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BigBendFishing.net Fly Swap

Posted: June 12th, 2007, 1:54 pm
by 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 :roll: :lol:
Capt. Reggie - On Stand by
Jacknasty - flats bunny or rabbit strip epoxy minnow
Nolefear - flats bunnies or EP Baitfish

Posted: June 12th, 2007, 2:01 pm
by Sir reel
I'm in... just tell me what colors

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Posted: June 12th, 2007, 2:10 pm
by noleflyfisher
I'll play Chalk. Mangrove Critter or Kwan.

Posted: June 12th, 2007, 2:21 pm
by Chalk
Got it - I changed it to six flies and participants...figure that's more managable for me and the tyers

Posted: June 12th, 2007, 2:28 pm
by Capt Reggie
:roll: 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? :lol: If you don't get the six, I'll do it! :lick:

I'm in

Posted: June 12th, 2007, 8:45 pm
by Capt. J.D
Egg cluster and San Juan Worm :o :o :smt005

Re: I'm in

Posted: June 12th, 2007, 8:46 pm
by Chalk
Capt. J.D wrote:Egg cluster and San Juan Worm :o :o :smt005
Is that a yes?

YUP

Posted: June 12th, 2007, 9:07 pm
by 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 :evil: 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.

Posted: June 12th, 2007, 9:14 pm
by 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

Posted: June 13th, 2007, 9:12 am
by 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 :thumbup:

Posted: June 13th, 2007, 9:33 am
by Chalk
Thanks Ramon, which ever you want to ty :thumbup:

We need one more :thumbup:

Posted: June 13th, 2007, 9:42 am
by Capt Reggie
Chalk wrote: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
:thumbup: Okay, Chalk, consider that I have "officially" committed! :lol: Now how many do we need? :roll: By the way, do you need to know what I will tie or is that a surprise? :lick:

Posted: June 13th, 2007, 10:38 am
by Chalk
Capt Reggie wrote: :thumbup: Okay, Chalk, consider that I have "officially" committed! :lol: Now how many do we need? :roll: By the way, do you need to know what I will tie or is that a surprise? :lick:
You need 6...tie what you like it can be a surprise :thumbup:

Posted: June 13th, 2007, 10:46 am
by 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...

Posted: June 13th, 2007, 11:39 am
by 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