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Two-Fer Wet Fly Swap
All Flies Are In!!
It's been some time since I hosted a swap on FAOL, seems like I should. I'd like to hold it to 12 tiers of any experience level, first come first served.
Everyone will need to tie two patterns of wet flies, 12 flies of each pattern (as an example I will tie 12 Baillie's Black Spiders and 12 Iron Blue Wingless). Attach a toe tag to each fly with your screen name and the name of the fly as a minimum (some folks include the recipe and sometimes a pic of the fly). Box them up in a suitable container (Altiods tin, small Plano box, etc). Ship them to me, along with a self addressed, stamped envelope for the return trip (make sure the envelope will hold your container and there is ample postage attached).
I will gather the flies, have them sit in my fly portrait studio, publish the pics on FAOL, sort the flies and return a complete set of flies to you in a timely manner.
Let's have sign up stay open til October 31st, and have the flies due by December 1st. That way we all get a bit of a holiday cheer early.
Please note that the fies are due to me on December 1st, not in the mail on December 1st.
Any takers? Sign up below.
1. REE - Baillie's Black Spider and Iron Blue Wingless - Done - X
2. CharlaineC - Greenwell's Glory and Maple Syrup - Hospitalized - Dropping out. - Flies on Hold
3. GMAC209 - Feather Body Soft Hackle also a Partidge and ? - Arrived
4. Rick Z - Pass Lake and Orange Bead Head - Mailed -Arrived - X
5. bdesavage - Tandy's Spider and BH Pass Lake Variant - Arrived - X
6. Donald Nicolson - Steelhead Blue and Silver and a Wired Spider - Dropping out due to eye problems.
7. Allan - Hare's Ear and Light Cahill - Mailed - Arrived - X
8. Hap - Ptarmigan and Pink also a Kodiak Sea Louse - Arrived - X
9. billhouk - Tequila Sunrise and a Ibis and White - Arrived - X
10. Forthebirds12 - Wet Mouse and a Wet Hen - Mailed - Arrived - X
11. Quevera Kid - Chartreuse Professer and a Black, Purple, and Starling - Arrived - X
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im in green wells glory and maple syrup
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Alright Char, GMAC209 and RickZ. Your all in. C'mon, where's all the dyed in the wool wet fly addicts out there. Only 8 spots open in what looks to be a stellar swap.
REE
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Hi Ron,
Put Me Down I'll get back to You on what I'll tie.
Bill
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OK Ron, I'll bite, not sure what yet, I'll have to do a bit of thinking.
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bdesavage (Bill) and Donald, Glad to have you aboard.
Only six spots left on this swap, better get a spot while you can.
REE
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REE,
Count me in. Will tye:
a)Hare's Ear
b)Light Cahill (changed from Quill Gordon)
Allan
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Lovely, Allan. Thanks for joining in. We're down to five spots. You don't want to miss out on these flies, better sign up quick.
REE
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REE
Have not done a swap in quite a while, but have been tying a ridiculous amount... Put me down for a Ptarmigan and Pink, and a Kodiak Sea Louse... Both work well about anywhere...
If anyone wonders our ptarmigan is the same bird as the red grouse of Europe, and soft hackle tying fame... So the ptarmigan and pink is not unlike the grouse and primrose...
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Hap,
Welcome to the swap, my friend. Glad to have you. Looking forward to seeing those flies, as I've never heard of either. That's one of the great things about swaps. Getting to see what other people fish.
REE
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I would like to join. One will be a Tequila Sunrise (marabou version on salmon hook #6). I will "try" the Parmachene Belle for the second pattern.
Thanks,
Bill
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Welcome billhouk. Glad to have you participate. The seats for this one are going quick. Better sign up while there is still a chance.
REE
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Ok Ron you got me. Since you sat down with me I guess I have too. I may be asking you for some help but I will give it a try. I will be tying a Wet Mouse on a scud hook and a Wet Hen(name for now but a wet tied with the Black Hen from the ID Fish-In).
Jerry and Lady Day(yes, she helps me fish and tie)
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OK Ron here's what I will tie:
1 sz12 "Tandy's Spider"
2 sz 12 BH Pass Lake Varient
Bill
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OK Ron, how about :-
Steel-head fly - Blue and Silver
and a Wired Spider.
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Jerry,
Your in and welcome. Looking forward to seeing your flies.
bdesavage, noted, sound interesting.
Donald, got it. Really looking forward to seeing your flies, especially the wired spider.
REE
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Bumping this up looking for the last two fly tiers to fill the empty seats. C'mon, you know you want to join in the fun. Sign up now.
REE
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Just another bump up for a couple more fly tiers to join in.
REE
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Have VEE tie up a bunch. lol
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My apologies, my second pattern will be the Ibis and White. It is slightly smaller and lighter than the Parmachene Bell, but very similar.
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Ron, do you have room for one more? If so, I'll do a #12 chartreuse Professer and a #16 black, purple, and starling. Wets are my favorite to tie!
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QK,
Of course we got room for you. Your in, PM to follow. Glad to have you.
Okay folks, just one slot left, better hurry.
REE
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1 Attachment(s)
Attachment 9333The Tequila Sunrises are finished, now on to the Ibis and White in size # 6..
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Nice, Bill. Excellent job of marrying wings and tail.
REE
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Thanks, Ron. If only I can do it 12 or so more times. I have a feeling I may be fishing Ibis and White a lot in the spring!
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bill,
Married wings! Let's get some clarification, lol: What state are you from and do we need to consult some lawyer to find out if it's legal? Just kidding.
Seriously wish I had the patience for those wings. I've always admired the technique.
Allan
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Allan,
Marrying wings are legal in most states, not like marryin 1st cousins. It is best if the family tree has more than just the trunk.
REE
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As is usually the case, getting them married is easy. Getting them to stick together and tied on the hook right is the problem.
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Flies went in the mail yesterday.
Rick
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Thanks Rick, I'll let you know when they arrive. Looks like yours will be first in (sorry, no prize).
REE
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Flies are in the mail.
Jerry
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Thanks for the update, Jerry. It's a race between you and Rick to see who's gets here first. I'll let you know when they arrive.
REE
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Ron,
I should be able to get my set of flies in the mail by or on Saturday.
Allan
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Allen,
Thanks for the update. Looking forward to seeing the flies from everyone. I'll let you know when yours arrive.
Hmmmmm, I wonder if this could be a swap first, and everyone gets their flies in early. From past experience, on time is appreciated.
REE
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Rick,
Your flies arrived this afternoon, safe and sound. Nicely dressed flies that I'm sure will catch.
REE
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Wow! Reckon I better tie mine up pretty soon!
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QK,
Uh...ya think? :D
REE
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