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I use several different size containers. I have an Altoids tin (as Gardenfish suggests). I also use an old AOL CD holder and a small Plano plastic tackle box. The size I use depends on the size of the flies I expect to get back. Also, as Gardenfish said, it is proper etiquette to send the host extra flies or some other type of goodies. If you are hesitant, check with Steven McGarthwaite (AKA Parnelli) who runs the Beginners Only Swaps. He may have an opening or at least put you on the waiting list. That's how I first started doing swaps. Good luck.
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Elliott W.
I tie flies to give the fish something to laugh about.
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I'm in. I'll tie what I call the Master Brite pheasent tail in size 14.
[This message has been edited by sculpinflytier (edited 27 April 2005).]
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Sculpin, nice to have ya, your in.
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you guys wanna try and recruit some people? sometimes its tough getting members, but no one ever opposes getting flies http://www.flyanglersonline.com/bb/smile.gif. If you can't thats cool, but if you can, any of your faol buddies are welcome. I'll try and get a few as well.
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by the way, how do I pay for return shipping?
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sculpinflytier
You use two envelopes, one the size smaller than the other. You put the flies in the smaller envelope with your address on the front and put on a few stamps or have the postoffice clerk weigh it and put on the correct postage. Tell them that it is a return envelope comming back to you, they will know what you mean. I usually tell them to add an extra stamp if I know that I am getting back something that will be a lot heavier than what I send out,like sending out size 20 sparse dries and getting back size 2 leaded nymphs but most of the time it doesn't need it.
Then place the smaller envelope with the paid postage and your address into the larger envelope with CJR's address on it and pay for the outgoing price. It is usually a few cents more. The whole process doesn't usually cost more than 2-3 dollars in postage, well worth the price of all the new flies you will receive.
I have been in some really nice swaps on this bulletin board and am always eager to sign into a new one and get a nice present in the mail. I hope this helps.
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Who has time for stress when there are fish to catch.
Nick
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I will join you with an EasyPeasyUSD mayfly.
One day that will be famous too!
;?}
Roy
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Sign me up, I'll tie a size 18 beadhead, ostrich hackle sort of black bugger
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