This is just a simple survey, to see how many on FAOL are swap addicts. How many swaps have you entered on FAOL and how many flies have you tied for swaps since 1-1-07. Do not include flies you have tied for yourself.
I usually tie my swap flies up with in a day of joining a swap.
I myself have entered 50 swaps so far this year for a total of 1004 flies.
Thanks John
Bassman,
I entered my first swap a couple months back. The first one was put on by ol’ blue for the TS swap followed by Kaboom1 Punch Yarn swap. So I am no where near your numbers. :shock: My addiction stands at 2 swaps and about 2 dozen flies. 
I hosted the very first flyswap on FAOL, and had an annual Panfish Swap for a few years before school and life conspired to rob me of time to participate.
4 swaps total including the 65 fly swap currently in progress.
I usually have the flies tied in a day or two sometimes even before I sign up for the swap. But i find that where I break down is actually getting around to mailing them.
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I dont remember how many I have done this past year I think about 12 or so, I’ll remember in about 10 years.
Bill
This year I have not done that many due to time constaints. With having 3 days off in a row I am gone fishing and camping and living on a farm I have lots to do. In the past I have done a lot. I don’t even know how many anymore and a lot of flies tied. It is a lot of fun and I miss the swaps. I will probably do more this year once things settle down a little.
I did 3. 36 flies.
‘Biggest trout swap’
‘Woolly bugger swap’
‘parachute dry fly swap’
I am not sure how many I have been in or how many flies I have tied for the swaps.
I am not addicted to swaps. I have never found a reason to stop joining them.
I guess I should start labeling the boxes for when the swap happened. I have flies tied by some people that have died. Should make a shadow box.
Rick
Very interesting post so far. I do appreciate your responces. I keep a copy of the swaps I am in on my computer so I can access the info at any time. Helps keep me up to date. Thanks again John
I thank I may be addicted about 45 + or - swap, make that 48 working on three wright now.
John,
It might be simpler to ask how many swaps that you have NOT joined! :shock: You are what I would call a “Tying Machine.” Keep up the good work.
Joe
Thanks everyone for your comments and information. John
oops–a day late and a dollar short as usual…4 swaps on this site since re-joining last summer: A Little Bit of Summer, Wet Flies and Flymphs, New Tiers, Too Simple. more than 5 dozen flies tied for them in all–not counting the ones i razored when they got wonky.
as a not-quite-beginner-anymore i enjoy swaps and learning and sharing patterns a lot. in the new year i hope to host a swap that i’ve not seen offered and can’t find in searching this site. it would use a material commonly available seasonally to many tiers; those without resources would be able to find some from patient friends.
Stay Tuned, folks!