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Title: Panama Poppers in the works!
Post by: Out Fishing on January 02, 2014, 03:42:09 PM

I've been working (SLOWLY) on a batch of poppers for a Panama kayak fishing trip in February. I started with 4 GT poppers and 3 of the next size down (blabbermouths??). I have to do all my sanding and priming outside because I live in an apartment. The weather has been terrible here in NJ, so it has taken me forever to get these things going. So much so that I began to focus on the GT poppers because I was afraid I'd run out of time. So here's some pics of my process, just for kicks. Painting next!!!  bananalama

Title: Re: Panama Poppers in the works!
Post by: Out Fishing on January 02, 2014, 03:46:45 PM

more pics...

Title: Re: Panama Poppers in the works!
Post by: Out Fishing on January 02, 2014, 05:29:43 PM

Very nice so far. Keep taking pics LOL

Title: Re: Panama Poppers in the works!
Post by: Out Fishing on January 02, 2014, 08:33:32 PM

nice andy good luck in panama

Title: Re: Panama Poppers in the works!
Post by: Out Fishing on January 03, 2014, 06:43:21 AM

Looking good so far.  Enjoy the Panama trip!  Good luck fishing.

Title: Re: Panama Poppers in the works!
Post by: Out Fishing on January 11, 2014, 03:33:20 PM

I cut 600 of these today. That's been a pretty good popper! It's a decent size for a 30-50lb standup rod.

http://www.saltwaterplugs.com/saltyforum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=2956.0;attach=3008;image (http://www.saltwaterplugs.com/saltyforum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=2956.0;attach=3008;image)

Title: Re: Panama Poppers in the works!
Post by: Out Fishing on January 15, 2014, 07:52:23 PM

I like them so far. I've painted 2 and have 2 to go. I am going to try to make them light though. Gonna try using them with a 30lb rod.

Title: Re: Panama Poppers in the works!
Post by: Out Fishing on January 19, 2014, 11:13:37 AM

Been really lazy this winter. I am running out of time. I got the grommet and eyes in two of them. I'll let them cure a few more days and then clear. :)

Title: Re: Panama Poppers in the works!
Post by: Out Fishing on January 19, 2014, 01:01:47 PM

SLICK!

Title: Re: Panama Poppers in the works!
Post by: Out Fishing on January 25, 2014, 05:57:54 PM

I got around to clearing one and painting another today. It took me about 8 hours to do all the masking on that one plug. Pizza time!!! bananalama

Title: Re: Panama Poppers in the works!
Post by: Out Fishing on January 25, 2014, 07:26:28 PM

Andy as always you got some mad skills! Looks awesome!

Title: Re: Panama Poppers in the works!
Post by: Out Fishing on January 25, 2014, 11:42:53 PM

Quote from: Out Fishing on January 25, 2014, 07:26:28 PM

Andy as always you got some mad skills! Looks awesome!

Thanks a lot!! I was really happy with this one. I have one left. Maybe something similar in a pinks and purple shades.

Title: Re: Panama Poppers in the works!
Post by: Out Fishing on January 26, 2014, 07:40:11 PM

say nice paint job andy      good luck with them

Title: Re: Panama Poppers in the works!
Post by: Out Fishing on January 26, 2014, 09:00:50 PM

Quote from: Out Fishing on January 26, 2014, 07:40:11 PM

say nice paint job andy      good luck with them

Thanks a lot! I can't believe the trip is less than 3 weeks away.

Title: Re: Panama Poppers in the works!
Post by: Out Fishing on January 27, 2014, 05:44:54 AM

Tell me what day I'll meet u at the airport :)

Title: Re: Panama Poppers in the works!
Post by: Out Fishing on January 27, 2014, 07:56:11 AM

Quote from: Out Fishing on January 27, 2014, 05:44:54 AM

Tell me what day I'll meet u at the airport :)

Feb 15!! ;D

Title: Re: Panama Poppers in the works!
Post by: Out Fishing on January 27, 2014, 05:30:05 PM

I'll bring a bag with your address on it to hide in :D

Title: Re: Panama Poppers in the works!
Post by: Out Fishing on January 27, 2014, 07:30:30 PM

Quote from: Out Fishing on January 27, 2014, 05:30:05 PM

I'll bring a bag with your address on it to hide in :D

:)


I just watched a 43 minute from these guys. The Cubera Snapper are huge!

Title: Re: Panama Poppers in the works!
Post by: Out Fishing on January 27, 2014, 07:49:28 PM

Nice  :afro: