[VFB] Don O Rope Dubbing again.

2023-11-05 Thread Gary Webb
Jack Dennis has posted this video Don Ordes and his Rope Dubbing techniques. In case you missed the chance to buy his DVD here it is. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0kZjcNtXN8=284s I -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group,

Re: [VFB] Re: I'M still kickin'

2023-04-24 Thread Gary Webb
tie. You could > do it between naps!!? :-) > > Cheers > KP > > On Sunday, 23 April 2023 at 02:08:10 UTC+1 Gary Webb wrote: > >> Keith, Here is the recipe for the Pink Squirrel Fly: >> https://wiflyfisher.com/patterns/Pink-Squirrel-fly-pattern.asp >> John Beth

Re: [VFB] Re: I'M still kickin'

2023-04-22 Thread Gary Webb
e are young > then again when we are old. So nothing wrong with being an Air Head :-) > > > On Saturday, 22 April 2023 at 06:13:01 UTC+1 Gary Webb wrote: > >> Keith, I missed the Beer swap. But I was in the Drinks swap where I tied >> a Pink Squirrel. More tha

Re: [VFB] Re: I'M still kickin'

2023-04-19 Thread Gary Webb
Hello Keith. Great to see your name on my screen again. I joined VFB right at the end of the 2nd 100 Caddis swap. I guess you could call me one of the Old Timers. More likely an Old Fart. I remember thinking that I was glad I was not the SwapMeister sorting 10,000 flys. On Wed, Apr 19, 2023

Re: [VFB] I'M still kickin'

2023-04-17 Thread Gary Webb
*"a blow hard like me lol, Chuck" *That's exactly why we have been concerned. We knew you had to be sick or else you would have been telling us about 2 new grand daughters, and a great granddaughter. And or course we would have heard about your fishing exploits. Speaking of fishing, let us know

Re: [VFB] Chuck

2023-04-13 Thread Gary Webb
Thanks Donna. I've been concerned about Chuck for a while. He was always very involved with VFB. He doesn't respond to my emails. He must be quite under the weather to not jump in with these latest posts. I'm thinking maybe trying a snail mail letter. Or a care package with some Bluegill flies.

Re: [VFB] Any VFB'ers communicating presently via email?

2023-04-11 Thread Gary Webb
t's weedless. It's > basically Tony's pattern tied backward. I'll see if I can post a picture > of it on the Facebook page.* > > *Jerry Caruso* > *"All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia."* > > On 04/11/2023 3:26 PM Gary Webb wrote: > > > Love

Re: [VFB] Any VFB'ers communicating presently via email?

2023-04-11 Thread Gary Webb
often.* > > *Jerry Caruso* > *"All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia."* > > On 04/10/2023 5:02 PM Gary Webb wrote: > > > I see Rick Zieger fairly regularly posting on our Facebook group. > But hardly anyone else. I miss hearing from everyon

Re: [VFB] Any VFB'ers communicating presently via email?

2023-04-11 Thread Gary Webb
and why I even bother with > wearing waders. Seems I spend considerly more energy trying to climb up out > of the creek than fishing it. Nothing worse than having cold H²O up to your > knees inside your waders > > ⁣Get BlueMail for Android ​ > > On Apr 10, 2023, 17:02, at 1

[VFB] Any VFB'ers communicating presently via email?

2023-04-10 Thread Gary Webb
I see Rick Zieger fairly regularly posting on our Facebook group. But hardly anyone else. I miss hearing from everyone. It would be nice to know how many of us are still falling into the creek or out of the boat. Gary Webb -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the &quo

[VFB] Peggy Brenner Kennabago Streamer

2022-12-09 Thread Gary Webb
years ago Peggy was in a VFB swap or two. -- -- 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] Great hooks, great price

2021-05-17 Thread Gary Webb
hem during the summer, put them in the shed during the winter, and bring them back out again in the spring. Even without varnishing them like the "store bought" ones they lasted a long time. On Sat, May 15, 2021 at 8:50 AM Allan Fish wrote: > > > On May 15, 2021, at 9:38 AM,

[VFB] Great hooks, great price

2021-05-15 Thread Gary Webb
During this last year I have probably tied more flys (most I will probably never use) than since we used to have several swaps going at one time. Anyway, I love the hooks from Green Caddis Outfitters. And the price is pretty good too. https://gcoutfitters.com/ I've done a bit of fishing

[VFB] Chili Pepper Shadow Box Photo

2020-10-20 Thread Gary Webb
I used to have a photo that showed who tied which fly. Can't find it anywhere. I can barely remember which one I tied. I'm hoping one of you who participated can help me out. Thanks. Gary L Webb -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to

Re: [VFB] RE: Skin cancer

2020-09-22 Thread Gary Webb
Good news from a bad situation. Kind of like mine. My prostate cancer numbers were just high enough to put it into the "moderately aggressive" category. Not good. But that meant Medicare would pay for an MRI scan to see if it had spread. Thankfully it hadn't. That made my decision between

Re: [VFB] Fwd: Tony Spezio

2020-08-15 Thread Gary Webb
Sad news indeed. Thanks for letting us know. On Sat, Aug 15, 2020 at 8:55 AM Peggy Brenner wrote: > For those who are not on FB, Tony died in his sleep last night. I visited > them at the home in early March as I was in Mountain Home for a ladies fly > tying event. He was determined to make

Re: [VFB] Must have missed the Tee shirt test

2020-03-30 Thread Gary Webb
77KN7RA On Mon, Mar 30, 2020 at 7:43 PM Neville Gosling wrote: > *OUCH!* > > I have had friends do this and have attempted to do it to myself but not > that badly. > > Neville (Nev) Gosling > > On Mar 30, 2020, at 5:17 PM, Gary Webb wrote: > > I was out fi

Re: [VFB] FEATHERS

2020-03-21 Thread Gary Webb
heir peacock swords > I like. Continential feathers.com has better peacock. > > > On Saturday, March 21, 2020, 9:58:48 AM CDT, Gary Webb < > glwranger...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > Like a lot things I do, I found this source by accident. They have a lot > of feathers an

[VFB] FEATHERS

2020-03-21 Thread Gary Webb
Like a lot things I do, I found this source by accident. They have a lot of feathers and other stuff fly tyers might like. Prices seem very reasonable. I had to lock up my credit card, because I already have more stuff than I'm ever going to use. But you all know how it goes.

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio

2020-03-15 Thread Gary Webb
No more sad than I am to read this. Thanks for letting us know. Gary On Sun, Mar 15, 2020 at 3:55 PM Allan wrote: > I received a saddening phone call from Tony today. He was very difficult > to understand but he wanted me to post on the lists that he will no longer > be able to make rods. He

[VFB] TransparAnt tip

2020-02-21 Thread Gary Webb
When I tie this pattern now I use UV glue. Only make sure to get the Hard/Clear stuff. A few seconds with the UV light hardens the glue. Ebay has lots listed. And $5.00 for the UV flash light is not much less than some "Five" minute epoxy. Gary -- -- You received this message because you are

Re: [VFB] Health and weather

2020-02-18 Thread Gary Webb
Alexander < chuckalexan...@centurylink.net> wrote: > Gary: Thanks. Will do on keeping you both in my prayers. Chuck > > > > *From:* vfb-mail@googlegroups.com *On Behalf > Of *Gary Webb > *Sent:* Saturday, February 15, 2020 12:26 AM > *To:* vfb-mail > *Subject:

Re: [VFB] Health and weather

2020-02-14 Thread Gary Webb
Good to hear you're getting healthier Chuck. I'm doing well, but Susan has had some setbacks. I won't go into details. Just keep us in your prayers as I know you do. Weather here is typical Wisconsin in February. Ten inches of snow last Sunday and minus 18 this morning. The sun was shining

Re: [VFB] Dot

2019-12-26 Thread Gary Webb
Wonderful news Tony. Gary On Wed, Dec 25, 2019 at 11:41 PM 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail < vfb-mail@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Best CHRISTMAS gift today, I clearly heard Dot say MERRY CHRISTMAS to my > daughter on the phone and to a nurse. > Arkansas Tony > > -- > -- > You received this

Re: [VFB] Prayers needed

2019-12-10 Thread Gary Webb
Tony, mine too. Thanks for letting us know. Gary On Mon, Dec 9, 2019 at 4:02 PM 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail < vfb-mail@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Prayers needed, > My wife Dot is in the hospital. She has been unresponsive for a couple of > days. > Arkansas Tony > > -- > -- > You received this

Re: [VFB] Suggestion for Paper Books with Czech / Euro / Jig nymph patterns in them

2019-12-01 Thread Gary Webb
"I have never liked the indicators, most are to big and remind me of bobbers." Peggy, that's because they are bobbers. They are useful at times. Otherwise I would never catch those four inch chubs. On Sun, Dec 1, 2019 at 12:12 PM Peggy Brenner wrote: > I'll have to look for a real book, I use

Re: [VFB] VFB & Gudebrod

2019-11-14 Thread Gary Webb
angler.com > > Henrietta Lange: The true test of a commander is when he is as frightened > and confused as those who look up to him. In that moment, when you can't > find it in yourself, you will find it in them. That's leadership. > > > On Thu, Nov 14, 2019 at 1:57 AM G

Re: [VFB] VFB & Gudebrod

2019-11-13 Thread Gary Webb
Fishing has slowed here in Wisconsin.too. Season is closed until January. Feels like January already. Yesterday's low was 6 degrees F. On Wed, Nov 13, 2019 at 10:07 AM Rene Zillmann wrote: > Hi Nev, > > so true, the list has slowed down a lot. > However, it is also our responsibility to

Re: [VFB] VFB & Gudebrod

2019-11-13 Thread Gary Webb
think some tying materials were numbered too. So when Gudebrod folded their tent I was a bit disappointed. These days I'm not so particular about thread color for tying. But wrapping rods would be a different story. I'm glad you found what you were looking for. Gary Webb On Tue, Nov 12, 2019 at 8

Re: [VFB] Jimmy D. Moore

2019-09-25 Thread Gary Webb
Wed, Sep 25, 2019 at 8:51 PM Gary Webb wrote: > IOFF International Order of Flytying Fanatics > Jimmy D Moore, > No Moore > Except in our Hearts > ForeverMoore > > Not as good as Jimmy D. What can I say. > > I wrote this poem about the time the VFB bunch came u

Re: [VFB] Jimmy D. Moore

2019-09-25 Thread Gary Webb
IOFF International Order of Flytying Fanatics Jimmy D Moore, No Moore Except in our Hearts ForeverMoore Not as good as Jimmy D. What can I say. I wrote this poem about the time the VFB bunch came up with the International Order of Fly Tying Fanatics. Hope you enjoy it. JIMMY D *A FLY

Re: [VFB] Jimi - Desert Eagle

2019-09-06 Thread Gary Webb
I too am sad to hear this news. My youngest daughter is also named Amanda. I remember when his daughter was young Jimi was encouraging her to tie flies. I think I sent her a bunch of Fly Tyer magazines. Jimi hosted some swaps too. Missed for sure. Gary On Fri, Sep 6, 2019 at 12:13 PM Rene

Re: [VFB] Prayers welcome

2019-07-21 Thread Gary Webb
Rene. Prayers from here for you and your family. Would you mind sharing your grandbabies names? I know God knows who they are when I pray. But I feel more connected when I know the name(s). Do your grandchildren call you and your wife Opa and Oma? Or do they have their own special names

Re: [VFB] What's everyone doing?

2019-06-27 Thread Gary Webb
; > slow list, indeed, but I'm slow as well. > > Tying is slow, I'm too busy with family duties - family grows like crazy, > 4 grandchildren so far and 3 to surface until end of year. > > I was out only once a week ago, with my oldest grandchild - thze boy is 3. >

Re: [VFB] What's everyone doing?

2019-06-27 Thread Gary Webb
oldest grandchild - thze boy is 3. > So, we had some fun, did catch one small fish, and missed a 2nd one. The > 'productive' pattern was my blue parachute beetle. I did ty this one at the > sowbug. > > I hope, you folks had more time for fishing > > Best > > Rene > >

[VFB] What's everyone doing?

2019-06-16 Thread Gary Webb
Fishing reports? New patterns you are tying? Fishing here has not been too good. We have had so much rain that the Mississippi by La Crosse, Wi just lifted the No Wake regulations that have been in place for a record 90 days. Previous record was 46. The trout streams are running a four times

[VFB] Parachute By Agostino Roncallo

2019-04-13 Thread Gary Webb
Agostino's method embodies the KISS principle. Does not require any special tools. His flies are beautifully tied. Gary L Webb http://www.rackelhanen.se/eng/10385.htm -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [VFB] Pink Squirrel swap update 3/15

2019-03-15 Thread Gary Webb
Don, Tony I'm so happy to hear from you both. But so sorry to hear of your pains. You are in my/our prayers. Wish I could go to The Sow Bug again. But Susan my wife has a lot of constant pain herself. Too long a ride from Wisconsin to Arkansas. Gary On Fri, Mar 15, 2019 at 5:02 PM DonO

Re: [VFB] Chuck

2019-03-06 Thread Gary Webb
Thanks Allan. Gary Webb On Tue, Mar 5, 2019 at 7:35 AM Allan Fish wrote: > I finally got word that Chuck Alexander and his family are okay and had > no damage from the devastating storm in Alabama. > > af > > -- > Allan Fish > Greenwood, IN > > -- > -- > Y

Re: [VFB] My flies

2019-03-04 Thread Gary Webb
*Chuck I hope you and your family were not impacted by the tornados. I prayed a quick prayer this morning after I saw the news about the tragedies. Let us know if you need* *anything.* *Gary* On Sun, Mar 3, 2019 at 6:26 PM Chuck Alexander < chuckalexan...@centurylink.net> wrote: > Don: My

[VFB] Pink Squirrel swap update?

2019-03-01 Thread Gary Webb
Don, actually I just want to be sure you are OK. Gary -- -- 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

Re: [VFB] Beads Hobby Lobby

2019-02-11 Thread Gary Webb
Thanks > > Rick > > > ------ > *From:* Gary Webb > *To:* vfb-mail > *Sent:* Monday, February 11, 2019 12:27 PM > *Subject:* [VFB] Beads Hobby Lobby > > The other day I bought a packet of "Metalic" beads at Hobby Lobby. This > p

[VFB] Beads Hobby Lobby

2019-02-11 Thread Gary Webb
The other day I bought a packet of "Metalic" beads at Hobby Lobby. This pkg had 250 beads and cost me less than $4.00. They have gold, silver, copper, and black in different sizes. They aren't tungsten, and I believe they are hollow not solid. So if you use beads for weight these may not be

Re: [VFB] Sign-up list update 3-- 1st Swap, 2019 - Pink Squirrel Nymph

2019-01-21 Thread Gary Webb
The Driftless Angler Fly Shop has stocked this fly but it opened in 2006. I watched John Bethke demonstrate how to tie it over twenty years ago. Feather Craft has the Pink Squirrel in their catalog with John's name on it. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB

[VFB] Drinks Swap List 2003

2019-01-19 Thread Gary Webb
Don here are some names to lead you farther down memory lane.. Drinks Fly Swap with "Fly named after a drink" Send 15 flies one for each entrant,including one to be returned and one for Byard. Please enclose :- The flies in a light tin or box. A self addressed envelope. Two yankee dollars for

Re: [VFB] 1st Swap, 2019 - Pink Squirrel Nymph

2019-01-18 Thread Gary Webb
I'm in. Years ago some us were in a Drinks Swap. Rules were : Tie a fly that has the same name as a mixed drink. Provide recipe for the fly and the drink.. I tied the Pink Squirrel: https://wiflyfisher.com/patterns/Pink-Squirrel-fly-pattern.asp. And the Drink:

Re: [VFB] Dr. Slick Scissors

2019-01-05 Thread Gary Webb
Thanks Chuck. Not that I don't have several scissors already. But I don't think any fly tyer has ever said: "I have too many scissors." LOL Gary On Sat, Jan 5, 2019 at 4:34 PM Chuck Alexander < chuckalexan...@centurylink.net> wrote: > Folks: I found this guy and his Dr. Slick scissors right

Re: [VFB] Hi Guys. Long time no post. :)

2018-11-17 Thread Gary Webb
Deb, great to hear from you again. Seems like we have a trend with people checking back that have been away for a while. I agree about Tony's Froggies too. I have a couple that I got at the one Sowbug I attended several years ago. For some reason seeing your name and Peggy's reminded me of a

Re: [VFB] What is in your vices?

2018-11-02 Thread Gary Webb
I've been tying Tenkara style flies. I want to send them to good friend that I met in the Navy 50 years ago who now lives in Arizona. He likes to spend a lot of time alone out in the wilderness in different parts of the state. I know he would never be up for traditional fly fishing. But I

Re: [VFB] Great news

2018-10-06 Thread Gary Webb
This is great news for sure. Stay well Tony. On Sat, Oct 6, 2018 at 8:38 PM Allan Fish wrote: > Tony Spezio is HOME! At last! It's been nearly 3 months. > > He's back on-line. > > af > > -- > Allan Fish > Greenwood, IN > > -- > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio update

2018-07-01 Thread Gary Webb
Thanks Allan for the update on Tony. He and Dot are In our prayers. Gary L Webb On Sun, Jul 1, 2018 at 1:45 PM, Allan Fish wrote: > Tony is currently having some pretty severe complications. He's been in > the hospital for a week and will likely be in for at least another week > then will have

Re: [VFB] Byard Miller Birthday

2018-06-08 Thread Gary Webb
Happy birthday Byard. Swap Meister of the100 caddis flys. Which by simple math meant you had to sort 10,000 flys.. WHEW! I trust you never sneezed. Gary On Fri, Jun 8, 2018 at 9:42 AM, 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail < vfb-mail@googlegroups.com> wrote: > A big HAPPY one. > Tony >

Re: [VFB] Happy Birthday Chuck A

2018-04-18 Thread Gary Webb
Chuck, happy birthday young man. Gary On Tue, Apr 17, 2018 at 9:16 AM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail < vfb-mail@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Glad you made another trip around the sun. Hope for many more good ones. > > Rick > > -- > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [VFB] From Tony.

2017-07-23 Thread Gary Webb
Add mine too. I just saw this because since my wife's injury I don't check my email as often as I used to. On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 11:53 AM, Allan Fish wrote: > In case you haven't heard. Here's a prayer request from Tony Spezio. > > > Forwarded Message

Re: [VFB] Chico's footprints.

2016-12-06 Thread Gary Webb
A very nice remembrance. Twenty some years ago I started snipping the "feathers" from my Springers when they died. And then tying a couple of streamers from them. They look great and I'm sure they would catch fish.But I don't fish them. On Tue, Dec 6, 2016 at 4:24 PM, Chuck Alexander <

[VFB] Prayers needed

2016-08-11 Thread Gary Webb
Dear VFB friends, I am humbly asking for your prayers for my wife Susan. Saturday morning she suffered an injury to her spinal cord. Not life threatening, just life changing. I can't give many details because the hospital where I work is very strict about HIPPA compliance. One strike and you are

Re: p.s.: Re: [VFB] QFTD, Why I tie... and new RD DVD#2 option?

2016-06-15 Thread Gary Webb
I think the You Tube videos is a great idea. A very satisfied owner of DVD # 1. And if you finish DVD # 2 I will buy it too. A very small contribution to you retirement. Gary L Webb On Wed, Jun 15, 2016 at 8:41 AM, Don Ordes wrote: > Fly tying can be a couple of nights a

[VFB] FLY--ing Fisihing

2015-09-03 Thread Gary Webb
http://www.ecnmag.com/blog/2015/09/drone-fishing-next-big-thing?et_cid=4790220_rid=631670979=image -- -- 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] Thoughts and prayers needed

2015-08-10 Thread Gary Webb
Sorry for your great loss. Favorite uncles and aunts are great blessings to have. Prayers for you and your family On Sat, Aug 8, 2015 at 9:59 PM, Chuck Alexander chuckalexan...@centurylink.net wrote: Folks: Below is a note I just sent to a friend about my Uncle Grady who passed away this

Re: [VFB] Looking for new #12-14 hopper/cricket patterns

2015-07-09 Thread Gary Webb
Ed Herbst's pattern works well for me. http://www.tomsutcliffe.co.za/fly-fishing/fly-tying/item/211-tying-ed-herbsts-hopper.html On Sat, Jul 4, 2015 at 3:13 PM, Mike Barrett jmbarr...@msn.com wrote: RAINY'S HI-VIS GRAND HOPPER BIG SECRET HOPPER FURIMSKY'S HOT LEGS HOPPER Sent from my

Re: [VFB] 14 Poppers arrived

2015-05-17 Thread Gary Webb
Echo, echo, echo. Gary L Webb On Fri, May 15, 2015 at 7:15 AM, Bob Hendry bhen...@cheerful.com wrote: My Dear Mr. Fish, The package arrived yesterday with 14 of the coolest poppers ever! A sincere thank you to you for all of the efforts you put into this. Much appreciated. Cheers,

Re: [VFB] What Guides Do you Like?

2015-04-23 Thread Gary Webb
Jack, I think you might find this article interesting regarding the number and sizes of guides : http://www.grtu.org/newsletters/april1997/GUIDROD.APR.htm On Thu, Apr 23, 2015 at 9:06 AM, Jack Harford jharford.i...@gmail.com wrote: I have a 7wt 2 piece Tiger Eye Blank that I'm thinking

Re: [VFB] Hook trade wanted.

2015-03-17 Thread Gary Webb
Chuck, Here's another fly that you might be interested in tying with a 37160. A bit more complex than a San Juan Worm. But nothing you can't handle. http://www.flyanglersonline.com/flytying/advanced/ On Fri, Mar 13, 2015 at 10:01 PM, Chuck Alexander chuckalexan...@centurylink.net wrote:

Re: [VFB] Attn. Tony.. White water demon fly question??

2015-03-12 Thread Gary Webb
Chuck, This is one from the early years of the VFB. I can't remember Dick's last name. I want to say Stock, or Stockton. Maybe somebody here remembers. Anyway, it is an easy fly to tie and does work well. *Dick's Dandy:* *#8 3XL streamer hook* *Tail Red hackle tail 3/8 long.*

Re: [VFB] Thoughts and prayers needed

2015-02-10 Thread Gary Webb
Chuck we have you covered. Good advice from your friends here. I think most ortho surgeons would want you to be seen by a neurologist before your operation. In cases like yours it should be a team effort. Gary PS: I'll be sending my swap material to you this week. On Mon, Feb 9, 2015 at

Re: [VFB] Materials Swap

2015-01-12 Thread Gary Webb
Chuck, Sign me up too. Gary L Webb On Mon, Jan 12, 2015 at 10:30 AM, Jack Harford jharford.i...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Chuck I'd like to join the materials swap. Tight lines Jack On Jan 11, 2015 6:16 PM, Chuck Alexander chuckalexan...@centurylink.net wrote: Folks: I am going to try

Re: [VFB] Denny Conrad - A tribute from Jimmy D and Jeff Hines

2014-12-18 Thread Gary Webb
Thanks for telling us that. You and Jeff are one heck of a nice guy yoursevles! Gary Webb On Thu, Dec 18, 2014 at 6:24 PM, Neville Gosling nev.gosl...@shaw.ca wrote: I like this Denny was my guest and all his expenses were waived because I put him on the Philmont Fishing

Re: [VFB] Trickle charger for my marine deep cycle battery

2014-12-17 Thread Gary Webb
completely discharged, except the ones designed as deep cycle.. But this website is much smarter than me and has info about charging levels. Hope it helps. http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/charging_the_lead_acid_battery Gary Webb On Tue, Dec 16, 2014 at 5:13 PM, Chuck Alexander chuckalexan

Re: [VFB] RE:Christmas fly patterns

2014-12-05 Thread Gary Webb
Not anything helpful but your request reminded me that we had a Christmas colors fly swap.I believe the swap was meistered by a VFB member in the UK. Can't remember his name though. On Thu, Dec 4, 2014 at 5:20 PM, 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail vfb-mail@googlegroups.com wrote: I saw a

Re: [VFB] Dry fly treatment

2014-11-07 Thread Gary Webb
I bought some of the arrow powder several years ago. Still have some left. Try using it on nymphs or emergers too. Traps air bubbles and sometimes makes them more effective. Gary Webb On Fri, Nov 7, 2014 at 12:14 AM, Wes Wada w...@wadaworks.com wrote: Hi Mike, Try arrow (archery

Re: [VFB] Re: Popper Swap - Anybody in a hurry?

2014-10-27 Thread Gary Webb
Cee for me. i can wait. Tony will be back. Gary Webb On Mon, Oct 27, 2014 at 8:20 AM, Peggy Brenner peggy.bren...@comcast.net wrote: I'll get mine in early, we are traveling this year as we just retired. Of course my fly tying took a more pro look for the streamer part and I have orders

Re: [VFB] llama fur?

2014-09-11 Thread Gary Webb
My wife's sister has a two or three llamas. I'll be at her farm this weekend installing hardwood flooring. Maybe I can get some wool for you for my efforts. Gary Webb On Thu, Sep 11, 2014 at 9:32 AM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail vfb-mail@googlegroups.com wrote: What is a good source to get

Re: [VFB] Gettin there

2014-08-18 Thread Gary Webb
Put my name on the list. I needed a good reason to get back to my vise. Gary L Webb On Sat, Aug 16, 2014 at 5:18 PM, Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net wrote: 9/16 of the way. 7 openings left (Remember - you only have to tie 15 poppers.) 6:15 p.m. EDT, 8/16/14 Popper swap entries.

Re: Fwd: [VFB] Are we too Old? SURVEY

2014-08-05 Thread Gary Webb
Gary Webb 67 On Tue, Aug 5, 2014 at 6:41 PM, 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail vfb-mail@googlegroups.com wrote: Jimmy, you are a youngster, I am pushing 85, not quite there yet but you can call me 84. Tony On Tuesday, August 5, 2014 5:38 PM, Peggy Brenner peggy.bren...@comcast.net wrote

Re: [VFB] Fwd: Re: Site name needed?? EP feathers

2014-08-01 Thread Gary Webb
This fly tying fanatic is still lurking. Gary L Webb On Thu, Jul 31, 2014 at 11:25 AM, Don Ordes f...@tribcsp.com wrote: I still need emperor penguin feathers Reuven DonO -Original Message- From: Allan Fish Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2014 7:15 AM To: VFB Subject:

Re: [VFB] speckled legs

2014-06-09 Thread Gary Webb
I got one, and I have managed not to lose it so far. Gary L Webb On Mon, Jun 9, 2014 at 10:04 AM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail vfb-mail@googlegroups.com wrote: Mike your legs will go out today. Did everyone get a fly in their package. Or did I tie to many? Rick -- -- You received this

Re: [VFB] barred legs update

2014-06-04 Thread Gary Webb
Except for your post I would have thrown mine away still in the bottom of the envelope. I was surprised at the amount of legs. I plan to give some away to sons-in-law and friends. Thanks Rick. Gary On Mon, Jun 2, 2014 at 4:29 PM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail vfb-mail@googlegroups.com wrote:

Re: [VFB] barred legs update

2014-05-31 Thread Gary Webb
Sorry. I received mine within two days of your sending. Gary Webb On Sat, May 31, 2014 at 9:01 AM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail vfb-mail@googlegroups.com wrote: I have heard from 3 swappers that they have received the legs? Please let me know ehn you ge them. 1. Rick Zieger

Re: [VFB] Barred legs swap

2014-05-23 Thread Gary Webb
Didn't feel even a twinge. On Thu, May 22, 2014 at 4:54 PM, Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net wrote: OUCH, Rick. Did they yell a lot? Duckin' and Runnin'. al On 5/22/14, 5:06 PM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail wrote: Tony Spezio, Gary Webb, and Kevin Harris. Your legs went in the mail

Re: [VFB] Barred legs

2014-05-05 Thread Gary Webb
Sign me up too. Gary L Webb On Sat, May 3, 2014 at 7:51 AM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail vfb-mail@googlegroups.com wrote: This is who I have listed. Anyone else interested? 1. Rick Zieger 2. Tony Spezio 3 Kevin Harris 4 Alan Fish 5. Wayne Blake Hedges 6. Ohiofisherman6 7. Chuck

Re: [VFB] Barred legs

2014-05-02 Thread Gary Webb
Put me down as interested too. Gary L Webb On Thu, May 1, 2014 at 4:15 PM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail vfb-mail@googlegroups.com wrote: Found a place to get barred legs for $35/lb. these are the interested folks so far. any more? Barred legs 1. Rick Zieger 2. Tony Spezio 3 Kevin

Re: [VFB] Fwd: Fishing in the rain

2014-04-29 Thread Gary Webb
Maybe with fiberglass rods, or bamboo. On Tue, Apr 29, 2014 at 10:01 AM, aflyt...@comcast.net wrote: Good reason to stay indoors and dry. Gary Wanna go fishing in the rain?? http://imgur.com/gallery/F1S8M -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail

Re: [VFB] RE:Value of a good day fishing

2014-04-25 Thread Gary Webb
Good news Wayne! Most of us can say: Been there. Done that. And if you have one who is just smart enough to know that they are incompetent, they become paranoid that they will be found out. Not fun. Makes you really want to go fishing everyday! Not that I don't anyway, but you know what I mean.

Re: [VFB] Lost my beloved dog and fishing partner Peanut today after nearly 15 yrs.

2014-04-14 Thread Gary Webb
Chuck, Susan and I share your loss. Within the last year and a half we had our two Springers Tess and Toby die of cancer. They both were nearly 14 when they died. Lots of pawprint memories. Gary On Sun, Apr 13, 2014 at 12:22 AM, Chuck Alexander chuckalexan...@centurylink.net wrote:

Re: [VFB] I need step by step instructions to tie this fly

2014-03-23 Thread Gary Webb
It wasn't me. For the eyes I like to use the plastic bead chain you can get from Hobby Lobby and other crafty places. The foam cylinder will provide more floatation. On Fri, Mar 21, 2014 at 11:40 PM, Chuck Alexander chuckalexan...@centurylink.net wrote: Folks: I found this awesome

Re: [VFB] happy birthday Jimmy Moore

2014-03-17 Thread Gary Webb
Happy birthday Jimmy D. Hope you get to fish the Rayado many times this season. Gary L Webb On Sat, Mar 15, 2014 at 5:14 PM, Thomas R. Eckert royalcoach...@bluewin.chwrote: Happy BD Thomas R. Eckert Sonnhaldenstrasse 14 CH 8032 Zürich 7 ZH

Re: [VFB] RE:Doing a wee bit of tying

2014-03-07 Thread Gary Webb
Chuck, Mouser, or Digikey will have those grabbers. Or check eBay mini grabbers in electronics http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xelectronics%2C+mini+grabber_nkw=electronics%2C+mini+grabber_sacat=0_from=R40 On Thu, Mar 6, 2014 at 8:46 PM, Chuck Alexander

Re: [VFB] RE: thread diameters

2014-02-24 Thread Gary Webb
If we could just have a thread that is finer than a human hair and stronger than a steel cable I think the threads we now have available are excellent. Fingers (sense of touch) are a great way to measure. You can feel the difference in thickness between one and two pieces of cigarette paper.

Re: [VFB] Foam Popper head punch set needed???

2014-02-09 Thread Gary Webb
Chuck, Take a look at these. I met Steve several years ago at the Badger Fly Fishers Spring Opener. He is not sleazy. LOL I would have gone to this year's Opener which was yesterday, but I got to do things with our grandchildren. http://www.jvlnet.com/~swinters/ On Sun, Feb 9, 2014 at

Re: [VFB] Prayers needed...

2013-12-31 Thread Gary Webb
Nick, Our condolences and prayers to you and your family. Gary L Webb On Mon, Dec 30, 2013 at 6:26 PM, Niclas (Gmail) n.runars...@gmail.comwrote: Thank you for your prayers guys. Maybe they did a difference. This morning he was quite alert and didn't settle for his youghurt, but wanted to

Re: [VFB] Blizzard -Rope Dub swap drop maybe

2013-12-19 Thread Gary Webb
Don, Congratulations on the new job. I hate moving anytime, but our last one was started in late winter. Ugh! Many years ago I bought a video tape by Al Beatty Tying Hairwing Flies. I got it because it listed the Humpy as one of the flies, And the man who got me hooked on fly fishing was/is a

Re: [VFB] Black squirrel tail needed??

2013-12-02 Thread Gary Webb
Chuck, A couple of years ago, I could have supplied you with some black squirrel tails. When we first moved into this house the squirrels in our backyard were evenly split between the black variant and the normal gray. But I haven't seen a black one for over a year. If one shows up I'll get my

Re: [VFB] Thoughts and prayers needed

2013-12-02 Thread Gary Webb
Mine too. Gary On Sun, Dec 1, 2013 at 7:33 AM, Anthony Spezio bambot...@yahoo.com wrote: 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

Re: [VFB] Another photo of newbie rope-dubber

2013-11-27 Thread Gary Webb
That's always been my problem No focus. Not cute either. LOL On Tue, Nov 26, 2013 at 3:38 PM, Don Ordes f...@tribcsp.com wrote: Is she cute or what? Such focus! DonO -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send

Re: [VFB] News

2013-10-04 Thread Gary Webb
Congratulations Tony1 Thanks Rick for the heads up. Gary L Webb On Fri, Oct 4, 2013 at 8:48 AM, Rick Zieger rdzieg...@yahoo.com wrote: Tony Spezio received an award. He was made a living in Legends of the Southern Council. I feel well deserved. Congratulations my freind. Rick -- --

Re: [VFB] Pink Jig

2013-09-03 Thread Gary Webb
Chuck how about a PPP tied on a jig hook? You could have a lot of fun doing research comparing the two versions. Gary L Webb On Sun, Sep 1, 2013 at 7:02 AM, Anthony Spezio bambot...@yahoo.com wrote: These Pink Jigs have been the choice here on the White for several months. Tying up

Re: [VFB] Rope-dub #2

2013-08-26 Thread Gary Webb
Don you can correct me if I'm wrong. My memory isn't what it ... Anyway, I thought when I purchased Rope Dubbing #1, I would automatically be on the list for possibly buying # 2. Doesn't matter, if I'm not already there, put me on the list as a definite yes. Gary L Webb On Fri,

Re: [VFB] Rope-dub #2

2013-08-26 Thread Gary Webb
can get you for ser. #. Don *From:* Gary Webb glwranger...@gmail.com *Sent:* Monday, August 26, 2013 9:39 AM *To:* vfb-mail vfb-mail@googlegroups.com *Subject:* Re: [VFB] Rope-dub #2 Don you can correct me if I'm wrong. My memory isn't what it ... Anyway, I thought when I

Re: [VFB] Peggy Brenner

2013-07-30 Thread Gary Webb
Great to hear your surgery went well. And your sense of humor is still intact. Gary L Webb On Mon, Jul 29, 2013 at 6:22 PM, Anthony Spezio bambot...@yahoo.com wrote: Glad it all went well. On the other part, You Got To Be Kidding. Tony *From:* Peggy Brenner peggy.bren...@comcast.net

[VFB] Grandson Fly Fishing

2013-07-10 Thread Gary Webb
Over the 4th Susan and I were visiting our grandson Ryan. He will be three in September. As soon as we got to our daughter's house he started talking about going fishing with Grandpa. I don't know why me since Grandma is the one who gave him his Sponge Bob rod and reel. Maybe it's in the

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