The Spun & Crippled Swap

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SWAP CLOSED

9 swappers, tying 18 flies each - 18 of same fly, or 9 of two different flies - swapper’s choice

Swappers are spread between FAOL and FTF.

OK - my current swap is coming to an end, and I have an idea for another - The Spun & Crippled Swap… inspired by Kelly Galloup’s Cripples & Spinners book - and also by the podcast on Fly Fishing Internet Radio - check this out.

So, here goes:

Allowed Patterns: anything that is a cripple or spinner

Number of Tyers: Min 12, Max 20 - when signing up, just be prepared to tie up to 20 flies if we get that level of interest.

Sign-up Deadline: 10th June (extended) - 5pm EST - I’ll close it out then at whatever number of tyers we have. If it’s less than 12 I’ll extend the deadlines so we can get a good swap size. Advise pattern ASAP after signing up - I’ll bug you till you do.

Tying Deadline: 17th July - flies to be received by then at latest.

Rules: Check them out… just note the toe tags, rigid package, self-addressed envelope etc. requirements.

I’ll PM you my address for shipping when the sign-up closes.

Don’t leave to the last minute - if I get them in early, I’ll ship them back early.

If you read the book or listen to Kelly’s podcast, you’ll realize how important fishing this type of fly is - what better way to get stuck in than with a good selection of flies.

Thanks - it’s a joy hosting a swap on this forum.

JW

Swap Members

  1. texfly (FAOL) : DOA Cripple, DOA Spinner : RECEIVED
  2. Ron Eagle Elk (FAOL) : Snowshoe Hare BWO Cripple : RECEIVED
  3. cholcomb13 (FAOL) : CDC & Elk Cripple : RECEIVED
  4. sanctyphillia (FAOL) : PMD & BWO : SENT
  5. johnniewalker (FAOL) : Galloup’s Knocked Down Cripple & Galloup’s Downed Caddis
  6. Student4evr (FTF) : SENT
  7. Feenom (FAOL) : RECEIVED
  8. sjo (FAOL) : #18 Charron Sparkle Dun, #18 Weamer’s Burke Emerger : RECEIVED
  9. Old Hat (FTF) : Callibaetis Cripple : RECEIVED
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Count me in. I’ll try some type of spinner. Will P.M. when I decide on pattern.

3

I would like to be included in the swap… my first. freddyg

4

John,

I’ll play if that’s okay. Snowshoe hare BWO cripple.

REE

5

I’m in with a CDC and Elk Cripple

6

texfly, freddyg, Ron Eagle Elk and cholcomb13 - you’re all in!! Thanks for getting in on this one…

Keep the sign-ups coming - know this is quite a specialized swap, but it’ll deliver on some fantastic flies!!!

JW

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sign me up - good excuse to pick up the book.

8

sanctyphillia - my sentiments exactly - you’re in

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OK Guys - still a little short on people for this one, so going to do a cross posting on flytyingforum.org - will then arrange it all through email to make it easy. Will extend sign-up deadline to Wednesday next week.
See http://www.flytyingforum.com/index.php?showtopic=44458
JW

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Hi Johnny…I’d like to get in on this swap please…gotta look at some patterns and see what jumps out at me…I’ll let you know, Jason

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Great news Feenom - many thanks - JW

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I’d like to join this swap, will be tying a Comparadun cripple with a trailing shuck.
Sjo

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Guys - here is a suggestion: we’re at nine people now and I think unlikely to get more people very quickly even though it’s on FTF too.
One of the swappers has suggested we each tie 2 patterns i.e. 9 x 2 = 18 each. We then get a good sized swap going.
I like the sound of this - and given we were going to tie up to 20 anyway, then we should all be up for it?
Any decliners? Let me know ASAP or else we’ll close this out and start tying!
JW

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9x2 is okay for me JW! I will have to think a bit about the second pattern though:grin:
Sjo

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I will do a size 18 Charron version of the Sparkle dun and a size 18 Weamer’s Burke Emerger.
Sjo

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has no one taken the pmd cripple? I’ll tie up two versions of a cripple, most likely pmd & bwo unless anyone has objections?

17

I think I will go with the DOA cripple and a spinner. New pattern to me. I’m looking forward to tying these.

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Guys,

Just a quick check-in on the swap - deadline is 17th - don’t delay, try and get them to me sooner…

My two: Galloup’s Knocked Down Cripple & Galloup’s Downed Caddis

For confirmation, we now have 9 tyers - so it’s 18 flies in total, either 18 of same pattern, or 9 of two different patterns…

Looking forward to getting this one closed out!

Cheers - JW

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Mine are done, can I have an adress please?

Sjo

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10 Snowshoe BWO Cripples aand 10 PMD/PED Spinners are in the capable (?) hands of the USPS.