BigBendFishing.net Fly Swap

[Chalk]

Anyone interested?

Rules of engagement:
1. Limit of six participants
2. Mail or hand deliver six flys in package suitable for return mail
3. Include return postage
4. Deadline for submitting flies is 07/20/07
5. Tied by person, no store bought flies

To summarize - You sign up, you tie six flies, mail or hand deliver to me, in a shipping container with return postage (even if you hand deliver)...when I receive all entries...six flies one from each participant will be sent out to each participant

Any takers?

Chalk - Redfish toad or Chernobyl Skrimp or Rabbit fur crab
Noleflyfisher - Mangrove critter or kwan
Capt J.D. - Dupree of the Dupree's spoon fly
Capt. Reggie - On Stand by
Jacknasty - flats bunny or rabbit strip epoxy minnow
Nolefear - flats bunnies or EP Baitfish

[Sir reel]

I'm in... just tell me what colors

[noleflyfisher]

I'll play Chalk. Mangrove Critter or Kwan.

[Chalk]

Got it - I changed it to six flies and participants...figure that's more managable for me and the tyers

[Capt Reggie]

Okay, I might come out of retirement for this one...it's been a couple of years since I tied; will saltwater flies be okay? If you don't get the six, I'll do it!

[Capt. J.D]

Egg cluster and San Juan Worm

[Chalk]

Egg cluster and San Juan Worm

Is that a yes?

[Capt. J.D]

When I was guiding in another place and time I kinda hooked up with the flyshop owners daughter where Dupree of the Dupree's spoon fly worked I know all the secrets so I'm In. But I would love to get some help starting a flyfishing tournament to benefit all timers disease. Lets get it done. I think it will be great fun.

[Chalk]

Sounds good Capt. J.D. - We will do a tournament soon

We got 3.5, unless Capt Reggie will commit officially, then we will have 4...we need two more...I know there are some lurkers out there, join up and jump in

[Jacknasty]

I'll play. Thanks for the heads up, Jim


I can tie the flats bunny, in olive, for Redfish or a rabbit strip epoxy minnow that trout and small tarpon love to munch

Let me know which one you guys want and I'll tie them up

[Chalk]

Thanks Ramon, which ever you want to ty

We need one more

[Capt Reggie]

Sounds good Capt. J.D. - We will do a tournament soon

We got 3.5, unless Capt Reggie will commit officially, then we will have 4...we need two more...I know there are some lurkers out there, join up and jump in

Okay, Chalk, consider that I have "officially" committed! Now how many do we need? By the way, do you need to know what I will tie or is that a surprise?

[Chalk]

Okay, Chalk, consider that I have "officially" committed! Now how many do we need? By the way, do you need to know what I will tie or is that a surprise?

You need 6...tie what you like it can be a surprise

[bman]

Chalk-
I dont do the long rod much anymore.
But I'd like to see photos of the batch.
Maybe you can post a group shot for the rest of us to see.
I used to tie a mean poppin bug for brim...

[SHOWBOAT]

Barry, I too would like to see the batch.

Additionally, I'll steal an idea from a double-gun forum I participate on and present it to the participants. I hope it doesn't sound like I'm trying to create work for others (but know that I would participate if I had the skills).

Anyway, on the other forum there was a fly swap and everyone tied one more fly than was to be traded. The extra box was put up for auction with proceeds going to the club. Proceeds here could go to a charity, BBF, CCA, whatever you guys want; its your swap. In the end, a fellow forum member gets a great batch a flies, you guys get a little extra practice tying, and the organization of you choosing gets a little extra funding.

FYI-there are actualy 4 boxes for auction on the other forum (12 flies per box), and they are currently bid between 45 and 75 dollars per box.

Just food for thought