Im in .

I'd like to call on 12 fly tyers to join in what has become our annual FLY SWAP, Sign in by Feb. 29,2012.All flies due in by March 15th.

TYER                                     FLY TYPE                          SIZE                            RECIEVED                                   MAILED


1. Ol JW
2. the rod tosser
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

You can PM or post, please include fly type,size. I will as before handle the mailings, entry's and photo's. All flies should be shipped with insurance. I will PM the mailing address to each tyer at a later date.

TYER FLY TYPE SIZE RECIEVED MAILED


1. Ol JW
2. the rod tosser
3. TallCrane
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

I'll join in.  Any theme? Or free for all?

JustDave

Last year we did both, any one who wanted to do the theme could or they could do tye whatever they wanted. We want every one to be able to participate . We could do a simple type of theme like streamers or do a specif material or color theme . I am willing to join a theme .

Heck, I haven't done a fly swap for awhile. I'm in. I know what works great around here, hopefully the same patterns are good elsewhere. Dries or wet or choice.

I'm new to the swap idea. How many flies are we talking about? I can see that the minimum would be 11 ,

we each tye 12 and get one of are own back it makes it easier on the host .

here are a few we did  in  the past
 fly swap 2010  http://www.fishingclub.com/my-nafc/.../aft/32679




(url) 2011 fly swap http://www.fishingclub.com/my-nafc/...8506(/url)

I borrowed this and edited it slightly, but for all you interested, here are the basic rules:



There are a lot of new swappers poping up now and that is great I have had a lot of questions sent to me about being in and hosting swaps, so I figured I would post this again. I am not an expert and not the rule of thumb here.

The most important thing I consider in being in a swap is have fun, be patient and communicate, ask for help when you need it.

Here are some helpful things to consider when joining or hosting a swap. John

These are suggestions, that will help Swapmeisters (host) and tiers to have a pleasureable swap and a good time.

It is important that Swapmeisters and Tiers communicate with each other thru PM or on the BB. Swapmeisters it is a good idea to check your post at least once a day, to see if you have any more swappers that have signed up, or in case any of your swappers have questions.

1- Swapmeister- When you post your swap, give a signup deadline, and a deadline for the flies to be in. Give instructions on what type of flies to tie. Give a total on the number of tiers for the swap. Give a total for the amount of flies needed for the swap. Give your instruction for mailing in flies. I usually post my addy after I have all tiers signed up. But if you are uncomfortable posting your addy you can also PM your addy to them. When the swap is full post on the BB it is full so other tiers won't be waisting there time trying to join the swap.

2- Tiers- When you join a swap please adhere to the deadlines. Post what type of fly you will be tying. (I also like to post the recipe for the fly I will be tying.) Please use PM 0r BB with the Swapmeister for communications about the swap.

3- Tiers- either post on the BB when you have mailed in your flies or PM the Swapmeister.

4- Tiers- When mailing your flies, please send them in a strong enough and big enough box to protect them and to hold all of the flies you will be receiving back. Mark the box with your name and address and your on line nickname. Mail them at least 10 days before the end of the swap so they will get to the Swapmiester by the deadline date or earlier.

5- Tiers- include in with your flies a self addressed envelope that is strong enough for the fly box you send and will receive back. Include postage (please do not use metered mail strips on return envelopes) in the proper amount to send the flies back to you. I also add Delivery Confirmaton to mine. I also put my online name on both envelopes. Plus the swap name.

6- Tiers- if you want your flies sent back to you Priority Mail be sure to include enough postage to cover the increased cost over First Class Postage.

7- Tiers- include with your flies a toetag (small piece of paper) with the name of the fly, your name or handle, and your email addy so the other tiers can email you for the fly tying instructions.

8- Swapmeister- when you receive flies from the tiers, let them know on the BB or PM them that you have received them.

9- Swapmeister- once you receive all flies from all tiers sort them, get them all packaged up and deleiver them to the post office in a timely manner. Notify all tiers either on the BB or by PM that you have mailed out the flies to them.

10-Tiers- when you receive the swap flies back in the mail notify the Swapmeister on the BB or by PM that you have received them.

11-Swapmeister when the swap is over and all have received there flies, if you can, post a pic of the swap flies on my site. Then mark your post as Swap Completed.

12-Above all else everyone have a lot of fun with the swap and be open to suggestions and comments, we can all learn from each other.

And we're off to a great start, 7 slots open, If you have never swapped before, this is a way to get some flies ,you might not think to tie yourself, Not to mention, each tied by a N.A.F.C. member.Send in a dozen,Get a dozen! Doesn't get any easier then that.
Open to all skill levels and type of fly. Dust off that vise, pry open that jar of head cement, An get on this list! 

I'd like to call on 12 fly tyers to join in what has become our annual FLY SWAP, Sign in by Feb. 29,2012.All flies due in by March 15th.

TYER                                              FLY TYPE                       SIZE                        RECIEVED               MAILED


1. Ol JW
2. the rod tosser
3. tallcrane1
4. JustDave
5. Troutinator
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

You can PM or post, please include fly type,size. I will as before handle the mailings, entry's and photo's. All flies should be shipped with insurance. I will PM the mailing address to each tyer at a later date.

I'd like to get in with a size 12 streamer. I'm awaiting further info. Thanks for the opportunity.

Man...this sounds like fun! I'm not a fly tier, so I can't participate, but I will hang out and watch. One question: When the flies are all tied, do you post pics?

I would like to participate in the swap. Let me know the theme.

'd like to call on 12 fly tyers to join in what has become our annual FLY SWAP, Sign in by Feb. 29,2012.All flies due in by March 15th.

TYER                                            FLY TYPE                           SIZE                      RECIEVED                         MAILED


1. Ol JW
2. the rod tosser
3. tallcrane1
4. JustDave
5. Troutinator
6. hamels                                  Streamer                              # 12
7. Huntingducks117
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

You can PM or post, please include fly type,size. I will as before handle the mailings, entry's and photo's. All flies should be shipped with insurance. I will PM the mailing address to each tyer at a later date.

hamels,Huntingducks117, Welcome aboard.List has updated. Will PM the needed details. So now we're down to 5 slots left.What a great way to start 2012. Think Spring!
Ol J.W.

Thanks mo65,
Keep watching for the updates,an yes we always post the pics for all members! You can view some of the earlier swaps as well.
If you ever even thought you might like to try fly tying, this group of tyer's is one of the best, we're happy to help with the basic of questions. With a small set of tying tools and materials, you'll find a rewarding effort, you get what you put into it.
But I gotta warn you, try it and you just might find yourself....... HOOKED!


 
Ol J.W.

Thanks J.W.! Hee hee...just what I need...another fishing related obsession! I checked out the links that rod tosser posted...very interesting. I'm just starting with a fly rod, I give a new meaning to the word "novice". Can't wait to see this years entries, have fun guys!
         

As of today we still need 5 tyer's. e-mail/reply or post, get on this list.DEADLINE FEB.29,2012, Flies are do by March 15th,2012.
There's plenty of time to get in on this swap, but if your a fly tyer,you don't want to miss this.
e-mail/reply or post.

Ol J.W.

Do we have a theme yet or do we tie whatever we want to ? Personally I would like to see some stuff for smallmouth fishing or streamers. But I am up for whatever. Let me know so I can get tying.

Thanks,
Huntingducks117

This is a "open" swap, Whatever you would like to tie up. I'm in for warm water flies.
Ol J.W.

I would love to join this swap but I have'nt tied anything since I moved. That being said, please keep me in mind for the next one! I love this swap that Ol J.W. puts on!

FEEL FREE TO TIE WHATEVER YOU WANT OR JOIN THE SUB THEME
Ok Huntingducks I am down with streamers
SUB THEME STREAMERS

sounds good

AN THEN THERE WERE 4... Slots left...
I'd like to call on 12 fly tyers to join in what has become our annual FLY SWAP, Sign in by Feb. 29,2012.All flies due in by March 15th.

TYER FLY TYPE SIZE RECIEVED MAILED


1. Ol JW
2. the rod tosser
3. tallcrane1
4. JustDave
5. Troutinator
6. hamels Streamer # 12
7. Huntingducks117
8. harrington
9.
10.
11.
12.

You can PM or post, please include fly type,size. I will as before handle the mailings, entry's and photo's. All flies should be shipped with insurance. I will PM the mailing address to each tyer at a later date.

I have a preference for dries, so I think I'll tie up a dozen #16 or #18 Parachute Adams. They're popular around here and my family seems to go through them.

Ok JW, I'm in. Pattern TBD.

I am going to tie a size 6 or8 olive slump buster streamer. I used it on the Norfork river in Arkansas yesterday and caught rainbows, cutthroats, and a nice brown. I bet I caught over 30 fish on it yesterday. I have used them for smallmouth as well. One of my favorite small streamers.

If there is still a slot open for the fly swap, I would like to be included. IAN THEN THERE WERE 4... Slots left...
I'd like to call on 12 fly tyers to join in what has become our annual FLY SWAP, Sign in by Feb. 29,2012.All flies due in by March 15th.

TYER FLY TYPE SIZE RECIEVED MAILED


1. Ol JW
2. the rod tosser
3. tallcrane1
4. JustDave
5. Troutinator
6. hamels Streamer # 12
7. Huntingducks117
8. harrington
9. hdsmokey-prince nymph #12-10
10.
11.
12.

You can PM or post, please include fly type,size. I will as before handle the mailings, entry's and photo's. All flies should be shipped with insurance. I will PM the mailing address to each tyer at a later date.

      If I can, I would like to do some Prince nymphs in #10-12. This is all new to me, my first effort at a fly-swap, and I am not all that great on these bill-boards either. So, if you could bring me up to speed and give me as much info as to exactly what I am supposed to do. I will get started on the flys, it sounds like fun.

            Thanks,      Smokey...........
 

Okay we're down to only 2 slots left ,Thanks to utfisher and hdsmokey.This is going to be a great swap.Huntingducks117, now there's a streamer I wanna get in my wallet. 2 slots left open.These are gonna be some great flies ,Don't miss out.
I'd like to call on 12 fly tyers to join in what has become our annual FLY SWAP, Sign in by Feb. 29,2012.All flies due in by March 15th.

TYER FLY TYPE SIZE RECIEVED MAILED


1. Ol JW
2. the rod tosser
3. tallcrane1
4. JustDave
5. Troutinator
6. hamels Streamer # 12
7. Huntingducks117
8. harrington
9. hdsmokey -prince nymph #12-10
10.utfisher
11.
12.

You can PM or post, please include fly type,size. I will as before handle the mailings, entry's and photo's. All flies should be shipped with insurance. I will PM the mailing address to each tyer at a later date

Here is the fly I will be submitting see bellow post for pic
hair wing spay
 thread black 8/0
size 2 down eyed streamer hook  ref 79580 mustad or similar
tag purple tinsel
tail reddish brown golden pheasant body hackle  feather fibers
but S.S.T   7100 fuchsia Dubbing
rib gold tinsel
body back( 2/3) black floss front( 1/3 )S.S.T  7100 fuchsia dubbing
hackle blue ( strip one side) Palmer forward pull down fibers under fly  and pluck out any stragglers on  top of fly were wing will lay
wing blue deer hair

weight front  1/3 of fly  with lead or substitute if desired .

really wish they would turn on bb code.

Looks great, rod tosser. Now we just need to fill those last 2 slots an this will be a good swap. 2 slots left open,who's gonna get in on this?
DEADLINE FEB.29,2012, Flies due March 15th,2012.
Ol J.W.

Think I'll go with a size 14 black boudreaux this time. Shaping up to be a great swap!

we all can't be ice fishing(or can we?), where are the last 2 tyer's?
e-mail,post or PM, we need to fill this swap.
Ol J.W.

I don't know if this is within the rules of a swap, but, if nobody steps up and fills the other two slots. I am willing to double dip and send in a second set. I am willing to tie a dozen Woolybuggers # 8-10, if that will help. I don't want to be greedy or take away the chance from someone, but I don't want the swap to fail.
Let me know if this is OK. I will wait until the close date to put my name in a second time. hdsmokey@comcast.net ..........

There are no hard set rules as to the swap but in all fairness, I think we all would be happy for your additional "slot" if need be although I have full faith in the Fly tyers of NAFC to step up and fill the last 2 slots, This is our 3rd annual fly swap ,Let's make it our best showing.
I figure thier just waitting to set the hook!An with that being said, WHO'S IN ON THE LAST 2 SLOTS?
Ol J.W.

Sorry if I stepped on any toes, new to the game. I also thought that by offering that it may spur some to make the move and step up.

Ouch, ouch, ouch

We've doubled up n the past, but I have faith two more will step up and join us.

JustDave

Like I said, it was more to spur some of the other members to step up. But, I don't mind tying a few more flys, it gives me the practice and being a newby I can use all of the practice that I can get. One of the reasons that I was so happy to give the swap a try is that I will be able to see what others, who know what the flys are supposed to do and look like, think of my tying ability. All of the other members of my family who fish are spin caster types.

Sound a bit harsh? Hmmm.. it could be that I haven't had a decent fish dinner in over a week, or just now getting to some safe hard water(Indiana), or that I got a 4 pc rod on the bench calling my name!
But really somebody go over to that shanty, an Please let them know we need 2 more tyers. I thought when they said they were onto a hotspot, I just figured they meant they had wifi an were reading this......
e-mail or post/PM but get on this list
Ol J.W.

Like I said, it was more to spur some of the other members to step up. But, I don't mind tying a few more flys, it gives me the practice and being a newby I can use all of the practice that I can get. One of the reasons that I was so happy to give the swap a try is that I will be able to see what others, who know what the flys are supposed to do and look like, think of my tying ability. All of the other members of my family who fish are spin caster types.

Put me down for a spot I'll tie up some Shannons Steamers

Thanks Storeyteller, list updated. 1 slot left! Who's in?
I'd like to call on 1 fly tyer to join in what has become our annual FLY SWAP, Sign in by Feb. 29,2012.All flies due in by March 15th.

TYER FLY TYPE SIZE RECIEVED MAILED


1. Ol JW
2. the rod tosser
3. tallcrane1
4. JustDave
5. Troutinator
6. hamels Streamer # 12
7. Huntingducks117
8. harrington
9. hdsmokey -prince nymph #12-10
10.utfisher
11. Storeyteller
12.

You can PM or post, please include fly type,size. I will as before handle the mailings, entry's and photo's. All flies should be shipped with insurance. I will PM the mailing address to each tyer at a later date

OK, I'll bite. I'm in. Not sure what fly I will tie yet.

Salty Dan

I am happy to reply THIS SWAP IS FULL. Sign in for this Fly Swap 2012 is CLOSED.All flies due in by March 15th. Thanks to all who have agreed to take part. For all those who are watching Please stay tuned to this for updates on the submitted flies.

TYER FLY TYPE SIZE RECIEVED MAILED


1. Ol JW
2. the rod tosser
3. tallcrane1
4. JustDave
5. Troutinator
6. hamels Streamer # 12
7. Huntingducks117
8. harrington
9. hdsmokey -prince nymph #12-10
10.utfisher
11. Storeyteller
12. saltydan

You can PM or post, please include fly type,size. I will as before handle the mailings, entry's and photo's. All flies should be shipped with insurance. I will PM the mailing address to each tyer at a later date

Here's a little background on the "Black Boudreaux". I'll be sticking to the pattern as described, size 14 in black.

That's sweet little fly. Great link on the background.Thanks,
Ol J.W.

OK, now I get to show how much I don't know about these computer things. How do I go about posting photos of my flies?

Well, I cheated and actually used the HTML editor to add the picture as a link from another site. But if you look beneath the Submit, Cancel, and Preview buttons when you are posting you will see a bar that says "Attachments", click the little arrow and then use the "choose file" to find the fie you want to upload and click upload button. Once that's all done you will have a little display below that lets you insert your picture.

      Thanks. I had been using the quick reply to send posts and there was no attachment button there. Now that I have used the reply button IN he post I can see it down there.

     Here Is a photo of one of the "Prince Nymphs" that I have tied for the Fly Swap. It may not be the best that you would see from some of the better tiers, but then
 again, I have only been tying for a few months. How do you think I an doing?

Looks pretty dad-gummed good to me!

Tight lines,

Salty Dan

So, the swap is full. I'm liking what I see so far. Time to get busy here and finish up the rest of those flies.

I have finished tyihng the slump busters. Looks like its going to be a good swap. Some good looking flies in this one.

Just let me know what to do next and wehre to send them.

Slump Buster

picture isnt uploading and I cant get the attchment button to do anyting.  I guess you will see them when you get them in the mail.  Happy Tying.

Happy to see we're all busy with tying, I'll be sending out the address PM to all the tyer's around the 15th for those who will be ready to send in thier flies.DEADLINE for submitted flies is MARCH 15th,2012.Looks to be another great swap!
Ol J.W.

HDSMOKEY don't worry about your skill level it is for fun and educational purpose. When we enter these swaps we under stand every one has different skill levels and usually uses what ever they have on hand . Some folks may be tying something completely new to them.

Ok i have some flys left over from are 20011 NAFC LACROSSE MEET don't recall the size hook i used but it is a elk hair cadiss with a highlander green hackle body and natural elk hair wing
I will add this to this swap also.

Wow, that is very kind of you to do this. This is turning out to be a real good swap, can't wait to see the results.

That Mouse (my Wife) and I hit the Sportsman's show in Leesport Pa. Saturday. Man, was that place packed. Did anyone on this list manage to go? It was the first show of the season in this area. As a rule we have quite a few shows of this type every year, the next one being in Balley Pa. the last Sunday of Feb.. I did rather well on picking up some fly tying materials at good prices. I even got some long neck hackles and the guy gave me a break on the price because he knew that I was going to use them for flies, $20 bucks. I tried to tell him that these things are going for $BIG BUCKS$, but he would not hear it. If anyone lives in the South Eastern part of Pa. and would like me to post the times and places of upcoming shows, let me know.

If all the tyer's will check their PM's they'll find the shipping address for the swap.If you need it resent or e-mailed just let me know.
Thanks again for all the worked you've put in for the Fly swap 2012!
Ol J.W.

Wow!! That's great news Rod Tosser. I look forward to the elk hair caddis. We usually have a pretty big caddis hatch in the spring here on the White River. I look forward to using it then. I recieved the e-mail with your address OI J.w. I will send flies out next week probably.

For the toe tag for your fly please include forum name and real name. I use home made address labels on card stock but you can use a slip of paper just stick the hook through it and use a piece of tape on the back side to keep it on .

I sent my Slump Buster flies out USPS today. Looking forward to seeing everyone's flies.

Thanks for the heads up, looking foward to your entry.
Friendly reminder to others: ALL FLIES DUE BY MARCH 15.
Ol J.W.

To start off, PLEASE resend me the shipping address.  My inbox got cleaned out and there it went.  I have to leave this weekend for three weeks (heading to Key West, again), so I knew I had to get these flies done.  And I did.  These are some of my "go-to" flies for around here.  These are all size 16 Parachute Adams, even though I made a few size 26 PA last night for our own use.  Hey, I was on a roll.  Anyways, here's a pic and the recipe.



Hook:  Size 16 (not sure of exact brand)
Thread:  Blue Dun 70
Wing:  Antron, white
Tail:  Spoonie wing fibers (eh, we're duck hunters)
Abdomen:  Adams gray beaver dubbing
Hackle:  Grizzly Hackle

Now, to sit down and tie a few more salt water flies for Key West flats.

Huntingducks117, flies arrived this morning. Troutinator check your PM for shipping address.
All flies due MARCH 15,2012
Ol J.W.

Three weeks in Key West, that's it, just rub it in. That is a good looking tie and I will give it a try and add it to my list. This list is such a great thing for me, it gives me the knowledge and incentive to push me to improve my tying skills. I thank all of the members for all of the help.

I go to Key West often, but I've yet to meet up with a fellow NAFC member that I could fish with. Oh, well. Apparently there isn't any members in Key West, just tourists. My goal, again, is to hook up on a tarpon with a fly that I've tied. Actually, hooking up with a tarpon on ANY fly would be cool in my book. About 90% of the flies I'm taking with me I tied myself. Saltwater fish like simple, easy to tie, flies. They seem to like the white and red bunny flies I tie, at least the last time I was there.

Glad the flies arrived. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone's.

tyeing BIG HEAD PIKE FLY...tried to get large head ladies hat pins (like grandma use to use), a client had 3, so i know they are still made/sold. can not find them, young clerks never heard of them! had to use cast on leadhead hooks. always tie a fly that i have never tied before, always something to learn. chuck

Troutinator,your flies arrived this morning.Great work.
ALL FLIES DUE BY MARCH 15,2012
Ol J.W.

My flies went out in this mornings post. I included the same amount of stamps that it took to send, for the return, if that is not enough lrt me know and I will send what is needed. I sure hope that my flies measure up to the rest. Thanks for allowing me to take part, It has been a fun thing.
hdsmokey@comcast.net

Another dozen are on the way to you today from Utah, J.W.  I'd expect you should see them by the end of the week.

Flys sent yesterday .

Haringtin try a craft store were they may sell quilting pins  I think that's what you may be looking for.

Outstanding flies! This is going to be a great swap. Just arrived: hdsmokey, utfisher and
the rod tosser your flies are in.
ALL FLIES DUE MARCH 15,2012

TYER                                                             RECIEVED                                                                  MAILED


1. Ol JW                                                              X
2. the rod tosser                                                X
3. tallcrane1
4. JustDave
5. Troutinator                                                      X
6. hamels Streamer # 12
7. Huntingducks117                                            X
8. harrington
9. hdsmokey -prince nymph #12-10                    X
10.utfisher                                                           X
11. Storeyteller
12. saltydan

Harrington another option may be fish skulls http://www.bing.com/images/search?q...ORM=IQFRBA

Posted By Ol J.W. on 27 Feb 2012 09:48 AM
Troutinator,your flies arrived this morning.Great work.
ALL FLIES DUE BY MARCH 15,2012
Ol J.W.

Glad they got there and you like them.  I'm here in Key West now, chasing everything with flies on some evenings after work and having a riot.  Nothing big, yet, but that could change tomorrow.  It's our first day off since we got here.  In the evenings after fishing, I'm finding the time to tie some other flies as I brought a small travel tying kit with me.  I do look forward to see the results from this swap when the flies come in.

ONE WEEK LEFT ON THE DEADLINE. ALL FLIES DUE MARCH 15,2012.

I'll be mailing mine out tomorrow

Ol JW;

Please PM me again with your snail-mail addy. I went to send the flies last night, but couldn't find your address.

Thanks,

Salty Dan

pm sent let us know if you got it .

Got it! Flies will be in today's mail.

Thanks,

Salty Dan

Storeyteller, your flies arrived this morning, Wow what a pattern.I'll be looking for the step by step on this one.Great work.
ALL TYERS.... 5 DAYS TO THE DEADLINE.

TYER RECIEVED MAILED


1. Ol JW X
2. the rod tosser X
3. tallcrane1
4. JustDave
5. Troutinator X
6. hamels Streamer # 12
7. Huntingducks117 X
8. harrington
9. hdsmokey -prince nymph #12-10 X
10.utfisher X
11. Storeyteller X
12. saltydan

The check...er...ah. flies are in the mail. You should get them Tuesday.

Tight lines,

Salty Dan

Update. SRI. Crawfish #8 hook

Salty Dan

Reminder pm sent to Tallcrane1, JustDave, and message left on Harrington wall hope they make it . Or at least respond so we know whats up .

Gentlemen,
I got the reminder.  I broke my leg a couple weeks ago and have been laying in bed with my leg elevated.  I jst got permission this week to start moving around, but only sit for short strtches at a time.  My contribution will go out Monday, Express Mail and should arrive by the deadline.  Sorry t got so late.

JustDave

Ouch!

Hope you continue to heal fast and complete.

Tight lines,

Salty Dan

Sorry to here about your leg . May you have a speedy recovery and god bless you .
Heard back from tall crane too. Looks like even if we don't here from Harrington we will still have at least 12 flys in this swap.

Posted By saltydan on 10 Mar 2012 10:46 AM
Update. SRI. Crawfish #8 hook

Salty Dan

Hello fly swappers;

On my toe tag, I have the fly as a variant of Al Caldwell's crawfish. It is not. 

It is a variant of the late Al Campbell's crawfish. 

Sorry about that. Didn't notice until after I had sent them off. 

Salty Dan   

On the way,
Should see them by Thursday.
Sorry for the delay

JustDave

I sent the flies out this afternoon. Expected delivery is Wednesday. My submission is a #8 Yellow Perch Imitator streamer. Here is a picture:




Here is my recipe. It is a variant of a pattern found in "Noll Guide to Trout Flies and How to Tie Them" 1965

Thread          Black
Tail                Yellow hackle fibers
Ribbing          Flat gold tinsel
Body              Light cream floss or yarn
Shoulder        Imitation jungle cock eye; Yellow hackle fibers with orange-dyed deer belly hair throat
Wing              Insert 2 yellow saddle hackles between 2 yellow-dyed grizzly hackles; top wing with three strands of peacock herl

saltydan's crawfish are in,If you need the address, PM or email.Just a few tyer's left to go.
ALL TYERS.... 2 DAYS TO THE DEADLINE.

TYER RECIEVED MAILED


1. Ol JW X
2. the rod tosser X
3. tallcrane1
4. JustDave
5. Troutinator X
6. hamels Streamer # 12
7. Huntingducks117 X
8. harrington
9. hdsmokey -prince nymph #12-10 X
10.utfisher X
11. Storeyteller X
12. saltydan X

Ol J.W., send me your address. I've got a dozen beaded pheasant tail soft hackles ready to mail out today!!

TallCrane

Ol J.W., send me your address.  I've got a dozen beadhead pheasant tail soft hackles ready to mail out today!

TallCrane

Tall Crane addy sent check pm let us know if you got it .

All tiers have responded , sounds like flys are on there way to you JW .

IF ANY ONE STILL NEEDS ADDRESS LET US KNOW .

TallCrane1 check your PM, JustDave, hamels your flies are in. Real good work, Outstanding flies.

ALL TYERS.... 1 DAY TO THE DEADLINE.

TYER RECIEVED MAILED


1. Ol JW X
2. the rod tosser X
3. tallcrane1
4. JustDave X
5. Troutinator X
6. hamels Streamer # 12 X
7. Huntingducks117 X
8. harrington
9. hdsmokey -prince nymph #12-10 X
10.utfisher X
11. Storeyteller X
12. saltydan X

I cant help it but this is were I start to get excited.

IN CASE YOU HAVE A BAN ON LED
MY STREAMER IS WEIGHTED WITH LED WIRE
but the elk hair cadis is good to go .

This being my first fly swap it is a bit of an excitement for me also. From what has been written and posted it looks to be a very good swap.
Thanks to all in advance. Smokey.........

Alright dudes, my flies are on the way to Ol' J.W. J.W., since I alsonow live in the great state of Hoosiers, whatever they are, you should recieve them sometime tomorrow via FedEx in an extraordinarily large package (that is how they wanted to ship it). :-)

Alright dudes, my flies are on the way to Ol' J.W. J.W., since I also now live in the great state of Hoosiers, whatever they are, you should recieve them sometime tomorrow via FedEx in an extraordinarily large package (that is how they wanted to ship it). :-)

Why do all my reply's post twice????

TC1,
You're special and like the extra face time?

Things are pretty sketchy, sometimes the attachment feature works, sometimes not, sometimes i will double post, sometimes not.  I've had it time out, I go back and re-post and it will come out double.

JustDave

We really don't mind if it's important.

I am definitely special. Or at least that is what my wife (and boss, and family, and doctors, and friends) tell me....

tallcrane1 your flies arrived. Great work,We're down to 1 set which is in the mail, so just as soon as they arrive I'll begiin the sorting process.

TYER RECIEVED MAILED


1. Ol JW X
2. the rod tosser X
3. tallcrane1 X
4. JustDave X
5. Troutinator X
6. hamels Streamer # 12 X
7. Huntingducks117 X
8. harrington
9. hdsmokey -prince nymph #12-10 X
10.utfisher X
11. Storeyteller X
12. saltydan X

Thanks for running the swap OI J.W. this is the first swap I have participated in. I look forward to seeing everyone's flies

I think I will try to get in on the next swap, it sounds like fun. I shall keep an eye on the forum for the next one.

Brian

OL JW ,TALLCRANE AND ME usually kick the idea around. SO far it has been a once a year off season thing but the more tiers we know the easier it is to get one going . OL JW and tallcrane have been the hosts and I try to get folks to join. The three of us do are best to make sure the swap is a success . IF we don't get 12 folks we usually pick up the open spots to make sure the swap works. Always glad to have more folks to add to the list.

With the growing number of members on the list, maybe the swap could be expanded to two a year. I know that I liked the process so much that I would be more than happy to do it again. It appears like a real good way for many of us that are new to the sport to learn and get opinions from the other members. I saw my ability to tie the prince nymph over the tying time of 14 or 15 flies. Put my name in for the next swap whenever it comes up.

Thanks again for all of the fun and knowledge gained with this swap. Smokey.............

I'll be there for the next swap!

Yes, thanks for the hosting this swap. Looking forward to trying out flies from around the country in my neck of the woods. I'm in another fly swap, sort of, with a fly fishing club in Southern CA. One of our members is giving away a new fly box with 408 hand tied flies. The catch? The box has 24 rows and 17 slots per row. So...we have 24 tiers, each tying 17 flies of one pattern. Once all the flies are in, there is a drawing and one luck tier receives the box and ALL the flies. Each fly is kept to about size 14 and smaller in order to fit in the box. That swap will be done in another month. I'm hoping, hoping, hoping. Anyways, just thought I'd mention it.

IF all goes well every one should get there flys. But remember they are at the Mercy of the postal service after he drops them off.
just post received or arrived when they come in .

Whooooo, way cool. I will be watching the front door till they get here.

Thanks again for all of your and the members efforts..................

Smokey....

Received Monday 03 26 2012 Nice work all ,Thanks for participating .

Great deal guys!...this fly swap thing. I don't tie, but this is fun to keep tabs on. Keep 'em comin'!!  

Received my flies in the mail today. What a beautifully tied and quite eclectic assortment. I am looking forward to fishing every one of them. This swap was great fun. I am truly humbled by the skill shown by the tiers.I will be looking forward to the next one.

Flies came today.  Great job everyone.  I wish my fingers worked well enough to go smaller, but they don't.  I am so unworthy.

JustDave

I received my flies yesterday. Awesome ties and a great assortment. Tying quality was good too. I really enjoyed the swap and I look forward to the next swap. Thanks to all participants.

My flies came in yesterday's post. Those were great and gave me an idea of where I stand as a new tier of bugs. It looks like I am well on my way, but have a loooooong way to go. I don't know if I will ever be able to do some of those real small sizes. This swap was so much fun that I am already planning what to tie for the next swap. Thanks so very much to all who were involved. Come on please please please another soon...................

Smokey........

Got my flies in yesterday.  Now just waiting for the opportunity to try them out.  I like the variety as I fly fish for more than trout.  Even my wife was admiring the handiwork and talked about where the flies would best be tried out at.  I will certainly post pics of fish we catch on them.