April 2013 Swap of the Month

All about flies Fly Swaps
1

I have been viewing the videos by Hans Weilenmann and came up with the theme for April.

One of his favorite types is Q&E - Quick and Effective.

Pick one of your favorites that you know is effective and you can tie in 5 minutes or less.

Because I reside in Ontario Canada, Bill Houk has graciously offered to have the flies sent to him and he will sort and distribute them.

So to start off

1.) gmac209 - Jacob pattern size 22 got some more sz22
2.) Bob9 - Serendipity size 16
3.) Captain Mortis -Crippled CDC & Elk
4.) Rick Z - Nymph
5.) BillHouk - Pike Streamer
6.) Gigmaster - Bunny Leech
7.) Sjo - Partridge and Orange
8.) Icemanxxv - Zebra Midge
9.) Chris - Foam Spider
10.) Albasurf- Black Marabou Leech
11.) Branhap
12.) roadhog
13.) jwb1977 - Rick’s Caddis

2

I’ll try a Serendipity - size 16. Never tied a fly in 5 minutes. Going to be a challenge for a beginner!

Bob9
:roll:

Serendipity

Hook: Scud - Size 16
Thread: Red
Body: Red Thread
Wings: Natural Coastal Deer Hair - Trimmed Short

3

Put me down for Crippled CDC & Elk, size 12

4

I will do a nymph I saw on here a while ago.

Rick

5

I’m in with a pike streamer.

6

Put me down for a Bunny Leech (only one material…it doesn’t get any easier than that).

Bunny Leech

Hook: Eagle Claw 1/0 O’Shaughnessy SS
Thread: 140 Denier, black. Head, finished with red floss.
Tail and Body: Black Zonker Strip

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7

I’ll do a Partridge and Orange wet fly with a thorax.

8

I would like to join this swap I can tie some ricks caddis they are super fast to try just let me know when the deadline is and how many to tie up

9

It’S OK with me, but this swap is for the entire year. You have to tie every month according to the theme selected by the Swapmaster for that month.

10

I am willing to tie every month. All I have ever really tied is trout flies though. But I am willing to learn anything. But if the swaps are full etc no big thing. Was just wanting and excuse to spend more time at the vice.

11

I’m OK with it, too. Just need a response from the April Swapmeister.

Bob9

12

If we have a slot open we should fill it…

13

Twelve slots are filled. We would be adding one for the rest of the year.

Bob9

14

This is just an idea I thought I would kick around. Other than hosting, there is really no reason why we have to limit this swap to just 12 tyers. Some people may not really care about hosting, and just like to tie. I am sure that hosting is a real pain for people outside the US, and I suspect some International tyers do not join the swap for that reason, which is a shame. We have proven ourselves to be a very amiable and accommodating lot, and I am sure that the hosting roster can be worked out among us.

Here is what I propose: That we open the swap to as many people as would like to join, as long as they commit to staying in it for the rest of the year. We can adjust the hosting roster as needed. Each month, we tie enough files for everyone to get a set, and the host for that month sets the theme.

What do y’all think? If you’d rather not comment in public, feel free to send me a PM. If we need to vote on it, we can do it with secret ballot PMs.

It is my opinion that this will allow a greater number of tyers to benefit from our incredible swaps (and they have all been incredible…).

15

I don’t want to cause any static if there is no room its not a huge deal ill just try and sign up next year. If you all could fit me in I will be very appreciative. I will do my best to tie good quality flies. I see you all tie some unique themed flies. This could be a great opportunity for me to step out of my comfort zone so to speak, I could either fail miserably or excel. I would enjoy hearing feed back on the flies I tie so that I can improve my skills.

16

I don’t have a problem with more people joining in, it’ll give me a chance to practice more.

17

Not a problem I will tie one more before I mail them off.
I would vounterer to host for an overseas person.

Rick

18

Welcome to the swap, jbl1977. We’re glad to have you.

Remember to tie 13 flies, everyone.

Mine are on the way.

19

Thank you all. When is the deadline I don’t want to disappoint anyone by being late on my first entry. I also assume Ill have to pm billhouk to get the address to send the flies to Self addressed envelope etc.

20

Good deal. Thirteen it is. Bill, could you PM or post an address?

Bob9