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The usual is an interesting fly. It was developed by noted Adirondack fisherman and guide; Fran Betters. Some say it is the predecessor of the modern Comparadun. It consists of only two materials;...

Blue: The "Usuals" are on their way.

Blue: Received my flies from geography swap and they were outstanding. I don't see any takers for the letter "U", I would like to tie Fran Betters fameous Adirondak pattern "The Usual"

BLUE: My flies will be a few days late, earlier this winter I slipped on the ice and damaged my elbow. My vise and I have just become reacquainted after several months. Three dozen are completed...

I think we have to write this one off guys. It's less than two weeks to the Superbowl and we can't seem to get the status of our preseason swap, something must have gone wrong somewhere. Lets hope...

MY Patriots are 14-0 and are on course for a perfect season. I was wondering about the ststus of the swap, it has been several weeks since the last update.

Dan: The package arrived, thanks for hosting the swap. Looking forward to joining others in the spring. Currently busy trying to put venison in the freezer and fishing for the chrome that has...

My flies were at the post office when it opened this morning, they are on the way to Fulton via first class mail. Thanks for hosting the swap.

As of today there 14 Patriot Double Wing Caddis Flies ( The First Team Offense and 3 Special Teams Players) enroute to the Swapmaster/mistress.
I have requested that any extra flies be distributed...

Blue I am there, my choices are, in order of preference are:
Vermont
New York
Massachusetts
I will take any that has not beem claimed. Great swap Go Blue!

Flies went out in today's mail, you should have the Friday or Saturday.

I believe Mr. Farve is back for another year, I hope he does not get injured. He has been a class act for the game and I want to see him go out on the top of his game. He does not have to prove...

Blue: The Black Nosed Dace are all tied and need only one final coat of head cement.
They will be in the mail in the morning.

I know this will generate some contravening discussions and may cause some of you to wonder about by sanity, but it is offered up in the spirit of sportsmanship and comradery and the best interests...

New England Patriots I will tie a Patriot dry fly size 12.

Blue: The flies arrived on Monday. It is quite a nice selection. Congratulations to all who participated and thank you for hosting the swap.

Definitely interested. I currently reside in Catskill country (New York) but remain a resident of Vermont. I would be willing to represent either state.

Diane: I'll take the last spot with a streamer and a stone fly.

Blue: How about a Catskill favorite, The Black Nosed Dace

Flies arrived on Friday, thanks for hosting the swap. Don't forget that Sept and Oct are salmon season on the Salmon River...Give me a shout.

JZ: Flies arrived yesterday. Thanks for hosting the swap.

VT Fisher: Mailed my flies about a week ago but there is no indication that you have received them. Please confirm that they now reside in the Green Mountains.

Blue: My biggest trout have come on large streamers but not everyone likes to cast them. I do have a a couple of favorite patterns that would work well for either trout or warm water species. The...

JZ: Flies arrived on Saturday, a really nice bunch of ties. Thanks to everyone who participated.

Dan: I tied 8 Esopus Streamers and will put them in the main on Monday June 11. I tied the streamers on a 4X long #4 hook as I wanted to take advantage of the length of the material and the movement...