Re: [VFB] Steeves Sinking Firefly
Here's the material list for Harry's Firefly. I don't remember it being a sinking pattern. He does have a Sinking Beetle pattern Jerry C Materials Needed for Steeve's Firefly: Hook: #12, 14,16: Tiemco 5212, Orvis 1638, Mustad 94831 Thread: 6/0 Black or Orange Wing Case: Kreinik 1/8” Ribbon; Black Hi Lustre (Beetle Black) #005HL Body: Orvis 1/8” thick closed cell black foam, cut into 1/8” wide strips Underbody: 3-4 strands of peacock herl Butt: Kreinik Medium; Glow in the Dark Lemon-Line (Yellow) #054F Wing: Either 1/8” Kreinik Ribbon, or Kreinik Heavy Braid; Mallard#850 - Original Message - I wonder if anybody has details of Harry Steeves Sinking Firefly? He talks about it some in his Terrestrials book, and the book even has a picture of it, but did not include any particulars on the pattern. From the picture, it looks like he used an epoxy coated body. I'm not sure, though, what the epoxy is coating (other than the kreinik fluorescent braid at the butt.) Thanks if you're able to shed any light on this. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [VFB] Re: POPPER SWAP CLOSED
I had planned to get mine in the mail this week. Still have to do the toe tags, but with 12 to 20 inches of snow expected the next 48 hours. I may have to delay that till next week. Jerry C Allan, I got kicked off FF@ list again. It's getting very annoying. - Original Message - Now I'm getting embarrassed. I'll get mine finished this week. Rene is sending his tomorrow (from Germany). I'm still giving more time. He had not had a good winter. af Sent from my iPhone On Jan 25, 2015, at 7:56 PM, rx4fish...@nycap.rr.com rx4fish...@nycap.rr.com wrote: Allan, My poppers are done and I will put them in the mail tomorrow.. Ron Boutin Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Address: Allan Fish 614 Brushwood Way, Greenwood, IN Two or three dollars should cover it nicely. Getting any good tree colors? We've had more color around here this year than in the past two or three. It's been gorgeous. Rain tonight should make a lot of the leaves fall. Al On 10/19/14, 6:33 PM, dehavenphoto wrote: I can't find the email about where to send the finished poppers. Also, how much to include for postage. Jack DeHaven On Thursday, August 21, 2014 11:57:39 AM UTC-4, Allan wrote: You can all now breathe a sigh of relief. I'll quit bugging you about the popper swap. All further communic Final entrants: Popper swap entries. 1. Al Fish -- Cork popper of some variety 2. Chuck Alexander 3. Peggy Brenner 4. Jerry Caruso 5. Rene Zillman -- Deer hair poppers. 6. Bob Hendry 7. Wayne Blake-Hedges 8. Rick Zieger -- Foam Bee popper 9. Tony Spezio -- Cork Poppers covered with Mylar Braid 10. Jack Lehman - six-weight bass popper of some sort. 11. Dan Harriman 12. Gary Webb 13. Jack DeHaven -- foam bass popper 14. Mike Bliss 15. Reuven Segal 16. Ron Boutin - not sure. -- Allan Fish Greenwood, IN -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com mailto:vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options,
Re: [VFB] RE:Fly rod spinnerbait
Nice, Wayne. I'm glad I'm not the only one thinking outside the box. I brought a couple of Beetle Spins and used the frame. Wrapped and then epoxied the hook in place, then tied a Calcasieu Pig Boat on the long arm, downsized the blade. Had a chance to fish them in late September but it was a Casting for Recovery retreat, so it will have to wait till spring to see if they work. I don't think line twist will be an issue like fishing a subsurface fly with a prop in the front. I haven't gotten my Janscraft catalog yet but I was planning to order some frames when I get it. Working on some top waters pulled from my surf fishing days. Pencil poppers and Needle fish. Also have one Zara Spook wanna be in the box. Let us know how the spinner bait works. Jerry C All things considered, I rather be in Philadelphia. - Original Message - Hi All; Always wanted to make these, this one uses micro bug legs from flutters dungeon, size 6 mustard 3366 hook, medium yellow crystal flash chenille,and a Winnebago form as 1 from Janns Netcraft. Wayneb -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [VFB] Dying feathers with Rit dye ???
Chuck: The dyes in that kit are not the same as Kool Aid unless you're thinking Jonestown or the dyes you see in the stores around Easter time. In the instructions that came with the kit in large letters is Do not eat any egg treated with these dyes I've thought about picking up a couple of packs of the people friendly Easter egg dyes in the $Store after Easter. Good Luck. Just remember that a black hackle neck is not a black grizzly hackle neck. Jerry C All things considered I'd rather be in Philadelphia. - Original Message - Jerry: Thanks. I bet my daughter has some of those dye tablet left over. And if she don't have black I guess I could try it the way my printer makes black using the red, blue and yellow mixed to make black. But I'll bet that type dye would be about the same thing as the dyes in Kool Aid (food grade dyes) with the vinegar added to set the colors. Anyway, I guess I could try just a few feathers and see what happens. Maybe I should just break down and tell my wife I want a black hackle neck for an early Christmas gift. I HAVE been a good little boy this year after all LOL.. When I'm asleep at least hahaha. At least all the great tips are giving me a lot of options to try to see what works best for me. I think I have a light cream colored neck that might come out better than my idea of starting with a grizzly neck anyway. Thanks again, Chuck -Original Message- From: jerryp...@comcast.net Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 10:22 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Dying feathers with Rit dye ??? Chuck: I've only dyed grizzly hackle one time. I had several grizzly saddles of various quality where I had used up most of the good dry fly hackle and had found an old Ukrainian Easter Egg kit my grandmother had used to make the eggs. There were several packets of dye left including black. So I followed the directions which included adding vinegar to the mix and came out with some decent grizzly hackles, dark green, yellow, orange, red, purple and black. The grizzly dyed black came out all black, you can see the grizzly pattern, I think because the dyed black part is a bit glossier and maybe a bit darker than the dyed white portion. Go for it. Jerry Caruso All things considered I'd rather be in Philadelphia. - Original Message - Folks: Can anybody give me the “secret” to dying feathers (and/or fabric) with Rit dye?? What happened is that my son had some dark purple demin material he wanted dyed black. He added TWO boxes of Rit dye to the three gallons or so of water as he had four yards of material to dye. Adde the salt but not the vinegar as it said to only use the vinegar with salt if the material is silk or wool and not cotton. Brought the water to a boil, then let it soak all day. Still just came out a darker purple and NIT jet black like the dye is. Now is my problem in that. He saved the water as I have a ton of grizzly feathers, but hardly any black, so I was just going to sye a grizzly neck in that same dye water mix after he finished. But I don’t want the grizzly to go from black and white, to purple ad white. Any tips?? Should I add vinegar?? Thanks, Chuck -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are
Re: [VFB] Dying feathers with Rit dye ???
Chuck: I've only dyed grizzly hackle one time. I had several grizzly saddles of various quality where I had used up most of the good dry fly hackle and had found an old Ukrainian Easter Egg kit my grandmother had used to make the eggs. There were several packets of dye left including black. So I followed the directions which included adding vinegar to the mix and came out with some decent grizzly hackles, dark green, yellow, orange, red, purple and black. The grizzly dyed black came out all black, you can see the grizzly pattern, I think because the dyed black part is a bit glossier and maybe a bit darker than the dyed white portion. Go for it. Jerry Caruso All things considered I'd rather be in Philadelphia. - Original Message - Folks: Can anybody give me the “secret” to dying feathers (and/or fabric) with Rit dye?? What happened is that my son had some dark purple demin material he wanted dyed black. He added TWO boxes of Rit dye to the three gallons or so of water as he had four yards of material to dye. Adde the salt but not the vinegar as it said to only use the vinegar with salt if the material is silk or wool and not cotton. Brought the water to a boil, then let it soak all day. Still just came out a darker purple and NIT jet black like the dye is. Now is my problem in that. He saved the water as I have a ton of grizzly feathers, but hardly any black, so I was just going to sye a grizzly neck in that same dye water mix after he finished. But I don’t want the grizzly to go from black and white, to purple ad white. Any tips?? Should I add vinegar?? Thanks, Chuck -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [VFB] Dropper size
I guess it depends on where you're fishing. Around here, SE PA, there usually a mix of caddis and midges, between, the sparse mayfly hatches on the streams I fish. I normally fish a larger caddis, CDC and Elk, size 14-18 as the lead with a size 20-22, midge dry/emerger as the dropper. If nothing else the larger dry acts as a strike indicator for the smaller dropper. Jerry C - Original Message - I was out today on the Provo River. I had a great day but it could have been better. The BWO were out and before them there was a good midge hatch. I caught 10-15 but lost a few and had lots of lookers. Here is my question for the group. I tried a dry with an emerger . Someone once told me to go one size bigger on the emerger. I was fishing 22 dries so I tied and used a 20 emerger. Is this what you all do? -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [VFB] New swap
Alan: Count me in. It has a name but I can't remember, but it was shown to me many years ago by Harry Steeves. - Original Message - Sometimes I'm I glutton for punishment. This is one of those times. If anyone's up for a popper swap, I'll host it. I'm posting this to two lists (Panfish VFB), so the first entrants will be selected on the basis of the time stamp of their e-mails, no matter which list they are on. I hate tying multiples of the same fly, so it will be limited to the first sixteen (16) entrants. If you're like me, I have to tie up about 5-6 before I get my pattern perfected so I have lots of extras. Therefore, you only need to tie 15 poppers. You will NOT get your own popper back. Poppers are tedious for me, so let's put a 2+ month time limit on this one. Poppers must be in the U.S. mail by Friday, October 31. Yep. Halloween. But that'll give me time to get them sorted and mailed back out before Thanksgiving. We're going to be out of town sometime in mid to late November so I'd really like to get it over before we leave. Okay. Remember: first sixteen. This is NOT negotiable. FIre up your entries. The ONLY requirement is: 15 poppers. They can be deer hair, foam, balsa, shoe rubber, whatever, just as long as it's a popper. And keep 'em turned the right way - no sliders allowed. ;-) Rules are simple: Fifteen (15) poppers (any type, any size, any color, any material) Postmarked to me by October 31. Include appropriate return money for postage (and packaging if you dont have returnable packages). Usually 3-4 bucks inside the U.S. will cover it, since the bubble-pak envelopes run around a buck. If you want them back by priority mail, that now runs 6 bucks!! My address: Allan Fish 614 Brushwood Lane* Greenwood, IN 46142 *For any of you who have my address in your address book, the local government, in all their brilliance, changed the name of our street from Brushwood Way to Brushwood Lane after 40 years. I think what happened was they put up new street signs and saw ours was printed wrong. It was easier for them to make about 20 families to change all their addresses instead of correcting the mistake on the street sign. HAPPY POPPIN' -- Allan Fish Greenwood, IN -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [VFB] Tenkara Anyone?
When we used to out to Reelfoot lake when I was in college they had a couple rows of cane poles on the porch of the bait shop. Being more sophisticated than the locals we use our spinning gear. Still can't explain how those folks with the cane poles always ended up with a bunch of slabs, while we caught the 8 to 12 inch crappie. Bluefish ain't bad, you just have to cook them right. You cook them on a cedar plank over the grill, when they're done you throw away the bluefish and eat the cedar plank. I like the snapper blues 10-18 inches long. Filleted and pan fried the same day they're pretty tasty. Jerry C - Original Message - FREE FOOD but I wouldn't eat those eel's. My dad used to go out on a party boat after work on Friday nights and come back just around dawn with Blue fish they caught. I hated that also. Very oily and fishy tasting. phxflytyer Phoenix,AZ Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him; better take a closer look at the American Indian. Henry Ford On Aug 11, 2014, at 7:14 AM, Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Alan (who needs another L in his name) said: When you are poor and don't have any expendable cash, you find ways to make what you want. But we didn't realize we were poor. Nobody else had any money either. You did with what you had or could get for next to nothing. I think bamboo 'poles' (actually just long bamboo stalks) were about 2 or 3 bucks back then. And did we catch fish? Yes. During WWII, that was 'free' food. a. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [VFB] Tenkara Anyone?
Wes: That's the one. It's a cheap way to try tenkara fishing. You can put a loop on the piece of fly line you want to and do a loop to eye connection. Another way, as I found out by accident, the one I bought had a butt cap on it which came off and I could have popped the tip top off and threaded the fly line through the rod and seated it with some Goop or flexible cement. Cabela's recommendation that the line shouldn't be longer than the rod is right on the money. If you're planning on using a leader, you might want to make a bit shorter. I actually met Mark and his wife at a show many, many years ago. - Original Message - Hi Jerry, Thanks for the info. Is this the rod you were talking about? http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Telescopic-Panfish-Poles/738690.uts Some notes on Tenkara. Some of you remember VFB member Mark Romero, who sadly passed a couple of years ago. His spouse Misa Ishimura was co-author of one of the books on Tenkara fishing. http://tinyurl.com/l9v3zae More on Misa here: https://sites.google.com/site/misakoishimura/ Wes Wada Bend, Oregon On Sat, Aug 9, 2014 at 8:23 PM, jerryp...@comcast.net wrote: I've messed around with it. I first saw my first tenkara rod about 5 or 6 years ago when a customer walked in to the local fly shop I frequent. He was a frequent traveler and well versed in tenkara fishing. He'd brought a tenkara rod back from Japan which set the owner back $300. He showed us how to rig it and demonstrated a bit of casting. I had a chance to exam in the rod and it looked familiar to me. Reminded of the long cane poles we sometime used for crappie fishing when I was in college in NW Tennessee. Went home and rummaged through my Cabela's catalog and came across telescoping graphite crappie poles, ranged from 10 to 14 feet in length. I ordered a 10 footer and when I got it I took it to the shop and we compared it with the Tenkara rod very little difference even manufactured by the same company except the price which was $275 less than the shop owner. I used it a couple of times but it's tough to use a 10 foot rod. Still if folks are interested in getting into tenkara fishing, it's an inexpensive way to get started. Jerry C - Original Message - I did some fishing with them in January and caught some large piranhas with them. To me they are nice to use when I go to the local pond. Jim Forshey Placerville, California Original message From: Jack Lehman jklepo...@sbcglobal.net Date:08/09/2014 3:53 PM (GMT-08:00) To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Cc: Subject: [VFB] Tenkara Anyone? Has anyone else here gotten into Tenkara yet? I'm now using it where I used to go to my two weight. 5th year of drought, the rivers and creeks are low, Tenkara means sight casting to small fish , for the most part. And you can get a deep rod bend out of a 5 inch sunfish. We are also having some luck in using Tenkara to get new fishermen interested in the fly. The rods are a little steep, but there's no reel involved and lines go for $2 - $20. Very light and easy to cast. We (my local fly club) have a beginner's Tenkara outing scheduled for next weekend and we have 30 people signed up. We'll pair them up with experienced fishermen and get them rolling. Gonna have to put a few on regular rods part-time 'cause we don't have access to that many T-rods. Jack Austin -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email
Re: [VFB] Tenkara Anyone?
I've messed around with it. I first saw my first tenkara rod about 5 or 6 years ago when a customer walked in to the local fly shop I frequent. He was a frequent traveler and well versed in tenkara fishing. He'd brought a tenkara rod back from Japan which set the owner back $300. He showed us how to rig it and demonstrated a bit of casting. I had a chance to exam in the rod and it looked familiar to me. Reminded of the long cane poles we sometime used for crappie fishing when I was in college in NW Tennessee. Went home and rummaged through my Cabela's catalog and came across telescoping graphite crappie poles, ranged from 10 to 14 feet in length. I ordered a 10 footer and when I got it I took it to the shop and we compared it with the Tenkara rod very little difference even manufactured by the same company except the price which was $275 less than the shop owner. I used it a couple of times but it's tough to use a 10 foot rod. Still if folks are interested in getting into tenkara fishing, it's an inexpensive way to get started. Jerry C - Original Message - I did some fishing with them in January and caught some large piranhas with them. To me they are nice to use when I go to the local pond. Jim Forshey Placerville, California Original message From: Jack Lehman jklepo...@sbcglobal.net Date:08/09/2014 3:53 PM (GMT-08:00) To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Cc: Subject: [VFB] Tenkara Anyone? Has anyone else here gotten into Tenkara yet? I'm now using it where I used to go to my two weight. 5th year of drought, the rivers and creeks are low, Tenkara means sight casting to small fish , for the most part. And you can get a deep rod bend out of a 5 inch sunfish. We are also having some luck in using Tenkara to get new fishermen interested in the fly. The rods are a little steep, but there's no reel involved and lines go for $2 - $20. Very light and easy to cast. We (my local fly club) have a beginner's Tenkara outing scheduled for next weekend and we have 30 people signed up. We'll pair them up with experienced fishermen and get them rolling. Gonna have to put a few on regular rods part-time 'cause we don't have access to that many T-rods. Jack Austin -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [VFB] Are we too Old? SURVEY
Jerry Caruso- 66 - Original Message - Wayne Blake-Hedges (Wayneb) 54 Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [VFB] RE:Doing a wee bit of tying
Very nice, Wayne. Several years ago, Harry Steeves came up with an epoxy ant which required the epoxy to be colored red, black or brown to match the ant being imitated. I tried them but had difficulty getting the dyes in small quantities to do the coloring. So I switched over to using beads or making the under-bodies with Kreinik thread and coating them with epoxy to get the right shape. I gave up after a while because i didn't have much luck with the sinking ants. The floating foam ants worked much better. I'm in the frame of mind where I'm tying patterns that I haven't used in awhile. May have to resurrect all three and add yours to the mix and see if they'll work for me know. - Original Message - Tying some beads ants this evening: Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [VFB] Foam Popper head punch set needed???
Chuck: As I mentioned earlier, I got my punches from Harry Steeves several years ago. They are really heavy duty, industrial type punches, ranging from 1/8 to 3/4 inch diameter. Not sure if Harry had them made specifically for him to sell. There's no brand anywhere on them. You might want to check some of the on-line catalogs that sell industrial or professional type tools. These were certainly designed to cut something heavier than foam. I use the brass more often than not. I've got 9mm, .357, .38-40, .44-40 and .45 Colt, plus I sacrificed some shot-gun shells to get to the brass. .410, 16 ga, 20 ga and 12 ga. Just like a knife they need to be sharpened. Just do a couple of file strokes around the inside of the casing and you should be cutting right through the foam without a problem. Jerry - Original Message - I am looking for a set like the one shown in the photo on this page below. But. This guy mentioned putting sections of brass tubing that has been sharpened with a grinder and/or dremel tool, and drilling them out. I have a 1/2” chuck sized drill press, and with a wooden backing, I bet the drilling would be MUCH cleaner than the punching with a hammer.. Right Or like I said, if anybody has a better idea, I’m be grateful. Thanks again, Chuck http://rxflyfishing.com/2013/03/27/flip-flop-foam-popper-heads/ From: Chuck Alexander Sent: Sunday, February 09, 2014 6:41 PM To: fly fishing for panfish ; vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Foam Popper head punch set needed??? Can anybody tell me where to buy a good set of Foam Popper head punches?? I have been using brass spent gun cartridge shells, but even using a wooden backing, they dull pretty quickly. Or, does anybody have a stainless steel (or whatever they are made of) cpl of these that you’d sell me?? I need them in, say a 1/4”, 3/8”, or 7/16” diameter. or 8,9, and 10 mm would be just as good. Thanks, Chuck ORR Can somebody tell me if I’m doing something wrong that is dulling the brass shells after about 8-10 popper heads to the point that they start just “tearing” the foam, instead of punching it cleanly -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [VFB] Foam headed poppers???
Chuck: You might be able to get it in a craft store. That's where I initially go mine, but they quit carrying it. The only reason I have some is that a friend on another list had to quit fly fishing because of health reasons and decided not to tie anymore and sent me all he had. He lives in Florida so the stuff might be available down there. You can probably get it on line also. The stuff I have is called Delta Renaissance Foil. Mother of Pearl. It's not really necessary. I don't remember the original pattern being more that white foam with color add with permanent marker. It does had a splash of sparkle like scales to the fly. If you're tying a bunker or shad imitation, a silver foil added to the fly gives it that flash you see with those fish. I'm always leery of Hard as Nails. I used to use it for head cement and coating my poppers but then noticed a distinct nail polish smell when I opened my fly boxes. Figure if I could smell it so could the fish. You can find water based epoxies One I use is called Triple Thick it can be thinned with water. It dries quickly and one or two coats should work for you since you aren't dealing with toothy critters. Another is called Liquid Fusion It's a clear urethane that can be thinned with water. One more is Seal-Coat Lure and Jig finish, another that can be thinned with water. There are several glues available in craft stores that can be used to glue foam. If it dries clear and tacky you can apply a thin coat to foam and when it's tacky apply the foil. I tend to use just one foam circle for my popper head, especially the ones I tie for pan fish. I got hit on the forward cast. I'd been fishing for a couple of hours and my shoulder was getting tired and it was windy and I ignored the couple of casts that had already hit my hat. I took a pictures of the ones I've been using, including the one that hooked me in my ear. As soon as I get them uploaded to my computer. I'll post them in an e-mail. - Original Message - Jerry: I'll try some of the smaller ones as well, because even a bluegill's main diet is usually made up of minnows, or baby bluegills and other baby fish. Also, where do you get that film stuff as shown in the video that the guy laid on top of the sticky side of the peel and stick foam?? Or, is that really needed?? Seems to me I could make these using plain foam, then glue it together on the bottom, then paint the outside with a sharpie, then paint it with Hard as Nails or 5 min. epoxy, and save the peel and stick foam for the stacked circle popper heads right?? And did you get that in your ear on a forward cast?? I've had a bunch in my ears from that LOL. First year I started fishing, I think I had more holes in my ears than I could count. THAT’S the main reason I try to remember to debarb all my hooks. Chuck -Original Message- From: jerryp...@comcast.net Sent: Friday, February 07, 2014 4:21 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Foam headed poppers??? Chuck: I've tied my Crease Flies down to about 1 1/2 inches. At that size I'll use 1 mm foam if I can find it. Brad's a member of my salt water club. An excellent tyer. He does some mean poppers. Back to the Crease flies. I use a spark plug gauge/gaper to make my triangles. One thing I do a bit different is when I glue the bottoms together, I'll put a small clamp to squeeze them. It flattens the foam and creates a bit of a keel. Crease flies were original designed to imitate an injured peanut bunker and it floated on its side. It's evolved now to where it floats belly down. Also, they can be fished off of intermediate or sinking lines. You can plug the mouth with foam, like when he's adding a rattle in the video or leave it open. In the last year I've started using articulated shanks instead of a long shank hook. Tie it the same way, just slip a split ring with the appropriate sized barbless treble hook onto the loop in the back of the shank before you add the body. Not sure if you can see it well in the attached picture, but that's one of them hanging from my ear. - Original Message - Jack: Those are neat. Around my neck of the woods, I could do these in the pattern of either an Alabama Shad, or a Missouri Shiner minnow and the bass would KILL it, Chuck http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbNA1zQoT_g From: Jack Lehman Sent: Friday, February 07, 2014 10:46 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Foam headed poppers??? To use your metal flake foam, suggest you look at Crease Flies. They're usually larger, but you can size down to bluegill sized. Lots of how to s on the web. Jack Austiin On 2/7/2014 1:19 AM, Chuck Alexander wrote: Folks: I bought a cpl packs of peel and stick 2mm craft foam at Wal mart tonight. One pack is standard bright colors of red, black, white, green blue and yellow. Those are 8.8” by 11.8” in size. I plan to stick 4, or 5, or 6
Re: [VFB] Foam headed poppers???
Chuck: It was part of the foam. Something I picked up at the craft store around Valentine's day. - Original Message - Jerry: Thanks a lot. On the yellow with the pinkish stripe,is the stripe painted on?? Or glued from another piece of foam?? Thanks, Chuck -Original Message- From: jerryp...@comcast.net Sent: Friday, February 07, 2014 8:30 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Foam headed poppers??? Chuck: Once in a while I'll stick two different colors together, usually I just stick to single colors. White, Yellow, Green, Pink and Black and use hackle and marabou to give me different color combinations. When I stick them together, Yellow and Black, Green and Yellow, Green and White. I've tried it with the metal flake or sparkle foams, but I lose a lot of the sparkle from them. What I like to do with the peel and stick is use transfer foil on either the top or bottom layer. I use Mother of Pearl foil a lot, along with red, green, blue, gold, silver and motor oil(Black MOP. The result is what they sell in fly shops as Loco Foam. I usually don't go more than 4mm for my thickness. You can find 3mm and 4mm foam in craft stores. I use either shell casings, shotgun brass or a set of punches I brought from Harry Steeves, several years ago. I also have a set of heart shaped punches that I use. I've attached a couple of pictures, the first was done with either 3 or 4 mm foam. The heart shaped with 3 mm. - Original Message - Folks: I bought a cpl packs of peel and stick 2mm craft foam at Wal mart tonight. One pack is standard bright colors of red, black, white, green blue and yellow. Those are 8.8” by 11.8” in size. I plan to stick 4, or 5, or 6 sheets together, then use varous sized bullet casings to “stamp out popper heads. But then I got a 10 sheet pack, that is half the size of the others, but they are all beautiful “metal flake” colors on green,red,pink (which I KNOW will be a killer color as anybody who knows me knows that I have had great luck with that color), blue,black, white, yellow, gray, orange and chartreuse. My question is this?? I know black and yellow make great bumble bee or yellow jacket wasps colors, but can somebody tell me other colors or combos they have had good luck with on bluegills??? I also plain to, instead of wasting the beautiful metal flake ones to stack them all up, say if I want to make some that are green. And say I want them to be 10mm thick. Instead of wasting 5 pieces of the metal flake, which costs more and is half the size, I’ll put metal flake on the rear one and front one, and sandwich in three pieces of plain green. See what I mean??? But I need ideas on some combos that have worked. I plan to make a few of each of the solid colors and just trying those till I see what they are hitting on that particular day in that particular shade, or sunshine, or time of day etc. But I didn’t even know they made the stuff in the metal flake till tonight. I think Gray and black might be good because we have certain beetles that are black, but have gray colored wings when they spread them out. I think black and green would be good, because June bugs here are sorta that color combo. But others I just can’t think of right now. The foam says for ages 3 and up so MAYBE I won’t hurt myself with it LOL.. Thanks, Chuck -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this
Re: [VFB] RE: Somebody we know
It was good talking to you Wayne. Just got in the house about 10 minutes ago. Despite the snow it only took me an hour and a half to get home from Somerset. - Original Message - Hi All; Guess who I saw a Somerset: Met Peggy Brenner briefly at dinner, plan to talk with her more and possibly get a photo today. Didn't see Jerry Caruso. Jerry are you there? Wayneb Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [VFB] RE: The Fly Fishing Show-Somerset NJ
Wayne, Other than trying to stay warm. Pretty good. Spent a lot of my indoor time tying flies, including several Pig Boats. It is one of those patterns I'd forgotten about - Original Message - Hi Jerry; I look foward to it! How have you been? Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android From: jerryp...@comcast.net jerryp...@comcast.net; To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com; Subject: Re: [VFB] RE: The Fly Fishing Show-Somerset NJ Sent: Fri, Jan 10, 2014 3:24:51 AM Wayne: I'll most likely be there on Saturday. My saltwater club, South Jersey Coastal Fly Anglers, has a table, and I'll be there tying flies and whatever else they require of me. If you're there that day stop by and say Hi. Jerry Caruso All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia. - Original Message - Anybody going? Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out . -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out . -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [VFB] RE: The Fly Fishing Show-Somerset NJ
Tony: I've got some extra leave this year. Let me see how the money is and if anything from work will interfere and maybe I'll be able to scratch an item off my bucket list. Jerry - Original Message - Jerry, Would still would like to get you to come out here to tie at the Sowbug. Wayne and Peggy will be here so why don't you join them. Wayne and Bob Hendery are coming out for a week and we plan on doing some fishing. I have room in the boat for you too. I will take you guys to Tucker Shoals and you can wade there. Tony On Friday, January 10, 2014 8:17 AM, jerryp...@comcast.net jerryp...@comcast.net wrote: Wayne, Other than trying to stay warm. Pretty good. Spent a lot of my indoor time tying flies, including several Pig Boats. It is one of those patterns I'd forgotten about Hi Jerry; I look foward to it! How have you been? Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android From: jerryp...@comcast.net jerryp...@comcast.net; To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com; Subject: Re: [VFB] RE: The Fly Fishing Show-Somerset NJ Sent: Fri, Jan 10, 2014 3:24:51 AM Wayne: I'll most likely be there on Saturday. My saltwater club, South Jersey Coastal Fly Anglers, has a table, and I'll be there tying flies and whatever else they require of me. If you're there that day stop by and say Hi. Jerry Caruso All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia. Anybody going? Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out . -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out . -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out . -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out . -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [VFB] RE: The Fly Fishing Show-Somerset NJ
Wayne: I'll most likely be there on Saturday. My saltwater club, South Jersey Coastal Fly Anglers, has a table, and I'll be there tying flies and whatever else they require of me. If you're there that day stop by and say Hi. Jerry Caruso All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia. - Original Message - Anybody going? Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out . -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [VFB] How far off is this fly from a Tom Nixon original?
Wes: I picked this up off this web site. http://www.warmwaterflyfisher.com/flymonth/FOTM052002.htm There are tying instructions and some history on the fly. The CALCASIEU PIG BOAT TYING INSTRUCTIONS Hook: Size 2/0 Mustad 3366 (Or Tiemco 8089 #2) Thread: Black Size A (I used 3/0 Monocord) Skirt: Black rubber hackle or rubber thread that has not been separated Hackle: Two or Three wide and long black saddle hackles Body: Large black chenille for one pass or medium chenille with two passes Eyes: Painted Weight: Optional, this depends on how fast and how deep you want the fly to go Note: you can use a variety of color rubber hackle, chenille and saddle hackle - Original Message - Wes, I have a later printing of the first edition of Tom Nixon's book. In it, the Calcasieu Pigboat was made from heavy black chenille, rubber legs, and a spinner on the back of the fly tied on an extended piece of monofilament. If I ever get my driveway plowed and permission from my wife to get out of the house, I'll try to make a copy of the 'recipe' and send it to you. I can also send you a chunk of the chenille he used. It's very hard to find today. Somewhere in my collection, I've got an original Calcasieu Pigboat tied by Tom. If I can find it, I'll include a photo. In the 2nd edition of Tom's book, he dropped the spinner from the recipe. af p.s.: The above is from memory. I'll have to dig the book out to see how well I remember it. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [VFB] Storms
I was up in Vermont over the Memorial Day weekend in the south central part of the state at least until it started snowing on me on Saturday. I got one day of fishing in but it was lake fishing. The streams in the area weren't out of their banks but they were running high and discolored, not my favorite type of water to fish. They really got pounded up north. One lake was productive. Picked up four smallmouth, four rock bass and a sunfish. Heading back up over the 4th, figure the odds of getting snowed on again are minimal. Jerry Caruso All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia. - Original Message - Speaking of the effects of storms on fishing, when I was in Vermont a couple of weeks ago, I took the opportunity to scope out my favorite trout stream - The Winooski River. The recent heavy rains had completely changed the character of the river. My favorite hole was almost entirely silted in and the riffle where I used to float a dry fly was gone. -- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association, The International Brotherhood of the Flymph and The Virtual Fly Box REMEMBER CANCER IS A WORD NOT A SENTENCE Reply to: jfusc...@gmail.com On Fri, Jun 14, 2013 at 5:29 PM, Anthony Spezio bambot...@yahoo.com wrote: Gravel and stone. I did not fish it last year at all. We had flood waters after a big storm. I went out with a friend last Friday and one big hole that always produced Smallmouths was almost filled in. The Riffle area was gone at another place. Some shallow areas were too deep to wade. I was not able to wade so we used my friends canoe. Big change in the creek since two years ago. Where we used to catch a lot of fish did not produce like it used to. I did catch three Smallmouths and a load of Gills. Used one of my Bamboo rods and a Green Foam Caterpillar fly. All top water action. Tony From: Scott Bearden scott.bear...@gmail.com To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, June 14, 2013 3:51 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] Storms Gravel stone. On Jun 14, 2013 4:50 PM, Wayne Blake-Hedges wayneb22...@yahoo.com wrote: blockquote Interesting, is crooked creek an earthen bottomed water body or cravel/stone based? Wayne Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android From: Anthony Spezio bambot...@yahoo.com ; To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com vfb-mail@googlegroups.com ; Subject: Re: [VFB] Storms Sent: Fri, Jun 14, 2013 7:30:33 PM It blows out Crooked Creek every time. The creek totally changes each tome. Pools will fill in and new pools made. Tony From: Wayne Blake-Hedges wayneb22...@yahoo.com To: virtual flybox vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, June 14, 2013 8:56 AM Subject: [VFB] Storms Hi All; Everyone make it through the recent storm that swept across country ok? To tie this to fishing, how do you think a storm effects fishing after it passes? Wayneb Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to mailto:vfb-mail%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out . -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to mailto:vfb-mail%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out . -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options,
Re: [VFB] Storms
Tony, that wasn't the first time I've seen snow in Vermont around Memorial Day. But this time it was colder, didn't get out of the 30's all day. I did my shopping that day. It was a cold rain when I left, after stops in Manchester, the Vermont Country Store and the local maple syrup place, it was snowing when I got back to my sister's place. I hoping for warmer and drier weather by the 4th. I'd like to hit the White River for some smallmouth, the last two years it's been blown out when I went to fish it May. Though I did take a tour of the salmon hatchery two years ago. Jerry Caruso All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia. - Original Message - Jerry, When I had my place in Vermont for 16 years, we had snow in September and another time in June. Tony From: jerryp...@comcast.net jerryp...@comcast.net To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, June 14, 2013 6:21 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] Storms I was up in Vermont over the Memorial Day weekend in the south central part of the state at least until it started snowing on me on Saturday. I got one day of fishing in but it was lake fishing. The streams in the area weren't out of their banks but they were running high and discolored, not my favorite type of water to fish. They really got pounded up north. One lake was productive. Picked up four smallmouth, four rock bass and a sunfish. Heading back up over the 4th, figure the odds of getting snowed on again are minimal. Jerry CarusoAll things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia. Speaking of the effects of storms on fishing, when I was in Vermont a couple of weeks ago, I took the opportunity to scope out my favorite trout stream - The Winooski River. The recent heavy rains had completely changed the character of the river. My favorite hole was almost entirely silted in and the riffle where I used to float a dry fly was gone. -- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association, The International Brotherhood of the Flymph and The Virtual Fly Box REMEMBER CANCER IS A WORD NOT A SENTENCE Reply to: jfusc...@gmail.com On Fri, Jun 14, 2013 at 5:29 PM, Anthony Spezio bambot...@yahoo.com wrote: Gravel and stone. I did not fish it last year at all. We had flood waters after a big storm. I went out with a friend last Friday and one big hole that always produced Smallmouths was almost filled in. The Riffle area was gone at another place. Some shallow areas were too deep to wade. I was not able to wade so we used my friends canoe. Big change in the creek since two years ago. Where we used to catch a lot of fish did not produce like it used to. I did catch three Smallmouths and a load of Gills. Used one of my Bamboo rods and a Green Foam Caterpillar fly. All top water action. Tony From: Scott Bearden scott.bear...@gmail.com To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, June 14, 2013 3:51 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] Storms Gravel stone. On Jun 14, 2013 4:50 PM, Wayne Blake-Hedges wayneb22...@yahoo.com wrote: blockquote Interesting, is crooked creek an earthen bottomed water body or cravel/stone based? Wayne Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android From: Anthony Spezio bambot...@yahoo.com ; To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com vfb-mail@googlegroups.com ; Subject: Re: [VFB] Storms Sent: Fri, Jun 14, 2013 7:30:33 PM It blows out Crooked Creek every time. The creek totally changes each tome. Pools will fill in and new pools made. Tony From: Wayne Blake-Hedges wayneb22...@yahoo.com To: virtual flybox vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, June 14, 2013 8:56 AM Subject: [VFB] Storms Hi All; Everyone make it through the recent storm that swept across country ok? To tie this to fishing, how do you think a storm effects fishing after it passes? Wayneb Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to mailto:vfb-mail%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out . -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com/ --- You received this
Re: [VFB] Warm-water flies
Not sure about the green weenie imitating a caterpillar . Usually they're tied either with lead wrapped around the shank or a black beadhead and meant to imitate the green rock worm or similar caddis larvae. The green inch worm is usally tied with a piece of foam. The small foam cylinders used for parachute posts work well for tying them. There is a black caterpillar that clutters up the trees with their silk nests. I spent about 15 minutes breaking up one that was hanging over the Upper Delaware near Hancock. I watched them float downstream till they disappeared without anything rising for them. There was a slightly larger and hairy caterpillar that were dropping off a bridge over one of the Catskill streams near Roscoe which the trout were taking with enthusiasm. I had some black foam back at camp. I cut into strips and wrapped it on size 8 3xl hook, and then wrapped brown hackle. If I flipped the fly up into the air and let it plop in to the water, I caught fish. If I cast upstream and let drift over where the trout were feeding there were no takers. It also worked well in lakes in a smaller size for sunfish, rock bass and the stray smallmouth when cast under trees hanging over the water. Jerry Caruso All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia. - Original Message - I don't know so much as about warm water, but along at least the East Coast trout streams that I am aware of we have vast numbers of tiny green caterpillars that are active right now and up through the next few more weeks. They cover the trees as the leaves first unfold in the spring when they are the most tender and nutrient dense. They are often seen dangling like a spider from a tiny thread of silk. If you park under a tree it will become immediately clear just how prolific they are. Trout love them, and the most popular pattern out here is called the green weenie. On streams with tight canopies it is worth trying this pattern first from early spring right up until early summer. Regards, Scott On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 4:26 PM, Don Ordes ffc @ tribcsp .com wrote: For you guys who live in the south and in other warm-water areas. How well do caterpillar flies work? Are the soft worm-like ones the best, or the fuzzy ones? I don't see too many caterpillars for sale in shops. DonO -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@ googlegroups .com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail- unsubscribe @ googlegroups .com For more options, visit this group at http ://groups. google .com/ group/vfb-mail? hl =en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http :// www . linesend .com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+ unsubscribe @ googlegroups .com . For more options, visit https ://groups. google .com/ groups/opt_out . -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@ googlegroups .com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail- unsubscribe @ googlegroups .com For more options, visit this group at http ://groups. google .com/group/vfb-mail? hl =en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http :// www . linesend .com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+ unsubscribe @ googlegroups .com. For more options, visit https ://groups. google .com/groups/opt_out . -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [VFB] Mustad size 32
I have caught a couple of fish on the Tiemco size 32, both were sunfish which had better eyes than the trout in the creek. They also got to keep the fly once I landed them and saw there was no way I was going to get the fly out. Jerry Caruso All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia. - Original Message - As much as a novelty as these are, I wonder how many people have caught fish on them? Surely there is a club, just like the 20/20 club. Scott -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out . -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [VFB] Mustad size 32
Tony: Now that I think about it you were the one that sent the last one to me. Hans sent me the first two, and I passed on one of the found hooks on to Richard so he could get his done after he broke the one he had. I've got a Royal Wulff tied on the Tiemco size 32 that I take with me when I do tying demonstrations or tie with my salt water club at the Somerset shows. Mostly to shut up the people who walk by us at the shows and make comments about those who tie salt water flies aren't really fly tyers. Though I do admit that it offers a nice contrast with the 12 inch bunker fly. Jerry Caruso All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia. - Original Message - Jerry, I think I I sent you one. At the time I think Richard also needed one but I was down to my last one and decided to keep it. Since then, I have aquired a couple more. Tony --- On Thu, 4/4/13, jerryp...@comcast.net jerryp...@comcast.net wrote: From: jerryp...@comcast.net jerryp...@comcast.net Subject: Re: [VFB] Mustad size 32 To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Thursday, April 4, 2013, 2:40 PM I lost two of them, but Hans wouldn't let me off the hook I can't remember if Hans or Tony sent me the third one which I finally tied my fly on. Then a couple of weeks later while cleaning up around my tying desk I actually found the two I lost, which probably explains why I can't win the lottery, one on a magnet and one in the rug under my tying desk. I passed one on to Richard Ross who's fly is on the page and gave the last one to the fly shop I frequent for display purposes. Jerry Caruso All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia. You were not the only one that broke the hook, seems there were more than one that did it. Tony --- On Thu, 4/4/13, Michael Bliss flyfish...@gmail.com wrote: blockquote From: Michael Bliss flyfish...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Mustad size 32 To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Thursday, April 4, 2013, 12:53 PM Unfortunately, mine was in the broke category. Hans sent me one. I tied and retied to get my proportions right. Even the smallest hackle I had was too large so I carefully trimmed it. I had tied a royal coachmen and I had to split the thread to get it small enough. I had it all done and was tying it off and the hook broke. I was crushed. I spent more time on that microfly than any before. Oh well, it was an experience. I just wish I had been able to complete it without it breaking. Mike On Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 4:15 AM, Anthony Spezio bambot...@yahoo.com wrote: blockquote When Hans sent out the Mustad 32 hooks to a number of people to tie a fly on them, a number of the hooks were either dropped and lost or broke when they were put in the vise jaws. I had the extras and replaced some of them. That is where I gave most of what I had away. Tony --- On Thu, 4/4/13, Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net wrote: blockquote From: Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net Subject: Re: [ VFB ] Mustad size 32 To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Thursday, April 4, 2013, 8:50 AM That's because Mustad still made them quite recently (may still be making them for all I know). If you have Tiemco size 32's, they are about the size of Mustad 28's. The Mustad 32's are considerably smaller and have been out of production for quite some time. Nobody bought them when they were producing them. Now they are a novelty item. I have one size 32 Mustad which I will never tie on. I'm afraid I would drop it putting it in the vise. G And now you know everything I know about tiny hooks. a. blockquote /blockquote blockquote /blockquote /blockquote -- /blockquote /blockquote -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [VFB] Cicada pattern
Allan: If they're the annual Cicadas, they have a different coloration than the 17 year ones which have a lot of orange in the pattern color. The annual ones tend to be green with a lighter greenish brown underbelly, at least the ones around here do. Jerry Caruso All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia. - Original Message - Ashley: I know this is a lot to ask, but would you be able to scan that article and send it to me? We have a large Cicada hatch here almost every year. We had one last year and I expect another one this year. The rainbows go crazy for them. Thank You, Alan Di Somma From: ashley strutt Sent: Friday, April 05, 2013 10:09 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Cicada pattern I have the mags on a shelf and just looked at the back of each issue :-) Ashley On Apr 5, 2013 6:02 PM, Alan Di Somma phxflyt...@cox.net wrote: Ashley: How in the world did you get that info so quickly? ESP.??? Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. On Apr 5, 2013, at 9:52 AM, ashley strutt galeforce1...@gmail.com wrote: blockquote Hi Wayne, Going by your description, you want the Spring 2008 issue, page 62. Ashley On Apr 5, 2013 5:19 PM, Wayne Blake-Hedges wayneb22...@yahoo.com wrote: blockquote Hi All; A few years back Fly Tyer magazine had a Cicada pattern in it that had an orange antron belly, black foam, and pearl crystal flash. I've been looking through my copies of Fly Tyer and can't find it. Anyone remember what issue or if the pattern is posted online? Thanks in advance; Wayneb Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android -- /blockquote /blockquote -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [VFB] Cicada pattern
This year that sounds like a good idea. Jerry Caruso All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia. - Original Message - Jerry: We sell both colors at the Bass Pro shop I work at. The people that use them tell me that the color doesn’t matter. Thank You, Alan Di Somma From: jerryp...@comcast.net Sent: Friday, April 05, 2013 12:10 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Cicada pattern Allan: If they're the annual Cicadas, they have a different coloration than the 17 year ones which have a lot of orange in the pattern color. The annual ones tend to be green with a lighter greenish brown underbelly, at least the ones around here do. Jerry Caruso All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia. - Original Message - Ashley: I know this is a lot to ask, but would you be able to scan that article and send it to me? We have a large Cicada hatch here almost every year. We had one last year and I expect another one this year. The rainbows go crazy for them. Thank You, Alan Di Somma From: ashley strutt Sent: Friday, April 05, 2013 10:09 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Cicada pattern I have the mags on a shelf and just looked at the back of each issue :-) Ashley On Apr 5, 2013 6:02 PM, Alan Di Somma phxflyt...@cox.net wrote: Ashley: How in the world did you get that info so quickly? ESP.??? Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. On Apr 5, 2013, at 9:52 AM, ashley strutt galeforce1...@gmail.com wrote: blockquote Hi Wayne, Going by your description, you want the Spring 2008 issue, page 62. Ashley On Apr 5, 2013 5:19 PM, Wayne Blake-Hedges wayneb22...@yahoo.com wrote: blockquote Hi All; A few years back Fly Tyer magazine had a Cicada pattern in it that had an orange antron belly, black foam, and pearl crystal flash. I've been looking through my copies of Fly Tyer and can't find it. Anyone remember what issue or if the pattern is posted online? Thanks in advance; Wayneb Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android -- /blockquote /blockquote No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.3272 / Virus Database: 3162/6226 - Release Date: 04/05/13 -- -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [VFB] Cicada pattern
In 2004 the 17 year hatch fizzled here in extreme SE PA. Kept waiting for them to show up but only the annual ones made an appearance. The smallies in the local creek I fish seem to like the big meal the annuals provide . The fun part is watching the sunfish try to take them under. I like the pattern Tony posted looks a lot easier to tie than the ones I tied for the 17 year hatch back in 2004. I think I still have them somewhere. Jerry Caruso All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia. - Original Message - The reason Wayne is probably asking is because the Mid Atlantic Region is in for an EPIC cicada year that is supposed to be even bigger than the brood that hatched back in 2004. When the cicadas hatch, they are the only meal in town for about 6 weeks regardless of whatever else is hatching at the time. For the trout and smallmouth in our neck of the woods it is kind of like why go for the usual salad bar when it is all you can eat T-Bone night? For those that have never seen one of the big cicada hatches, when I say epic, I mean epic on biblical proportions. I know people who have them confused with locusts. Every summer cicadas hatch, but there are some broods that stay under ground for 13-17 years and when they emerge look out. They will cover your car. Their carcasses will litter every inch of the sidewalk so when you walk every step is crunchy. Scott -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out . -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [VFB] Cicada pattern
Thanks for the picture, Tony. Glad I have a color printer. That's closed cell foam, right. Where do you find it in the different colors? Jerry Caruso All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia. - Original Message - We had a hatch of them last year. As you say, they were thick. I sat in the car one day and watched them all over Wal Mart parking lot. I have a fly that a local tyed and will post a photo if I can find the fly.. Found it and attached. Tony --- On Fri, 4/5/13, Wayne Blake-Hedges wayneb22...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Wayne Blake-Hedges wayneb22...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [ VFB ] Cicada pattern To: virtual flybox vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Friday, April 5, 2013, 3:43 PM Hi Scott; Your absolutely right! The last hatch in Northern VA was so thick, I used to carry them around on my should as pets at work! I tied the mentioned pattern in the past and pond Bass went crazy for it! It's an orange and black pattern that could be easily modified to green white and black to match the annual cicadas. It's real easy to tie and durable too! Wayneb Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android From: Scott Bearden scott.bear...@gmail.com; To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com; Subject: Re: [VFB] Cicada pattern Sent: Fri, Apr 5, 2013 7:46:01 PM The reason Wayne is probably asking is because the Mid Atlantic Region is in for an EPIC cicada year that is supposed to be even bigger than the brood that hatched back in 2004. When the cicadas hatch, they are the only meal in town for about 6 weeks regardless of whatever else is hatching at the time. For the trout and smallmouth in our neck of the woods it is kind of like why go for the usual salad bar when it is all you can eat T-Bone night? For those that have never seen one of the big cicada hatches, when I say epic, I mean epic on biblical proportions. I know people who have them confused with locusts. Every summer cicadas hatch, but there are some broods that stay under ground for 13-17 years and when they emerge look out. They will cover your car. Their carcasses will litter every inch of the sidewalk so when you walk every step is crunchy. Scott -- -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [VFB] Cicada pattern
Sure does, I have two out the three close to me so I'll check them out. Jerry Caruso All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia. - Original Message - Jerry: I find closed cell foam in Michaels, Joannes and Hobby Lobby. Hope this helps? Thank You, Alan Di Somma From: jerryp...@comcast.net Sent: Friday, April 05, 2013 4:21 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Cicada pattern Thanks for the picture, Tony. Glad I have a color printer. That's closed cell foam, right. Where do you find it in the different colors? Jerry Caruso All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia. - Original Message - We had a hatch of them last year. As you say, they were thick. I sat in the car one day and watched them all over Wal Mart parking lot. I have a fly that a local tyed and will post a photo if I can find the fly.. Found it and attached. Tony --- On Fri, 4/5/13, Wayne Blake-Hedges wayneb22...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Wayne Blake-Hedges wayneb22...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [ VFB ] Cicada pattern To: virtual flybox vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Friday, April 5, 2013, 3:43 PM Hi Scott; Your absolutely right! The last hatch in Northern VA was so thick, I used to carry them around on my should as pets at work! I tied the mentioned pattern in the past and pond Bass went crazy for it! It's an orange and black pattern that could be easily modified to green white and black to match the annual cicadas. It's real easy to tie and durable too! Wayneb Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android From: Scott Bearden scott.bear...@gmail.com; To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com; Subject: Re: [VFB] Cicada pattern Sent: Fri, Apr 5, 2013 7:46:01 PM The reason Wayne is probably asking is because the Mid Atlantic Region is in for an EPIC cicada year that is supposed to be even bigger than the brood that hatched back in 2004. When the cicadas hatch, they are the only meal in town for about 6 weeks regardless of whatever else is hatching at the time. For the trout and smallmouth in our neck of the woods it is kind of like why go for the usual salad bar when it is all you can eat T-Bone night? For those that have never seen one of the big cicada hatches, when I say epic, I mean epic on biblical proportions. I know people who have them confused with locusts. Every summer cicadas hatch, but there are some broods that stay under ground for 13-17 years and when they emerge look out. They will cover your car. Their carcasses will litter every inch of the sidewalk so when you walk every step is crunchy. Scott -- blockquote No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.3272 / Virus Database: 3162/6226 - Release Date: 04/05/13 -- /blockquote -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [VFB] Mustad size 32
I lost two of them, but Hans wouldn't let me off the hook I can't remember if Hans or Tony sent me the third one which I finally tied my fly on. Then a couple of weeks later while cleaning up around my tying desk I actually found the two I lost, which probably explains why I can't win the lottery, one on a magnet and one in the rug under my tying desk. I passed one on to Richard Ross who's fly is on the page and gave the last one to the fly shop I frequent for display purposes. Jerry Caruso All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia. - Original Message - You were not the only one that broke the hook, seems there were more than one that did it. Tony --- On Thu, 4/4/13, Michael Bliss flyfish...@gmail.com wrote: From: Michael Bliss flyfish...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Mustad size 32 To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Thursday, April 4, 2013, 12:53 PM Unfortunately, mine was in the broke category. Hans sent me one. I tied and retied to get my proportions right. Even the smallest hackle I had was too large so I carefully trimmed it. I had tied a royal coachmen and I had to split the thread to get it small enough. I had it all done and was tying it off and the hook broke. I was crushed. I spent more time on that microfly than any before. Oh well, it was an experience. I just wish I had been able to complete it without it breaking. Mike On Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 4:15 AM, Anthony Spezio bambot...@yahoo.com wrote: blockquote When Hans sent out the Mustad 32 hooks to a number of people to tie a fly on them, a number of the hooks were either dropped and lost or broke when they were put in the vise jaws. I had the extras and replaced some of them. That is where I gave most of what I had away. Tony --- On Thu, 4/4/13, Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net wrote: blockquote From: Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net Subject: Re: [ VFB ] Mustad size 32 To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Thursday, April 4, 2013, 8:50 AM That's because Mustad still made them quite recently (may still be making them for all I know). If you have Tiemco size 32's, they are about the size of Mustad 28's. The Mustad 32's are considerably smaller and have been out of production for quite some time. Nobody bought them when they were producing them. Now they are a novelty item. I have one size 32 Mustad which I will never tie on. I'm afraid I would drop it putting it in the vise. G And now you know everything I know about tiny hooks. a. /blockquote /blockquote -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [VFB] Sandy
Tony: Hope your daughters are on the mainland and everything is well with them. The barrier islands from Ocean City north have really been hit. The back bays have met the ocean in many places. It's been windy and very rainy here in Philly. It's almost midnight and my power is still on, but this is the first time all day I can hear the wind and you can smell the ocean which is weird . Glad I'm in Philly and not New York City. Jerry Caruso All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia. - Original Message - Will do. One daughter still had power the other does not but has a generator. Tony --- On Mon, 10/29/12, Michael Bliss flyfish...@gmail.com wrote: From: Michael Bliss flyfish...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [ VFB ] Sandy To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Monday, October 29, 2012, 6:08 PM Please send us updates so we know you are all safe. We had our tsunami Sunday morning that Neville sent us but fortunately is was small. Mike On Mon, Oct 29, 2012 at 12:58 PM, Neville Gosling nev.gosl...@shaw.ca wrote: blockquote Yes. Hang in there you east coasters, Batten down the hatches. We are thinking and praying for you. Neville Gosling On 2012-10-29, at 3:53 PM, Joyce M Westphal wrote: blockquote Thinking of all my FF friends in the storm area and watching the weather channel. Prayers for your safety..appreciate updates. Here's hoping that you will continue to have power. Joyce -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com /blockquote -- Mike Bliss Aloha from Hawaii -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com /blockquote -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
Re: [VFB] Bass Froggie
Tony: They are fat, especially when I get to the larger cylinders. The thinner cylinders make for something closer to your original. Not sure I think they were tied on 18s and 20s. The black 20s work well when there are midges on the water. I'm still working, nothing else I really want to do. I don't want to retire and have to get another job to maintain my life style. I'd still like to get down there and tie. Let's see what my leave situation looks like next year and do it while I can still do it. Jerry Caruso All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia. - Original Message - Jerry, You can call them Fat Froggies, they look good. I see you have some small Black ones, are they Spring Peepers.. I tie the Spring Peepers on sz 14 hooks. When the Peepers are out, they are killers on Gills. Are you still working, I would still like to get you out here to tie at the Sowbug. Tony --- On Tue, 8/14/12, jerryp...@comcast.net jerryp...@comcast.net wrote: From: jerryp...@comcast.net jerryp...@comcast.net Subject: Re: [VFB] Bass Froggie To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Tuesday, August 14, 2012, 4:54 AM Robert: These are some Froggie variations I tied about 5 years ago and still use today. Instead of using foam strips I use foam cylinders. They tend to float a bit higher in the water than Tony's. Jerry Caruso All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia. You can also find it on FAOL step by step.. One of the Warm Water sites also has me tying it step by step. I can;t think of the name right now. Tony --- On Mon, 8/13/12, Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net wrote: blockquote From: Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net Subject: Re: [VFB] Bass Froggie To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Monday, August 13, 2012, 5:09 PM Bob, Tony wouldn't do this because he'd think it's self-serving. But I can do it for him!! It's on Tony's tying video. You can order it here: http://tuholer.com/ The recipe is also on that website. Cheers, Allan On 8/13/12 6:03 PM, haerb...@comcast.net wrote: blockquote What is the recipe for the froggies My wife and I have really started to get int the warm-water fishing this past year. Sad part of it is been living across the street from a good fishing lake for the last 8 8^P go figure!! BobH From: Chuck Alexander chuckalexan...@centurylink.net To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, August 13, 2012 5:29:28 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] Bass Froggie Tony: Thanks. It just looked to me that I had tied a frog that was too long and slender to ride very well on top of the water, so I put the rubber legs in as stabilizers (out riggers LOL) Chuck blockquote - Original Message - From: Anthony Spezio To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, August 13, 2012 10:07 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] Bass Froggie Chuck, I ilke the added legs. Tony --- On Sun, 8/12/12, Chuck Alexander chuckalexan...@centurylink.net wrote: blockquote From: Chuck Alexander chuckalexan...@centurylink.net Subject: [VFB] Bass Froggie To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com , fly fishing for panfish flyfishingandflytyingforpanf...@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, August 12, 2012, 2:16 AM Folks: I have always been a fan of, and had great success with, Tony's Froggie. But I had always tied them in bluegill size, on about size 8 hooks. Till now. I JUST finished this Bass Froggie. It's tied on a 2/0 or 3/0 wide gape bass hook (I think) and measures just over 4 long. Ain't the prettiest froggie ever tied, but I think late in the evening, just before dark, when the bass start feeding on top. I think they'll KILL this thing. Chuck Now that you know what I do in the middle of the night, How bout you LOL.. 'Ol Mr. Insomnia is visiting this weekend I guess.. Please see our fly fishing hand made furled leaders at: http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/you_wear_it_well_W0QQ_nkwZQQ_armrsZ1QQ_fromZQQ_ipgZ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.1913 / Virus Database: 2437/5196 - Release Date: 08/12/12 /blockquote /blockquote /blockquote -- You received this message because you are
Re: [VFB] Dragonfly on my lampshade
Hey, Chuck: That's a mayfly. I'm not sure what kind. How big was it? It seems a bit large for a Sulfur. Maybe it's what my Canadian friends call an Orange Cahill. I'm sure somebody on the list will know what it is. Jerry Caruso All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia. - Original Message - Folks: Two days ago it was nice out so I opened the windows and doors. The windows all have screens, but the front door don't. Well, I have an old lamp beside the chair I sit in to read and I looked up and there was this yellow/golden dragonfly (or is it a damsel fly???) sitting there watching me read I guess LOL. I thought it was pretty neat, and I have never seen one this color before that I can remember. I wish I could tie one that looks this good. Chuck Please see our fly fishing hand made furled leaders at: http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/you_wear_it_well_W0QQ_nkwZQQ_armrsZ1QQ_fromZQQ_ipgZ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
Re: [VFB] Dragonfly on my lampshade
Then it might be that orange cahill The one I came across was about that size but had more orange in the tail, most likely because of eggs. Jerry Caruso All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia. - Original Message - Jerry: I see. Thanks. From the end of the tiny tails to his nose was between 3-3 1/2 I guess. Probably closer to 3. Chuck - Original Message - From: jerryp...@comcast.net To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2012 5:23 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] Dragonfly on my lampshade Hey, Chuck: That's a mayfly. I'm not sure what kind. How big was it? It seems a bit large for a Sulfur. Maybe it's what my Canadian friends call an Orange Cahill. I'm sure somebody on the list will know what it is. Jerry Caruso All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia. - Original Message - Folks: Two days ago it was nice out so I opened the windows and doors. The windows all have screens, but the front door don't. Well, I have an old lamp beside the chair I sit in to read and I looked up and there was this yellow/golden dragonfly (or is it a damsel fly???) sitting there watching me read I guess LOL. I thought it was pretty neat, and I have never seen one this color before that I can remember. I wish I could tie one that looks this good. Chuck Please see our fly fishing hand made furled leaders at: http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/you_wear_it_well_W0QQ_nkwZQQ_armrsZ1QQ_fromZQQ_ipgZ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.1913 / Virus Database: 2433/5050 - Release Date: 06/05/12 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
Re: [VFB] Holographic laminates
Robert: I haven't been able to find the foil at any of the craft stores around here. This may be what you're looking for. http://jonestones.com/ They appear to be the source for most of the foils I've seen in fly shops or at the local fly fishing shows. These are transfer foils which can be pressed on to the adhesive backed craft foam, or you use foiling glue spread on regular craft foam sheets. You can also apply them to tacky epoxy or silicone. Hope this helps. Jerry Caruso All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia. - Original Message - Anyone have any suggestions on where I can find holographic laminates or vinyls for crease flies? I am looking for 8 x 12 or 12 x 12 sheets in silver and gold with the sparkle pattern and the prismatic pattern. They can be adhesive backed or heat transfer type materials. Most of my searches come up with the bulk trade companies (alibaba, trade-china, trade-india, etc.) or have large quantities required to buy the material. I am looking for small batches of material that I can get over extended periods of time not the one off ebay type purchase. Thanks -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
Re: [VFB] Damsels Dragons
Mine were at my sister's on Saturday when I stopped by on my way to a rock concert. Nice group of flies. All the nymphs are going into my panfish box as I don't tie many of them. Jerry Caruso All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia. - Original Message - Flies arrived great swap Jerry McKaughan P.O. Box 85 Pottsville, AR 72858 www.caddisflyfishers.org -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
Re: [VFB] Damsels and Dragons Swap 2012
Since my salt water club has been working with CFR the last five years, including acting as, in this case, lake guides for their retreat in South Jersey. I would favor the flies going to Casting for Recovery. Jerry Caruso All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia. - Original Message - Just figured out my Monday post did not go through to the list(s) Anyway I received Chucks flies in the mail this weekend and I am still waiting on a couple sets for both groups to complete the swap. I plan on waiting till this weekend for the missing sets and sending them out on Monday. If you can't wait let me know and I will get yours headed your way immediately. I also need to know which Charity you would like the extra set sent to? Casting for Recovery http://castingforrecovery.org/ or Project Healing Waters http://www.projecthealingwaters.org/ I will probably end up sending flies to both because of the wonderful donation of flies from Chuck Alexander. I am also working on a couple wooden flyboxes in my spare time if they come out well the donated flies will go in them otherwise I will pick up a box at a local retailer. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
Re: [VFB] Dragonfly Swap
Robert: I put my flies in the mail yesterday afternoon. Jerry Caruso All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia. - Original Message - Bingo that is the correct address -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
Re: [VFB] Re: Damsel and Dragon Swap 2012 Status Update request
I've got half of mine tied. Since it looks like opening day of trout season is going to be a rainout, I should get them done this weekend. I may have missed this but do we need to enclose a stamp self-adressed envelope when they're sent? Jerry Caruso All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia. - Original Message - Hey SWAPPERS April is right around the corner and the tax man cometh. So how are we doing on our flies?? I have half of my Group 1 damsels done, had them finished but I used up a couple feeding bushes and trees last week and gave the others a couple kids at the park I was fishing at so I need to finish mine up. Bob Hendry's are in the bag! Waiting to hear from the rest of the group. GROUP ! Robert M (Panfish Group) Extended Marabou Damsel, Damsel Pop Adult Jason T (Panfish Group) 'Flicted Damsel Nymph Kevin (Panfish Group) Damsel nymph Chuck A (Panfish Group) Jerry Mc (VFB Group) Green Marabou Damsel Nymph Ashley S (VFB Group) Damsel Nymph Walter S (VFB Group) Ten-spotted Dragonfly Nymph Rene Z (VFB Group) Taff Price' damsel nymph Bob H (VFB Group) River Road Foam Blue Damselfly GOT EM Jerry C (VFB Group) Foam damsel adult Joe F (VFB Group) Bob L (VFB Group) April 15 due date for 12 flies -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
Re: [VFB] Re: Damsel and Dragon Swap 2012
Foam damsel adult Jerry Caruso All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia. - Original Message - If you know what you are tying please send me your pattern so I can post them. April 15 due date for 12 flies -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
Re: [VFB] Damsel and Dragon Swap
Bob: Haven't done a swap in a while. If there's room. Count me in. Jerry Caruso All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia. - Original Message - Anyone interested in doing a dragonfly and damselfly swap? 12-15 tyers, Mid April for the due date. Nymphs or adults, 4 to 12 hook size. If your on the fly fishing for panfish group you ve already seen this 8^) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
Re: [VFB] What are you all tying right now?
Nothing right now. I'm getting the house ready for the family Seven Fishes Christmas Eve dinner. Which means it's getting it's quarterly cleaning and I have to figure what fish/seafood besides calamari, shrimp, scallops, clams and mussels I need to cook up. After Christmas, I'll be tying some poppers and sliders for the Somerset show. My salt water club has a table at the show and we use it to raise funds that help support the local(South Jersey) Casting for Recovery activities. I saw a couple of interesting midge patterns that I want to add to my midge box. We have limited mayfly hatches on the local streams so I concentrate mostly on midge and caddis patterns. Other than that I'd like to come up with a minnow pattern combining eel skin and EZ-Body tubing. Then where ever my mind and imagination take me. Jerry Caruso All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia. - Original Message - blockquote From: Rene Zillmann rene.zillm...@t-online.de To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2011 6:03 AM Subject: [VFB] What are you all tying right now? Hi Gang, winter is the time to prepare for next years fishing. trout have closed season here, so what are we doing. We are tying flies, which will decorate some trees next year (or catch fish G). What are you tying right now and what are your plans with these flies? For myself: I have increasing success with my parachute beetle, need new. So I will th up some of them with different variations, right now just for stock. Rene /blockquote -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
Re: [VFB] International Fly Tying Symposium 2012
Tony: I drove out to the show when it was held at 7 Springs to meet you and Hans W. I think it moved to Bayonne the following year or the next one and then finally settled in Somerset. Wayne, I'll see you Saturday. I'm looking for my club name tag so I know who I am. Jerry Caruso All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia. - Original Message - Say Hello to Jerry for me. I think that is where we first met many years ago. Tony From: Wayne Blake-Hedges wayneb22...@yahoo.com To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, November 14, 2011 10:17 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] International Fly Tying Symposium 2012 Hi Jerry; Good to hear from you, how ae you doing? See ya Saturday; Wayneb From: jerryp...@comcast.net jerryp...@comcast.net To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, November 14, 2011 10:46 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] International Fly Tying Symposium 2012 I'll be there Saturday. I'll be tying at some point, probably during the afternoon, at the South Jersey Coastal Fly Anglers table. Stop by. It's always good to place faces to names. Jerry Caruso All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia. Hi All; The IFTS is being held Saturday November 19th and Sunday November 20th in somerset NJ. http://internationalflytyingsymposium.com/celebritiesandtiers.html Besides Peggy Brenner, Nick Runarsson and me, is any one else attending? Wayneb -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
Re: [VFB] International Fly Tying Symposium 2012
That's for sure. I learned a lot from you and many of the other I've met over the years. Along with all those fly swaps on VFB, FF@ and various web sites I've hung out on. I still trying to figure out what to do with the eel skin I picked up last January. A minnow pattern made totally out of the skin. I wonder if it gives off a scent when rehydrated? Jerry Caruso All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia. - Original Message - Jerry, You livened my memory , it was Seven Springs PA. That was the first time we met. I still remember that grin when you introduced yourself to me. The show moved to Seacaucus N.J. then to Somerset. Those were some good times. Lot of water under the bridge since then. Tony From: jerryp...@comcast.net jerryp...@comcast.net To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 2:50 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] International Fly Tying Symposium 2012 Tony: I drove out to the show when it was held at 7 Springs to meet you and Hans W. I think it moved to Bayonne the following year or the next one and then finally settled in Somerset. Wayne, I'll see you Saturday. I'm looking for my club name tag so I know who I am. Jerry Caruso All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia. Say Hello to Jerry for me. I think that is where we first met many years ago. Tony From: Wayne Blake-Hedges wayneb22...@yahoo.com To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, November 14, 2011 10:17 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] International Fly Tying Symposium 2012 Hi Jerry; Good to hear from you, how ae you doing? See ya Saturday; Wayneb From: jerryp...@comcast.net jerryp...@comcast.net To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, November 14, 2011 10:46 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] International Fly Tying Symposium 2012 I'll be there Saturday. I'll be tying at some point, probably during the afternoon, at the South Jersey Coastal Fly Anglers table. Stop by. It's always good to place faces to names. Jerry Caruso All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia. Hi All; The IFTS is being held Saturday November 19th and Sunday November 20th in somerset NJ. http://internationalflytyingsymposium.com/celebritiesandtiers.html Besides Peggy Brenner, Nick Runarsson and me, is any one else attending? Wayneb -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit
Re: [VFB] International Fly Tying Symposium 2012
I'll be there Saturday. I'll be tying at some point, probably during the afternoon, at the South Jersey Coastal Fly Anglers table. Stop by. It's always good to place faces to names. Jerry Caruso All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia. - Original Message - Hi All; The IFTS is being held Saturday November 19th and Sunday November 20th in somerset NJ. http://internationalflytyingsymposium.com/celebritiesandtiers.html Besides Peggy Brenner, Nick Runarsson and me, is any one else attending? Wayneb -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
Re: [VFB] Kentucky lake area
Rick: It's been many, many years sinced I've fished either lake. I did most of my fishing below the dams then and it was usually decent fishing when they weren't generating power. You could pick up crappie, bream, catfish and fresh water drum using bait and lures. Stripers were just a rumor back in the mid-70's. As already said many marinas rent boats. If you're in that area, a smaller lake that holds bass, crappie, bream and gar is Reelfoot lake. Formed by the New Madrid quake in the early 1800's it's a bit more primitive than Kentucky or Barkley. Many of the marinas or bait shops rent boats. Jerry Caruso All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia. - Rick Zieger rdzieg...@yahoo.com wrote: Does anyone know about fly fishing from the shore on this lake? Rick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
Re: [VFB] RE: nymph sizes for Trout
Wayne: Around here I have better luck with the smaller sizes say size 16 down to 26. I keep it simple either beadhead PT or Hare's Ear nymphs with soft hackle. Jerry Caruso All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia. - Wayne Blake-Hedges wayneb22...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi All; Continuing on my nymph tying, what sizes of nymph patterns do you use for trout? Thanks in Advance; Wayneb -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
Re: [VFB] RE: Pheasant tail nymph-your variations and/or tips
Wayne: I tie mine with a bead head(black or copper) and soft hackle, no wing case. I also like to tie them in size 20 to 26. Jerry Caruso All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia. - Wayne Blake-Hedges wayneb22...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi All; Will be tying this pattern in a fly tyin class Saturday, anyone care to share their favorite ways of tying/pattern variations, etc? Thanks in advance; Wayneb -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
Re: [VFB] RE: Pheasant tail nymph-your variations and/or tips
Wayne: I usually use starling for the small ones. Jerry Caruso All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia. - Wayne Blake-Hedges wayneb22...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi Jerry; Thanks! What type of feather do you normally use for the soft hackle collar? Good to hear from you again; Wayne --- On Fri, 1/14/11, jerryp...@comcast.net jerryp...@comcast.net wrote: From: jerryp...@comcast.net jerryp...@comcast.net Subject: Re: [VFB] RE: Pheasant tail nymph-your variations and/or tips To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Friday, January 14, 2011, 1:14 PM Wayne: I tie mine with a bead head(black or copper) and soft hackle, no wing case. I also like to tie them in size 20 to 26. Jerry Caruso All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
Re: [VFB] Bullets- only for those who like guns hunting- OTHERS DELETE
Larry: A 230 grain .45 ACP bullet comes out the barrel at around 900 FPS, about the same as a 250 grain .45 Colt. It's a good man stopper but it would just piss off a big bear. Don's got the right idea with the .500 S W. Not something you'd want for concealed carry but good in bear country. Jerry Caruso All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia. - Larry Johnson JOHNSOLA @ uvu . edu wrote: Makes all the sense in the world. I wish I was in a financial position to buy a BIG FRAME handgun. What would my Springfield Armory 1911 .45 ACP do in a bear situation? Any good at all? Larry Johnson I've posted photos before of my fly-fishing protection in Grizzly country, such as Glacier Park in NW Montana. I love bears- just don't want to be mauled or eaten alive. Hope I never have to use it. So this starts out as fly-fishing related. Please respond off list ffc @ tribcsp .com The list is a little slow, so I though I'd post why I opted for the SW .500 mag. over the .44 mag. A few weeks ago we were camping and my friend had his 44mag. So we target-practiced against a clay bank at 80 yards or so. After we shot for a little, he went over and dug out a few slugs for comparisons. His 44 shot 230 grain bullets (left) and mine 550 grain bullets. Mine is 10% larger in diameter (.5 vs .44), but doesn't look like it because of the radiused shoulder. Flip-em over: So at almost 2 1/2 times the weight, it mushrooms out to double the diameter. This will stop even the biggest bear in its tracks, even at full charge point-blank range. We're looking at over 2600# M.E. from a hand-gun carried in a vest holster! NOW... I thought I'd show you what a real heavy-brush dangerous game cartridge looks like. This gun is my cousin's, who hunts African Cape Buffalo, the toughest animal on earth to put down. On the left is a .44 and a .500 (700 grain). On the right is his 4-Bore, or, 1000 Nitro Express! That's NOT black powder, like the old Maharajah's version in India. Over 12K in muzzle energy! 2200 grain bullet at 1600 ft./sec.! Heavy gun, has his gun-bearer carry it in a custom sling until the stalk: Once they spot the old beast, it's time to feed the villagers: Some people oppose hunting, but they don't understand Africa. He paid $40,000 for the hunt, which 75% went to the village fund, and the meat direct to the villagers. In areas without tourism, where he hunts, these animals would all be killed by poachers. The villagers all become game wardens, protecting the resource that feeds them, rather than a poacher killing it and making a few hundred dollars for himself. Please, comments off list. DonO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
Re: [VFB] RE: International Fly Tying Symposium, Nov 20 21, Somerset NJ
I'll be there on Saturday. I'll be tying from 10 to 1 at my club's table. Jerry Caruso All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia. - Wayne Blake-Hedges wayneb22...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi all; Anyone else attending?? Jerry, are you going to be at your usual spot this year?? Wayne -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
Re: [VFB] New Variation on the Chili Pepper
Rodger: I haven't been there in a while. I think there's a search feature for flies. If you type in my last name or the name of the pattern it should take you to them. Jerry Caruso All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia. - Rodger Oleson rodger...@argontech.net wrote: On 5/5/2010 8:26 PM, jerryp...@comcast.net wrote: I have a couple of variations of the Chili Pepper up on the VFB site. A Green Chili and a Blackened Chili if anyone's interested. Jerry, I'd like to see them, but can't figure out how to find them from the homepage. Rodger Oleson -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
Re: [VFB] New Variation on the Chili Pepper
I have a couple of variations of the Chili Pepper up on the VFB site. A Green Chili and a Blackened Chili if anyone's interested. Jerry Caruso All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia. - Jack Lehman jklepo...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Uh-Oh Tony - Someone is ripping off your favorite fly - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8fEDVbjHLU Jack Austin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
Re: [VFB] Tube Fly Tying Question
Wes: I've been thinking about the same thing. It makes me hesitant to use them in salt water or when chasing toothy critters like pike or muskie. One possibility I'm considering are bobber stops. They are used when fishing slip bobbers to adjust the depth that the bait sits at. There are several types but one style is a small rubber egg shape one that slides onto the line. If it were set an inch or so above the hook, and the hook broke off, it would in theory keep the tube from sliding off. I'll do a couple of experiments and see what happens. They run about a $1.99 for about 30 of them. A cheap enough solution to the problem. Jerry Caruso All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia. - Wes Wada wada@gmail.com wrote: Hi VFB, I've never seriously fished with tube flies, though have tied a few. Lately I have run into some applications where tube fly tying would be an asset. Descriptions of tube flies always tout that in trying to catch a fish, you can break the hook off the tippet without losing the fly. I can see that, if the fly floats, but if the fly is tied onto a metal tube, I assume the fly just sinks and you lose it anyway? Does anyone have tips on how to retain the tube portion of the fly even though the hook breaks off the tippet? Thanks, Wes Wada Bend, Oregon -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
Re: [VFB] strange hooks picture
Iain: The two flies on one hook is a Schoolie Fly developed by Bob Popovic. The pattern is often tied with three flies on one hook. The Abu Optic Keel Fly is tied on the fresh water version of the hook used for the two fly pattern. Jerry Caruso All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia. - iain short iainsh...@hotmail.com wrote: sorry bout picture quality biggest blind eye is 83mm from outside curve to tip. silver double is mustad #3 35898 black long treble is a Bill Coe long sea trout treble #18 #20 gold plated (I use for greyling flies) Red body fly is an ABU Optic Keel fly Two flies one hook came from a VFB swap, (lost the label but the tyer was female) New! Receive and respond to mail from other email accounts from within Hotmail Find out how. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
[VFB] Re: Anybody here???
We're here, but it's just about my bed time. Jerry Caruso All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia. - DonO f...@tribcsp.com wrote: Tap-tap-tap... whoo..whoo!.. testing 1, 2...testing 1, 2... Anybody there??? Does 'VFB' stand for 'Very Few Buddies' now??? Where are all of the IOFF'ers these days? DonO --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[VFB] Re: OLD FART Swap Closed 10/29 10:10 p.m. CDT
Jimmy: I've decided on the Ridley Creek Fuzz Ball. Not sure of the size yet I have to count hooks. It won't be larger than a size 20 or smaller than a size 24. -- Jerry Caruso [EMAIL PROTECTED] All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia -- Original message -- From: Jimmy D. Moore [EMAIL PROTECTED] SWAP IS NOW CLOSED! Communications to tyers will now be off list . RULES for OLD FART SWAP Ê Tie a fly of your own design, or whatever. ÊType of fly - trout, salmon, salt, panfish, etc.Ê Size of fly is up to you. ÊTime frame for flies to me would be February 1, with the usual toe tags, (little tags with name of fly and your name and email address), and return postage packaging or pre-stamped return package. ÊYou may also pass along the pattern and materials list. HOW MANY FLIES TO TIE ?? At this point, with 25 in the swap, you would tie 24 flies to send to me. It'll always be one fly below the total number, cause you don't need to tie one for yourself. One last thing I request is for you to let me know the name of your Old Fart Fly. ÊAny questions, please contact me OFF LIST. TYERS SIGNED UP NAME Ê- ÊFLY FISHING EMAIL LIST Jimmy Moore - VFB, FFW, HCFF Ê Joe Fusco - VFB Everett Hall - VFB Chuck Alexander - VFB, FFW Jerry Caruso - VFB Melvin Rowe - FFW Dail Graham - VFB Tim Caillouet - FFW Louis Olvitt - FFW Peggy Brenner - VFB John Bennett - VFB - Mascot not quite 50, but wife says he acts like an Grumpy 87 year old Carmudgeon. ÊRemember, I said age 50 or there about, so that leaves wiggle room for me, Chief Old Fart, to add others that are a little short.Ê Kind of like Captain's Picks on the Ryder Cup. ;-) Jack Lehman - VFB Lee Kirchner - FFW Tony Spezio - VFB J. Balmer - VFB Dan Gober - FFW George Vincent - VFB Allan Fish - VFB, FFW, HCFF Keith Passant - VFB Limey Mascot - Almost 50 Rick Zieger - VFB, FFW Gary Webb - VFB Rene Zillmann - VFB Thomas - VFB Jim Phillips - VFB Jack Morris - VFB TOTAL = 25 Old Farts and Swap now closed. CHEERS, JIMMY D Ê ¼ ** JIMMY D. MOORE[EMAIL PROTECTED] North Zone Fishing Editor - Texas Fish Game Mag, Author - Moon Holler Misfits Fishing Hunting Club, Humorist, Past VP Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited, Member TOWA, Retired Scout Exec. BSA. * ¼ * --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[VFB] Re: Old Fart Swap
Does being an AARP member count? Even with my next birthday coming up I'm still about 4 years to young. -- Jerry Caruso [EMAIL PROTECTED] All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia -- Original message -- From: Jimmy D. Moore [EMAIL PROTECTED] Morning Gang! Just thinking it's time for me to host another Swap. Those of you who have participated in one of my 15 previous ones seem to have enjoyed the fun and frivolity of my Off the Wall swaps. I've meistered March Madness I II, Colors I II, Retiree, Ham Radio, Chili Pepper, Eagle Scout, Blues I II, Jody's Courage, Renegade, Steelhead, Redneck, Murf Memorial. To make this one really different, I'm thinking of an OLD FART SWAP! You'll need to be at least 65 years old before the end of this year, ore thereabout. The fly you'd tie would be one of your own design, preferably one of your favorites, fly size up to you. At this point, I'm just testing the water. As those of you who have participated in my seaps before already know, there'll be around 25 participants. Could be more. Could be less, depending on the number of OLD FARTS who can still do a whip finish. :-) ;-) :-P :-D Time frame for flies to me would be around the first of February, with the usual toe tags, return postage packaging or pre-stamped return package. I look forward to hearing from you OF's who can still tie a fly. JIMMY D -- º ** JIMMY D. MOORE[EMAIL PROTECTED] North Zone Fishing Editor - Texas Fish Game Mag, Author - Moon Holler Misfits Fishing Hunting Club, Humorist, Past VP Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited, Member TOWA, Retired Scout Exec. BSA. * º * --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[VFB] Re: Latest on OLD FART SWAP - dropping age limit.
I'm in. I'll do either a Wissahickon Midge or a Ridley Creek Fuzz Ball. I'm leaning toward the Fuzz Ball. -- Jerry Caruso [EMAIL PROTECTED] All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia -- Original message -- From: Jimmy D. Moore [EMAIL PROTECTED] I didn't mean to discriminate against those of you under 65. It just sounded like a good age to use. Also, it doesn't appear that we have many 65 or older members since only three of us have signed up. Could be a small swap at this rate. So . . . . . Maybe you can be an old fart and be 60, 55 or even 50. Doesn't AARP count age 50 as a Senior? With that said, I'm dropping the age limit to 50. One of you said, and I quote: Would that 65 or older have to be my legal age? My wife tells me that I act like an old bitter fart all the time. So if you're 50 or older and and want to join and don't mind being called an OF, welcome aboard. To join, just reply to this email and add your name after the last name below. Jimmy Moore Joe Fusco Everett Hall Jerry Caruso Git - R - Dun ! º ** JIMMY D. MOORE[EMAIL PROTECTED] North Zone Fishing Editor - Texas Fish Game Mag, Author - Moon Holler Misfits Fishing Hunting Club, Humorist, Past VP Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited, Member TOWA, Retired Scout Exec. BSA. * º * --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[VFB] Re: CHUCK - was Re: Latest on OLD FART SWAP - dropping age limit.
I've got a pattern book that contains a bunch of british patterns in it some which might be older than the earliest American patterns. Do you want me to check for you. -- Jerry Caruso [EMAIL PROTECTED] All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia -- Original message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Oh, and I think there was a bunch of depends coupons with my AARP membership ROFL... Seriously, I think I'll tie (If Jimmy D will have me in the swap) an old pattern. Can somebody give me some examples of some real old patterns??? Thanks,. Chuck - Original Message - From: Allan Fish To: Cc: Jimmy D. Moore Sent: Monday, October 27, 2008 5:55 PM Subject: [VFB] CHUCK - was Re: Latest on OLD FART SWAP - dropping age limit. Jimmy: Yeah AARP does. This past April, when I turned 50 ,I started getting mail wanting me to join the AARP almost every day. Talk about depressing LOL.. I'd like to get in it if I can then.. Thanks, Chuck Watch out, CHuck. Jimmy will let you in, but you'll have to flash your AARP card. Al -- Allan Fish Greenwood, IN [EMAIL PROTECTED] --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[VFB] Re: emu feathers
Here you go, Tom. http://www.virtualflybox.com/patterns/pattern.php?id=511 http://www.virtualflybox.com/patterns/pattern.php?id=513 http://www.virtualflybox.com/patterns/pattern.php?id=512 -- Jerry Caruso [EMAIL PROTECTED] All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia -- Original message -- From: Tom Davenport [EMAIL PROTECTED] What do you, who use Emu, tie with Emu? Something new? Tom On Oct 25, 2008, at 10:17 AM, Rick Zieger wrote: Where do you get yours? What is a good source. Rick My Daughter's Name Art website: www.wishberrie.com Home Page: http://homepage.mac.com/tsmd Webshots Albums: http://community.webshots.com/user/tsmdav --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[VFB] Re: EVERYONE READ MY LIPS...
My first thought was I'd clicked the wrong mailbox and was in [EMAIL PROTECTED] But now there goes the Mercedes, the color TV and the night on the town. Historical reference for those to young or sober to remember. -- Jerry Caruso [EMAIL PROTECTED] All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia -- Original message -- From: Byard Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] NO POLITICS! NO RELIGION! NO FLAMES! Need I say more? keep tyin'...byard VFB Chief Cook Bottle Washer Byard Miller Line's End Inc Virtual Flybox Photos --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[VFB] Re: Hook question
Yep. Here's proof that people do tie size 32 flies. http://www.danica.com/flytier/sfp_previewx/sfp_preview.htm Tony Spezio and myself participated. There maybe more folks from the VFB that were part of it. Mustad doesn't make the size 32 anymore. I do have a couple of size 32's for days when the sunfish are refusing my size 24's, but they're tied on the TMC size 32 which is larger than the gold mustad -Jerry Caruso [EMAIL PROTECTED] "All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia" -- Original message -- From: "John C. Bennett" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Has anyone tried to tie a size 32 fly? The smallest I have ever tied was a size 24. I was trying to find a place that sales them. I know that mustad makes them but I cant find them anywhere. John Bennett Engineer Tech W-(801)513-9001 F-(801)728-1970 E- [EMAIL PROTECTED] --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[VFB] Re: Hook question
Chris: I have a story for you. In the SFP, I received a size 32 from Hans W, and proceeded to try and tie a fly. The jaws spit it out. I tried to bow out but Hans sent me another. I was trying to get it in my vise when it slipped and disappeared when I knocked a couple of things over when I was looking for it. Thought this is it then Tony Spezio sent me one, and I finally was able to tie a fly for the SFP. A couple of weeks later I was cleaning around my desk when I thought I saw a glint of gold. I got out a magnifying glass and there in the rug was a size 32 hook. Rather than risk trying to grab it. I took the round magnet I keep on my tying desk, and used it to pick the hook up. When I turned it over to get the hook off, I found two hooks instead of one. The magnet had been on my desk the night I'd dropped the second hook and it had been sitting on it for two weeks. I passed one on to one of the tyers in the swap who had bent the one he had gotten. The other one is sitting in a small clear plastic box at my local fly shop. -- Jerry Caruso [EMAIL PROTECTED] All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia -- Original message -- From: Chris Broomell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi John, I don't think that you'll find a Mustad 277 at any store. They're not made any longer. There are a few people (and you know who you are!) who have some. I think that I still have ONE - although it's hard to tell because I don't want to open the bag. I tried tying a fly on one once...I used to have two hooks...then one decided to jump out of my vise. The other is too precious for me to make another attempt... Good luck. Chris John C. Bennett wrote: Has anyone tried to tie a size 32 fly? The smallest I have ever tied was a size 24. I was trying to find a place that sales them. I know that mustad makes them but I can’t find them anywhere. */John Bennett/* Engineer Tech W-(801)513-9001 F-(801)728-1970 E- [EMAIL PROTECTED] --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[VFB] Re: Chunking Winding vs Fly Fishing - Food for thought
Once a year on a regular basis. I go to a lodge in northern Ontario. It's a pretty good size lake and the main quarry is walleye. Since I go up in mid-July, they're mainly in 20-25 feet of water. Not real conducive to fly fishing. So I drag out my my three spinning rods, one trolling rod plus my two fly rods. Trip is usual about 70-30, chunking winding-fly fishing. I've caught a dozen pike on the fly rod the last 3 years and maybe 3 or 4 on lures. The only other time I'll do it is if I'm flounder fishing with my buddy. Again, I take a fly rod with me and I'll use it if there's any surface action with bluefish or we're drifting in shallow enough water that I can get my fly down and keep it down during the drift. -- Jerry Caruso [EMAIL PROTECTED] All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia -- Original message -- From: Jimmy D. Moore [EMAIL PROTECTED] I wrote this and sent it to the lists in 2002. Just came across it in my VFB file and thought it might be good to revisit it. JIMMY D How many of you still do some CW? Awww, comon - fess up! Have A Great Day -- Jimmy D. Moore, BIGTROUTMAN I FISH BECAUSE I MUST! More importantly, I fish because my Dad taught me! --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
