Jan 05 Anything Goes Swap Sign Up -- Due date: Feb 15

[Sentience]

I would be willing to be swapmeister for another swap. I am inclined to say it should just be an 'anything goes' swap. But I am definitely up for suggestions.

I would want the due date to be Feb. 15. Kind of a quick turn around, but the weather is horrible.

[Bob Parsons]

I'm in, I have ten clousers I made up just for another swap.http://www.reel-time.com/forum/images/smilies/banana.gif

[Iwan]

OK. I'm definately in on this one.

I will tie purple over black clouser for those nightime escapades --125-3

Iwan.

[Sentience]

Yes, I would still love to do it. So here is the information:

Anything Goes swap
February 15th due date
10 people limit

PM me for the address.

1. Me - Olive/White Pamet Special RECEIVED
2. Iwan - Purple/Black Clousers RECEIVED
3. Bob Parsons -Olive/whiteClouser RECEIVED
4. detra - Chartruese/white gartside softhackle RECEIVED
5. Mike Kelly - Pink Snake Fly RECEIVED
6. albienut - albie special RECEIVED
7. Wildmanspecial - 1/2 and 1/2's RECEIVED
8. tyguy - crease flies RECEIVED
9. punchshot - chartreuse/white deceivers RECEIVED
10. CaptSuperFly - epoxy bay anchovy RECEIVED


Thanks.

Jon

[detra]

I'm in... Chartruese/white gartside softhackle.

[mike kelly]

i've been thinking about a squid that's sort of a 5 to 6 inch pink snake fly with eyes at the bend if you guys already in don't mind an experiment from a new tyer i'll give that a shot...also open if anyone can point me to a recipe along those lines

[Sentience]

sounds good, mike.

[Iwan]

Sentience. Check your PMs.

Iwan.

[albienut]

i'm new to tying but would like to join, what do i do...

[Bob Parsons]

Pick a fly that you can tie.

Tie 10 of them.

Tell Sentience your ready so you can get a mailing address

Put your to flies along, with a stamped envelope with your address on it and mail them to Sentience by the due date.

Sit back and wait.

Enjoy your flies come fishing season

[albienut]

thanks i'll get start tonight

[WildmanSpecial]

I'll tie some half and halfs.

Wildman

[tyguy]

Yes, I would still love to do it. So here is the information:

Anything Goes swap
February 15th due date
10 people limit

PM me for the address.

1. Me - Olive/White Pamet Special
2. Iwan - Purple/Black Clousers
3. Bob Parsons -Olive/whiteClouser
4. detra - Chartruese/white gartside softhackle
5. Mike Kelly - Pink Snake Fly
6. albienut - ???
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Thanks.

Jon
Count me in for 10 crease flies, if there's still room. :)

[Sentience]

great! we have two more spots left for anyone who is interested.

[teflon_jones]

Do they have to be saltwater-specific flies? Or can I contribute something that I use in salt and fresh?

[albienut]

i should have the pattern down tonight, i call it the "albie special"

[CaptSuperfly]

I'm in. I'll be tying an epoxy bay anchovy that's worked great for me.

[Iwan]

Sentience. Check you PMs.

Iwan

[Punchshot]

You can count me in, I'll be tying an olive over white deciever, always works great for me - Punch

[Sentience]

looking good. one more spot...

[CaptSuperfly]

Sentience,

Just making sure you got me. I'm in for an epoxy bay anchovy.

[Sentience]

Sorry about that. You are in.

And this swap is CLOSED.

When you get the flies done, just PM me for my address.

If you have any general questions about the swap, the swap FAQ is really good.

If you need materials, the Marboro show is this weekend!

Looking forward to seeing the flies. Remember the due date is Feb. 15th.

[albienut]

ok i'm done tying what's next --126-3-

[Iwan]

Albienut.

Send a PM to Sentience to get his mailing address and then send the flies to him. Also read the Fly Swap FAQ at the top of the Fly Swap Main Page for all fly swap instructions.

Looking forward to seeing your flies.

Iwan.

[albienut]

I just started tying last month, so I hope no one laughs at my fly, and advise is gladly appreciated

[albienut]

there in the mail today, so you should get them in a couple of days --126-3-

[Punchshot]

I'll be changing the color to chartreuse - Saltwater Edge is out of olive bucktail :)

[Sentience]

A little less than one week for the flies to be in.

I am not trying to pressure people but swaps just work better if they don't drag out.

Thanks.

Jon

[mike kelly]

Sentience...please PM your address, pink squid flies in mail Monday.

[Punchshot]

everyone get there fleye's in ;)

[Bob Parsons]

I keep procrastinating about going to the post office but they will be in the mail today.

[WildmanSpecial]

I'm done. I'll drop 'em by.

[tyguy]

They'll be in the mail today - I finished them early, but haven't had time to get to the PO...

[Sentience]

So all of the flies are in. They look great. I will post a few pictures of them soon. I took them already but my cousin still hasn't returned my cord.

The flies are all in their boxes and ready to go. I will mail them today (Monday the 21st.)

Each box includes 11 flies - the ten in the swap and one extra. A few of you included a few extras in your packages and I dispersed them. To about half of your packages I added the extra fly - they are the fly that I tied for the classic swap. It is a deceiver but with oversized eyes.

Thanks for tying. I hope it all results in many fish caught. I am glad that the swap went so smoothly. I like it when people can get their flies a week after the deadline.

[albienut]

the extra fly was for you..lol..

[Bob Parsons]

A common practive is to send an extra fly for the swapmasters efforts.

[Punchshot]

Got my flies in the mail today, and you guys tied up some really nice Bass,Blue, bonito eating flies --127-3- , great job guys - personal favorite is the crease fly

[detra]

Got my flies yesterday. I was really impressed, great ties everyone. How many more days to the spring migration?

[Iwan]

Got my flies last night. Great ties. Thanks everyone.

[tyguy]

Got my flies in the mail today, and you guys tied up some really nice Bass,Blue, bonito eating flies --127-3- , great job guys - personal favorite is the crease fly
Got mine yesterday, they all look GREAT!!

Glad you liked the crease fly - that's mine! :brow

[albienut]

yes high marks for the crease, i love it.

[mike kelly]

Very excited to get the package when i got home last night. Great flies. What is the small one with the clear epoxy body? When/how would you fish it? Cool little fly

[CaptSuperfly]

Thanks Mike, The little epoxy is mine. It's a bay anchovy imitation that has been great for me with the albies when they are on the rainbait. The profile also imitates really small peanut bunker nicely.

As far as fishing it goes, it's reall simple. If the fish are charging bait, get it in front of them and strip it fast. If they are balling the bait up before cutting through the middle, cast it to the edge of the bait ball and let it drop, stipping in enough line to keep in strong contact with it.

Sometimes, when the fish are real sparse and sipping bait (very tough fish to hook), I fish it with a floating line and cast in front of approaching fish. I wait for them to get close, then strip the fly right in front of their faces.

I've been out of town but I get back tomorrow. I can't wait to see the flies.

Mike

[CaptSuperfly]

Got home last night and opened my fly pack. Great job to everyone. Thanks.