Swap Of The Month 2013

All about flies Fly Swaps
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I’m going to go ahead and start the sign-up for the Swap Of The Month for next year, so everyone has plenty of time to join that wants to. Whoever winds up being the Administrator can assign the hosts for each month.

Here is how it works, in case you’re new to the game. We have 12 spots, one for each month. Every swapper takes a turn a hosting for a month. They get to pick the theme, or patterns for that month. The deadline for receiving flies is usually by the end of the month. Everyone ties 12 flies of whatever pattern they have chosen from the swappers theme, and mails them to the host, with toe tags, return postage, etc… The host then sorts the flies and mails them back, so you get back a fly box with 12 different flies in it each month. Neat, huh???

We have swappers that live in Canada and Europe, so sometimes their flies may be a little late. We have a reputation for being patient, and almost always wait if someone has a problem. If getting flies a few days late sometimes, ‘bugs’ you (sorry, I couldn’t resist…) really bad, then this may not be your cup of tea. I promise you, the flies have always been worth waiting for.

Also, remember that you are signing up for the entire year, so if you can’t commit to 12 months, then don’t join.

We’ll close the sign-up around the first of Jan, 2013. This is your chance to get in on one of the most fun, and exclusive swaps on FAOL.

Here is the roster:

  1. AlbaSurf
  2. Gigmaster
  3. Icemanxxxv
  4. gmac209
  5. billhouk
  6. sjo
  7. Rick Z
  8. Captain Mortis
  9. Bob 9
  10. Chris
  11. branhap
  12. roadhog

Unless there are any objections, how about we just do the batting order the way the list is? That means AlbaSurf has it for Jan. Is that OK with everyone?

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Thanks, Gigmaster! I’m in for 2013. (As you already knew). Welcome back AlbaSurf. And, thanks to the rest who are staying on and welcome all new particpants.

3

HEY Don’t forget the ICEMANXXXV

4

Who would forget you, Steven!
Looking forward to a new year and to 12 new challenges!
Wishing you all a merry Christmass and a happy New year.
In the rules you did not say anything about changing topics, did you -:)?
Sjo

5

I got you on the list.

I already have a theme for when I host the next one. Y’all are gonna love it. I don’t think it’s been done before.

6

Rules??? We have those???

7

Sjo
Apparently your mailbox is full.

8

Gmac209 I sorted out my mailbox, try again!
Sjo

9

I will continue.

Rick

10

What can we say? You’re just really popular, sjo…

11

We got 5 slots still open. Tell your friends…

12

Can I be the first month’s host? I know things will get busier as the year goes on and I would really like to host as early as possible. :slight_smile:

Karli-Rae

13

It’s OK with me. Do you have a theme in mind?

14

Still 5 spots open. This is your chance to get in on one of the most fun swaps on FAOL. Novices are more than welcome. This is a great way to improve your tying skills on lots of different patterns.

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I sure do! The name of this swap will be the Insect Imitation Swap! You can make a fly with whatever size hooks you have and whatever materials, but the goal will be to make a fly that looks as realistic as you can possibly make it. (I know many many flies are fashioned to represent bug to the fishes but I am talking about looking like bugs to the fisherman!)

((and please send (or post) a material list with your flies)

Here’s an example…

Hellgrammite

16

I’ve been rising the idea around to join this swap for a while now, so count me in. Let me apologize now for the quality, I have only been tying for about three months.

17

Welcome. We all started some where.

18

So then, that’s an entree! I’ll do my best though.
Sjo

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I am still working with Parnelli, in the Beginners Swaps. If it’s ok, I’d like to join this, too.

Bob9

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My husband would like to join as well! His name is Chris, we will probably both use this screenname though. :slight_smile:
He’s in for the whole year, not just the January swap!