Fly swaps 2004 No 2 "Innovative and Untested"

[JimW]

Starting a new thread to keep it cleaner.
Participants are limited to:
JimW
Swanny
Salty
Rudy
Bill Becker
Stan

Due date is March 15 but send them along whenever they are done.
I will email each of you my mailing address to whatever address is listed on this site. (email me if you don't list one or to use a different address)
All you need to send is 5 flies, your return address and return postage.

[JimW]

Starting a new thread to keep it cleaner.
Participants are limited to:
JimW
Swanny
Salty
Rudy
Bill Becker
Stan

Due date is March 15 but send them along whenever they are done.
I will email each of you my mailing address to whatever address is listed on this site. (email me if you don't list one or to use a different address)
All you need to send is 5 flies, your return address and return postage.

[swanny]

thanks jim. I'm almost done. http://kfs.infopop.cc/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[JimW]

I'm done, unless somebody complains that these aren't even flies. http://kfs.infopop.cc/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif These are based on the Louisiana Spoon Fly. These should wobble pretty good for you. They say on the FFLA site where I found it that it was originated by Jon Cave of FL. I don't know if they'll work in the NE but they're different.

[JimW]

If anyone did not receive my mailing address pls ack here.

[swanny]

Jim, great fly! I've been thinking about trying one of those spoon-type flies for hard tails. I like it alot. Got your address no problem. sending mine this weekend. http://kfs.infopop.cc/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[saltyh2ofly]

I'm still up in the air here....what to tye? What to tye? I was at the Jack Gartside booth in Somerset and I like the Gurgler, never used one but alot of guys say it's a must have. Then I saw a pic of Bob Popovics Hollow Flye squid and that looked killer. Gotta jump on this sooner or later..what to tye????????????

Sit back and enjoy the ride!

[JimW]

Great minds think alike. http://kfs.infopop.cc/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif I had albies on peanuts in mind for these spoons but I'll be happy if they work at all. I was also looking hard at squid patterns but I've been dreaming about them as Fatheads.

[Stan]

I know what I will be tying for this swap. The only problem is I can't find some nice big chunks of closed cell. http://kfs.infopop.cc/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_confused.gif But when I find it I will start tying the flies.

[swanny]

salty, I say go for the hollow fly! I've never tyed or fished one so that would be untested for me http://kfs.infopop.cc/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[JimW]

Got them Swanny. http://kfs.infopop.cc/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://kfs.infopop.cc/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Guys, you're going to love these.

[saltyh2ofly]

I saw it on SOL and like the idea just tyed it my way. Squid are these little fat bodied things that look tapered on both ends sort of banana shaped as noted by Ken Abrames in Striper Moon. If too flashy just pull it out....

Sit back and enjoy the ride!

[swanny]

now thats what I'm talking bout' salty http://kfs.infopop.cc/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif They look sweet! I can already tell there are going to be some tasty treats in this swap http://kfs.infopop.cc/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[JimW]

Tasty for sure. I was just looking at some video clips of squid in their element that Adrian linked in a post on flyfishingforum. Was interesting.

[Stan]

Just waiting for the epoxy to dry. I should have it in the mail tomorrow.

[JimW]

Rudy had to drop out with regrets. Will have them all when I get Stan's.

[JimW]

I have a pile of really great flies from this swap guys. I decided to keep them all.


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Should have them in the mail this weekend.

[JimW]

Flies are in the mail except for Bill Beckers. I need your zip code. Didn't realize it was missing until I got to the counter but PO wouldn't take it without. I may have it at home on another envelope but if you reply I can put them in mail today.

[JimW]

Yours are in the mail in the morning Bill

[Bill Becker]

Sorry zip is "07024"

Thanks,

BB

[saltyh2ofly]

Got my Care Package today and what a selection. Thanks to all....and especially to Jim for taking on two Swaps at once! Now I just got get out and try em!

[swanny]

Jim I need the instructions for that spoon pattern brother! I am absolutely in love with that fly man. That has speedster written all over it! Did you use some kinda mold for the epoxy? Spill the goods man http://kfs.infopop.cc/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[JimW]

I thought they were all great. I want to know how Stan made the lips on his. I think Bill's will be killer tinker macks. I have spots to try all these. The fathead pattern has been a lot of fun

[Bill Becker]

All of the flies that I received are were really great. They are "almost" too nice to fish with.

Thanks to all of the participants, especially Jim for running the swap.

It sure was a lot of fun.

BB

[Stan]

Got my flies today and all I can say is WOW great stuff.

Jim the lips are cut out from clear 2 liter soda bottles from the top where it curves out. Also thank you Jim for holding this swap.

[JimW]

You're all welcome but doing a swap with this bunch is a pleasure. it's fun coming home to see what has arrived in the mail.