[VFB] Elk Hair
I want to thank all of you for the suggestions about getting Elk Hair for my Project Healing Waters group. Chris Helm sent us 24 pieces, which will help out quite a bit. Again, thank all of you for the assistance. Mike Drew -- 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] Elk hair
I volunteer with Project Healing Waters here in Colorado, and we are getting ready to teach the Elk Hair Caddis. I am trying to find a source for a fairly large piece of elk hide that we can cut up and give to the soldiers. Unfortunately, we don't have much money for a purchase, and I've been to the local taxidermists with no luck with donations. Any help with sources will be greatly appreciated. Mike Drew -- 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] Elk hair
Try Wapsi or Chris Helm? On 10 Feb, 2011, at 6:34, Michael Drew wrote: I volunteer with Project Healing Waters here in Colorado, and we are getting ready to teach the Elk Hair Caddis. I am trying to find a source for a fairly large piece of elk hide that we can cut up and give to the soldiers. Unfortunately, we don't have much money for a purchase, and I've been to the local taxidermists with no luck with donations. Any help with sources will be greatly appreciated. Mike Drew -- 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 === (º === | Dr. Henk J.M. Verhaar | e-mail: h...@stichtsend.xs4all.nl | | Ecotoxicoloog en vliegbinder | tel:035 656 2128 | | Bonte Kraailaan 22| mobiel: 06 38 279016 | | NL-1343 AJ Almere | web:www.xs4all.nl/~flyrod | === 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 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] Elk hair
Where do you live? Are there elk being mounted in your area by taxidermists? One can walk in just about any taxidermy shop here (Wyoming) and get elk trimmings from head-mounts. It may not be the area of the elk hide you desire, since it will be the shoulder/neck cape area, but sometimes the hunters cut off more than they need for the mount and you get some short stuff. DonO - Original Message - From: Michael Drew To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 10:34 PM Subject: [VFB] Elk hair I volunteer with Project Healing Waters here in Colorado, and we are getting ready to teach the Elk Hair Caddis. I am trying to find a source for a fairly large piece of elk hide that we can cut up and give to the soldiers. Unfortunately, we don't have much money for a purchase, and I've been to the local taxidermists with no luck with donations. Any help with sources will be greatly appreciated. Mike Drew -- 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] Elk hair
I live in Colorado Springs, and volunteer at Ft. Carson. I have checked with the taxidermists here in the Springs, and although they are willing to donate (they have given us Mule Deer, Antelope, Bear and even Yak), but presently they do not have any Elk trimmings available. The fly shops in the area also help out quite a bit, but right now all the fly fishing clubs in the area are soliciting donations for their fund raising raffles and auctions, so I am a bit hesitant to ask them at the moment. The regional coordinator here does have enough for this class of soldiers, but would rather get a donation of Elk for the next class instead of purchasing it, and use the savings for a guided fishing trip for the soldiers. Thanks for the suggestion of Wapsi and Chris Helm. I'll check the prices, and if the cost is not too much for the amount of hair that we'll need for the next class, I'll probably purchase the Elk out of pocket. Mike Drew On Thu, Feb 10, 2011 at 8:29 AM, Don Ordes f...@tribcsp.com wrote: Where do you live? Are there elk being mounted in your area by taxidermists? One can walk in just about any taxidermy shop here (Wyoming) and get elk trimmings from head-mounts. It may not be the area of the elk hide you desire, since it will be the shoulder/neck cape area, but sometimes the hunters cut off more than they need for the mount and you get some short stuff. DonO - Original Message - *From:* Michael Drew mike.dre...@gmail.com *To:* vfb-mail@googlegroups.com *Sent:* Wednesday, February 09, 2011 10:34 PM *Subject:* [VFB] Elk hair I volunteer with Project Healing Waters here in Colorado, and we are getting ready to teach the Elk Hair Caddis. I am trying to find a source for a fairly large piece of elk hide that we can cut up and give to the soldiers. Unfortunately, we don't have much money for a purchase, and I've been to the local taxidermists with no luck with donations. Any help with sources will be greatly appreciated. Mike Drew -- 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] Elk hair
On 2/10/2011 9:58 AM, Michael Drew wrote: Thanks for the suggestion of Wapsi and Chris Helm. I'll check the prices, and if the cost is not too much for the amount of hair that we'll need for the next class, I'll probably purchase the Elk out of pocket. Mike, So how much elk hair are you talking about anywho? Maybe everyone here has a piece they could spare to send you.:-\ I have no idea how much hide you need nor am I sure what your preferred hair type is for the elk hair caddis your plan to teach. Can you give us a little better idea how much you need? rodgerole -- 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] Elk hair
Contact Wapsi 1 870 425 9500 Ask for Joe Smucker and tell him what you want the Elk for. They are great for donations. Arkansas Tony --- On Thu, 2/10/11, Rodger Oleson rodger...@argontech.net wrote: From: Rodger Oleson rodger...@argontech.net Subject: Re: [VFB] Elk hair To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Thursday, February 10, 2011, 10:48 AM On 2/10/2011 9:58 AM, Michael Drew wrote: Thanks for the suggestion of Wapsi and Chris Helm. I'll check the prices, and if the cost is not too much for the amount of hair that we'll need for the next class, I'll probably purchase the Elk out of pocket. Mike, So how much elk hair are you talking about anywho? Maybe everyone here has a piece they could spare to send you. :-\ I have no idea how much hide you need nor am I sure what your preferred hair type is for the elk hair caddis your plan to teach. Can you give us a little better idea how much you need? rodgerole -- 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] Elk hair
Mule deer would work in may opinion. I have used it in place of elk with good results. You may also go to somewhere like a Sportsman's Warehouse and on their bulletin board put up a 3x5 card asking for a donation of elk hair. Many hunters tan a hide and then never really use it. Some tyers in the area may donate as well. Mike On Thu, Feb 10, 2011 at 5:58 AM, Michael Drew mike.dre...@gmail.com wrote: I live in Colorado Springs, and volunteer at Ft. Carson. I have checked with the taxidermists here in the Springs, and although they are willing to donate (they have given us Mule Deer, Antelope, Bear and even Yak), but presently they do not have any Elk trimmings available. The fly shops in the area also help out quite a bit, but right now all the fly fishing clubs in the area are soliciting donations for their fund raising raffles and auctions, so I am a bit hesitant to ask them at the moment. The regional coordinator here does have enough for this class of soldiers, but would rather get a donation of Elk for the next class instead of purchasing it, and use the savings for a guided fishing trip for the soldiers. Thanks for the suggestion of Wapsi and Chris Helm. I'll check the prices, and if the cost is not too much for the amount of hair that we'll need for the next class, I'll probably purchase the Elk out of pocket. Mike Drew On Thu, Feb 10, 2011 at 8:29 AM, Don Ordes f...@tribcsp.com wrote: Where do you live? Are there elk being mounted in your area by taxidermists? One can walk in just about any taxidermy shop here (Wyoming) and get elk trimmings from head-mounts. It may not be the area of the elk hide you desire, since it will be the shoulder/neck cape area, but sometimes the hunters cut off more than they need for the mount and you get some short stuff. DonO - Original Message - *From:* Michael Drew mike.dre...@gmail.com *To:* vfb-mail@googlegroups.com *Sent:* Wednesday, February 09, 2011 10:34 PM *Subject:* [VFB] Elk hair I volunteer with Project Healing Waters here in Colorado, and we are getting ready to teach the Elk Hair Caddis. I am trying to find a source for a fairly large piece of elk hide that we can cut up and give to the soldiers. Unfortunately, we don't have much money for a purchase, and I've been to the local taxidermists with no luck with donations. Any help with sources will be greatly appreciated. Mike Drew -- 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 -- 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
Re: [VFB] Elk hair
Mike, You people are doing a great service for our troops, wish I could help. The Smuckers at Wapsi are good people and they have donated to my tying classes when I was teaching. I am sure Tom, Joe or Eric will help you out on this. Feel free to use my name at Wapsi or with Chris. Chris is another good guy. Thanks for working with the troops. Tony --- On Thu, 2/10/11, Michael Drew mike.dre...@gmail.com wrote: From: Michael Drew mike.dre...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Elk hair To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Thursday, February 10, 2011, 9:58 AM I live in Colorado Springs, and volunteer at Ft. Carson. I have checked with the taxidermists here in the Springs, and although they are willing to donate (they have given us Mule Deer, Antelope, Bear and even Yak), but presently they do not have any Elk trimmings available. The fly shops in the area also help out quite a bit, but right now all the fly fishing clubs in the area are soliciting donations for their fund raising raffles and auctions, so I am a bit hesitant to ask them at the moment. The regional coordinator here does have enough for this class of soldiers, but would rather get a donation of Elk for the next class instead of purchasing it, and use the savings for a guided fishing trip for the soldiers. Thanks for the suggestion of Wapsi and Chris Helm. I'll check the prices, and if the cost is not too much for the amount of hair that we'll need for the next class, I'll probably purchase the Elk out of pocket. Mike Drew On Thu, Feb 10, 2011 at 8:29 AM, Don Ordes f...@tribcsp.com wrote: Where do you live? Are there elk being mounted in your area by taxidermists? One can walk in just about any taxidermy shop here (Wyoming) and get elk trimmings from head-mounts. It may not be the area of the elk hide you desire, since it will be the shoulder/neck cape area, but sometimes the hunters cut off more than they need for the mount and you get some short stuff. DonO - Original Message - From: Michael Drew To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 10:34 PM Subject: [VFB] Elk hair I volunteer with Project Healing Waters here in Colorado, and we are getting ready to teach the Elk Hair Caddis. I am trying to find a source for a fairly large piece of elk hide that we can cut up and give to the soldiers. Unfortunately, we don't have much money for a purchase, and I've been to the local taxidermists with no luck with donations. Any help with sources will be greatly appreciated. Mike Drew -- 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
[VFB] Elk Hair
My replies were meant to be off list. Tony -- 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] Elk hair
We usually have 12 soldiers per fly tying session (7-weeks each) and 3 sessions a year. The fly fishing trips usually have between 6 - 12 soldiers and I'm not sure how often they go out, since I've only been with PHWFF since November. I do know that we pay to send a group on a guided trip in Montana each summer, and we are given access to private waters in the local area a few times a year. We use Skip Morris's book to teach the fly tying class. The recipe in the book calls for bleached elk hair, but I suspect that we'd settle for any type of elk at this point. I discussed this with higher headquarters (my wife) this morning, and she's given me the ok to buy some hair for PH, as long as I keep it reasonable, and she doesn't have to see it. (She got very upset when she walked into my fly tying area and saw the hare's mask on the bench). I do appreciate all of your suggestions and recommendations. Thanks again. Mike D On Thu, Feb 10, 2011 at 9:48 AM, Rodger Oleson rodger...@argontech.netwrote: On 2/10/2011 9:58 AM, Michael Drew wrote: Thanks for the suggestion of Wapsi and Chris Helm. I'll check the prices, and if the cost is not too much for the amount of hair that we'll need for the next class, I'll probably purchase the Elk out of pocket. -- Mike, So how much elk hair are you talking about anywho? Maybe everyone here has a piece they could spare to send you. :-\ I have no idea how much hide you need nor am I sure what your preferred hair type is for the elk hair caddis your plan to teach. Can you give us a little better idea how much you need? rodgerole -- 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
