Hey Toby and all others in this swap. I will go ahead and figure out what I'm tying as it looks like there are no objections so far. I hope thats ok.
I'm really looking forward to seeing everyone...
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Hey Toby and all others in this swap. I will go ahead and figure out what I'm tying as it looks like there are no objections so far. I hope thats ok.
I'm really looking forward to seeing everyone...
Like Biot says think small. I was at the lower illnois two weeks ago and tore them up with a size 18 or 20 danville midge. It is a scud hook with a copper tungsten bead, medium brown Danville thread...
Try the Simms out as well and judge for yourself! It is a great staff and has many features the others don't. My friend has gone through two cheaper models already and wishes he would have paid the...
Very Nice Indeed!
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"A smart man learns from his mistakes,
A wise man learns from others"
I have reels that are low end and mid to upper end that all work great. But I have found for me, a reel that if you like the way it looks and is pleasing to you as far as color sound etc. It's going...
No accusations here just a comment and something to think about! Be it right wrong or otherwise.
No disrespect intended to the moderators that be either! I respect those rules and enjoy being able...
I guess it's like THEY say results are like noses everybody's got one! or something like that anyway! Got an opinion? Be careful it might be the wrong one!
Seege You could start a swap in Mikey's...
This was a great swap I had the priveledge of being in. All the flies look great and are going to the creek for a good soaking soon.
Thanks for posting the pics LF and to Greg for running a great...
Very Nice Flies Everyone! My set arrived today and there's not one I wouldn't hesitate to tie on. Great job to all and a big thanks to Greg for a well run swap!
P.S. The meat whistle lived up to...
Sweet set of czech's arrived yesterday!
I would like to thank Mikey and all the tyers for a great swap.
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"A smart man learns from his mistakes,
A wise man learns from others"
Greg, My flies are done and will be in the mail monday afternoon. I changed the pattern to a triple threat conehead that looks like a good smallie/bass fly.
Thanks for hosting and good luck on the...
Hey there Swappers! I got word from Mikey that all the Flies are in but one set and the rest of Feenom's. He is hoping to get them out by monday. He thanks everyone for getting the flies in.
Chad
Thanks for the report Jim. I love my regal and am so used to it I probably will never get rid of it.
I am glad you let us know about the new stainless jaws as I just broke a piece off of one side...
Good one Feenom!
I can't be out of money I still have czech's left!
Anyhow, I put them little buggers in zee mail last friday.
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You are all welcome! I enjoyed swapping with all of you.
I hope the rest of the swappers post if they received there flies or not as I have no other way of knowing!
Thanks Micheal I had a great time also!
I don't know why you did'nt fish the white it was being very good to Bill and I. Fiday alone we caught 80 fish between us, no lie!
Cold what cold? We...
Hey Leonard, I had a great time and would love to hit Taneycomo with you when it's not to crowded. P.S. your bacon wrapped jalepeno stuffed shrimp were excellent. I also had a great time meeting...
I don't know how most shops are but if they don't let you throw the rods you are interested in then go somewhere else. I have a shop near me that will let you take any rod out in the parking lot and...
There Here! Andy's CPR's are here and I will get them in the mail post haste. Hope everyone likes there flies and to all of you, Thanks for a great swap and please let me know when they arrive.
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Very nice work everyone! I really like these crawdads. I can't wait to try them out on some bass. Thanks again ol'blue!
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A wise man...
Bravo Alec, You are so right! I hope you stay out of the box and keep up the good work.
I got into fishing long ago and fly fishing only a few years ago but I have yet to see a " Rule Book" on fly...
Just want to update everyone on the swap. As of saturday Andy's flies had not made it here. This does not suprise me as I've had many problems sending flies to him. I can only hope they are in the...
There are 2 Orvis knots one for tying leader to tippit and one for tying fly to leader.
The leader to tippit knot is easy and holds very well. It is almost too easy.
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Keep my extra as well. It would have gone to a swapper anyway. You might as well get it or donate it to a good cause.
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"A smart man learns from his mistakes,
A wise man learns...
Rio all the way for me. Had problems with Orvis. I love the floroflex the best for trout, it has in my best guess saved the day for me in the 7x range. Like the poohbah says you gotta make up your...