Fall Foam Surprise Swap

[AlbaSurf]

Final Tyers

1. AlbaSurf (Host)
2. Wes - flies RECEIVED!
3. Jeffro - flies RECEIVED!
4. Danny Gober - flies RECEIVED!
5. Branhap - flies RECEIVED!
6. Bass_bug - flies RECEIVED!
7. Jimsnarocks - flies RECEIVED!

This is my first time as swapmeister, and I'm excited!

Rules:

each tyer should include in the package sent to me:
- 6 flies of two different patterns, with toe tags
- self-addressed return box/envelope (I anticipate this to be a fairly large swap) Experienced swappers feel free to chime in here if you have been a part of swaps with large flies and can recommend a good return-shipping method.
- Stamps, enough to cover the return postage, (or cash if you prefer)

Here are a bunch of fly patterns using foam to inspire you - http://www.flytyingforum.com/materialFoam.html


Welcome aboard guys! Thanks for being a part of my first swap as a host! Feel free to send any pointers, advice, constructive criticism,etc my way. I don't take offense to such things and end up being really thankful for them. I'll try and run this as smooth as possible and you guys just keep in communication with be about how it's all going so we can modify plans or sub someone out if necessary.

Let's plan to have these flies in to me by October 28th.
Don't rush them if you can help it. Here's my philosophy about this swap-

I like foam flies, but I am not very good at tying them. I am going to use this swap as motivation to research some recipes, try out some patterns, sub what materials are necessary and enjoy challenging myself with the material. I'm not going to tie them up like speedy gonzalez and then twiddle my thumbs for the rest of the month. I want to give you all some flies that I can be proud of tying, and that will challenge and inspire you, as well.
That's just my two cents, but I feel like if that can be the attitude we share toward this swap we'll all turn out some pretty awesome and creative flies.

So, relax, have some fun, and let's tie some flies!