To all those who participated....

[ruge13]

in this season's swaps.. THANKS! The quality of the flies was great, a ton of variety, and people from all over the US, and even Puerto Rico. I never had to do any work what so ever, just sort and go. Keep this in mind as the real season progresses, if you get a fish on someone elses fly, post it, or pm them. I always love to know how others made out with stuff I tied, I am sure others do to...

Thanks to those who are new to tying, and took a chance by entering the swaps. Myself included, I always like to see other's work. Helps generate new ideas, learn new tricks, and keeps me from falling into a pattern of tying the same stuff the same way.

Thanks to all who let me use extras for giveaways, or to send to Iron Mike for the auctions. That says a ton about the character of people on this site and others.

I also want to thank others like SPCantwell and Scmdermott for helping conduct several of the swaps and maintain a high level of organization with multiple swaps.

I hope we can generate the same if not more interest next winter with multiple swaps. Not only that but beat the record setting Bonefish swap that filled in less than 24 hours!!

Good luck to all this season!:)

[Pucho]

Thanks to you too Saun, for the great work on putting all this swaps, for me it was a lot of fun and I learn a lot from the other tyers, not many flyfishers here in Puerto Rico to compare flies with.
Thanks again Saun, cant wait for the next bonefish swap :brow .
Pucho --127-3-

[CO FLy]

And thank you Shawn, and the others who mastered the swaps(SPCantwell and Scmdermott) , with out you all we would have had no where to send the flys.:) I had so much fun tying for the swaps, that I will definently participate again next year. Thanks again . CO Fly

[mdrew9]

GOOD JOB! You're a great swap master.

[tyguy]

You guys are the best! Looking forward to fishing the new flies I've acquired and participating in next winter's swaps!

Tight lines and cold beer! :-%

[kennebunkangler]

Shaun, thanks for organizing the swaps! They provided me with lots of motivation, and the flies I received gave me lots of inspiration. The swap is a great idea, lets do more, but first I have to go catch some fish. Fish now tie later!

[James Warren]

Shaun and Shawn: Thanks a ton guys. I joined the board a few months back and loved the fly swaps. I only got in on two but enjoyed the tying and communication. Look for me to do at least one a month next year. I'm bumbed we are wrapping up the swaps for the season......saltwater flies are a lot more fun for me that the trout flies I need to start pounding out. I would love feedback if anyone catchs something on my bugs...

Cheers:

James

[SPCantwell]

My hats off to all of you that participated in the swaps. I received a bunch
of flies that i am dying to go try out. I think shaun ruge had a great idea about letting some of us guys know if you catch something on a fly from one of the swaps. We should start a thread in this forum and have guys update
as to what flies they seem to enjoy fishing. It may help us next winter with
themes for the swaps. Tight lines gentleman for the mighty stripers have returned!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-% :-%