News for 2026

Just a reminder:

In addition any order that exceeds the limit of one plug per style will be refunded in full LESS the non refundable processing fees imposed by PayPal. Thank you to those who have sent C&R pics using our plugs and thank you for believing in the "one hook solution"!!! The future of our fishery depends on the little things that can make a big difference.

Just a friendly reminder all payments must be processed through our payment processor PayPal. This is the ONLY form of payment we accept.

Please remember: if it doesn't say "Mike's", but has the same shape, eyes, paint schemes, scaling, hook/lip layout and one belly treble, don't be fooled... it is only a copy.......

C&R style plugs are gaining in popularity with many of my customers. Thank you all for believing in this one treble version-helping to save the stripers "one at a time."If you know you know. Thankyou!

IMPORTANT: We ship through a 3rd party shipping service. The shipping label is created automatically when the order is printed, therefore, it is your responsibility to ensure your shipping address is correct!

We have some Mike's T-shirts,(cotton), long sleeve t-shirts (cotton), and lightweight hoodies (100%polyester). Thanks to my wife Jen and her amazing crafting abilities! Supplies are limited but you can check them out on our site store!

Send me pics if you can do so quickly (no boga hangers please) without undue harm to your fish! keep your hands wet (no sand-dragging). the bigger the fish, the more chance of injuring it so leave it in the water if possible.

The striper you catch and release may be your grandsons first! Please release all stripers, boat or beach.

Wishing you all a great C&R fall run and as always, tight lines! If you want to share some Fish/plug pics, I would appreciate it and continue to post them on "Friends who love Mike's Custom Plugs." Please know that releasing a bass as quickly as possible while snapping a photo ensures its survival after release.

All fishing tackle is subject to federal excise tax (which is not a state sales tax). This excise tax encompasses almost every aspect of our sport from rods to reels to lures. Lures in particular are subject to 10%. Some builders separate the excise tax and tack it onto the price while others build it into the cost (like I do).

All federal excise taxes associated with the Sport Fish Restoration Act that are collected are redistributed to the 50 states based upon their land area and license sales to anglers and hunters. These funds are then used by the states for fisheries and wildlife management as well as land acquisition that benefits the non-hunting population as well.

Learn more about the Sport Fish Restoration Act here

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Help preserve our striped bass fishery by promoting catch, photograph and release!

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