Re: [VFB] Happy New Year

HAPPY NEW YEAR from 14 degree southern Maryland! Wayne  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sun, Dec 31, 2017 at 12:01 PM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail wrote: Have a Happy New Year from the cold state of Iowa. Blessing in the New Year to all of you and yours. Rick

Re: [VFB] Testing, testing... Rope-buggers Picture Palettes

Hi Do nO; Been a little busy lately, I received the color palette, looks great! Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Oct 16, 2017 at 1:34 PM, Rene Zillmann wrote: Hi Don, got it, try to figure out which exotic material I might use to dub, Penguin?

Re: [VFB] bugger

Very cool! What type of dubbing did you use? Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Fri, Sep 15, 2017 at 4:44 PM, J Balmer wrote: Here's what I just threw together... -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group.   To post

Re: [VFB] bugger swap

Hi Rick; Looks cool but the photo is real blurry for me. Wayne Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Fri, Sep 8, 2017 at 11:12 AM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail wrote: Here is the purple hot spot bugger. Rick -- -- You received this message because you are

Re: [VFB] Late 2017 swap intro

Sounds like fun, I'm in! Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Aug 29, 2017 at 11:10 AM, DonO wrote: Anyone up for a November or Dec. fly swap? (after the season is over) I have an idea for 10 tiers.  Tie an easy fly design that I give- a rope-dub bugger

Re: [VFB] Dry Fly Swap Update 2/21/2017

lyt...@gmail.com> wrote: Your fly sets arrived yesterday  many thanks and they look nice. Peggy On Tue, Feb 21, 2017 at 7:18 PM, 'Wayne Blake-Hedges' via VFB Mail <vfb-mail@googlegroups.com> wrote: Hi  Peggy; Mine are on the way and should arrive soon. Wayne Sent from Yahoo Mai

Re: [VFB] Streamer Swap update February

Hi Peggy; Mine are in route and should arrive soon. Wayne Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Feb 21, 2017 at 6:00 PM, Peggy Brenner wrote: I have lot's of arrivals so let's take a look at what flew in! Then I'd like to take a spot of time to photograph them.

Re: [VFB] Dry Fly Swap Update 2/21/2017

Hi  Peggy; Mine are on the way and should arrive soon. Wayne Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Feb 21, 2017 at 6:08 PM, Peggy Brenner wrote: I have a couple of sets missing, but not to worry, I'd like to photograph the flies and post them up this time. We

Re: [VFB] Birthday

Hi Rick; A long day at the bike shop but a fun one! Thanks for the birthday wishes. Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Fri, Dec 9, 2016 at 10:37 AM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail wrote:Wane Blake-Hedges is the birthday boy today.Have a good ne. Rick --

RE: [VFB] international fly tying festival

om my Samsung Galaxy Tab® S Original message ---- From: 'Wayne Blake-Hedges' via VFB Mail <vfb-mail@googlegroups.com> Date: 11/18/16  12:44 PM  (GMT-05:00) To: "Google Inc." <vfb-mail@googlegroups.com> Subject: [VFB] international fly tying festival H

[VFB] international fly tying festival

Hi All ;  I'm attending tomorrow ,  any other vfb members attending? 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

Re: [VFB] Classic Dry flies 10/19 update IMPORTANT

12 is fine with me. Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed, Oct 19, 2016 at 11:57 AM, Peggy Brenner wrote: I have 12 members who wnat to be in the Dry fly swap, is 12 ok with everyone in the swap and we call it closed! Let's do Classic Dry Flies, tyers

Re: [VFB] Dry Fly Swap

I really need to tie more dry fly patterns.  I'm in, will tie a classic Hendrickson dry. Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Oct 18, 2016 at 5:59 AM, Pete Gramp wrote: Is a klinkhammer qualified as a classic dry?  Been trying to get my proportions down

Re: [VFB] Streamer Swap

I'm in for the Streamer swap! Wayneb  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Oct 17, 2016 at 7:23 PM, DonO wrote: Sign me up again.  After ‘Streamers 365’ with Pacres (Daren), I’m itching to tie a few more.Each one will be different, though, and all originals. Glad

Re: [VFB] Tony S.

Dear Tony; Good luck with your procedure, hoping it's a great success! Wayne On Tuesday, September 27, 2016 5:35 PM, "ray...@earthlink.net" wrote: #yiv1685568513 #yiv1685568513 -- DIV {margin:0px;}#yiv1685568513 -Original Message- From: Allan Fish

Re: [VFB] Fish for A Fish

Nice! Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Aug 23, 2016 at 2:54 PM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail wrote: Will try to get a pictureo f the fly in the next day or so. Rick From: Chuck Alexander To:

Re: [VFB] QFTD

I think almost all of use on the VFB  are in the same boat! Me, IKEA wardrobe full of materials, plus what's in my tying desk, four tying vises, numerous bobbins, tools thread etc.  I probably don't want know what I've invested in fly tying. That said, it's a hobby for me and well worth the

Re: [VFB] Mouse

Hoping to tease a snakehead or two with it, figure 10lb plus tippet! Wayneb  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sun, May 22, 2016 at 8:45 PM, Allan Fish<afi...@sbcglobal.net> wrote: On 5/22/16 8:34 PM, 'Wayne Blake-Hedges' via VFB Mail wrote: Finally have enough hand st

Re: [VFB] Nor Vise help

Thanks Joyce,   lots of great tips! sounds like it takes a little while to get a working skill set for the Nor vise system. Wayne 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] Nor Vise help

Hi All; Received and installed standard jaws on my Nor vise, big difference. Studied Norm's videos but,  I'm still struggling to use it. A couple questions: How do you figure out when the  bobbin is set up correctly? Tried using the vise to load bobbins, seemed very difficult, cordless drill

[VFB] Fw: Singlebarbed. White River

Interesting and  borders on insulting to the area and it's people. 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

Re: [VFB] RE:Nor Vise

Oh, by the way, purchased the saltwater jaw nor vise with three Nor bobbins and six spools $215.00.  I think it was a pretty good deal, even purchasing the standard jaws separately, I still got a better/cheaper deal the the basic setup on line. Wayne Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- --

Re: [VFB] RE:Nor Vise

Hi Alan; Placed an order for the standard jaws this morning.  Norm emailed me about it, I explained that I have the saltwater jaws and he made sure I ordered the correct stuff for the standard setup. Wayne Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- You received this message because you are

[VFB] RE:Nor Vise

Hi All; Received my Nor vise yesterday,  bolted it to my tying bench, loaded a couple spools with thread and preceded to give it a go. It definitely takes some getting used to.  Mine came with the saltwater jaws a bit of a pia to get used to and hard to get anything less than a size 6 streamer

Re: [VFB] Fw: [Fly Tying] My newest review video on the Norvise system is...

Just finished watching the video, very informative and I think Tim being a novice demonstrated the Nor vise at a much slower pace than Norm.  I think the slower pace allows beginner's such as soon to be me,understand some of the nor vise & Nor bobbin techniques a little better. Tony: Thanks

Re: [VFB] QFTD

Well said! 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,

[VFB] RE:The Vice of Vises

Danvise: a remarkable hunk of plastic that works quite well.  I especially liked it converted to straight jaws for streamer patterns Mayfly:  a real bargain and really good for tying smaller patterns. Renzetti Clouser:  great travelling vise, breaks down well and the straight jaws are great

Re: [VFB] QFTD

Well,  I am on opiate pain medication,  or actually was. Going cold turkey for last couple of days. Wayneb  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, May 7, 2016 at 10:30 AM, Allan Fish<afi...@sbcglobal.net> wrote: On 5/7/16 8:39 AM, 'Wayne Blake-Hedges' via VFB Mail wrote: >

Re: [VFB] QFTD

Alan: I idolize every word! Wayneb  (Alan's Internet stalker) Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Fri, May 6, 2016 at 10:54 PM, Phxflytyer wrote: <|:)> Sent from my iPad Thank You,Alan Di SommaPhoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. On May

Re: [VFB] Great day

Nice haul!How does someone walk and carry 100 fish, a little red wagon? Wayneb  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, May 5, 2016 at 8:10 PM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail wrote: Gills about 12 to 1 over crappie.Fishing the afternoon. Rick From:

Re: [VFB] RE:Norvise jaws

PM, 'Wayne Blake-Hedges' via VFB Mail<vfb-mail@googlegroups.com> wrote: Hi All; Which jaws do you use the most and why? Thanks in advance;  Wayneb  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group.   To po

[VFB] RE:Norvise jaws

Hi All; Which jaws do you use the most and why? Thanks in advance;  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

Re: [VFB] RE:Norvise

Nope, no base.  Debating between building or buying a base Wayne 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] RE:Norvise

Hi All; Getting a good deal on a Nor vise, the basic vise with Norbobbins. What accessories do others recommend to go with it? Wayne 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] RE:Nor vise models

Hi All; Someone in another group is offering g up an older version Nor vise for sale.  Anyone know what the difference is with an older version versus the current model? Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail"

Re: [VFB] New fly for the Keys trip

That's Nice! Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, Apr 30, 2016 at 2:43 PM, Joyce M Westphal wrote: I think your fly will be a winner. Nicely tied. Joyce On Sat, Apr 30, 2016 at 12:08 PM, Don Ordes wrote: Thanks, Alan, It’s definitely not a

Re: [VFB] Thinking of buying myself something to clear me up

st use out of. What about a nice tying station?  Or a nice camera for photos? DonO  From: 'Wayne Blake-Hedges' via VFB Mail Sent: Friday, April 29, 2016 5:54 PMTo: virtual flybox Subject: [VFB] Thinking of buying myself something to clear me up  | Hi All; I should begin tying again in a coupl

[VFB] Thinking of buying myself something to clear me up

Hi All; I should begin tying again in a couple days and was thinking of buying some type of tying luxury to cheer myself up. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance; Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To

[VFB] Thinking of buying myself something to clear me up

Hi All; I should begin tying again in a couple days and was thinking of buying some type of tying luxury to cheer myself up. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance; Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To

Re: [VFB] update

ail@googlegroups.com> wrote: Not he news I wanted to hear. Rick   On Mon, Apr 25, 2016 at 6:28 PM, 'Wayne Blake-Hedges' via VFB Mail <vfb-mail@googlegroups.com> wrote: Well, not real good situation,  infection was all the way to my insert and doc had to remove it. Looks like  I'll

[VFB] update

Well, not real good situation,  infection was all the way to my insert and doc had to remove it. Looks like  I'll be starting over again. Wayne  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

[VFB] Surgery

Hi All; May be a while before I start tying again.  I have drainage from my elbow surgery in October that worked its way out of my elbow about a month ago and won't stop.  Doctor is going to open it up this afternoon and see what's up. Hopefully it's something  minor and all signs point to

Re: [VFB] RE:SOWBUG 2016 CHALLENGE

Were the rubber bands the craft type that come in multiple colors and that people weave?  I got some of those from Gary Jones, he used them for nymph bodies. Wayne Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to

Re: [VFB] RE:SOWBUG 2016 CHALLENGE

Tiny Wayne 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,

Re: [VFB] RE:SOWBUG 2016 CHALLENGE

I thought we could post photos and describe any new techniques or challenges encountered.  We could even post step by steps if people are interested.  Kinda a "Virtual fly swap." What do you think? Wayne Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- You received this message because you are

RE: [VFB] RE:SOWBUG 2016 CHALLENGE

iginal message From: 'Wayne Blake-Hedges' via VFB Mail <vfb-mail@googlegroups.com> Date: 04/21/2016 1:58 PM (GMT-05:00) To: virtual flybox <vfb-mail@googlegroups.com> Subject: [VFB] RE:SOWBUG 2016 CHALLENGE | Hi All; Every year I see different patterns and techniques, I've de

Re: [VFB] RE:SOWBUG 2016 CHALLENGE

Absolutely!  Wayne  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, Apr 21, 2016 at 4:48 PM, Allan Fish<afi...@sbcglobal.net> wrote: Wayne, Rick Zieger taught me a new way to tie the legs on his Rubber Legged Dragon.  Does that count? Al On 4/21/16 1:58 PM, 'Wayne Blake-Hedges' v

Re: [VFB] RE:Mustad 3366. Hooks

I've always found sizes 10 & 12 regularly go in and out of stock , size 14 is real hard to find. Wayne 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

[VFB] RE:Mustad 3366. Hooks

Hi Allan; At SOWBUG. I remember talking to you about mustard 3366 hooks being hard to get.  I checked this morning and Janns  Netcraft  still lists them as in stock. Wayne Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To

Re: [VFB] sowbug

Hi Alan; >From now on I will either downsize photos or post them to photocopier.  I >checked and apparently someone already posted my recent photos there. Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to

Re: RE: [VFB] Sowbug

Hi Jay; It was a pleasure meeting you and putting a face to a other online friend. 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

Re: [VFB] Flippin

Sent from my iPhone On Apr 14, 2016, at 8:12 PM, 'Wayne Blake-Hedges' via VFB Mail <vfb-mail@googlegroups.com> wrote: Hi Allan; You get here ok? Wayne  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, Apr 14, 2016 at 6:24 PM, Allan Fish<afi...@sbcglobal.net> wrote: We got stopped for

Re: [VFB] Flippin

Hi Allan; You get here ok? Wayne  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, Apr 14, 2016 at 6:24 PM, Allan Fish wrote: We got stopped for nearly an hour by bad wreck and fire in I-44. We're still at least an hour out. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 14, 2016, at 4:54

[VFB] THREE DAYS TILL SOWBUG 2016

Only three days to go, heading to Flippin tomorrow morning! 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] RE:4 Days till SOWBUG ROUNDUP 2016

Four days till the show!   Three for me,  I'll be there Wednesday! Ps:can ya tell I'm a wee bit excited? 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

Re: [VFB] RE:6days till SOWBUG Roundup

Hi Tony; It's not tying materials that I have to worry about, it's clothes & fishing gear! Wayne 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

[VFB] RE:6days till SOWBUG Roundup

The fly fishing gear is coming out, waders get checked and repacked.  The hard part is limiting what to bring! Packed up most the tying gear needed for the show Monday & Tuesday,  just enough for the pattern I plan to tie. Wayne b Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- You received this

[VFB] RE:SOWBUG 2016

Woo Hoo the Sowbug roundup is only one week away! I didn't get to attend last year ao, looking doubly foward to this year! 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] RE:Tony the birthday boy

Hi Tony; HAPPY BIRTHDAY!  Hope it's a good one. Wayne 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

Re: [VFB] QFTD

So does this mean UV enhanced materials catch more fishermen than fish? Wayne 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,

Re: [VFB] Birdie - Update

Dear Birdie; Kick Cancer's butt! Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android From:Neville Gosling nev.gosl...@shaw.ca Date:Tue, May 5, 2015 at 2:57 PM Subject:Re: [VFB] Birdie - Update I will copy all of your comments to a single message and send them to him. I will wait for a few more first.

Re: [VFB] Soft hackle Streamer

Tie the feather to the hook shank, attached hackle pliers to other end of feather. Hold the feather up and perpendicular to the hook shank. Moisten you fingertips then stroke the barbs towards the back of the hook. Also, pinch the barbs between your fingertips where they attach to the feather

Re: [VFB] Poppers

Hi Tony; i think there are 16 tiers so, 15 flies. Wayne On Mon, 3/9/15, 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail vfb-mail@googlegroups.com wrote: Subject: [VFB] Poppers To: Google Inc. vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Monday, March 9, 2015, 9:47 AM I

Re: [VFB] Gorgeous day

Sounds like fun and that's a nice sized panfish! I love that you found a secret spot that produces too! Wayne 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