Quill Body Dries

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Ok now that my mistake flies are done I’ve found one that should be a LOT of fun to tie (I’m so greatful for the long turn in time).

Quigley’s Mayfly Cripple

Hook: # 16 Dry
Thread: 8/0 Tan
Tail: Tan marabou
Abdomen: Striped Ginger hackle stem (Quill)
Thorax: Tan poly
Wing: Light tan deer hair
Hackle: Light rust hackle

Sorry for the mixup, hope you enjoy the flies.

Jim

If the women don’t find you handsome:
They should at least find you handy

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for my pattern, im goin w/ a quill caddis

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thanks for the pattern, CJR.

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I’ve got my Quill Gordons tied. Should be mailing them this week. I’ll include a few “extras” for the swapmeister.

Ed Schuurman
Waynesboro, PA

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ill be looking for them . anyone who has their flies completed, go ahead and send 'em. if everyone gets 'em done, ill get 'em out. i dont want to rush people, though. take yer time and enjoy the swap.

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recieved a very nice set of flies in the mail today from WaterBum. he decided to send the “mistake” patterns along as well, so you’ll all be recieveing 2 flies from him.

looking good, guys. keep 'em coming

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Mark McKenzie is tying up a Dave Hughes pattern called a Pale Morning Quill Parachute in size 14, modified with different materials (my pref).

Hook: Standard dry fly, size range 14-18
Thread: PMD 6/0 nylon
Tail: Light ginger Coq de Leon hackle fibers
Wingpost: White turkey T-base feather segment
Body: PMD McLean’s Quill Body Material
Hackle: Light ginger

I hope folks in this swap will be able to fish these flies.

~Mark~

[This message has been edited by flyfishingmark (edited 12 February 2005).]

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ty-

Sent my flies out over a week ago now. Any sight of them out there on the West Coast? If they don’t show by the middle of next week I’ll have to tie up another batch.

Ed Schuurman
Waynesboro, PA

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yup, got your flies today, schuured. nice looking bunch.

to all, the next posting will be a list of flies recieved. if your name is not on the list, i havent gotten your flies.

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Flies recieved–

1-waterbum
2-schuured
3-flyfishingmark
4-BadBug
5-MidgeMadness
6-CJR
7-ilmbaba
8-feenom
[i]9-dropped out-andy b.[/i]
10-tyflier

if your name does not appear on this list, i have not recieved your flies. thanks.

[This message has been edited by tyflier (edited 06 April 2005).]

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Pale Morning Quill Parachutes flying your way, Chris.
Thanks for hosting this swap and motivating me to learn to tie with Quills. Looking forward to seeing all the beautiful flies we’ll all get in return. Thanks to each of you for participating too.
Flying ties is more fun than wearing them!

~Mark~
“You cannot step into the same river twice for new waters are ever flowing upon you.”
Heraclitus

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PM Quill Parachutes recieved. Thanks, Mark

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Started tying mine today after going to the Fly Shop for some White Ostrich Herl. Nice shop here in Rapid City.

Peacock Quill Midge

Daiiachi 1280 #14
Thread white 6/0 prewaxed
Rib fine gold wire
Body stripped peacock herl
Thorax peacock herl
Head white ostrich herl

Elliott W.

I tie flies to give the fish something to laugh about.

[This message has been edited by ilmbaba (edited 14 March 2005).]

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bump…just to keep it up front.
again…

[This message has been edited by tyflier (edited 28 February 2005).]

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My midges went out in the mail this morning so you should be getting them soon! There are a couple of extras for you for hosting the swap. MidgeMadness

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got a very nicely tied set of Charcoal Quills from BadBug today. thanks a bunch.

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Better post the recipe for the Charcoal Quills now that they made it up the mountain.

Hook: #16 Mustad 94840 or similar
Thread: Gray (10/0)
Tail: Dyed dun Moose body hair
Body: Stripped Peacock Quill - coated with
Hard-as-Nails.
Wings: Upright/split - Mallard flank
Hackle: Dark Variant saddle - Hoffman’s

Dennis ~BadBug~

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received a batch of Olive Quill Midges from MidgeMadness. thanks.

to all swappers–wanted to thank you guys for (so far ) making my first swap as 'meister an easy and successful one. the flies are looking good, and im sure you’ll all be pleased. KEEP 'EM COMING!!

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Well, it took me long enough but I got 'em finished. Need to make toe tags and then I’ll send them off including some extras for the man.

Elliott W.

I tie flies to give the fish something to laugh about.

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u get mine yet?