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