF]
rrhyne56 TFF Team Angler Registered: 02/16/01 Posts: 4905 Loc: McKinney TX USA	But those shell casings do make good popper cutters.. The .40, the .357, the .45, the cut down 7.62X51 brass. _________________________ RRhyne56, Flyfishing Warden http://www.robinscustomleadersandflies.com http://robinsrumination.blogspot.com/ "for your fly angling needs"
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#2373994 - 06/17/08 06:30 AM Re: Ear Plug Bug [Re: rrhyne56]
rickt300 Extreme Angler Registered: 01/25/01 Posts: 1165 Loc: Alvarado, Tx, Johnson	Looks like a good foam spider base also. Possibly a punch or dip bait stop for the bottom of a treble hook too. _________________________ Maker of CATFISH CRACK punch bait
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#2385119 - 06/20/08 12:34 PM Re: Ear Plug Bug [Re: rickt300]
hook-line&sinker TFF Team Angler Registered: 01/02/03 Posts: 4020 Loc: Bryan, Texas	I finally got the chance to test the earplug bass bug on a local stock tank Friday mid-morning until noon. I am very pleased with this new plug, it holds up very well to bass repeatedly knocking the snot out of it. The earplug foam does get wet but the fly continues to float just fine and the wet fly doesn't seem to affect cast-ability. The eyes stayed put showing that the super glue works extremely well on this kind of foam and doesn't need anything else to protect or cover the plug. Sharpie markers used to color the foam are a real time saver and work very well too. If you want a fast tie "just add water" bass bug this is it! Five minutes from plug to bug _________________________ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ >)));> Wishin' I was Fishin' <;(((< $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ _-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
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#2385142 - 06/20/08 12:39 PM Re: Ear Plug Bug [Re: hook-line&sinker]
rrhyne56 TFF Team Angler Registered: 02/16/01 Posts: 4905 Loc: McKinney TX USA	thanks. I found a bunch of new earplugs in a laptop bag that got returned from a departing employee so I have a career for them. _________________________ RRhyne56, Flyfishing Warden http://www.robinscustomleadersandflies.com http://robinsrumination.blogspot.com/ "for your fly angling needs"
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#2386077 - 06/20/08 06:18 PM Re: Ear Plug Bug [Re: TCF]
swalker9513 Outdoorsman Registered: 01/04/02 Posts: 108	hls, how are you getting the hooks through the foam? I'm having a tough time getting them straight. Or do you think it matters?
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#2391361 - 06/23/08 07:43 AM Re: Ear Plug Bug [Re: swalker9513]
hook-line&sinker TFF Team Angler Registered: 01/02/03 Posts: 4020 Loc: Bryan, Texas	I don't think it matters much but I've been squeezing the foam end to end and running the hook through the bottom half and letting the foam expand while pulling at both ends of the foam to cover the hook shank. _________________________ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ >)));> Wishin' I was Fishin' <;(((< $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ _-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
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#2411146 - 06/29/08 08:30 PM Re: Ear Plug Bug [Re: hook-line&sinker]
hook-line&sinker TFF Team Angler Registered: 01/02/03 Posts: 4020 Loc: Bryan, Texas	The price of fuel has seriously cut into my fishing. But Saturday I made it out to a private stock tank for some bass fishing with my plugs and bugs.. Did pretty well, catching 8 healthy bass like this one.. _________________________ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ >)));> Wishin' I was Fishin' <;(((< $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ _-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
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#2412667 - 06/30/08 11:33 AM Re: Ear Plug Bug [Re: hook-line&sinker]
badassbaits Extreme Angler Registered: 02/08/08 Posts: 2078 Loc: East Texas	love that popper bite...nice fish _________________________
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#2423767 - 07/03/08 01:42 PM Re: Ear Plug Bug [Re: hook-line&sinker]
derik d Outdoorsman Registered: 04/27/08 Posts: 130 Loc: Austin TX	Great idea. I found that if you heat the hook up a little with a lighter the ear plug slides right on. _________________________ Rocky Road?
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#2424156 - 07/03/08 04:04 PM Re: Ear Plug Bug [Re: derik d]
kelkay Extreme Angler Registered: 11/26/07 Posts: 2011 Loc: Tyler-Longview metroplex :-)	Nice fish as usual HLS. Awesome popper too. _________________________ As long as I get a bite, I don't want to leave!
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