Soft Hackle Fly Swap is MAILED

[white43]

Perhaps the oldest form of fly for warmwater or cold is the soft hackle fly. I suppose there are some rigid, historical names, but sometimes they're just named for the colors represented. This is another "concept" swap. It doesn't matter the color nor the name. Personally I have a dickens of a problem getting a decent look using the partidge feathers, so this is more of a personal challenge than anything else. I'm forcing myself to tie a fly worthy of sending out to a dozen of you folks. We'll leave this open until we have an even dozen, and we'll make the deadline March 1, 2007 as the deadline. Mail in your choice of container with the appropriate return postage to John G. White, Box 672, Clara City, MN 56222.

1. JGW - Soft Hackle Hare n' Copper (TIED)
2. Ridgeliner - Rainbow Soft Hackle (RECEIVED)
3. DianeID - Yellow Soft Hackle (RECEIVED)
4. Bassman - Carey Special (RECEIVED)
5. Greyfox - TBA (RECEIVED)
6. HMD - Partidge and orange. (RECEIVED)
7. Antron Midge - BDK (RECIEVED)
8. bjanzen - One or the Other (RECIEVED)
9. Rawfish - TBA (RECEIVED)
10. REE - PT Softhackle (RECEIVED)
11. Donald Nicolson - A Traditional (DROPPED)
12. Mr. Blur - (RECEIVED)

We're full. As soon as all the flies are in they'll be mailed. If we beat the deadline, then we beat it. Thanks everyone! JGW

[ridgeliner]

I would like to join this swap. I will tie a Rainbow Soft Hackle.

[DianeID]

Can I join with a Yellow soft hackle? Thanks!

[bassman]

Can I get in with my version of Al Campbells, Carey Special? This would be my fist time trying to tie Soft Hackle flies. John

My Version of Al Campbells Carey Special
Hook: Mustad 3906B #10
Thread: UTC 70 Black
Body: Orange Punch Yarn
Rib: UTC Sm Hot Orange Ultra Wire
Hackle: Feather from from back of Male Pheasant

[white43]

You three are all set! Looks like this will be fun. JGW

[greyfox]

John,

I've been wanting to try my hand at soft hackles and this swap will provide the needed impetus to begin. I'll have to check my materials before deciding on a pattern.


Merry Christmas... and thanks for hosting,
Will

[white43]

Welcome, Greyfox. That's why we do 'em! JGW

[HMD]

I haven't really tied any good soft hackles myself but this swap will improve that for sure. Put me down for a Partidge and orange.

-Hillard

[white43]

Welcome, HMD. Wow, this is filling up fast. Thanks everyone so far. JGW

[Antron Midge]

finally another soft hackle swap!! I would love to jump on this one if possible. I will tie a wired bodied softie that has been a killer here on the white river system called the BDK.

Antron Midge