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Post by flyfishgb on Feb 7, 2007 11:36:41 GMT -5
Ok since we have Interest already this Swap will be a personal choice fly swap - - - Berkshire County Flyfishers Swap 07 The List IS final.Flies will be sent back out March 21st. hopefully earlier. The First day of spring. I have decided to go ahead and post pictures of the flies that I have recieved already to calm all the chatter and anxiety. So Far this is Who's in : JLIBS - Half-Back Nymphs  Yashuone - Griffiths Gnats + The Slayer Foam Ants   jskwron - Goddard Caddis + Green Butt Spider   flyfishGB - Polar Bear Bugger  FishinCane - Hendrickson Dry -  MarkP - Pass Lake Streamer - received JoeOverlock - Mystery Fly - The Bead Headed Question Mark . |
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Post by JoeOverlock on Feb 7, 2007 11:58:10 GMT -5
Put me down for a mystery fly. I can't make my mind up yet.  |
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Post by yashuone on Feb 7, 2007 18:39:59 GMT -5
awesome! it's about time someone got this rolling ;D i best get to work... we need an address to send them to. or should we pm when ready to ship? *edit* ...and some karma to ffgb for getting things going  |
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Post by JoeOverlock on Feb 7, 2007 20:10:35 GMT -5
*edit* ...and some karma to ffgb for getting things going bam! |
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Post by jlibs on Feb 8, 2007 10:04:05 GMT -5
Thanks for your initiative! I'm in, but I'll tie some half-back nymphs, not hare's ears.
I assume we tie a fly for each of the particiapnts? = 6? right
JLIBS - Half-back nymph
Yashuone - Griffiths Gnats
jskwron - Goddard Caddis
flyfishGB - Wooly Buggers (subject to change)
FishinCane - Hendrickson Dry
JoeOverlock - Mystery Fly
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Post by yashuone on Feb 8, 2007 12:55:40 GMT -5
if we tie one for every person participating, including ourselves, it makes it much easier for the swapmaster because everyone gets the same package. it prevents any oversight that could lead to a person getting their own fly back and miss out on one of the ones from the other folks. just some insight provided by the "swapmaster" on another forum whaere i participated in a fly swap. so six would be on target if ffgb would like to do it that way...
your call ffgb.
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Post by yashuone on Feb 8, 2007 13:01:26 GMT -5
i will also be doing an ant pattern as the griffith's gnat is so easy that it's almost cheesey ;D and some folks are doing some more involved flies. (and i can always use the practice ) |
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Post by jskowron on Feb 8, 2007 14:04:16 GMT -5
Yashuone,
Make it a size 32 griffith's gnat and then it won't be so easy! Seriously though, don't worry about the ease of your pattern compared to what others are tying. The swap is a good way to force yourself to sit down and tie a bunch of the same flies. Do them all in one sitting and I bet you'll see a noticeable difference between the the 1st and the 6th.
Jeff
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Post by Mark Patenaude on Feb 8, 2007 16:40:31 GMT -5
Fellas:
Put me down for Pass Lake Streamers. A number of Brookies and Browns were brought to hand on my last outing on the Hoosic and Deerfield with it.
Mark
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Post by yashuone on Feb 9, 2007 1:11:11 GMT -5
Make it a size 32 griffith's gnat and then it won't be so easy! ;D ;D ;D i have a tough enough time doing them on size 18 hooks with my lanky fingers. these ants are easy too so it's no big thing (and they slay!!!) so we're at 7 now i believe... |
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Post by JoeOverlock on Feb 9, 2007 9:37:49 GMT -5
Mark's not kidding on that, I was a wittness.
Yash, we'll let ya get away with a #28 but that's it.
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Post by yashuone on Feb 9, 2007 15:32:08 GMT -5
Yash, we'll let ya get away with a #28 but that's it. ooooooooooo yer killin' me here joe ;D ;D ;D now i'm going to have to throw a griffith gnat on a 4/0 hook just to spite yuh! ffgb, when you get my flies send the fuzzy meat-hook to joe ;D |
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Post by flyfishgb on Feb 11, 2007 21:59:14 GMT -5
Been Away for a while! Sorry for the delay in response to all of the commotion...
The List goes final on Monday, February 19th. If anyone else wants in let post here
So Far this is Who's in :
JLIBS - Half-Back Nymphs
Yashuone - Griffiths Gnats
jskwron - Goddard Caddis
flyfishGB - Wooly Buggers (subject to change)
FishinCane - Hendrickson Dry
JoeOverlock - Mystery Fly
MarkP - Pass Lake Streamer
Decided to change the date to speed this up a little bit
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Post by yashuone on Feb 19, 2007 12:40:38 GMT -5
so i'm taking it that 7 is the final count. right? flyfishgb, how should we procure an address to send the flies to upon completion? unless we have any straglers, mine are ready to go.  |
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Post by jlibs on Feb 19, 2007 15:16:11 GMT -5
My 7 half-back nymphs are ready to be shipped. They are not the best, but they look "buggy" and I'm sure they will catch some fish.
As far as the address for mailing, you can send the participants a personal message through the board, or you can post your personal email and we can all email you to get the address individually.
JLIBS
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Post by flyfishgb on Feb 19, 2007 16:18:50 GMT -5
The list is now final and 7 Participants are in. Check your messages folks
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Post by yashuone on Mar 2, 2007 16:36:29 GMT -5
finally got the flies out in the mail today... a little later than i wanted ;D been a crazy week!
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Post by JoeOverlock on Mar 3, 2007 14:53:59 GMT -5
I need to get my tail in gear to, sorry guys.
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Post by yashuone on Mar 4, 2007 19:31:03 GMT -5
well at least i wasn't last... ;D |
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Post by JoeOverlock on Mar 4, 2007 21:04:35 GMT -5
well at least i wasn't last... ;D Nope, I win the procrastinator award this year. I started a new job 2 weeks ago and I've been working long hours. I'll sit down and crank them out ASAP. |
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Post by flyfishgb on Mar 13, 2007 8:34:11 GMT -5
Just waiting on the last flies and they will be shipped!
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Post by flyfishgb on Mar 13, 2007 22:40:41 GMT -5
can you sticky this topic?
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Post by yashuone on Mar 15, 2007 14:35:52 GMT -5
sharp looking flies everyone, can't wait to get 'em. thanks for posting the pics andy, now you're just teasing us ;D
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Post by jskowron on Mar 23, 2007 16:49:32 GMT -5
I got the flies to today. They look great. I especially like that mystery fly that Joe tied ;D
Kudos to Andrew (flyfishgb) for taking care of business. I look forward to the next swap.
Now let's get out and use 'em. First one to post a picture of trout caught on one of the swap flies gets a beer (or a soft drink for you minors or non-drinkers) on me after one of the meetings. If it's one of you guys who live far away (yashuone/Mark P.) then maybe a free beer will lure you back to W. Mass- I'll make it 22 oz!
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Post by yashuone on Mar 23, 2007 21:03:38 GMT -5
i'll be headed back that way to pick up that beer (softdrink (non-drinker )) sooner rather thatn later... ;D *edit* just got the mail and i got my flies too!!! great job and thank you to everyone! they all look great and i can't wait to use them all. |
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Post by Mark Patenaude on Mar 26, 2007 9:23:23 GMT -5
Great job on the flies everyone.
My eyes are going to be burning after trying to track Yashuone's gnat and ant. You're making it tough on my 46 year old eyes... If I may suggest, try tying the ant pattern with orange foam. Gierach swears by it.
Also, really nice job on the Goddard jskwron!
Mark
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Post by jlibs on Mar 26, 2007 16:23:31 GMT -5
flyfishgb, Thanks for the organizing. You did a great job. Also, thanks to the members who joined in on the fun. These are some great flies.
I look forward to the next swap. We'll have a vote if we let Joe join us or not on the next one!
JLIBS
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Post by flyfishgb on Mar 26, 2007 16:40:13 GMT -5
Joe did send his flies .... but wayyyy late. You'll get them when I get them.... still waiting.... With all the hard work he puts into this I'll give him a break this time .... |
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Post by yashuone on Mar 27, 2007 17:43:50 GMT -5
My eyes are going to be burning after trying to track Yashuone's gnat and ant. You're making it tough on my 46 year old eyes... If I may suggest, try tying the ant pattern with orange foam. Gierach swears by it. next time i'll put a nice chartruese or orange post on yours mark ;D i agree they have been tough to track if the water is riffled at all, but i guarantee you won't miss the eruption from the 26" monster that hits that fly for you i've had luck with chernobyls so i don't doubt that orange works, i'll have to go grab some orange closed cell i guess. |
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Post by jlibs on Mar 27, 2007 21:16:44 GMT -5
In order to see dries better, or foam ants, etc. I know a guy who puts a dab of his wifes bright finger nail polish or some bright model airplane paint on the top of his flies.
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