A to Z Swap 2008

[ol' blue]

Received flies from normand

[ol' blue]

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; orange thread and the hair from the foot of a Snowshoe rabbit. When wet, the body "bleeds" the orange color from the thread, many believe this is what makes the fly so effective. Developed as a trout fly for the Ausable River, it is equally effective on pan fish. It can be fished either dry, in the flim or subsurface and is a reasonable imitation for most Mayflies. If you tie this pattern be sure and try to get an authentic showshow rabbit foot and not one of the commercial variety that you find on key chains. Snowshoe rabbits are creatures of the North country. The fur on their feet is loaded with lanolin so that the snow does not stick to their feet and allows them to travel across the deep snow without sinking in. Predators are unable to manuver at the same speed and usually lose the race. The same lanolin makes flies tied with this fur to float like corks. I hope you all enjoy you usuals.

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A-Z Swappers

Sounds very cool. I can't wait to see them.

[cane_ru]

I didn't know that rabbits fur can float. Sounds interesting.

[ol' blue]

Received flies from RDL and blaiseboy.

[ol' blue]

Received flies from Mr. Blur.

[FISHNFOOL9]

Flys are in the mail today!!
Thanks for having me in your swap,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Till next time,,,,,,, Brian

[Joel D. Popham]

Hey guys,
There are only 5 sets left to come in. Let's make it a clean sweep.

[ol' blue]

PM's are on the way to those who I haven't heard from yet. If you are not going to make this one, I need to know ASAP.

[ol' blue]

W just came open again. I will try to tie some woolly buggers up to cover for it.

[mnklagoon]

mine are going in the morning. they are all tied and tagged. they will be shipped overnight. thanks ol'blue