Re: [VFB] QUOTE FOR THE DAY 1/27/12

2012-01-27 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 1/27/2012 11:25 AM, Jimmy D. Moore wrote: Looks like De Somma is the only VFB'er to receive the Quote for the day this morning? I sent two different quotes so as to make up for not ending one earlier.Neither of them have yet hit my mailbox.If you get the quote, please let me know. Twilight

Re: [VFB] Got my new rod!

2012-01-26 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 1/26/2012 9:18 AM, Don Ordes wrote: Just a little bragging- *but* fishing related. I got my *new bamboo fly rod* late last week, and from none other than *Tony Spezio* himself. Congrats,DonO that is a rod to be cherished( used). Enviously yours, Rodger -- You received this message

Re: [VFB] health

2012-01-09 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 1/9/2012 6:34 AM, Brian Burgess wrote: Hi to everyone Scan results were good on Friday, the tumor is stable which means it is not growing at the moment so can't ask for better news than that. Next scan is booked for April. Birdie, Good news, hope the next scan is as good or better.

Re: [VFB] hook manufacturers

2012-01-03 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 1/3/2012 1:05 PM, Wes Wada wrote: Add Maruto Hooks, Japan, a 100-year old fishing hook manufacturer. They have more market presence in Europe, but there are sources in the USA via eBay. A friend and I have been buying and testing this brand, and it is high quality, with eBay prices much

Re: [VFB] hook manufacturers

2012-01-03 Thread Rodger Oleson
(probably Chinese) manufactured hook and calling them Saber. There are so many like this such as Talon On 2012-01-03, at 11:32 AM, Rodger Oleson wrote: *Saber Fly Hooks* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email

Re: [VFB] Thunder Creek Flies - Question?

2012-01-02 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 1/2/2012 5:35 PM, Martin Westbeek wrote: I tied one before the camera here: http://vvg-flyfishing.eu/flytying/ lower movie, left hand column - This shows the separation @ 2:52 Mart ***Martin, **Thanks a bunch**for that video. I struggled trying to tie these for a swap. Wish I'd seen that

Re: [VFB] BC Leech / Canadian Brown pattern

2011-12-13 Thread Rodger Oleson
Thank You, Wes...Rodger On 12/13/2011 12:23 PM, Wes Wada wrote: http://www.info-fx.com/vfb/canadianbrown/ Pattern illustrated in above linked page. Hook: 2XL nymph hook ring or down eye, usually #8 or #6 Thread: Red Weight: .020 five wraps or leave unweighted and use a sinking line

Re: [VFB] What are you all tying right now?

2011-12-12 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 12/11/2011 8:25 AM, Wes Wada wrote: Also preparing to tie some of these: http://www.info-fx.com/vfb/canadianbrown/ Have not demonstrated this fly since 2005. Our local fly club traditionally has a tying event during its December monthly meeting. This is what I will be tying this year.

Re: [VFB] What are you all tying right now?

2011-12-11 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 12/11/2011 8:25 AM, Wayne Blake-Hedges wrote: I am expanding my rodbuilding skills by learning how to turn reel seat inserts. I have some burled Oak from a tree that fell in my backyard and I'm learning how to process the wood into blanks, turn it and next step will be treating with

Re: [VFB] Netscape email now OK

2011-11-26 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 11/26/2011 12:03 PM, Jimmy wrote: To make this fishing related, what'd you catch this weeki? One crappie in about 3 hours of fishing. :-D Rodger -- 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

[VFB] seasons greetings

2011-11-23 Thread Rodger Oleson
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Re: [VFB] Jimmy D's fishing quotes

2011-11-15 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 11/15/2011 3:20 PM, ray...@earthlink.net wrote: Fishing to long a rod on a small stream is like driving a Greyhound bus down a deer trail. Jimmy D. 2004 /*EXCELLENT IDEA, I VOTE YES!!! rodgerole*/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post

Re: [VFB] ATTN: Wayne Blake-Hedges

2011-10-25 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 10/25/2011 9:11 AM, Bob Hendry wrote: Scott, Well said. Who wooda thunk! I knew that Tonkin bamboo was preferred by rod builders, but had no clue into the complexities involved in bring it to market, and then aging it before it's ready to craft into a fly rod. Makes good tripods for

Re: [VFB] Hello - is anyone home?

2011-10-18 Thread Rodger Oleson
I 'druther be fishing too, but the lakes and cricks are too low. Boo Hoo!! The wind is also blowing 30 mph Rodger On 10/18/2011 12:41 PM, J Mck wrote: I'm here and alive, wish I was fishing Jerry McKaughan, President CADDIS Fly Fishers P.O. Box 9104 Russellville, AR 72811

Re: [VFB] Skeena Part 2

2011-10-18 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 10/18/2011 1:56 PM, Neville Gosling wrote: Last Sunday night, I posted part 2 of my photo journal of my recent trip to the Skeena but is seemed to disappear from the radar as there were zero comments. */Loved both parts and have them stashed where I can look at them again and again when I

Re: [VFB] Skeena 2011 Part 1

2011-10-11 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 10/11/2011 2:01 PM, Neville Gosling wrote: Fellow VFB'ers: After a bit of trial and lots of error, I have finally completed part one of a photo journal of my recent trip north. This is my first attempt at iWeb. The navigation bar is at the top of each page but I have not yet figured out

Re: [VFB] Skeena 2011 Part 1

2011-10-11 Thread Rodger Oleson
yes On 10/11/2011 3:06 PM, Neville Gosling wrote: Could you see the map on the first page?? *From:* Rodger Oleson mailto:rodger...@argontech.net *Sent:* Tuesday, October 11, 2011 12:56 PM *To:* vfb-mail@googlegroups.com mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com *Subject:* Re: [VFB] Skeena 2011 Part 1

Re: [VFB] Juicebug update and a slight feather problem

2011-10-05 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 10/5/2011 12:08 PM, Don Ordes wrote: I use synthetic hackles for a few patterns, mostly buggers and a few soft-hackle patterns. Otherwise, it's hard to replace real feathers. DonO, Ignoramus and neophyte that I

Re: [VFB] Fishing Report

2011-09-16 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 9/16/2011 2:28 PM, Tom Davenport wrote: I have a friend who is a retired biologist but now works full time for a company that does research for the US Forest Service. He was doing some water studies on six streams that originate in the north-east slope at the edge of the High Uintas

Re: [VFB] Slow VFB today

2011-09-15 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 9/15/2011 3:47 PM, J Balmer wrote: Rained up here yesterday, w/ a 0% chance according to the weather duds. Temp dropped below 40 overnight. ION, finally got to the pond Tuesday afternoon for 45 mins to try out the new streamer. I'll post pics in the next day or two. * **I could definitely

Re: [VFB] VFB - where'd everybody go ???

2011-09-06 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 9/6/2011 4:43 PM, ray...@earthlink.net wrote: Is the list dead again or is it my computer? JIMMY D Docs are wearing me out and I can't catch up with the little bit of Email I'm getting. LOL Cool weather in Texas, maybe everyone went out to see if there's any water left in their fishing

[VFB] Up or Straight eye for streamers

2011-08-24 Thread Rodger Oleson
I've been looking at streamers in several different places in books and on the web. I'm wondering what the general consensus is as to using down eyes or straight eyes for the hooks. It seems it is a bit difficult to find/afford some of the straight-eyed streamer hooks. Well maybe not

Re: [VFB] Color and fish, and in people

2011-08-22 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 8/22/2011 10:41 AM, J Balmer wrote: Regardless of how fish interpret what we consider color, in 50 years of fishing (particularly the last 30) I have been in situations where varioius species of fish seem to prefer a color when offered the same exact lure or fly in different ones. Large

Re: [VFB] IOFF Role call status Aug. 20th update

2011-08-20 Thread Rodger Oleson
/I'd be obliged to have a copy of the rooles and be considered for membership in this auspicious(ahem)group. Oleson/ -- 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] IOFF ROLL-CALL The List Aug. 18th, B

2011-08-19 Thread Rodger Oleson
Who came up with the name: /*International Order of Fly-Tying Fanatics*/ -- 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] Awful Situation.....(Scott Sickau)

2011-08-16 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 8/16/2011 11:04 AM, Don Ordes wrote: Listers... Just in case this is not a scam, I am sending a quick-relief package to Scott. If you want to save shipping costs and customs for you $$ contributions, just send them to me, and I will get them to him all in one package. /*Don, That sounds

[VFB] Chili Pepper Swap

2011-07-28 Thread Rodger Oleson
make, and I'm tickled to see the inventive creations some of you made. rodgerole Rodger Oleson*/ -- 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

Re: [VFB] chemo

2011-07-25 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 7/25/2011 2:32 AM, Brian Burgess wrote: Hi All Just thought I would let you all know that I have finished chemo for 3 months (my body wont take any more for that time ) I have had a CT scan and am having a PET scan today, hopefully the tumors have shrunk and will stay that way so that i

Re: [VFB] re: Larry

2011-07-06 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 7/5/2011 6:52 PM, Joyce M Westphal wrote: Stopped to have Larry show me how to make the Scofield Special (my name for it). He did..still has a marked tremor but was able to show me how to tie the fly. I believe it is the first one he's done since his transplant. His daughter, grandkids

Re: [VFB] Popper head colouring

2011-07-02 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 7/2/2011 9:31 PM, Jack Lehman wrote: Have you thought about foam? I've tied small #6 pink poppers for Redfish (and for Casting for Recovery) that work well for perch and small bass as well. Start with a pair of pink flip-flops and drill out cylinders using sharpened brass or copper

[VFB] A Different Panfish/ Hooligan Fishing

2011-06-22 Thread Rodger Oleson
Check out these links for fishing that's a bit different. http://www.adn.com/2011/06/10/1910488/hooligan-fishing-twentymile-river.html#id=1910471view=large_view http://whatscookingamerica.net/History/Smelt.htm -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group.

Re: [VFB] Prayer request

2011-06-13 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 6/13/2011 4:57 AM, Brian Burgess wrote: I have had a bad run, apart from chemo they found a large blood clot on both lungs so I am on blood thinners for that and white cell count was down so on jabs for that. At the moment I feel really good and wont have chemo for 2 weeks so will

[VFB] Sinking or Sink tip Line?

2011-06-09 Thread Rodger Oleson
I fish in a large pond/small lake near my home from my kayak. It seems I can't find any wall hanger brim there, but occasionally I catch a few big enough to eat. It is very difficult to fly fish because of the mats of weeds interspersed with the lily pads. Sometimes it appears you are

Re: [VFB] Tony S.

2011-06-02 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 6/2/2011 7:47 PM, Allan Fish wrote: For your info. Tony Spezio had another stroke yesterday. Bummer!!! I'm getting really worried!! These things are coming to close together Prayers going up to The Boss for one of my favorite folks. Rodg -- You received this message because you are

[VFB] Re: CHILI PEPPER 2011 SWAP

2011-05-26 Thread Rodger Oleson
/*Chappy, Can I get in with a small C.P.? rodgerole Rodger Oleson 5602 Hillcrest Dr. Farmersville,TX 75442 */ /* mail to you is bouncing so here I am thru VFB*/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail

Re: [VFB] Clouser Swap

2011-05-13 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 5/12/2011 10:47 PM, John Bruscella wrote: Flies arrived, very nice! Thank you Jerry McKaughan Jerry McK, I got mine too. Thanks for the swap and the opportunity to donate a little something to a good cause. Rodger O. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB

Re: [VFB] Bad Wether

2011-04-27 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 4/27/2011 10:46 AM, ray...@earthlink.net wrote: We got hit in C. Texas from 6-11 p.m. last night. Must have been 12-15 tornadoes sighted, in a six county area, but most didn't touch down or were in open crop land.Thank God, there was little damage. No measurable rain, which

Re: [VFB] RE: Anbody heard from Tony Spezio?

2011-04-26 Thread Rodger Oleson
/*On 4/26/2011 12:31 PM, Anthony Spezio wrote: Lakes are up 15 and 18 feet. Looks like another year of high water on the White, this will be five years in row. Arkansas Tony*/ /**/ /* */*Tony, Was on a fishing trip up there last week and dodged rain a storms every day. Still caught a

Re: [VFB] Re: [RODMAKERS] From Tony's son

2011-04-13 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 4/12/2011 7:57 AM, Anthony Spezio wrote: I am home now, was on the hospital three says. Had another stroke. This one affected my face a bit. Tony Glad you weathered the storm, Tony. Rest up and take your time getting back into the swing of things. HANG IN THERE..WE'RE ALL PULLING FOR

Re: [VFB] e-mail

2011-04-10 Thread Rodger Oleson
Jerry, No, I did not change it. Did you get my message? Did you get my flies? Rodger On 4/7/2011 11:54 AM, J Mck wrote: This message is to Roger Oleson, did you change your e-mail? Jerry McKaughan, President CADDIS Fly Fishers P.O. Box 9104 Russellville, AR 72811

Re: [VFB] Sowbug 2011 Pics Part 1

2011-03-26 Thread Rodger Oleson
Thanks Nevile!! QAnd, thanks again for putting names on the pics. It seems I often find pictures posted on various forum and don't know who the folks are. Rodger Ole On 3/25/2011 5:06 PM, Neville Gosling wrote: Fellow VFBers: Below is an abreviated URL which, if you click on it will take

Fwd: Re: [VFB] 2011 Clouser Minnow Swap

2011-03-08 Thread Rodger Oleson
Size 6 8. John Bruscella Black Red 9. Rodger Oleson * Blacknose Dace size 8 or 10(I hope)LOL* 10. 11. 12. Jerry McKaughan, President CADDIS Fly Fishers P.O. Box 9104 Russellville, AR 72811 www.caddisflyfishers.org -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [VFB] 2011 Clouser Minnow Swap

2011-03-07 Thread Rodger Oleson
Size 6 8. John Bruscella Black Red 9. Rodger OlesonTBD 10. 11. 12. Jerry McKaughan, President CADDIS Fly Fishers P.O. Box 9104 Russellville, AR 72811 www.caddisflyfishers.org -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post

Re: [VFB] swap

2011-02-25 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 2/24/2011 7:34 PM, Rodger Oleson wrote: On 2/23/2011 8:11 PM, Peggy Brenner wrote: On 2/23/2011 7:56 PM, J Mck wrote: I'd like to host this swap for 12 swappers, fly size is size 6 to 10, your choice of material, you tie a bakers dozen (13 flies) and I use one for the Arkansas Children's

Re: [VFB] swap

2011-02-24 Thread Rodger Oleson
April 15th, 2011. Once the swap is full I will move off list. 1. Jerry McKaughan 8 Marabou Clouser 2. Peggy Brenner Prince Nymphs 3. Rodger Oleson ?? TBD after I check something 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Jerry McKaughan, President CADDIS Fly Fishers P.O. Box 85 Pottsville, AR 72858

Re: [VFB] test

2011-02-23 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 2/23/2011 2:10 PM, J Mck wrote: Am I getting out past the end of my desk? _/*Yessirree!! Jerry */_ Jerry McKaughan, President CADDIS Fly Fishers P.O. Box 9104 Russellville, AR 72811 www.caddisflyfishers.org -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To

Re: [VFB] Bobbin holder for sewing machine size spools?

2011-02-23 Thread Rodger Oleson
--- On Wed, 2/23/11, Wes Wada wada@gmail.com wrote: Hi VFB! A question: I am in the market for a fly tying bobbin holder that is meant to handle those small stainless steel spools made for sewing machines. Wes,

Re: [VFB] testing

2011-02-15 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 2/14/2011 12:07 PM, Jimmy D. Moore wrote: Got a minor problem. Am I getting out?? JIMMY D GOTCHA, JIMMYE!!!** ยบ * JIMMY D. MOORE, ARS WB5RHT,author Moon Holler Misfits Fishing Hunting Club, Member, TOWA, Past VP

Re: [VFB] Elk hair

2011-02-10 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 2/10/2011 9:58 AM, Michael Drew wrote: Thanks for the suggestion of Wapsi and Chris Helm. I'll check the prices, and if the cost is not too much for the amount of hair that we'll need for the next class, I'll probably purchase the Elk out of pocket.

[VFB] YIKES, that's a Mouthful!!

2011-02-05 Thread Rodger Oleson
Everybody likes to eat Crappie. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group

Re: [VFB] Article on collectible flies

2011-02-03 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 2/1/2011 10:02 PM, Don Ordes wrote: Bob Mead is writing a series on collectible flies, and it's on MyFlies.com: http://www.myflies.com/Anglers-Corner.aspx Good reading and interesting insights from a world famous realistic tier. He was one of the tiers I was made aware of decades ago when

Re: [VFB] RE: Daily quotes

2011-02-03 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 2/3/2011 6:15 PM, Michael Bliss wrote: Thanks Neville. I will keep them coming if people are enjoying them. _/*You're doing great, keep 'em coming...Rodgerole*/_ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [VFB] Rough WX in Central TX

2011-02-02 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 2/2/2011 11:07 AM, ray...@earthlink.net wrote: Rough WX in Texas. We're getting the kind of weatherthat we only get once in a blue moon. 18 degrees rightnow at 10:50 a.m., going down to 13 tonight., /*Jimmy, We're

Re: [VFB] Photo of the Deschutes River in Winter

2011-01-26 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 1/26/2011 9:00 PM, Wes Wada wrote: Attached is a photo taken Jan. 10th this year. It's a view off the back porch of a fishing friend's house overlooking the Deschutes River above Sunriver and Bend, Oregon. /*Everyone should have at least one fishing friend with a place like that. Wish I

[VFB] .. - now Modum crash

2011-01-25 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 1/25/2011 9:02 AM, Buggs wrote: Oh, and I give the service industries (like cable TV) a hard time for providing this substandard junk as part of their packages. Our cable TV conveter lasts 6 months and then goes out, and never works that well. Guess where it's made. Same for the remote.

Re: [VFB] .. - now Modum crash

2011-01-25 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 1/25/2011 4:41 PM, Allan Fish wrote: gefarkled??? No Buggs, I'm not going to tie a screwed-up fly and name it the 'Royal Gefarkled Special'. Actually, that adjective fits most of the flies I tie! a. /*Allan, Have you been copying my flies? ;-) Rodger*/ -- You received this message

Re: [VFB] Big Brown

2011-01-24 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 1/24/2011 2:04 PM, Anthony Spezio wrote: This came out of the White. Several others in the 28 to 30 inch class have been caught in the past few weeks. Tony =-O MG, how big is that fish, Tony? Rodger -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post

Re: [VFB] prayers

2011-01-21 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 1/21/2011 2:43 AM, Brian Burgess wrote: Hi I have just been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer which is uncurable. I am having biopsy done today then they will decide if or what treatment to give me. Your prayers would be appreciated. Birdie -- *My prayers are with you,Brian!! Rodger* --

Re: [VFB] Looking for DON ORDES Kevin SLATER

2011-01-20 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 1/20/2011 10:09 PM, Don Ordes wrote: Howdy, I'm back. Time for DonO to chill with some dinner and a movie. I can imagine the pucker factor. You'll prolly be good as new with a couple of week's rest. LOL Just when did you realize this trip was a bad idea? Rodger :-D Seriously, glad

Re: [VFB] RE: Pheasant tail nymph-your variations and/or tips

2011-01-14 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 1/14/2011 9:30 AM, Wayne Blake-Hedges wrote: Hi All; Will be tying this pattern in a fly tyin class Saturday, anyone care to share their favorite ways of tying/pattern variations, etc? Thanks in advance; Wayneb -- Wayne, I like to tie bead heads with a flashback of crystal flash or

Re: [VFB] RE: Pheasant tail nymph-your variations and/or tips

2011-01-14 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 1/14/2011 1:20 PM, Wayne Blake-Hedges wrote: Thanks! With the flash back are you using crystal flash or flashabou as a wing case? Wayne, Not picky, used Flashabou on the last ones, but I've used several different shiny materials. I even made some and used Christmas tree icicles. Foil

Re: [VFB] TEST

2011-01-01 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 1/1/2011 5:05 PM, John J Dwyer Jr wrote: test *From:*vfb-m...@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *John J Dwyer Jr *Sent:* Saturday, January 01, 2011 5:48 PM *To:* vfb-mail@googlegroups.com *Subject:* RE: [VFB] TEST How does one unsubscribe from this group,

Re: [VFB] Browns on mice

2010-12-30 Thread Rodger Oleson
What a great way to start my day...thanks. Rodger On 12/30/2010 8:47 AM, J Balmer wrote: A friend sent me this link on New Zealand browns on mice, *Hulu - IndieFlix Shorts: Once In A Blue Moon

Re: [VFB] OT 60 years

2010-12-23 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 12/23/2010 9:29 AM, Anthony Spezio wrote: A number of you have met my wife Dot Today Dot and I are celebrating 60 years of wedded bliss. -/-Wow, so great that both of you found keepers. Congratulations!! / / Rodger/

Re: [VFB] New cartoons on website

2010-12-21 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 12/20/2010 8:57 PM, Don Ordes wrote: I have two new cartoons up on my website. Thanks to Darren (Pacres) for loading them for me. DonO, Thank Darren for the rest of us too. I had a great visit to your slide show of cartoons. Thanks,Rodger -- You received this message because you are

Re: [VFB] Rope dubbing peacock- Fly of the Week- peacock

2010-11-27 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 11/3/2010 2:08 PM, Joyce M Westphal wrote: As have I. Just finished 3 dozen Scofield minute midges for the flyboxes, using green holographic Holloshimmer..they are great looking and fishing great on Hobble Creek. Joyce luverly idea, Joyce... where are the pix? Rodger -- You received this

Re: [VFB] Fall fishing report and pics

2010-10-25 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 10/23/2010 6:37 PM, Tom Davenport wrote: We've had a glorious October, and while I spent a week of it in NYC visiting my daughter, pretty much every other day I have been fishing (retirement is great, and so far the golden years feel VERY golden). I almost always enjoy fishing with a

[VFB] Dragon/Damsel Flies

2010-10-15 Thread Rodger Oleson
Don, How well do those flies cast? I've cobbled a few together and they don't cast well at all. Spinning,fluttering and consequently wind resistance have bitten me in the butt with most of my efforts at dragons/damsels. Rodger -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [VFB] Need reciepe

2010-10-14 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 10/14/2010 4:07 PM, Alan Di Somma wrote: I sure could use a few good reciepes for Damsel Flys and Dragon Flys. *'Flicted Damsel Nymph* *Hook: #8-12 Down Eye Streamer Thread: Danville 8/0, to match Tail: Marabou (brown, olive, black) Body: Dubbing to match Collar: Hen hackle, to match

Re: [VFB] Need reciepe

2010-10-14 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 10/14/2010 4:07 PM, Alan Di Somma wrote: I sure could use a few good reciepes for Damsel Flys and Dragon Flys. Rune's Dragonfly Rune Andre Stokkebekk *http://www.flytyingforum.com/index.php?showtopic=46792 * -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail

Re: [VFB] Need reciepe

2010-10-14 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 10/14/2010 4:07 PM, Alan Di Somma wrote: I sure could use a few good reciepes for Damsel Flys and Dragon Flys. *'Flicted Damsel Nymph * *Hook - Mustad 3665A size 10 - 14 Tail - Stillwater solutions long marabou (fluffy great for damsels and other nymphs), Krystal Flash Body - Midge Flex

Re: [VFB] Re: Netscape problem -description

2010-10-08 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 10/8/2010 4:50 PM, ray...@earthlink.net wrote: The problem I have is not in Sending. That's fine. it's the receiving end. Out of the clear blue this morning when I checked my inbox I got the following message. unable to write the email to the mailbox. Make sue the system allows you

Re: [VFB] Some pictures of the net I built

2010-09-24 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 9/23/2010 11:20 PM, Jim Forshey wrote: I hope you like the pictures. (I hope this is also ok to send to the group.) Very nice net, Jim!! Rodger -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [VFB] Some pictures of the net I built

2010-09-24 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 9/24/2010 12:33 PM, Jack Lehman wrote: What is a fisherman's net worth? Really Nice wooden framed nets cost considerably more than I can afford. Here are a couple of less expensive ones on sale: http://store.hookhack.com/Landing-Nets/products/39/ -- You received this message because you

Re: [VFB] Pelt Swaps/different fur uses

2010-09-20 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 9/20/2010 2:06 PM, Don Ordes wrote: The dubbing sequence for your fur flies averages 50 seconds, less with practice. * DonO, I hate to burst your bubble, but_ I _can't do anything in 50 seconds...not even

Re: [VFB] Conversion US measurements to metric etc.

2010-08-28 Thread Rodger Oleson
Rene Zillmann wrote: Hi gang, I have some things to double check: If someone writes 2', this is 2 feet 3 are 3 inches ok? 12 are 12 inches, but why is this not 1', 1 foot? It is 1'=12 What is the relationship between foot

[VFB] Beaver Attack

2010-08-02 Thread Rodger Oleson
http://www.ajc.com/news/fisherman-bitten-by-beaver-583309.html -- 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]

2010-07-22 Thread Rodger Oleson
Is Jim Hodson a bona fide member that has been hacked or is he being rotten?We are getting a lot of viagra ads from folks with yahoo addresses who claim they are not sending them. Rodger jim hodson wrote: http://brigmyktio72.yourpillsworld.net -- You received this

Re: [VFB] QUOTE FOR THE DAY

2010-06-04 Thread Rodger Oleson
So romantic, Jimmy D Rodger Jimmy D. Moore wrote: " Love affairs, viewed from the sancturay of middle age and bittersweet memory, are almost impossible to document, because human emotion is a merciful thing. It is different with trout. Trout are absolutely unique in that a man's

[VFB] HP Inkjet Cartridges Anyone?

2010-05-27 Thread Rodger Oleson
/Anybody need any HP ink for printers. First come first served for postage only. I have one HP 56 Black,one HP 29 black and one HP 49 tricolor. Don't know how long we've had them and don't remember what they cost, but you're welcome to them for the postage it takes to get them to you. We

[VFB] Fwd: TPWD News: Fishing Update

2010-05-27 Thread Rodger Oleson
TPWD News: Fishing

Re: [VFB] Jim Phillips

2010-05-23 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 5/23/2010 12:30 PM, Peter Gramp wrote: I'm here, back from the hospital for personal reasons, still resting recouping, but getting back to normal. Had a i've been deprived of tying, so I'm making up for lost time tying stint of a dozen or so generic parachutes or klinkhammer takeoffs for

Re: [VFB] Problem with tying this critter

2010-05-23 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 5/10/2010 6:08 PM, Don Ordes wrote: I like that article- nice grubs, but for me they are too hard to the 'feel'. I have some grubs that consist of vinyl wrapped loosely over a body of soft chennille, using vinyl cement as I go to 'weld' the overlaps together. This makes for a very

Re: [VFB] heading in for hernia surgery today

2010-05-21 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 5/21/2010 7:58 AM, mystikalra...@frontiernet.net wrote: ok so im heading in for hernia surgery today at noon, Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Don't tie anything heavier than a weighted 2/0. Best you take care

Re: [VFB] Problem with tying this critter

2010-05-11 Thread Rodger Oleson
Thanks, DonO and Joyce, Maybe I need to explain further. I too can and do make mono eyes from several sizes of monofilament line. That is not the problem. The problem is getting the mono to fuse together. I'm gonna try and acquire some different brands of mono to try, but of the four I've

[VFB] Problem with tying this critter

2010-05-10 Thread Rodger Oleson
**/*Help!! */ I've made several tries at melting the mono to get it to look suitable for the heads of these grubs. Mine seem to want to melt and bend away from each other instead of fusing. I've tried wrapping them with mono thread before applying heat, tying them to the hooks shank before

Re: [VFB] hi

2010-05-09 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 5/9/2010 7:25 AM, Anthony Spezio wrote:Iain, Looks like someone had hacked you mail list. Tony *Iain Tony, Aren't y'all just dying to try some of those Armani specs. ROTFL Rodger* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group,

Re: [VFB] Disposing books and VHS Tapes

2010-05-08 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 5/8/2010 11:21 AM, Don Ordes wrote: Has anyone used ones of these devices? Do they work? I have an LP to DVD, and it works well. But I have many Sony 8's and lots of VHS tapes I would like to preserve.

Re: [VFB] QFTD for Sunday

2010-05-08 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 5/8/2010 7:28 PM, Rick Zieger wrote: It is stated there are 4 stage of a fly fishers life. 1. to catch a fish. 2. To catch a lot of fish. 3. To catch a big fish. 4. To catch a fish. I would like to suggest a fifth stage. 5. to help someone else else catch a fish. Rick, I think #5 is my

Re: [VFB] New Variation on the Chili Pepper

2010-05-05 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 5/5/2010 2:36 PM, Chuck Alexander wrote: ROFL.. That's a good pattern, . I JUST planted 12 plants worth LOL...Chuck I was totally shocked to hear redfish are vegetarians =-O Rodger -- You received this message

Re: [VFB] New Variation on the Chili Pepper

2010-05-05 Thread Rodger Oleson
figure out how to find them from the homepage. Rodger Oleson/ -- 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

Re: [VFB] Tying Light Maybe?????

2010-05-04 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 5/4/2010 1:36 PM, Anthony Spezio wrote: I want them for lights to photograph flies. I was wondering if that would be a good use for them. I've as yet been unable to get good fly pics. I have instructions from a guy

Fwd: [VFB] Tying Light Maybe?????

2010-05-01 Thread Rodger Oleson
Can't afford all the bells and whistles some of you folks have. I don't see very well, but manage to get by with a regular desktop gooseneck lamp with one of those twisted fluorescent daylight bulbs. The one I'm using now is a 15 watt'er, and does a decent job for me. I wouldn't want to get