The Structure Cafe: Spoonplugging/Buck Perry

Spoonplugging/Buck Perry

06/04/2016

Midwest Outdoors Podcast: Spence Petros

In this Midwest Outdoors podcast, Spence Petros talks about his beginnings, learning from Terry O'Malley, fishing with Buck Perry and the impact Buck and Spoonplugging made on him.

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05/25/2016

Spoonplugging (Buck Perry) Meets Modern Electronics

Available from Wilson Frazier's website:

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04/27/2016

The Buck Perry - Bill Murphy Connection

I get a kick out of all the people that praise and recommend Bill Murphy's book, "In Pursuit of Giant Bass," but who won't give Spoonplugging a second look. Apparently they don't realize that Paul Prorok, the guy who wrote Bill's book, was one of the original Chicago area Spoonpluggers, and locally trained with the best. In my opinion, it was Paul's structure fishing background that was the key to making that book such an outstanding read. Only someone with that in-depth knowledge level of structure could have brought Bill's world to life in just such a way. Read through "In Pursuit" and you'll also find several references to Buck and Spoonplugging. And, if you're familiar with Buck's writings, all kinds of stuff will stand out to you when you're reading the book.

Here is a picture from an old Fishing Facts article that Paul wrote. Take note of all the Spoonplugs housed in his tackle box.

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04/14/2016

Fishing Facts Spoonplug Ad

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04/10/2016

Buck Perry & Friends on Cataract Lake

This likely goes back to the 1960s or perhaps 1970s. Taken from some short video clips that they filmed, Buck Perry, Don and Marge Nichols, and Terry O'Malley with some bass they caught from Cataract Lake, a place they used to come down and visit to hang out, fish and film.

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04/04/2016

1962 Evinrude Film; "Lunker Lore"

A promotional film, "Lunker Lore" was created by Evinrude Outboards and featured Buck Perry and the basics of his Spoonplugging approach. It also featured Don Nichols, the man credited with convincing Buck to come north and give his now famous 1957 Chicago presentation at the Morrison Hotel. There were two paper booklets created to go along with the film, one of which was a multi-page comic book representation of the movie concept, written by noted Chicago Tribune Outdoor columnist Tom McNally.

This video was uploaded by Jim Shell, host of "Structure Fishing."

Copy of "Lunker Lore"

We think you'll enjoy reading this complimentary copy of Evinrude's new publication, "Lunker Lore." This informative 16-page booklet is mentioned in two stories in this issue of Boating News and Features. "Lunker Lore" is available by writing Evinrude Motors, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, or from local Evinrude outboard dealers.

A 22-minute, full color motion picture, also entitled, "Lunker Lore," is part of this special "fisherman's package." The film highlights the success of noted angler Buck Perry as he practices the art of motor trolling. A recent winner in the Michigan Outdoor Writers annual film festival, "Lunker Lore" is available free for television use, club or organization showings. Prints may be obtained through franchised Evinrude dealers.

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03/30/2016

Vic Saunders - The "Go-Devil" Man (~1968)

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03/26/2016

Buck Sez, "For spring bass, be sure to check these areas"

I love it when you follow the guidelines and everything goes right. Just one of those days. Fish in the pics (fellow C-IN Spoonplugger Lee and I) from Friday went 4-02, 6-02, 6-04, and 7-05. Had a pair of smaller bass to go with them. I'd write up the details, but Buck already did over 35 years ago: Spring Bass

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03/16/2016

The Breakline Club!

A spoonplugging (Structure Fishing ) club that meets online (via Webinar)! The official meeting of the Central Indiana Spoonplugger's Club.

Meetings are held every 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm Central time. Meetings will be around an hour long. If you miss a meeting, they will be recorded and uploaded to YouTube via a private link for members only so members will have access to watch them at anytime!

Anyone can join! Club fee is $15.00 per year.

Please click on the link below to join and pay.

Breakline Club sign-up

Please contact Jim Shell if you have any questions:

Upcoming meetings:

This week's March (16th) meeting will mark the 1st full year of the club! The meeting this week will be: Early season bass fishing by John Bales and I'll discuss the latest in electronics for mapping!

April 20th - Brian Waldman; electronics and mapping tips
May 18th - Jim Duplex; TBD
June 15th - John Bales; "Now that I'm retired..."
July 20th - Brian Waldman; Summer/Fall white bass in reservoirs
August 17th - Brett Christenson; TBD
September 21st - Fall Canada trip discussion
October 19th - Jim Duplex; TBD
November 16th - Steve Craig; Fall Canada trip report
December 21st - Q&A plus end of year recap

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02/29/2016

2016 Illinois Spoonplugger's Winter Seminar

The 2016 March Seminar will be on the 19th at the Elk Grove Village Library in Elk Grove Village, IL. More details soon.

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