GIBBS LURES

Skippers A phenomenal Bluefish bait that will outcast all other wooden or plastic lures regardless of weight. Most important, it will stay on the surface and not dive when retrieved. The key is a fast retriever and some rod tip work which will cause the plug to dance and skip across the surface. Keep the plug in the water, however, as you are overworking it if it becomes airborne. Remember to slow the plug down when Bluefish are chasing it but striking short.

Polaris Popper All time favorite and finished in a traditional Popper fashion. The key here is to vary the speed, even letting it come to a rest on occasion. Impart only enough rod tip action to splash the water and create the audible “gurgle.” The most common error in fishing Poppers is to overdue the rod action. Only a twitch is needed as sound will travel under water.

Pencil Popper Sleek, tapered design with tail weight to get it “out there.” The most effective retriever: point the rod tip at the plug and induce some rapid up-and-down tip action - not violently but steady, at the same time reel slowly to make plug dance from side to side on the surface

Polaris Popper All time favorite and finished in a traditional Popper fashion. The key here is to vary the speed, even letting it come to a rest on occasion. Impart only enough rod tip action to splash the water and create the audible “gurgle.” The most common error in fishing Poppers is to overdue the rod action. Only a twitch is needed as sound will travel under water.

Danny’s A true classic among swimming plugs, the Danny derives its swimming action from a fulcrum point “amid ships” compared to the nose action of the smaller minnow type plugs. This unique action simulates larger baitfish, which should be kept in mind when retrieving so that the plug is not over fished. Let the current do most of the work, and vary your retriever as you move the bait through different types of water. An occasional jerk of the rod tip that causes the plug to spurt or splash lightly can be very effective. At night however, a steadier retriever is more desirable. Fine-tuning should be restricted to the stainless wire eye of the plug, leaving the pan lip in its original shape. Bend the eye up slightly to obtain a deeper retriever, and down for more surface action. Unlike our direct tie recommendation with other plugs, the Danny will work better from a black “Duo Lock” snap for a freer swimming action. A swivel is not needed. Remember, keep those hooks sharp and re-tie frequently to keep fresh line at the business end of your efforts.

Danny’s A true classic among swimming plugs, the Danny derives its swimming action from a fulcrum point “amid ships” compared to the nose action of the smaller minnow type plugs. This unique action simulates larger baitfish, which should be kept in mind when retrieving so that the plug is not over fished. Let the current do most of the work, and vary your retriever as you move the bait through different types of water. An occasional jerk of the rod tip that causes the plug to spurt or splash lightly can be very effective. At night however, a steadier retriever is more desirable. Fine-tuning should be restricted to the stainless wire eye of the plug, leaving the pan lip in its original shape. Bend the eye up slightly to obtain a deeper retriever, and down for more surface action. Unlike our direct tie recommendation with other plugs, the Danny will work better from a black “Duo Lock” snap for a freer swimming action. A swivel is not needed. Remember, keep those hooks sharp and re-tie frequently to keep fresh line at the business end of your efforts.

Casting Swimmers More commonly referred to as the “Bottle Plug” this is our “Derby Special” due to “derby” winners it has been credited with. No metal lip allows this plug to really reach the “off beach” rips. The Casting Swimmer is more at home in turbulent water and fast current. William “Doc” Muller best described the correct technique when he coined the phrase “stay in contact with the plug.” Pay close attention to what’s happening out there and keep the plug working by maintaining tight lines and a steady retriever as the current ebbs and flows. This means you speed up retrieve on wave fronts and slow down on the backside

Pencil Popper Sleek, tapered design with tail weight to get it “out there.” The most effective retriever: point the rod tip at the plug and induce some rapid up-and-down tip action - not violently but steady, at the same time reel slowly to make plug dance from side to side on the surface.