Weighted Nymph Swap

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Hi All,

I’ve decided to host a fly swap! I’ve never participated in one before, but when I read the article about fly swaps on this board, I felt I just had to do one. It doesn’t sound too complicated, and I don’t mind organizing one. Please remember that I live in Canada, so I’m going to spread out the dates to account for any delays at the border.

Here are a few of the details:

Tiers will tie a weighted or bead-headed nymph pattern for trout.

The swap will have 5 participants (myself and 4 others).

Each tier will tie a dozen flies so that three (3) may be sent to each of the other four participants.

The deadline to join the swap is December 11, 2005.

The flies should be received in Canada by January 31, 2006.

Those interested in joining the swap, please respond to my personal mailbox for more details.

Thanks, I look forward to a great swap.

Swap participants:

  1. Andrew Mann - #12 Plain Jane Weevil (two black, one copper) - Received
  2. Jack Hise - pheasant tail bead-head - Received
  3. Diane - changed to a new fly - Received
  4. Jim Smith - pine squirrel nymph - Received
  5. Greg Qualls - copper head - Received

The swap is full - but Dan, you’re first on the list should anyone drop out.

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This is a new swap…anyone interested?

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I’ll tie a BH turkey tail so folks can see the contrast with the pheasant. Besides, it catches fish.

Diane

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Thanks Diane,

Check your email over the next few days for further details.

Andrew

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I’ll jump in on this one as well. I’ll advise what I will be tying in a few days.

Jim Smith

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Andrew,

I’d love to get in on this swap. I’ve never tied for a swap before but I’m looking forward to it. I’ll be tying a size 18 copperhead for the swap.

Greg Qualls

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Can’t resist anymore, how about a prince helgramite. Dan Gober I’ll be a relief swapper if you need one.

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Andrew/All,

The nymph that I will be submitting to the swap is one I call the Pine Squirrel. It somewhat resembles a beadhead GRHE, but it is tied with pine squirrel. The receipe is as follows:

Tail: Pine Squirrel fur
Body: Pine squirrel/antron yarn mix dubbing
Ribbing: Fine gold wire
Hackle: Indian Hen (mottled)
Beadhead: Clear plastic bead

This nymph is weighted under the dubbing which allows for more of a nose-up attitude in the water. The clear plastic bead resembles an air bubble with the nymph rising to the surface. I hope you have as much luck with this pattern as I have.

Jim Smith

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Andrew,

My flies are ready for shipping. Can you please provide the shipping address.

Also, can I suggest that all flies have toe tags with the persons name/handle and that the return envelope be addressed but money provided for the return Canadian postage rather than U.S. stamps.

Thanks.

Jim Smith

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Jim,

You’ve got mail.

Andrew

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Andrew;
While in the Chat Room last night it was pointed out that the use of lead is restricted in some areas. Fortunatly I had only two fly’s done. I will switch to steel wire for the swap.

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Andrew, just finished my flies and I’ll get them in the mail in the next couple of days. I changed my mind about what to tie, though. Figured the turkey tails would be too much like the pheasant tails so I came up with something different. Here’s the pattern:

Bighead Craw Nymph

Hook: Mustad 80050BR curved nymph #14

Thread: Brown 6/0

Tail: pheasant tail barbules

Body: Wapsi Buggy Nymph Yarn: Crawdad Orange

Thorax: peacock

Head: 5/32 Brass bead (use superglue since this bead is a bit big)

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Andrew;
Finaly braved the icy roads and mailed my fly’s today.

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Well, the deadline is almost upon us.

I look forward to sending all of you your flies.

Andrew

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Andrew, I mailed my flies to you on 1/23 so you should have them any second now.

Diane

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All flies have been received…If I can make to the post office tonight, I’ll get them in the mail.

Cheers,
Andrew

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The flies have been mailed…wow, what a difference in postage…most of you sent me your flies for well under $1.50 USD - it cost me $4.65 CDN each to mail them back!!

Enjoy your new flies…may they catch many a fish!

Andrew

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Jack has received his flies…I hope the rest of you get yours soon, too. Please let me know when they arrive.

Thanks,
Andrew

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Got home from a trip to D.C. and found these great weighted nymphs waiting for me. Definitely prettier than the politicians I saw. Great swap… thanks!

Hey… if you want me to put up photos of these flies, just tell me.

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Got my flies in the mail. They look great. Thanks to all who participated.
Greg