[VFB] Bare Hook

2014-02-11 Thread Anthony Spezio
It sure is. One day when I was fishing with my buddy in his 10 ft flat bottomed jon boat, I caught 28 fish on the same fly. The last 4 were just a bare hook. Pretty good day of fishing. All with an intermediate sinking line. I don't know if it was on the VFB or the prior list I was on that I

Re: [VFB] HELL EXPLAINED BY CHEMISTRY STUDENT

2014-01-29 Thread Anthony Spezio
He is sharp. Tony On Wednesday, January 29, 2014 7:16 AM, Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net wrote: AHH  - Good old Thermodynamics in perfect function. On 1/28/14, 11:13 PM, Bob wrote: HELL EXPLAINED BY CHEMISTRY STUDENT The following is reputed to be an actual question given on a

Re: [VFB] RE: Somebody we know

2014-01-25 Thread Anthony Spezio
See if you can talk Jerry into coming to the Sowbug. He said he would be tying  at his Saltwater club booth. Tony On Saturday, January 25, 2014 9:15 AM, phxflyt...@cox.net phxflyt...@cox.net wrote: ALLAN,ALLAN,ALLAN? Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. If you can get arrested for

Re: Fwd: [VFB] 2 Mega Malls Bass Pro

2014-01-25 Thread Anthony Spezio
This is what happened in South Jersey. Now it is wall to wall shopping centers. Tony On Saturday, January 25, 2014 7:01 PM, Neville Gosling nev.gosl...@shaw.ca wrote: The neigbours you refer to are reasonably smart, it's the government that isn't!  See my signature Neville Gosling The

Re: [VFB] RE: Somebody we know

2014-01-25 Thread Anthony Spezio
Jerry looked a lot younger 20 years ago when I first met him. LOL Tony On Saturday, January 25, 2014 8:53 PM, Wayne Blake-Hedges wayneb22...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi Jerry; I always look forward to seeing you at Somerset, for the rest of yarn photo attached . Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on

Re: [VFB] sowbug

2014-01-24 Thread Anthony Spezio
I am wrapping a rod. Tony On Friday, January 24, 2014 10:21 AM, J Balmer jbal...@betadigm.com wrote: Isn’t Sowbug in March?     From:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of brian.burge...@btinternet.com Sent: Friday, January 24, 2014 9:54 AM To: vfb

Re: [VFB] ok

2014-01-24 Thread Anthony Spezio
Yes it is a bamboo rod I made for a raffle as a donation.  The winner wanted a 3 piece 3 wt 6' rod. That is what I made . It should be finished in another two weeks if I can work on it a few hours a day. I have the butt and one tip left to wrap and then comes the varnishing. Tony On Friday,

Re: [VFB] Marlborough FF Show on to Somerset

2014-01-22 Thread Anthony Spezio
Wish I could get back up there. I enjoyed tying at the Symposium. The first one I tyed at was at Seven Springs PA. then  Secasus before it was moved to Somerset . See you at the Sowbug Show in March. Looks like it is going to be a big one this year. Tony On Wednesday, January 22, 2014 3:26

Re: [VFB] Repairing my boat's tiny cracks, and pinholes

2014-01-13 Thread Anthony Spezio
I go along with Jimi on this. I repaired an aluminum boat about five years ago with JB weld. I have since sold it but as far as I know it is still doing fine. Tony On Monday, January 13, 2014 9:03 AM, Jimi, AKA Desert Eagle j...@hdc-nm.com wrote: Morning Chuck, and all. Big tip, never

Re: [VFB] ooops

2014-01-11 Thread Anthony Spezio
, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. On Jan 11, 2014, at 7:21 AM, Anthony Spezio bambot...@yahoo.com wrote: I thought the Sam Juan Shuffle was illegal. I hear it is here in Arkansas. Tony On Saturday, January 11, 2014 7:52 AM, phxflyt...@cox.net

Re: [VFB] Sowbug photo 2006

2014-01-11 Thread Anthony Spezio
Allan, Now we are even, I missed getting in that one. That was a good bunch we had here in 06. Tony On Saturday, January 11, 2014 9:28 AM, Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net wrote: On 1/10/14, 3:25 PM, Anthony Spezio wrote: It all went well till after Murf passed on. I think the last time we

Re: [VFB] RE: The Fly Fishing Show-Somerset NJ

2014-01-10 Thread Anthony Spezio
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

Re: [VFB] RE: The Fly Fishing Show-Somerset NJ

2014-01-10 Thread Anthony Spezio
Jerry, I hope you can make it. I am not sure is there are any rooms still available at the resort on my road. Rooms are real reasonable. Ask Wayne and Peggy about the place. They have stayed there, so have several other list members. Other than tying at the show, I would like to see you again,

Re: [VFB] Retirement.

2014-01-10 Thread Anthony Spezio
Let's have it here on the White River. Tony On Wednesday, January 8, 2014 6:48 PM, Wayne Blake-Hedges wayneb22...@yahoo.com wrote: Congrats Mike, a couple more and I see a vfb fishing trip/retirement party! Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

Re: [VFB] Retirement.

2014-01-10 Thread Anthony Spezio
on Android From: Anthony Spezio bambot...@yahoo.com; To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com vfb-mail@googlegroups.com; Subject: Re: [VFB] Retirement. Sent: Fri, Jan 10, 2014 4:36:31 PM Let's have it here on the White River. Tony On Wednesday, January 8, 2014 6

Re: [VFB] Retirement.

2014-01-10 Thread Anthony Spezio
was taken. I was there but didn't get included in the pic.  Of course that saved the camera from breaking. It was a good crew there that year. Of course there's a good crew the every year plus a few old coots such as me.  Af Sent from my iPhone On Jan 10, 2014, at 3:09 PM, Anthony Spezio bambot

Re: [VFB] How far off is this fly from a Tom Nixon original?

2014-01-09 Thread Anthony Spezio
From: Anthony Spezio bambot...@yahoo.com; To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com vfb-mail@googlegroups.com; Subject: Re: [VFB] How far off is this fly from a Tom Nixon original? Sent: Tue, Jan 7, 2014 7:30:15 PM Wes, I have tubs of flies that are not sorted . These are flies given to me

Re: [VFB] Retirement.

2014-01-08 Thread Anthony Spezio
Do it while you can, old comes too soon. Don't ask me how I know. Tony On Wednesday, January 8, 2014 6:00 PM, Bob Hendry bhen...@cheerful.com wrote: Hi Al, Re:  At least I loved the retirement part . . .  Past tense? Gotcha beat; I retired at age 39.  (After 23 years of military service -

Re: [VFB] Retirement 2014

2014-01-08 Thread Anthony Spezio
Good thinking, I was injured on the job and let out two years before retirement. I will not go any further with this except it lead me to a lower cost living area of the country and I never regretted it. I hope your plans go as planned and come back and see us. Tony On Wednesday, January 8,

Re: [VFB] Vacation in the Poconos or Catskills

2014-01-07 Thread Anthony Spezio
The history of Dry Fly Fishing is in that area. I would like to get back up there again and visit with that sweet lady. You myself and Darrel got to do that. Tony On Tuesday, January 7, 2014 9:53 AM, Scott Bearden scott.bear...@gmail.com wrote: The Dette's is a Catskills institution. I

[VFB] White River

2014-01-07 Thread Anthony Spezio
Alan, Yes it is my dock. It was replaced two times in the 20 years we have been here. The first was destroyed by a Tornado, The second had a 70' tree blown down on it in  a wind storm on fathers day. This is the third dock and the best one we had except for the high back on it that keeps me

Re: [VFB] How far off is this fly from a Tom Nixon original?

2014-01-07 Thread Anthony Spezio
All the times I sat next to him, it was laughs all day. He had a  dry humor but he was funny. I first met him at the FFF Conclave in Mtn. Home before I moved here. I had tied a Pig Boat for a Bass fly contest back in Jersey. I took first place. When I found out he was at the Conclave, I made it

Re: [VFB] White River

2014-01-07 Thread Anthony Spezio
Got a snicker out of that. Tony On Tuesday, January 7, 2014 2:25 PM, Bruce Whittle brucewhit...@gmail.com wrote: Tony, that is beautiful!  My only view on this cold morning was the steaming west bound ends of east bound cows! Bruce On 1/7/14 9:11 AM, Anthony Spezio wrote: Thought I

Re: [VFB] weather

2014-01-06 Thread Anthony Spezio
Chill Factor this morning is Minus 15. Breaking records for cold here in Arkansas. Tony On Monday, January 6, 2014 6:22 AM, brian.burge...@btinternet.com brian.burge...@btinternet.com wrote: Just seen the freezing weather, hope you are all safe and well if you are in those areas. Please

Re: [VFB] re: swap flies just finished

2014-01-06 Thread Anthony Spezio
Let me know who you ordered from OFF LIST. I have placed two orders with a place and have not received either one. This was last year. PLEASE KEEP IT OFF LIST, reply direct to me. Tony On Monday, January 6, 2014 8:20 AM, J Balmer jbal...@betadigm.com wrote: Yep nice looking flies.    

Re: [VFB] Between

2014-01-05 Thread Anthony Spezio
I guess you can call us that. LOL Tony On Saturday, January 4, 2014 8:14 PM, Wayne Blake-Hedges wayneb22...@yahoo.com wrote: So, Tony are you and Allan stintmen??? Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android From: Anthony Spezio bambot...@yahoo.com

Re: [VFB] Prepare

2014-01-04 Thread Anthony Spezio
It has been colder with more snow than we have had in the 20 years we have been here. From what is predicted, we have a lot more on it's way. Tony On Friday, January 3, 2014 5:29 PM, Chuck Alexander chuckalexan...@centurylink.net wrote: Bob: The deep south as well. Supposed to get to 7

Re: [VFB] Prepare

2014-01-04 Thread Anthony Spezio
Ir is getting colder by the minuet this past hour. Tony On Saturday, January 4, 2014 3:19 PM, Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net wrote: On 1/4/14, 3:27 PM, Anthony Spezio wrote: It has been colder with more snow than we have had in the 20 years we have been here. From what is predicted, we

Re: [VFB] Prayers needed...

2013-12-30 Thread Anthony Spezio
My condolences. Tony On Monday, December 30, 2013 7:26 PM, Joyce M Westphal joyce...@gmail.com wrote: Niclas, how worry I am for you in your loss. Prayers for you and your family now. May you be comforted at this time. Joyce On Mon, Dec 30, 2013 at 6:06 PM, Allan Fish

[VFB] MERRY CHRISTMAS

2013-12-25 Thread Anthony Spezio
I want to wish all a Merry CHRISTMAS. Arkansas 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

Re: [VFB] FW: [fs-ff] Bay Weekly Article on Free State Fly Fishers by Dennis Doyle

2013-12-24 Thread Anthony Spezio
Have still not found it Arkansas Tony On Saturday, December 21, 2013 8:49 AM, Chuck Alexander chuckalexan...@centurylink.net wrote: Tony: Did you scroll down to the bottom of the article?? That’s where the photo is. Chuck From: Anthony Spezio Sent: Saturday, December 21, 2013 7:17 AM

Re: [VFB] FW: [fs-ff] Bay Weekly Article on Free State Fly Fishers by Dennis Doyle

2013-12-24 Thread Anthony Spezio
article about his fly tying club.  Al Sent from my iPhone On Dec 24, 2013, at 6:30 PM, Anthony Spezio bambot...@yahoo.com wrote: Have still not found it Arkansas Tony On Saturday, December 21, 2013 8:49 AM, Chuck Alexander chuckalexan...@centurylink.net wrote: Tony: Did you scroll down

Re: [VFB] FW: [fs-ff] Bay Weekly Article on Free State Fly Fishers by Dennis Doyle

2013-12-24 Thread Anthony Spezio
I passed over the photo several times not realizing that it was Wayne. Thanks again. Tony On , Anthony Spezio bambot...@yahoo.com wrote: I will check it out if I have not dumped the link. Thanks and MERRY CHRISTMAS. Tony On Tuesday, December 24, 2013 7:07 PM, Allan Fish afi

Re: [VFB] FW: [fs-ff] Bay Weekly Article on Free State Fly Fishers by Dennis Doyle

2013-12-21 Thread Anthony Spezio
Did I miss something, where is the photo. I opened and read the article but did not see Wayne in it. Tony On Saturday, December 21, 2013 6:40 AM, Peggy Brenner peggy.bren...@comcast.net wrote: Nice article about your local club, and a great mention with photo. Five to ten years ago a

Re: [VFB] Unithread

2013-12-18 Thread Anthony Spezio
Yes it is but in smaller spools. I have some of this and have to wrap it on smaller spools. I would like to get away from doing it. I might just get some more before it is all gone. Now I just have to figure how to bid on it as I have never gotten anything from E Bay. Thanks for the info.

Re: [VFB] lost my email files

2013-12-10 Thread Anthony Spezio
pipeline is a project so toxic that it brings global shame to  Canada. On Dec 9, 2013, at 5:56 PM, Anthony Spezio bambot...@yahoo.com wrote: My Netscape totally died and it went to AOL and now that died too. Going to Windows 7, I lost my I Photo that I depended on for my photos. Now Yahoo

Re: [VFB] lost my email files

2013-12-09 Thread Anthony Spezio
Windows 7 sucks. I hate it. Tony On Monday, December 9, 2013 10:27 AM, Jimmy D. Moore ray...@earthlink.net wrote: running 7.0 netsccape, happened once  before, but can't remember what I did to retrieve files. HELP --   º 

Re: [VFB] lost my email files

2013-12-09 Thread Anthony Spezio
@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Spezio Sent: Monday, December 09, 2013 11:22 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] lost my email files   Windows 7 sucks. I hate it. Tony   On Monday, December 9, 2013 10:27 AM, Jimmy D. Moore ray...@earthlink.net wrote: running 7.0

[VFB] Bas Verschoor

2013-12-08 Thread Anthony Spezio
I was asked to pass this on from his son. Tony Via via via i have received an email directed to Bas. I'm his son Marco and Bas sends you his warmest regards. He is doing well but his overall condition is not very strong at the moment. He needs a walking aid and the days of fishing and tying

Re: [VFB] Tying Materials

2013-12-06 Thread Anthony Spezio
Gary, Is this a Mylar braided tube like material. It might be what I was using that came from Hobby Lobby. If it is, Wapsi now does now put it out in packages. I am not sure what they call it. I use it in Pearl White for my White River Demons. It comes is three different sizes. I have had it in

[VFB] Steelhead fly material

2013-12-06 Thread Anthony Spezio
Gary, Is this a Mylar braided tube like material. It might be what I was using that came from Hobby Lobby. If it is, Wapsi now does now put it out in packages. I am not sure what they call it. I use it in Pearl White for my White River Demons. It comes is three different sizes. I have had it in

Re: [VFB] Blizzard -Rope Dub swap 2014 CLOSED

2013-12-05 Thread Anthony Spezio
When my son in law was here in July he wend out with one of my friends. I was not able to go. They used Hot Pink small fly rod jigs and caught some pretty big Trout he told me. Tony On Thursday, December 5, 2013 2:34 PM, Chuck Alexander chuckalexan...@centurylink.net wrote: Peggy: I see.

Re: [VFB] Black squirrel tail needed??

2013-12-03 Thread Anthony Spezio
We have seen two of them on our road here in Flippin Arkansas. It might of been the same one that we have seen twice. Had all White fur and Pink eyes. Arkansas Tony On Monday, December 2, 2013 11:29 PM, Michael Bliss flyfish...@gmail.com wrote: Chuck, You have some good options.  On Ebay

Re: [VFB] Re: Roll call and winter fly-swap interest??

2013-12-03 Thread Anthony Spezio
Paul, Glad to see you post. Tony On Tuesday, December 3, 2013 6:38 AM, Paul flytier...@gmail.com wrote: Still around but not swapping. Paul Marriner On Sunday, December 1, 2013 2:23:27 PM UTC-4, Don Ordes wrote: VFB Roll Call...  Who’s still here? And let us know how you are doing if

Re: [VFB] prayers

2013-12-03 Thread Anthony Spezio
Got it read, sounds good.. Tony On Tuesday, December 3, 2013 7:14 PM, Chuck Alexander chuckalexan...@centurylink.net wrote: Tony: See my happy to report” report to the group. Thanks again, Chuck From: Anthony Spezio Sent: Monday, December 02, 2013 6:50 PM To: vfb-mail

Re: [VFB] Roll call and winter fly-swap interest??

2013-12-02 Thread Anthony Spezio
Still having Kidney problems with 25% function. Third replacement on the right knee did not work out and back surgery again is out of the question. Had surgery for Reflux that worked a while but something stretched and am back where I was before the surgery. Had another light stroke two weeks

Re: [VFB] prayers

2013-12-02 Thread Anthony Spezio
chuckalexan...@centurylink.net wrote: Thanks Tony (and anybody I may have missed) I haven’t even have the tests yet, but can tell that the ppl I have talked to are correct that the “prep is worse than the tests”. Couldn’t be any worse. Chuck From: Anthony Spezio Sent: Sunday, December 01, 2013

Re: [VFB] Thoughts and prayers needed

2013-12-01 Thread Anthony Spezio
Chuck, You have my thoughts and prayers. Arkansas Tony On Sunday, December 1, 2013 2:39 AM, Joyce M Westphal joyce...@gmail.com wrote: Prayers and healing thoughts for you.  I am so sorry to hear of your distress and pray the source will be found and easily remedied. Joyce On Sat, Nov

Re: [VFB] prayers

2013-12-01 Thread Anthony Spezio
Been there done that a number of times. Will be doing it again soon. Arkansas Tony On Sunday, December 1, 2013 3:19 PM, Chuck Alexander chuckalexan...@centurylink.net wrote: Birdie: Thanks a lot. That’s what I told him. JUST IN CASE like you say. Course after drinking that 4 litre

[VFB] Happy Thanksgiving

2013-11-28 Thread Anthony Spezio
Wishing all my friends on the lists a Happy Thanksgiving. I have a lot to be thankful for including all the friends I have made on these lists over the years. Arkansas Tony -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to

[VFB] Need a message translated

2013-11-24 Thread Anthony Spezio
I have received a message that I am sure might be Spanish. Can someone translate it for me if I send it direct. It has something to do with airplanes. Thanks, Arkansas Tony -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to

[VFB] Bas Verschoor

2013-11-17 Thread Anthony Spezio
Posting this for Tom Birsot. Tony Dear Tony,   Bas Verschoor has given me a phonecall that he has received a letter from Hans Rudy Hebeisen and that the address was given by Thomas Eckert. I think that you have given Thomas Eckert the addres from the nursing home where he stay’s at the moment.

Re: [VFB] Jimmy D update

2013-11-14 Thread Anthony Spezio
I started our with 2 Mg each day then it went up to 4 mg twice a day and now it is settled to 5 mg twice a day. I have been taking it for over a year. Was told I would be on it for a long time. Since I have been on it I have not had another TIA. I still have blood work each month to monitor it.

Re: [VFB] Bas

2013-11-10 Thread Anthony Spezio
Thanks Thomas Ecker for the contact. Tony On Sunday, November 10, 2013 1:10 PM, Anthony Spezio bambot...@yahoo.com wrote:  I got a reply from Tom on Bas, he asked me   to let his friends know. This is what I sent him and this is the reply I got from Tom. I can't remember who on the list

Re: AW: [VFB] Bas

2013-11-10 Thread Anthony Spezio
.: +41442628367    Von:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com ] Im Auftrag von Anthony Spezio Gesendet: Sonntag, 10. November 2013 20:11 An: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Betreff: [VFB] Bas    I got a reply from Tom

Re: AW: [VFB] Day with AK Best-Bas Verschoor and Jimmy Younger

2013-11-06 Thread Anthony Spezio
My message to Bas bounced. I guess that E address is not used by him. Tony On Tuesday, November 5, 2013 7:54 PM, Anthony Spezio bambot...@yahoo.com wrote: I will try that E address. The other name is Theodore the Gold Man I forget his last name. We all tyed at the N.J. and Seven Springs Pa

Re: [VFB] Bas Verschoor

2013-11-06 Thread Anthony Spezio
: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com ] Im Auftrag von Anthony Spezio Gesendet: Mittwoch, 6. November 2013 13:01 An: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Betreff: Re: AW: [VFB] Day with AK Best-Bas Verschoor and Jimmy Younger   My message to Bas bounced. I guess that E address is not used by him. Tony

Re: [VFB] Day with AK Best

2013-11-05 Thread Anthony Spezio
Hans, I did not believe what he said about you so no need to worry. LOL I wish I were able to travel again to do the shows we all used to do. I really had a ball with all you guys. I remember Seven Springs especially. Do you still know if Bas is tying, I have lost contact with him. How about the

Re: [VFB] Day with AK Best

2013-11-05 Thread Anthony Spezio
get arrested for hunting or fishing without a license, but not for being in the country illegally ...you might live in a country founded by geniuses but run by idiots. From: Anthony Spezio Sent: Monday, November 04, 2013 4:30 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com ; flyfishingandflytyingforpanf

Re: AW: [VFB] Day with AK Best

2013-11-05 Thread Anthony Spezio
    Von:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com ] Im Auftrag von Anthony Spezio Gesendet: Dienstag, 5. November 2013 14:22 An: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Betreff: Re: [VFB] Day with AK Best   Hans, I did not believe what he said about you so

Re: AW: [VFB] Day with AK Best-Bas Verschoor and Jimmy Younger

2013-11-05 Thread Anthony Spezio
*     Sonnhaldenstrasse 14 CH 8032 Zürich 7 ZH Switzerland     Tel.:     +41442628367     *Von:*vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] *Im Auftrag von *Anthony Spezio *Gesendet:* Dienstag, 5. November

Re: [VFB] Day with AK Best

2013-11-04 Thread Anthony Spezio
We did mention you. and a few others. I will be back in touch with him. This is the first time that I had some personal time with him. Tony On Monday, November 4, 2013 5:46 AM, Hans Weilenmann hans.weilenm...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Tony, Just tell him Hi from the Lowlander, please. Cheers,

Re: [VFB] ]Jimmy D Update

2013-11-02 Thread Anthony Spezio
I bought a new Electric Start outboard for my river boat five years ago. I was having a hard time pulling the start rope on the old one. To this date, the new outboard has less than five hours running time on it. Tony On Friday, November 1, 2013 6:36 PM, Anthony Spezio bambot...@yahoo.com

Re: [VFB] ]Jimmy D Update- fishing blues

2013-11-02 Thread Anthony Spezio
Don, Tel me about getting old. I am there now. Tony On Saturday, November 2, 2013 3:38 PM, the smiths aflyt...@comcast.net wrote: Reminds me of the Red Hat gals with their purple dresses.   Gary - Original Message - From: Allan Fish To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent:

Re: [VFB] ageing

2013-11-02 Thread Anthony Spezio
Especially if you still know your name. Tony On Saturday, November 2, 2013 3:30 PM, the smiths aflyt...@comcast.net wrote: Just rememberany time you and the sun get up on the same day is a good day.   Gary -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail

Re: [VFB] ]Jimmy D Update

2013-11-01 Thread Anthony Spezio
I know what you mean about driving. Dot will not let me drive either. I have to get  her to take me anywhere I might have to go. You are lucky, the nearest Cabala's is over five hours round trip and the BPO shop is over 6 hours round trip. But I don't have to go far to fish if I am up to it.

Re: [VFB] ]Jimmy D Update

2013-11-01 Thread Anthony Spezio
aflyt...@comcast.net wrote: Tony I will trade you my Cabala's 60 miles for your back porch. gary - Original Message - From: Anthony Spezio To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, November 01, 2013 6:07 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] ]Jimmy D Update I know what you mean about

Re: [VFB] Jimmy D

2013-10-30 Thread Anthony Spezio
Take care it is serious. Tony On Wednesday, October 30, 2013 12:04 PM, Don Ordes f...@tribcsp.com wrote: Jimmy, I've never heard of that treatment before, but I like it. Are those straight shots, or mixed with water, 7-up, or coke? DonO -Original Message- From: Jimmy D.

Re: [VFB] Fwd: FW: Other than that, how was your fishing trip?

2013-10-29 Thread Anthony Spezio
Ohh I am getting sick. Tony On Tuesday, October 29, 2013 4:35 PM, Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Gee, Mikey. Watch your times.  That hit Indiana just before I was to have sat down for dinner.  :-( Actually, blood doesn't bother me much, since I grew up helpimg my veterinarian

Re: [VFB] Coffee Bean Beetle

2013-10-14 Thread Anthony Spezio
, Anthony Spezio wrote: The Coffee Bean Beetle was originally tied by Charlie Fox and Vince Maranaro back in the late 30's. It can be found in the book Ring of The Rise by Vince. I have used it in the past for Gills. I decided to tie it at the FFF Fly Fair last weekend. The original was tied

Re: [VFB] Coffee Bean Beetle

2013-10-11 Thread Anthony Spezio
It works well on the Gills. Arkansas Tony On Thursday, October 10, 2013 2:19 PM, Anthony Spezio bambot...@yahoo.com wrote: The Coffee Bean Beetle was originally tied by Charlie Fox and Vince Maranaro back in the late 30's. It can be found in the book Ring of The Rise by Vince. I have used

Re: [VFB] Something bad but good...

2013-10-11 Thread Anthony Spezio
, and now I can’t eat it. One more goal to achieve. Made a half gallon of mixed mango and blueberry chutney for pancakes, too, and that will have to wait. DonO From: Anthony Spezio Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2013 12:19 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Something bad

Re: [VFB] Something bad but good, but weird- what else from Dr. D?

2013-10-10 Thread Anthony Spezio
Good to hear that you are doing better. I know what it is to be  down and not be able to do anything. I did get to tie last weekend at the local FFF Fly Fair for a few hours each day. Tony On Thursday, October 10, 2013 1:09 PM, Don Ordes f...@tribcsp.com wrote: I'm not normally one to post

[VFB] Tying at the Conclave in 2009

2013-10-10 Thread Anthony Spezio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfX9G3m9tOU (Preview) -- -- 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

Re: [VFB] Thanks to all.

2013-10-09 Thread Anthony Spezio
with no tying clubs in my area etc. And I’ll be forever grateful for the tips and critiques. Thanks man,you have been a true roll model for me.  Chuck From: Anthony Spezio Sent: Monday, October 07, 2013 4:26 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Thanks to all. Now, Now

Re: [VFB] JIMMY D Update

2013-10-09 Thread Anthony Spezio
Good to hear that Jimmy, Hope you get back on the water. Arkansas Tony On Wednesday, October 9, 2013 12:44 PM, Gary Webb glwranger...@gmail.com wrote: Me too.  Looking forward to a fishing report down the road soon. Gary On Wed, Oct 9, 2013 at 11:51 AM, Chuck Alexander

Re: [VFB] Thanks to all.

2013-10-09 Thread Anthony Spezio
is the only way it will stay alive. I hope what I can't do it anymore, there will be others to do it. Arkansas Tony On Wednesday, October 9, 2013 11:34 AM, Chuck Alexander chuckalexan...@centurylink.net wrote: Tony: That’s true.. Chuck From: Anthony Spezio Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2013

Re: [VFB] Thanks to all.

2013-10-08 Thread Anthony Spezio
what I said, I did say Tony would critique it if you want but, be prepared to have your flaws shown to you! Wayne Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android From: Anthony Spezio bambot...@yahoo.com; To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com vfb-mail@googlegroups.com; Cc

Re: [VFB] Thanks to all.

2013-10-07 Thread Anthony Spezio
I will never condemn a fly but I might give helpful hints. If what you tie will catch fish then it is not a bad fly. LOL Tony From: Bob Hendry bhen...@cheerful.com To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Cc: Anthony Spezio bambot...@yahoo.com

[VFB] Thanks to all.

2013-10-06 Thread Anthony Spezio
I want to thank all for the Congratulations, it makes me humble. This was a total surprise to be inducted to this Living Legend group, it will not go to my head. Arkansas Tony -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email

Re: [VFB] re: feather wings/married wings

2013-09-28 Thread Anthony Spezio
The barbs have to go in the same direction to Marry them. The slips have to come from the same side of the feather I have not done any in a long time. If I can find some I did I will send photos to you. Tony From: Joyce M Westphal joyce...@gmail.com To:

Re: [VFB] Mustad Mdl 277 size #32

2013-09-21 Thread Anthony Spezio
20, 2013 10:47 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] Mustad Mdl 277 size #32 They are TMC's not Mustads. Are you sure that prices correct? Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. On Sep 20, 2013, at 7:34 PM, Anthony Spezio bambot

Re: [VFB] Mustad Mdl 277 size #32

2013-09-21 Thread Anthony Spezio
If a guy can find them I know they are going for $10 each. I picked up 6 a couple years ago not to tie on, just for the collection part of it. Was happy to get them. Denny On 9/20/2013 7:44 PM, Jack Lehman wrote: Thanks, Tony.  Go to bed!!  Its late On 9/20/2013 9:34 PM, Anthony

Re: [VFB] Mustad Mdl 277 size #32

2013-09-20 Thread Anthony Spezio
Jack, A full box of them went for 277.00 several years ago on E bay. Tony From: Jack Lehman jklepo...@sbcglobal.net To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, September 20, 2013 9:28 PM Subject: [VFB] Mustad Mdl 277 size #32 As an officer of the local fly

[VFB] Magnetic threader

2013-09-16 Thread Anthony Spezio
I ordered the magnetic threader from Avid Max Outfitters today. Cost was 7.99 that included free shipping. Got conformation an hour latter that is was already shipped. Very pleasant people to deal with. Tony  -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group.

[VFB] Short Stort on Fishing

2013-09-15 Thread Anthony Spezio
Sitting on my porch looking out the window at the river I noticed a large number of rises around the dock. It was dead calm and the river was as smooth as glass.This is not normal when they are releasing water from the dam. I watched a while and then could not stand it any longer, I had to give

Re: [VFB] Short Stort on Fishing

2013-09-15 Thread Anthony Spezio
is a project so toxic that it brings global shame to Canada. On 2013-09-15, at 6:21 AM, Anthony Spezio wrote: Sitting on my porch looking out the window at the river I noticed a large number of rises around the dock. It was dead calm and the river was as smooth as glass.This is not normal when

Re: [VFB] Threader box - dirt cheap

2013-09-15 Thread Anthony Spezio
, September 15, 2013 12:54 PM Subject: [VFB] Threader box - dirt cheap Tony; C F Threader knock-offs are dirt cheap - is $3.99 to much for you? See: FLY-BOX-Plastic-with-4-threaders http://bit.ly/166U9bT Nev On 2013-09-15, at 10:46 AM, Anthony Spezio wrote: I looked at t Threaded Boxes

Re: [VFB] Short Stort on Fishing

2013-09-15 Thread Anthony Spezio
] Short Stort on Fishing Tony Have you considered a magnetic hook threader like this? Neville Gosling The Enbridge pipeline is a project so toxic that it brings global shame to Canada. On 2013-09-15, at 6:21 AM, Anthony Spezio wrote: Sitting on my porch looking out the window

Re: [VFB] Short Stort on Fishing

2013-09-15 Thread Anthony Spezio
is a project so toxic that it brings global shame to Canada. On 2013-09-15, at 6:21 AM, Anthony Spezio wrote: Sitting on my porch looking out the window at the river I noticed a large number of rises around the dock. It was dead calm and the river was as smooth as glass.This is not normal when

Re: [VFB] Short Story on Fishing

2013-09-15 Thread Anthony Spezio
for midges.  I have exactly the same  fly box as the  one that I sent you a picture of. The seller had the box upside down when he photographed it. Nev On 2013-09-15, at 12:25 PM, Anthony Spezio wrote: Found it, price from 7.99 to 12 95. The 7.99 with free shipping is what I inquired about

Re: [VFB] Short Story on Fishing

2013-09-15 Thread Anthony Spezio
- Original Message - From: Anthony Spezio To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 2:02 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] Short Story on Fishing That is my plan. Maybe being able not fighting tying flies on might boost my interest in getting out and fish a bit more. Tony

Re: [VFB] Pink Jig

2013-09-04 Thread Anthony Spezio
wonderfully. Let me know. Joyce On Tue, Sep 3, 2013 at 10:48 AM, Anthony Spezio bambot...@yahoo.com wrote: We don't have any shops like that in about 100 miles, Love living in this rural area but it is hadrd to find what you want. I do have some Pink metal beads that I plan on using. They came

Re: [VFB] Pink Jig

2013-09-04 Thread Anthony Spezio
Allan and Bill John   That is what Mike used to do but the shop now has Pink Jigs. They are a bit darker Pink than Mike used but they work he says. Tony From: Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 4, 2013

[VFB] Orthodontic Dental Elastics

2013-09-04 Thread Anthony Spezio
Is there anyone in the Dental field that might have access to outdated Dental Elastics. I use them to hold the guides in place on the blank for wrapping. I can use 1/8. 3/16 and 1/4 elastics. Will be glad to pay postage. Arkansas Tony -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [VFB] Orthodontic Dental Elastics

2013-09-04 Thread Anthony Spezio
arrested for hunting or fishing without a license, but not for being in the country illegally ...you might live in a country founded by geniuses but run by idiots. From: Anthony Spezio Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2013 10:26 AM To: flyfishingandflytyingforpanf...@yahoogroups.com ; vfb

Re: [VFB] Orthodontic Dental Elastics

2013-09-04 Thread Anthony Spezio
Elastics Tony, On ebay you can get new ones for $3.50 per 100 and free shipping.   http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.Xbraces+rubber+bands_nkw=braces+rubber+bands_sacat=0_from=R40 Mike On Wed, Sep 4, 2013 at 9:42 AM, Anthony Spezio bambot...@yahoo.com wrote

Re: [VFB] Pink Jig

2013-09-03 Thread Anthony Spezio
@googlegroups.com vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2013 10:05 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] Pink Jig I found great fluor beads,glass,at Joann's craft store. I shall put a bit of lead behind the bead to add a bit more weight. Joyce Sent from my iPad On Sep 1, 2013, at 5:18 PM, Anthony

Re: [VFB] Pink Jig

2013-09-01 Thread Anthony Spezio
: Joyce M Westphal joyce...@gmail.com To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, September 1, 2013 7:26 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] Pink Jig I will try these on the Provo as soon as I find some pink jig heads.  What size of hooks are best? Thanks. Joyce On Sun, Sep 1, 2013 at 6:02 AM, Anthony

Re: [VFB] Pink Jig

2013-09-01 Thread Anthony Spezio
however was a fairly realistic imitation. Neville (Nev) Gosling Greater Vancouver BC  Canada The Enbridge pipeline is a project so toxic that it brings global shame to Canada. On 2013-09-01, at 5:02 AM, Anthony Spezio wrote: These Pink Jigs have been the choice here on the White

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