Folks. I didn't toe tag my flies, which I see is a major no-no for swappers. My fly was the Cyperts Minnow. I studied all the flies this morning at breakfast and they all look great. One of you folks...
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Folks. I didn't toe tag my flies, which I see is a major no-no for swappers. My fly was the Cyperts Minnow. I studied all the flies this morning at breakfast and they all look great. One of you folks...
The flies are in the mail. Now, you will find a black foam fly with rubber legs extending through the body. This is from our "mystery" tyer, none other than Rick Z! We had more than enough for me to...
The last of the flies arrived today. I'll make a concentrated effort to get the flies rearranged, repackaged and mailed by Wednesday. Thanks everyone. The flies look very good. JGW
Nick, this has been one of the most aggressive swaps I've been in. Within a week of the announcement the first two arrived, and it's been steady ever since. Amazing. In the olden days a train's...
Reminds me of my youngest, who from the time he was old enough to talk and sit in a car seat behind the driver the would have his chin on my shoulder talking. From Minnesota to Missouri and back....
With Featherfastener's tin of beauties we're one down and three to go! Folks, you are gonna be in warmwater heaven no time flat! JGW
When the last four sets of flies are in, I'll send them out. Promise. JGW
Patience, my friend. Patience. No peaking, either. I'm sure you'll be most pleased when the time comes. JGW
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Whenever you get your flies! JGW
Actually if we didn't "vary" from the pattern we wouldn't be tying in the spirit of our warm water masters. Vary your little hearts out! I did. JGW
Wow! What a great job of tying so far. I'm really excited about this swap. Keep 'em coming. We're going to have some very happy swapbuddies when Christmas comes. JGW
Welcome Featherfastener! You're the tail of a great fly swap. I'm very excited! JGW
We can use a tenth tier to close out the swap. Remember, the flies are in the panfish archieves for anyone interested -- and they're interesting flies. JGW
John White works with the guy at the post office. We still need one more tier. Many of you have e-mailed to say your flies are enroute. Cool. Mine are about half tied. JGW
Essobee dropped an e-mail about my mailing address. Box 672, Clara City, MN 56222. We need two more swappers. Hope to hear soon. I've started on my cypert's minnow. neat looking fly. JGW
Wow. Just three to go. JGW
******* THE SWAP IS OFFICIALLY CLOSED! *******
How about a swap for the Tom Nixon of our era ? Iowa's Pontiff of Ponds Rick Z. You'll find the flies in the archieves, and I believe there are an...