This will be a small swap for those of us who enjoy the guilty pleasures of fishing for rough fish. Anything goes as long as it is a good, effective pattern for carp, drum, buffalo, gar, suckers, etc. This is a good time to share your favorite corn fly, cottonwood fluff fly, food pellet imitation, bread crumb or mulberry imitation or any other of your favorites.
We’ll keep it small, and will keep it reasonably short as well. Signup limited to the first 6 tyers plus the swap meister. Have 6 flies tied and to me by July 4 with a crushproof container, return packaging and postage (no metered postage). Be sure to have all of your flies toetagged with your username on FAOL and the fly name at the minimum.
I’ll try to develop a mulberry imitation for the swap but will reserve the right to change my mind as always.
I would like to get in on this one, with my CDC Corn Fly I use it mainly on Carp, but have caught many other kinds of fish with it. Thanks in advance. John
CDC Corn Fly For Carp
Hook: Mustad 94840 #10-#14
Thread: UTC 70 Yellow
Body: Yellow Fine Chenille
Tail: Light Dun CDC Puff
Head: Cover with SH Hard as Nails
I wish you all everlasting flies and tight lines.
[This message has been edited by bassman (edited 14 June 2006).]
Now come on, guys. I know that there are some closet carp fishermen around here, or at least some wannabes! It’s OK, you are with friends here. I can even get you pointed to some patterns if you need a little push getting started. BTW, Diane’s thread on the fly tying forum about the corn fly would certainly qualify here.
[This message has been edited by ol’ blue (edited 15 June 2006).]
I added 1 more tyer from the not-online world. This will be interesting! 2 spots left. I’m going to close the swap on June 25 if it isn’t filled by then. I’ll send mailing info later today for those already signed up.
My flies are in the mail and on their way. I have enclosed extra for the Swapmeister, I do not enclose a fly to be sent back to me. If the swap does not fill, the Swapmeister is to keep any extra’s from me. Thanks again for letting me joining in on this swap. John
You are in and welcome aboard! We have one spot left. The next to post for it gets it, but I won’t be online again until Saturday. So I won’t give you a quick confirmation, but you will still get the spot if you are the first to post.
Hook: Nymph/Wet fly according to size and Length of body desired!
Tail: India Hen Back feather fibers.
Ribbing: Brass Beading Wire.
Abdomen: Natural Hares Ear “Light Blend”.
Legs/hackle: India Hen Back feather palmer 'ed over thorax.
Thorax: Natural Hares Ear “Dark Blend”.
Tying Note: I use tan Tying Thread, as the Black usually called for, For GRHE’s bleeds through and changes the body color.
feel free to use whatever color You prefer!
This fly is a good all’ round searching pattern as It can pass for a baby crayfish as well as a general nymphy looking morsel.
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The last set of flies arrived in the mail today. I’ll package them and try to get them into the mail on Saturday morning, but no later than Monday at worst case.
Pictures are completed and posted on the top post in this thread. Everything is packaged and will be in the mail on Friday (not Sat or Mon like I first thought). Great job everyone!
I’ve been snooping on this swap and thought I’de mention - what you (US) call rough fish we (UK) call coarse. Not that it really matters as long as you can hook them. Tight lines to all concerned.
Donald/Scotland
ps A nice collection of flies.
[This message has been edited by Donald Nicolson (edited 16 July 2006).]
