I really enjoyed the last Too Simple Swap, so I’m going to host another. We’ll need 10 tyers to each sign up for one of the Too Simple patterns. These are some of Al’s simple but effective patterns, and can be tied in pretty short order. Pick your pattern when you sign up. 1 person for each pattern. See the signup list below to see what is left. Here is where you can find them:
Sign up deadline will be August 21; flies should be to me by Sept 14. As always, send your flies in a crushproof container, with return packaging and postage (no metered mail). Make sure all of your flies are toetagged with at least your username and pattern name on them. And also, as always, I do not expect extra goodies or flies–I do this because I like it.
TS PMD NYMPH - biotmidge - RECEIVED
TS BLOOD WORM - bassman - RECEIVED
TS SAN JUAN WORM - hoboflyfisher - RECEIVED
TS RAY CHARLES - bwo2 - RECEIVED
TS EXTENDED BODY BUNNY MAYFLY (TSEBBM) - badbug - RECEIVED
TS BUNNY EMERGER - essobee - RECEIVED
TS BAETIS NYMPH - Extremely Low budget FF - RECEIVED
We certainly have room and would like to have you sign up, but you need to pick out one of the listed Too Simple patterns on the top thread. The link above will give you specific instructions on tying each of the flies (and some other pretty good articles).
I’ve tied some of these TS flies before and they are a breeze to tie. Also they catch fish. This looks like a fun swap and I’ll get to see some of the patterns Ihaven’t tied yet.
Since BWO called out for the Ray Charles first, he gets the spot.
Hoboflyfisher, is there another pattern you’d like to tie? I’d love to have you join up.
The remaining patterns at this point are:
pmd nymph
san juan worm
bunny emerger
baetis nymph
I would like to get in if I can with the Too Simple Blood Worm. Thanks for hosting another nice swap. John