[VFB] Re: Alaska Trip

2009-04-23 Thread Alan Di Somma
As soon as I tie up a couple I will send them along. Thanks for the info. This is the kind of help that makes a great trip. Thank you, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, Mexico's second largest city - Original Message - From: jim phillips To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent:

[VFB] Re: Alaska Trip

2009-04-23 Thread Alan Di Somma
Thanks Joyce. They look like the kind I should start tying. Not difficult at all. That's what I need to get the 'feel' back. Thank you, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, Mexico's second largest city - Original Message - From: Joyce To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday,

[VFB] QUOTE FOR THE DAY

2009-04-23 Thread Jimmy D. Moore
Had all the pens that go trout fishing devoted themselves to jotting down notes about why the big fish did not gobble the grasshopper, we would have lost many a page of sunshine, fresh air, and good fellowship, and instead, reaped a crop of fireside disko troops who thought like fish. William

[VFB] Re: florida weather

2009-04-23 Thread LESTER BELL
The June weather is warm with a reasonable chance of afternoon showers. Fishing is generally good. Ft Myers is close to many saltwater fishing locations; Boca Grande, Charlotte Harbor, Pine Island Sound, Englewood and the Gasparilla Islands. Tarpon, Snook, Trout etc. Regards, Les Bell

[VFB] low cost tying station Under $25)

2009-04-23 Thread jim phillips
IHere is an article I found regarding building a budget fly tying station. Here is the Link: http://www.tvangler.com/?p=228 Cutting boards available at Walmart Jim May your GOD be your fishing partner. EMAILING FOR THE GREATER GOOD Join me

[VFB] Re: low cost tying station Under $25)

2009-04-23 Thread iain short
Jim Not quite as cheap but... try you local salerooms for second hand furniture and get a writing bureau bookcase this ones on English eBay Item No. 160329244098 (Cut and paste number into eBay search bar) plenty of storage foldaway work top and bookcase all in one place. With the recession

[VFB] Re: low cost tying station Under $25)

2009-04-23 Thread J Balmer
I recently made a portable tying desk out of my old cabinet fronts. I replaced the kitchen cabinets saved the oak fronts; doors frames. I took one of the smaller doors frames apart, cut the frame so I had a 2 vertical back right side to attach to the door front drilled holes in the side

[VFB] Post My Mess - photos

2009-04-23 Thread DonO
Since we can post photos here now, anybody want to do a 'Post My Mess' photo thread. I've found that if I do the 'rich text' and 'insert picture' command, the photo shows up in a box I can downsize by dragging a corner. Rene used to have to post to his site, but now we can save him the

[VFB] Re: Post My Mess - photos

2009-04-23 Thread John C. Bennett
I'm game, but the only thing is that I am currently remodeling my craft room, so all my tying happens on a small table that I have to clean up every time I am done. I have a vanity that I use for my tying table. It is nice because I can lift the lid to it and it has a big mirror that I can see

[VFB] Re: Recepies?

2009-04-23 Thread Michael Bliss
Alan, What are you fishing for there. That makes a big difference in the recommendations. When are you going that too will change the recommendation. I have some that have done well for me that I can share if you tell me what you're going after and when. Mike On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 4:42

[VFB] Re: low cost tying station Under $25)

2009-04-23 Thread jim phillips
John The mirror sounds cool or sick (generational verbage). My desk also cost lots more and my portable station was three time that of the one in the article. Just a good idea for a beginner or someone looking at keeping busy. Jim May your GOD be your fishing partner. EMAILING

[VFB] Re: florida weather

2009-04-23 Thread Jerry Goldsmith
From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Brian Burgess Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:42 AM To: vfb Subject: [VFB] florida weather Hi Gang I am thinking of going to Fort Myers for a fishing trip in June but was not sure what the weather is like

[VFB] Re: Post My Mess - photos

2009-04-23 Thread ashley strutt
I'm interested. Are we posting straight to the list or onto the group page at gmail? Ashley 2009/4/23 Anthony Spezio bambot...@yahoo.com I might be interested if I can find my tying bench under that mess. LOL Tony --- On *Thu, 4/23/09, DonO f...@tribcsp.com* wrote: From: DonO

[VFB] Re: Alaska Trip

2009-04-23 Thread Alan Di Somma
Joyce: That is a great site. It tells you that patterns for the different areas of Alaska. That is exactly what I am looking for. Thanks again. Thank you, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, Mexico's second largest city - Original Message - From: Joyce To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com

AW: [VFB] Re: Alaska Trip

2009-04-23 Thread Thomas Eckert
Have a look at my site: http://www.royalcoachman.net/html/fliegenfischen.html It is in German but fly patterns are international … Thomas R. Eckert mailto:royalcoach...@bluewin.ch royalcoach...@bluewin.ch Sonnhaldenstrasse 14 CH 8032 Zürich 7 ZH Switzerland Tel.: +41442628367 Mobil:

[VFB] Re: Alaska Trip

2009-04-23 Thread Alan Di Somma
Thanks Tom. There are a few patterns that I will try. Thank you, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, Mexico's second largest city - Original Message - From: Thomas Eckert To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2009 2:46 PM Subject: AW: [VFB] Re: Alaska Trip Have

FW: [VFB] Post My Mess - photos

2009-04-23 Thread jim phillips
From: markflie...@hotmail.com To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com; desert-tr...@hotmail.com Subject: RE: [VFB] Post My Mess - photos Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:47:03 -0600 for the list Don, the best i can do is send you where you can see 198 pics of our tyin' room here at the

RE: AW: [VFB] Re: Alaska Trip

2009-04-23 Thread jim phillips
Tom What was that about bananas. Can you translate it. I was informed years ago not to eat bananas while fishing as fish don't ike the scent. Jim May your GOD be your fishing partner. EMAILING FOR THE GREATER GOOD Join me From: royalcoach...@bluewin.ch To:

[VFB] Re: Post My Mess - photos

2009-04-23 Thread haerbob3
I would take a pick of mine, but I can't even get into my office which is where my tying bench is at! BobH - Original Message - From: Anthony Spezio bambot...@yahoo.com To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:01:38 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject:

FW: [VFB] Re: Recepies?

2009-04-23 Thread jim phillips
From: markflie...@hotmail.com To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com; desert-tr...@hotmail.com Subject: RE: [VFB] Re: Recepies? Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:00:37 -0600 Peg, i started workin' on dyin' those Swan feathers with cool-aid last night.pretty interestingi'll let you

FW: AW: [VFB] Re: Alaska Trip

2009-04-23 Thread jim phillips
From: markflie...@hotmail.com To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com; desert-tr...@hotmail.com Subject: RE: AW: [VFB] Re: Alaska Trip Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:36:52 -0600 for the list. Nice site Thomas...i love to tye Popcyclesi've never fished one thoughbut hope to

[VFB] Fly tying bench/station

2009-04-23 Thread John C. Bennett
Here are pictures of the converted vanity that i use for my fly tying. I am currently remodeling our craft room so all my fly tying stuff is boxed up or in a travel case, so it looks real clean. The best part that i like about the tying station is the mirror. I can take unique pictures of tied