I got an idea looking at the perps flies and reading the One Fly article in Fly Tyer
magazine. How about a Perp One Fly swap? One person could tie one durable fly. He
then catches a fish on it, any species. He records whatever details of the catch he
deems appropriate, along with photos if possible. He sends the fly to the next person
who does the same. The fly cannot be passed on without catching a fish. If the fly
is lost, then whoever lost it ties something to replace it, and the swap continues.
Good things about doing a swap this way:
o we'll prove out a pattern that works well for many different species and anglers
o we'll learn something about fly durability
o maybe we'll learn some fishing strategies
o maybe we'll be the audience for some big liars
o there should be some good fish stories
o there may be some harrowing tales of fly recovery
Starting this within the Perp list is handy because the addresses are already
organized. I would like to keep this swap lightweight, so that a 37 cent stamp is all
that is needed to mail the fly. Fishing accounts and photographs can change hands by
email. I volunteer to keep up a web page of fishing accounts and photographs.
To get started, we just have to nominate who will tie the One Fly. I say let that
person decide what to tie.
Martin Lamar
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