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Post by paramedicpete on Apr 15, 2007 19:43:04 GMT -1
Hi All,
Anyone interested in a fly swap ,ie tie a set amount of flies each say 12 and 11 other members also tie 12 we send them to a swapmiester who overseas the swap sets the closing date etc and posts them out to the tyers.I would be willing to run the first swap with any fly you wish for the theme as each is registered we can post their name and fly to try and avoid doubles I will propose a tiny miracle nymph size 18 for my fly,lets see if this can work then I'll set a closing date,remember I'm new here so I don't know all the names yet go easy on me guys!!!!
Names- Paramedicpete Tiny miracle nymph.
Pete
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Post by Jock on Apr 21, 2007 20:34:23 GMT -1
There is only a few tie Pete and some are just started maybe 5 would be a good start but who else is interested?
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Post by lgf on Apr 21, 2007 20:57:55 GMT -1
i've only just started the tying...i need ti get a bit of pratice before i start a fly swap
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Post by neilson on Apr 21, 2007 21:11:34 GMT -1
me tae no very goodjust mix an max  |
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Post by Jock on Apr 22, 2007 8:17:06 GMT -1
Time to start up some classes again me thinks doon the club.
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Post by paramedicpete on Apr 22, 2007 22:10:59 GMT -1
You don't need to be a great tyer I describe myself as an improver as I have returned to tying after about 20 yrs,and have flies changed!
The numbers were only hypothetical 5 would be great any fly is acceptable its not a competition only to share tying and boost your fly box!!!.Most would be able to do a fritz or spider or something similar,there are loads of step by steps on flyforums if anyone needs help I use them often,these good tyers make it look so easy.
If any are still keen post to say what you would like to tie and lets have a wee bit fun.
Pete
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Post by Jock on Apr 23, 2007 7:01:19 GMT -1
Spiders and blobs to start would be a good both easy to tie and catchers.
I will tie up 6 orange blobs and 6 varient spiders while the new tiers can tie up 6 or how many are in swap, of there choice. will drop off a kit for Bobo on wednesday. closing date say end of May.
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Post by bobo on Apr 23, 2007 13:33:15 GMT -1
do i get an instruction manual with that kit jock ;D ;D ;D  |
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Post by paramedicpete on Apr 23, 2007 15:25:20 GMT -1
Ok I will tie 6 tiny miracle nymphs size 18!
Pete
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Post by lgf on Apr 23, 2007 16:09:33 GMT -1
ok...i'll give it a bash....not promising anything pretty like...i've turned out a few horrors so far... ...i'll rattle off a couple this week and post pics..(larger ones) and you can pic which ones you want me to make  |
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Post by paramedicpete on Apr 23, 2007 22:36:58 GMT -1
ok...i'll give it a bash....not promising anything pretty like...i've turned out a few horrors so far... ...i'll rattle off a couple this week and post pics..(larger ones) and you can pic which ones you want me to make Well done lgf they don't need to be pretty!Its all about having a go and learning and expanding your skills and knowledge,tie a spider single wrap of touching turns black thread black hackle done easy and catches fish!!! or a pinch of orange marabou for a tail orange fritz thickish body with a goldhead simple and deadly. Pete |
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Post by mrmij on Apr 24, 2007 7:46:03 GMT -1
Ive been tying up some Endrick spiders so im sure i could do a half doz or so for the swap if anyone wants one!
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Post by Jock on Apr 24, 2007 8:22:05 GMT -1
It looks like there is five so far, Paramedicpete is organising this, He will give us details on the format me thinks.
Right Pete what's the Format?
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Post by paramedicpete on Apr 24, 2007 8:43:31 GMT -1
It looks like there is five so far, Paramedicpete is organising this, He will give us details on the format me thinks. Right Pete what's the Format? ok all names in by 30th April then the number of swappers ie 5 tie 5 flies all same pattern,I will pm all swappers with my address and they send the flies by a closing date to me with a stamp addressed envelope to return the flies you then get one of your own flies back and one of everyone elses,I will post a picture of all the flies ,if possible pop in a recipe for your fly and any tips on how it best fishes,everyone benefits .Nb post will probably need large letter stamps due to new sizes. Pete |
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Post by shanksi on Apr 24, 2007 14:43:25 GMT -1
If you don't mind another couple of beginners Josh and I will give it a go. I will try the Griffiths Gnat and Josh is trying a Marabou Bloodworm.
shanksi
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