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OK, let's give everyone until Sunday to decide. Homer is definitely invited as long as Socrates can participate too.
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Yes, I agree, Im still trying to improve my ties..everyone should jump in! .the more the better (sorry Sero) and believe me, im still working on some patterns I find tough for me...the swaps are for just sharing and having fun and receiving a fly from each others creations .And, I like the idea of fishing and catching a fish on each fly in the swap. Photos a must!
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#23 |
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Let the Tying Begin!
OK, so the participants are:
WB Sero Homer Gmorin VT I start tying shortly and have something in mind. If there's a fly you guys like from my previous post, let me know. I'm open. Tabula Rasa.
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Ok,
I didn't get to tying this weekend ,but definitely next weekend. I like the looks of your Zonker Muddler,VT Looks like a good big fish fly! I haven't decided on a fly to tie yet. Thinking maybe a Sirloin or Adk. Ugly. WB
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VT,
With all this time on your hands perhaps you and UpstateDave would be kind enough to return the two dozen flies I LOANED you in Montana prior to engaging in another vanity project.. You know, the expensive ones.
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So the theme is old classics with a twist? Snow day today so I’m on it
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Awesome Gary....I won't be tying til Friday night and this weekend... also,should we maybe tie 2 flies per entry instead of one? Sorry Sero ,but it would make the tying more worth the time of getting the materials out.Just a suggestion.
WB
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In the words of WW2 artillery Brig. Gen. Anthony C. McAuliffe: NUTS!
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I may be in when would you need the flies?
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#30 |
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58rover,
Not sure yet. I haven't even started tying yet. Need to get to a fly shop for supplies. This thread has been a little quiet as of lately,but I`m sure Vt will jump in soon. Hang in there and glad to have you in the swap! ![]() WB
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Welcome, Rover! We welcome your contribution but the swap by-laws clearly state that you as last entrant have to deliver your flies to each participant in said 1958 Rover
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I `m good with that!
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#33 |
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Six beers sounds more reasonable.
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Mein Swap-Fuhrer,
There is Distention in the ranks! I respectfully remind you of the fine print in the by-laws: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6dSRuGwO_0
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Hahaha Wb, where do you go for your stuff? Online? Sucks that goldstocks shut down that was my go to spot for in person purchases
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#37 |
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Yeah,gmorin,I loved Goldstocks too ,well worth the ride over there with my list...always had what I needed..but,going to try Dicks/Field and Stream in Latham. Only need tinsel,crystal flash,beadheads and some other miscellaneous things.Last time I was there I ran through their flytying area and it looked like it had the essentials.Nothing elaborate though. No skins or quality feathers I`m sure.I`ll let you know how I made out.
I made an order through Hook and Hackle and its been over a week and still nothing... ![]() WB
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#38 |
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Could you shoot a grouse or two along your way...?
Nobody has the feathers I need.
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#39 |
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Hey Sero,
I m not sure my wife would like us riding around Latham with a loaded shotgun..haha..anyway, when I tied a batch of those last time,I found some nice Ruffed Grouse Tails on eBay. In the meantime, I`ll see how many I have leftover,maybe I can send you 6 or so...I`ll get back to you later on today. WB
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