Flies for Reel Recovery Outing?

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I have asked a couple time in the past and have got great response from FAOL tiers. I thought I would ask once more.

I am on of the Arkansas State Coordinators for Reel Recovery in Arkansas. We have a upcoming retreat in October. If you don’t know what Reel Recovery is, click the links. We are short some flies and I thought I would see if any of you would like to donate. The flies would be used for a Reel Recovery Outing in Arkansas on the White and/or Norfork rivers. Any flies not used there, would be passed along to future Reel Recovery outings around the country.

Most of our fishing this time of year is nymphs etc. There may be a little dry fly fishing with a few midge hatches. Flies needed are:
scuds
midges
sowbugs
soft hackles
woolly buggers (not a lot) used sparingly really
PT’s/copper johns/hares ear and variations

This is a great charity and the flies would be used by some great guys in need of a break from their battle with cancer.

PM or email me if you are interested and I’ll return the message with my mailing address. I would need them in my hands by October 18th.

Wayne

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Wayne, you can count on me for a few dozen soft hackles again!

Zac

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Just one more note . . . The flies I receive are used at the Arkansas retreat. After the retreat, the flies sent on to future retreats along with the rest of the equipment. When I did this a few years ago, when the equipment made it back to Arkansas, a few flies from FAOL were still there. They will be used for Reel Recovery!

Thanks again!
Wayen

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I will donate a dozen (or more if I have time)… PM me and let me know where to mail them.

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wayne,

be more than happy to help again, but this time i got a little twist to it.

i retired in april of this year and moved to flippin arkansas. since im fishing 3 to 5 days a week, maybe i can give you a selection that is producing well at the time youll be here.

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Yes that sound great John! We’ll be there in Oct. If you would like to be a River Buddy and help out, you can register to do that here: http://reelrecovery.org/how-to-help/volunteer/ . . . choose the Arkansas Retreat and it’ll get forwarded to me.

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Where do I send them?

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Hi Wayne,

Count me in for a dozen pts or GRHEs.

John52948, what size pts or GRHEs should I tie? Do they need to be bead heads, etc? Please advise.

Thanks and regards,

Gandolf

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Wayne, Flies are on the way ! PADDY

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gandolf,

16’s and 18’s

weighted, with or without beads

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count me in.will start with small copper johns.and ?

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I got a few packages of flies. Looking good! Thank you. Hopefully more are on the way. I have until Oct 18 to get them in hand so there is still time if you wish to donate.

Wayne

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Wayne, I haven’t forgotten… got another dozen or two to tie yet and they will be on the way.

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As in past years, you guys did a wonderful thing. I have a lot of flies to take to the retreat this year. This year, the retreat is full and we have a waiting list. It’s been a good year and you guys are part of our success! Thank You very much!

Wayne

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Wayne,

Thank you for all the hard work you’ve put into this effort.

Regards,
Scott

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I just wanted to drop a quick update. I have received several dozen flies. You guys have come through three or four fold. Thank you so very much. The participants at our retreat and others will benefit from this. I will try to upload some pictures from the event for everyone to share.

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Hi Wayne,

Sent you a message.

Gandolf