Re: [VFB] QFTD

2016-09-17 Thread Ron Boutin
I ditto that for sure !! Sent from my iPad > On Sep 16, 2016, at 1:18 PM, Neville Gosling wrote: > > > Amen to that! > > Neville (Nev) Gosling > Greater Vancouver > Canada >> 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail September 16, 2016 at 08:17 >> "When you arise in the morning,

Re: [VFB] QFTD

2016-09-16 Thread Neville Gosling
Amen to that! Neville (Nev) Gosling Greater Vancouver Canada 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail September 16, 2016 at 08:17 "When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love."

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2016-09-16 Thread Allan Fish
On 9/16/16 11:17 AM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail wrote: "When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love." ' - Marcus Aurelius Ol' Marc knew whereof he spaketh! -- --

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2016-09-14 Thread Allan Fish
On 9/14/16 9:30 AM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail wrote: "To learn is a natural pleasured not confined to philosophers, but common to all men." Aristotle "The Fisherman's Guide to Life" "And may I always keep learning." Allan Fish -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

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2016-08-31 Thread Neville Gosling
Yep! I'm a hat'aholic when fish'n. My fave for summer is an Aussie Outback style hat which is currently well worn. 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail August 31, 2016 at 05:56 "The tradition of hats on fishermen is so deeply ingrained that it's almost a breach of decorum to

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2016-08-31 Thread Neville Gosling
Yep! I'm a hat'aholic when fish'n. My fave for summer is an Aussie Outback style hat which is currently well worn. 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail August 31, 2016 at 05:56 "The tradition of hats on fishermen is so deeply ingrained that it's almost a breach of

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2016-08-31 Thread Phxflytyer
And I have the scrapes to prove it. Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. > On Aug 31, 2016, at 8:01 AM, Allan Fish wrote: > >> On 8/31/16 8:56 AM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail wrote: >> "The

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2016-08-31 Thread Allan Fish
On 8/31/16 8:56 AM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail wrote: "The tradition of hats on fishermen is so deeply ingrained that it's almost a breach of decorum to fish with a naked scalp. And there are practical reason for this tradition. " shade and keeping rain off. AND keeping hooks out of ears

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2016-08-30 Thread Neville Gosling
b-mail@googlegroups.com *Sent:* Tuesday, August 30, 2016 10:50 AM *Subject:* Re: [VFB] QFTD Finally! At last all my purchases of multiple rods, multiple fly reels, lines, vises, leaders, multiple fly boxes and feathers & fluff are recognized and justified but no one believed me. Neville (Ne

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2016-08-30 Thread 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail
Does your wife agree? Rick From: Neville Gosling <nev.gosl...@gmail.com> To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2016 10:50 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] QFTD Finally! At last all my purchases of multiple rods, multiple fly reels, lines, vises, leaders, multiple fly

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2016-08-30 Thread Neville Gosling
Finally! At last all my purchases of multiple rods, multiple fly reels, lines, vises, leaders, multiple fly boxes and feathers & fluff are recognized and justified but no one believed me. Neville (Nev) Gosling 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail August 30, 2016 at

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2016-08-30 Thread Jack Harford
Usually it is not the number of flies, but a few of the right ones that matters ;) On Aug 30, 2016 11:42 AM, "Allan Fish" wrote: > On 8/30/16 10:18 AM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail wrote: > >> Success begins with the acquisition and organization of a well-stocked >> tackle

Re: [VFB] QFTD

2016-08-30 Thread Allan Fish
On 8/30/16 10:18 AM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail wrote: Success begins with the acquisition and organization of a well-stocked tackle box. Would that describe my pocket box full of flies? af -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this

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2016-08-27 Thread Neville Gosling
sl...@gmail.com> <nev.gosl...@gmail.com> *To:* vfb-mail@googlegroups.com *Sent:* Saturday, August 27, 2016 10:27 AM *Subject:* Re: [VFB] QFTD I have no idea of what he is talking about. what is 4h ?? Neville Gosling -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB M

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2016-08-27 Thread Neville Gosling
Oh Allan, don't be so cruel...I'm laughing in my coffee and nearly choking ..Nev Allan Fish August 27, 2016 at 09:11 On 8/27/16 11:34 AM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail wrote: Know any good optometrists? -- -- You received this message

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2016-08-27 Thread Allan Fish
On 8/27/16 11:34 AM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail wrote: Should be "the" can't type or proofread. Sorry. Know any good optometrists? -- -- 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

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2016-08-27 Thread Neville Gosling
an't type or proofread. Sorry. Rick *From:* Neville Gosling <nev.gosl...@gmail.com> *To:* vfb-mail@googlegroups.com *Sent:* Saturday, August 27, 2016 10:27 AM *Subject:* Re: [VFB] QFTD I have no idea of what he is talking about. what is

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2016-08-27 Thread Allan Fish
On 8/27/16 11:27 AM, Neville Gosling wrote: I have no idea of what he is talking about. what is 4h ?? Neville Gosling It's Z-code for "the". -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to

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2016-08-27 Thread 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail
Should be "the"  can't type or proofread.Sorry. Rick From: Neville Gosling <nev.gosl...@gmail.com> To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2016 10:27 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] QFTD I have no idea of what he is talking about. what is 4h ?? Neville

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2016-08-27 Thread Neville Gosling
I have no idea of what he is talking about. what is 4h ?? Neville Gosling 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail August 27, 2016 at 07:35 "In all honesty, the best way to get over any uncertainty about 4h relation of fly size to hook size simple is to study different

Re: [VFB] QFTD

2016-08-24 Thread Allan Fish
On 8/24/16 10:31 AM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail wrote: "The best time to go fishing? Whenever you can." And you can add to that, "Wherever you can." -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to

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2016-08-12 Thread J Balmer
I agree... -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Allan Fish Sent: Friday, August 12, 2016 11:31 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] QFTD -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the &quo

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2016-08-12 Thread Allan Fish
On 8/12/16 12:01 PM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail wrote: "Of all the world's enjoyments , That ever were. There's none of our employments with fishing can compare." Well, I've got many things I consider enjoyments. And fishing is right up there. af -- -- You received this message because you

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2016-08-12 Thread Allan Fish
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Re: [VFB] QFTD

2016-07-30 Thread jbalmer
or, how it out fishes other flies:0 > "One of the most dependable marks of any well-tied fly is how neatly the > head is finished." > Chuck & Sharon Tryon    "Figuring Out Flies" > Rick > > -- > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" > group. > > To post to

Re: [VFB] QFTD

2016-07-25 Thread rayado
Rick please send Tony a copy of your email address  for my vfb files, I misplaced mine and need his for my address book.Don'which I don't have-Original Message- From: 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail Sent: May 24, 2016 8:37 AM To: "Google Inc."

Re: [VFB] QFTD

2016-07-25 Thread Allan Fish
On 7/25/16 9:07 AM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail wrote: "Denise had become aware of the gestalt common to most experienced fly-fishermen that catching fish isn't necessary to declare a fishing day a success The process is more important than the results." If the above were not true, I would

Re: [VFB] QFTD

2016-07-21 Thread Phxflytyer
. > On Jul 21, 2016, at 6:20 AM, Don Ordes <f...@tribcsp.com> wrote: > > You bet! Loud and clear. > > From: ray...@earthlink.net > Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2016 12:14 PM > To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: [VFB] QFTD > > Don, MAKING IT NOW? > >

Re: [VFB] QFTD

2016-07-21 Thread Don Ordes
You bet! Loud and clear. From: ray...@earthlink.net Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2016 12:14 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] QFTD Don, MAKING IT NOW? jim -Original Message- From: Don Ordes Sent: Jul 20, 2016 10:32 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com

Re: [VFB] QFTD

2016-07-20 Thread Phxflytyer
> > JIM > > > -Original Message- > From: Don Ordes > Sent: Jul 20, 2016 10:32 AM > To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: [VFB] QFTD > > Not Rick here, but you made it to Idaho, too. > > (And that still sounds strange to me after o

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2016-07-20 Thread rayado
Don,  MAKING IT NOW?   jim -Original Message- From: Don Ordes <f...@tribcsp.com>Sent: Jul 20, 2016 10:32 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] QFTD Not Rick here, but you made it to Idaho, too.    (And that still sounds strange to me after over 2 years.)   WELCOM

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2016-07-20 Thread rayado
thanks  Good to be back   JIM -Original Message- From: Don Ordes <f...@tribcsp.com>Sent: Jul 20, 2016 10:32 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] QFTD Not Rick here, but you made it to Idaho, too.    (And that still sounds strange to me after over 2

Re: [VFB] QFTD

2016-07-20 Thread Don Ordes
Subject: Re: [VFB] QFTD Rick trying to get thru to you. Jim -Original Message- From: 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail Sent: Jul 7, 2016 8:47 AM To: "Google Inc." Subject: [VFB] QFTD "For starters, you should know that a lot of what you're about to read isn

Re: [VFB] QFTD

2016-07-19 Thread Allan Fish
On 7/19/16 8:01 PM, ray...@earthlink.net wrote: Rick trying to get thru to you. HURRAY - Earthlink is alive again! Welcome back, Jim. af -- -- 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

Re: [VFB] QFTD

2016-07-19 Thread Neville Gosling
Well, you overshot and made it all the way to Vancouver, BC. -- Neville Gosling ray...@earthlink.net July 19, 2016 at 5:01 PMvia Postbox Rick trying to get thru to you. Jim -- --

Re: [VFB] QFTD

2016-07-19 Thread rayado
Rick trying to get thru to you. Jim -Original Message- From: 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail Sent: Jul 7, 2016 8:47 AM To: "Google Inc." Subject: [VFB] QFTD "For starters, you should know that a lot of what you're about to read isn't

Re: [VFB] QFTD

2016-06-23 Thread Don Ordes
Pete, Please contact me off VFB. My email to you is not working. Thanks, DonO From: Pete Gramp Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2016 2:35 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] QFTD The same is true for us terrestrial bipeds... body shape thus becomes the fundamental concern.,.. Me? so

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2016-06-22 Thread 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail
I am the opposite.  Heavy bones so I don't gloat. Rick From: Pete Gramp <pete.gr...@gmail.com> To: "vfb-mail@googlegroups.com" <vfb-mail@googlegroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2016 3:35 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] QFTD The same is true for us terrestrial bip

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2016-06-22 Thread Pete Gramp
The same is true for us terrestrial bipeds... body shape thus becomes the fundamental concern.,.. Me? so much there, I'm of the high float variety. Runnin' and duckin' for the nine tenths of a strike... -Pete On Tue, Jun 21, 2016 at 10:27 AM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail <

RE: [VFB] QFTD

2016-06-21 Thread J Balmer
“Or, they’re used to catch fish…” The Mad Wop From: 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] Sent: Monday, June 20, 2016 9:52 AM To: Google Inc. Subject: [VFB] QFTD "Many of the world's best flies never make it into fly shop display

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

2016-06-18 Thread Allan Fish
On 6/18/16 1:20 PM, ladyflytyer wrote: they want all tiers to pay for space and the returns just aren't there for the exhibitors. What a crock of bull! -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to

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

2016-06-18 Thread ladyflytyer
of events a year, like Sowbug Peggy Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Tab® S Original message From: Jack Lehman <jklepo...@sbcglobal.net> Date: 06/17/2016 7:55 PM (GMT-05:00) To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: p.s.: Re: [VFB] QFTD, Why I tie... and new RD DVD#2 option?

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2016-06-17 Thread Jack Lehman
lly from those who have DVD #1.) DonO -Original Message- From: Allan Fish Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2016 7:37 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: p.s.: Re: [VFB] QFTD p.s.: I also like to be around other fly tyers. You get to meet so many neat people. And the occasional scalawag like m

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2016-06-15 Thread Gary Webb
ins (and to > survive me). > > Comments? (Especially from those who have DVD #1.) > > DonO > > > -Original Message- > From: Allan Fish > Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2016 7:37 PM > To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com > Subject: p.s.: Re: [VFB] QFTD > > p.s.: >

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

2016-06-15 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Go for it. Tony On Wed, 6/15/16, Don Ordes <f...@tribcsp.com> wrote: Subject: Re: p.s.: Re: [VFB] QFTD, Why I tie... and new RD DVD#2 option? To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Wednesday, June 15, 2016, 8:41 AM Fly tying can be a

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

2016-06-15 Thread Allan Fish
, I’ll make a ‘Baits Hotel’ video just for giggles and grins (and to survive me). Comments? (Especially from those who have DVD #1.) DonO -Original Message- From: Allan Fish Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2016 7:37 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: p.s.: Re: [VFB] QFTD p.s.: I also like

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

2016-06-15 Thread 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail
I would enjoy seeing either of the ways you do it.  You would probably gt more attention on You Tube. Rick From: J Balmer <jbal...@betadigm.com> To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2016 9:08 AM Subject: RE: p.s.: Re: [VFB] QFTD, Why I tie... and new RD DVD#2

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

2016-06-15 Thread J Balmer
ertainly facilitate that. I’m in regardless of how you decide to proceed. J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Don Ordes Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2016 8:41 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: p.s.: Re: [VFB] QFTD, Why I tie... and ne

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

2016-06-15 Thread Don Ordes
June 14, 2016 7:37 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: p.s.: Re: [VFB] QFTD p.s.: I also like to be around other fly tyers. You get to meet so many neat people. And the occasional scalawag like me. Allan -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VF

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2016-06-14 Thread Jack Harford
g is cheaper. > > Rick > > > -- > *From:* Allan Fish <afi...@sbcglobal.net> > *To:* vfb-mail@googlegroups.com > *Sent:* Tuesday, June 14, 2016 9:46 AM > *Subject:* Re: [VFB] QFTD > > J, > > You and I are in the same status. I'm

Re: p.s.: Re: [VFB] QFTD

2016-06-14 Thread Jack Harford
I find Scalawags and eccentrics to be much more interesting than "normal" people :D On Tue, Jun 14, 2016 at 9:37 PM, Allan Fish wrote: > p.s.: > I also like to be around other fly tyers. You get to meet so many neat > people. > > And the occasional scalawag like me. > >

p.s.: Re: [VFB] QFTD

2016-06-14 Thread Allan Fish
p.s.: I also like to be around other fly tyers. You get to meet so many neat people. And the occasional scalawag like me. Allan -- -- 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

Re: [VFB] QFTD

2016-06-14 Thread Allan Fish
June 14, 2016 9:46 AM *Subject:* Re: [VFB] QFTD J, You and I are in the same status. I'm afraid to count all the shoe boxes of materials I have - and I can't get the lids to shut tightly on most of them. Save money? Forget it. It's like any hobby - you do it for fun, not to save money. If

Re: [VFB] QFTD

2016-06-14 Thread Phxflytyer
lt;afi...@sbcglobal.net> > To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com > Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2016 9:46 AM > Subject: Re: [VFB] QFTD > > J, > > You and I are in the same status. I'm afraid to count all the shoe boxes of > materials I have - and I can't get the lids to shut tightly

Re: [VFB] QFTD

2016-06-14 Thread 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail
Considering many of the patterns that I tie and use are not commercially available, then the cost of tying is cheaper. Rick From: Allan Fish <afi...@sbcglobal.net> To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2016 9:46 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] QFTD J, You

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2016-06-14 Thread 'Wayne Blake-Hedges' via VFB Mail
I think almost all of use on the VFB  are in the same boat! Me, IKEA wardrobe full of materials, plus what's in my tying desk, four tying vises, numerous bobbins, tools thread etc.  I probably don't want know what I've invested in fly tying. That said, it's a hobby for me and well worth the

Re: [VFB] QFTD

2016-06-14 Thread Allan Fish
J, You and I are in the same status. I'm afraid to count all the shoe boxes of materials I have - and I can't get the lids to shut tightly on most of them. Save money? Forget it. It's like any hobby - you do it for fun, not to save money. If you're doing it for work, it's no longer fun.

Re: [VFB] QFTD

2016-06-14 Thread Jack Harford
Convenient . . . Maybe, Cheap . . . Questionable ;) On Jun 14, 2016 9:49 AM, "'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail" < vfb-mail@googlegroups.com> wrote: > "There are two basic reasons for dressing your own imitations: (1) to get > exactly the type of fly you want whenever you need them, in the number sand >

RE: [VFB] QFTD

2016-06-14 Thread J Balmer
I’d have to tie for a long time before all the supplies & gear I’ve purchased make it cheap:) From: 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2016 8:50 AM To: Google Inc. Subject: [VFB] QFTD "There are two basic

Re: [VFB] QFTD

2016-06-01 Thread Jack Harford
--- > *From:* Jack Harford <jharford.i...@gmail.com> > *To:* "vfb-mail@googlegroups.com" <vfb-mail@googlegroups.com> > *Sent:* Wednesday, June 1, 2016 10:01 AM > *Subject:* Re: [VFB] QFTD > > Why then do the fish seem to be stimulated by twitching the

Re: [VFB] QFTD

2016-06-01 Thread 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail
I always move a hopper.  Thought this might stir the pot. Rickm From: Jack Harford <jharford.i...@gmail.com> To: "vfb-mail@googlegroups.com" <vfb-mail@googlegroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 1, 2016 10:01 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] QFTD Why then do the fish

Re: [VFB] QFTD

2016-06-01 Thread Jack Harford
Why then do the fish seem to be stimulated by twitching the fly? Or is that just our perception? On Wed, Jun 1, 2016 at 10:52 AM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail < vfb-mail@googlegroups.com> wrote: > "But once on the water most terrestrials are incapable of making > sufficient disturbance to warrant

RE: [VFB] QFTD

2016-05-17 Thread J Balmer
I’d say, catching fish instead of just waving @ them… J From: 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 10:04 AM To: Google Inc. Subject: [VFB] QFTD "Normally the air will be full of insects, may flies and

Re: [VFB] QFTD

2016-05-14 Thread Allan Fish
On 5/14/16 4:34 PM, Phxflytyer wrote: Quite a FISH story? Alan, That's the only kind I tell. Allan -- -- 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

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2016-05-14 Thread Phxflytyer
Quite a FISH story? Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. > On May 13, 2016, at 2:18 PM, Allan Fish wrote: > >> On 5/13/16 3:50 PM, J Balmer wrote: >> I prefer fishing fish, but I actually have

Re: [VFB] QFTD

2016-05-13 Thread Allan Fish
On 5/13/16 3:50 PM, J Balmer wrote: I prefer fishing fish, but I actually have two rods & reels I caught while fishing in local lakes. My favorite equipment catch was many years ago (in the early 1960's) when I first started fishing using a bait caster. I still have the old Abu Garcia

RE: [VFB] QFTD

2016-05-13 Thread J Balmer
I prefer fishing fish, but I actually have two rods & reels I caught while fishing in local lakes. J From: 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] Sent: Friday, May 13, 2016 2:14 PM To: Google Inc. Subject: [VFB] QFTD "Fishing

Re: [VFB] QFTD

2016-05-12 Thread Michael Bliss
Interesting BUT how is the diet of the trout compared in this. Given where they live I would guess they eat many times more "water insects" than "land insects" On Thu, May 12, 2016 at 8:49 AM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail < vfb-mail@googlegroups.com> wrote: > "Terrestrial insects outnumber the

Re: [VFB] QFTD

2016-05-10 Thread 'Wayne Blake-Hedges' via VFB Mail
Well said! Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options,

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2016-05-07 Thread 'Wayne Blake-Hedges' via VFB Mail
Well,  I am on opiate pain medication,  or actually was. Going cold turkey for last couple of days. Wayneb  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, May 7, 2016 at 10:30 AM, Allan Fish wrote: On 5/7/16 8:39 AM, 'Wayne Blake-Hedges' via VFB Mail wrote: > Alan: I

Re: [VFB] QFTD

2016-05-07 Thread Allan Fish
On 5/7/16 8:39 AM, 'Wayne Blake-Hedges' via VFB Mail wrote: Alan: I idolize every word! Not THAT is scary! -- -- 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

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2016-05-07 Thread 'Wayne Blake-Hedges' via VFB Mail
Alan: I idolize every word! Wayneb  (Alan's Internet stalker) Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Fri, May 6, 2016 at 10:54 PM, Phxflytyer wrote: <|:)> Sent from my iPad Thank You,Alan Di SommaPhoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. On May

Re: [VFB] QFTD

2016-05-06 Thread Phxflytyer
<|:)> Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. > On May 6, 2016, at 7:33 PM, Jack Harford wrote: > > Oh . . . your snarcasm :) > >> On May 6, 2016 10:30 PM, "Allan Fish"

Re: [VFB] QFTD

2016-05-06 Thread Allan Fish
On 5/6/16 10:33 PM, Jack Harford wrote: Oh . . . your snarcasm :) I like that word! Thanks. -- -- 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

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2016-05-06 Thread Jack Harford
Or is it spelled "snarkasm" anyway we cherish it ;) On May 6, 2016 10:33 PM, "Jack Harford" wrote: > Oh . . . your snarcasm :) > On May 6, 2016 10:30 PM, "Allan Fish" wrote: > >> :-) >> >> >> On 5/6/16 10:17 PM, Phxflytyer wrote: >> >> I do. >>

Re: [VFB] QFTD

2016-05-06 Thread Jack Harford
Oh . . . your snarcasm :) On May 6, 2016 10:30 PM, "Allan Fish" wrote: > :-) > > > On 5/6/16 10:17 PM, Phxflytyer wrote: > > I do. > > > Sent from my iPad > > Thank You, > Alan Di Somma > Phoenix, AZ. > > Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. > > > > On

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2016-05-06 Thread Allan Fish
:-) On 5/6/16 10:17 PM, Phxflytyer wrote: I do. Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. On May 6, 2016, at 6:42 PM, Allan Fish > wrote: On 5/6/16 10:12 AM,

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2016-05-06 Thread Phxflytyer
I do. Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. > On May 6, 2016, at 6:42 PM, Allan Fish wrote: > >> On 5/6/16 10:12 AM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail wrote: >> "The fact of the matter is, we

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2016-05-06 Thread Allan Fish
On 5/6/16 10:12 AM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail wrote: "The fact of the matter is, we anglers, depend upon and cherish the words of our predecessor and fellow fishermen." I really doubt that anyone cherishes my snarky remarks. ;-) -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

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2016-05-03 Thread 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail
Gills and crappie. Rick From: Jack Harford <jharford.i...@gmail.com> To: "vfb-mail@googlegroups.com" <vfb-mail@googlegroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 3, 2016 9:38 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] QFTD Are you heading out for some bluegills? On Tue, May 3, 2016 at 10:35 AM,

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2016-05-03 Thread Jack Harford
Are you heading out for some bluegills? On Tue, May 3, 2016 at 10:35 AM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail < vfb-mail@googlegroups.com> wrote: > "The angling fever is a very real disease and can only be cured by the > application of cold water and fresh, untainted air." > > Theodore "Gordon

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2016-04-28 Thread Allan Fish
On 4/28/16 10:33 AM, Jack Harford wrote: What are the qualifications to be "well govern'd" ??? Sounds to me like being married. -- -- 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

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2016-04-28 Thread 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail
Not me. Rick From: Jack Harford <jharford.i...@gmail.com> To: "vfb-mail@googlegroups.com" <vfb-mail@googlegroups.com> Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2016 9:33 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] QFTD What are the qualifications to be "well govern'd" ??? On Thu, Apr 28

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2016-04-28 Thread Jack Harford
What are the qualifications to be "well govern'd" ??? On Thu, Apr 28, 2016 at 10:24 AM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail < vfb-mail@googlegroups.com> wrote: > "No life is so happy and so pleasant as the life of a well-govern'd > angler." > > Izzak Walton "The Fisherman's Guide to

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2016-04-26 Thread J Balmer
Blues to Progressive rock. Acoustic is mostly blues & some modern jazz, the band boogies. J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jack Harford Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2016 9:58 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [VFB] QFTD

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2016-04-26 Thread Jack Harford
s of stuff… J *From:* vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Jack Harford *Sent:* Tuesday, April 26, 2016 9:39 AM *To:* vfb-mail@googlegroups.com *Subject:* Re: [VFB] QFTD Perhaps understating the obvious :D On Tue, Apr 26, 2016 at 10:20 AM, 'Rick Zieger' vi

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2016-04-26 Thread J Balmer
I’m also a guitar player, so I have two expensive collections of stuff… J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jack Harford Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2016 9:39 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] QFTD Perhaps understating

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2016-04-26 Thread Jack Harford
Perhaps understating the obvious :D On Tue, Apr 26, 2016 at 10:20 AM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail < vfb-mail@googlegroups.com> wrote: > "Fly fishers, perhaps more than most other sportsmen, are notorious for > our accumulation of tackle, fly-tying materials, and related odds and ends." > > "If

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2016-04-20 Thread J Balmer
Some… From: 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2016 9:20 AM To: Google Inc. Subject: [VFB] QFTD "Lesson 7: Anglers have great clothing." "In-Fisherman" vol 41 no 2 Rick -- -- You received this

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2016-04-12 Thread Allan Fish
On 4/12/16 10:19 AM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail wrote: "Fishing hates the letter 'g"." How many word leave the letter "g" of. bassin', flippin', fishin' tyin', rowin', castin' - that's more of a bassmaster term - mah castin' pole. Seeya Thursday evening or Fri. morning. af -- -- You

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2016-04-07 Thread Allan Fish
On 4/7/16 5:27 PM, J Balmer wrote: I’ll have a few quotes while I’m either in the river or @ the Sowbug, but they may not be appropriate… Just don't fall in. I guarantee your quotes wouldn't be appropriate! af -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB

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2016-04-07 Thread J Balmer
I’ll have a few quotes while I’m either in the river or @ the Sowbug, but they may not be appropriate… J From: 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] Sent: Thursday, April 7, 2016 4:09 PM To: Google Inc. Subject: [VFB] QFTD I will be

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2016-03-31 Thread Jack Harford
My Motto: Fish While You Can!! On Thu, Mar 31, 2016 at 11:23 AM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail < vfb-mail@googlegroups.com> wrote: > "The trout do not rise in the cemetery, so you be3tter do your fishing > while you are still able." > > Sparse Grey Hackle"The Fisherman's Guide to life" > >

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2016-03-30 Thread Allan Fish
On 3/30/16 9:29 AM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail wrote: "A lake is the landscape's most beautiful and expressive feature. It is earth's eye, looking into which the beholder measures the depth of his own nature." Henry David Thoreau "The Fisherman's Guide to Life" Old Hank

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2016-03-30 Thread Phxflytyer
This is a good one. Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. > On Mar 30, 2016, at 8:29 AM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail > wrote: > > "A lake is the landscape's most beautiful and expressive

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2016-03-29 Thread Neville Gosling
He Al don't groan - I like it! Neville (Nev) Gosling On Tue, Mar 29, 2016 at 7:36 AM, Allan Fish wrote: > Mini-groan. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Mar 29, 2016, at 9:30 AM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail < > vfb-mail@googlegroups.com> wrote: > > "Life without fishing is

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2016-03-29 Thread Allan Fish
Mini-groan. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 29, 2016, at 9:30 AM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail > wrote: > > "Life without fishing is like a dull pencil, there is no point." > > found online > > Rick > -- > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed

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2016-03-28 Thread ladyflytyer
If this isn't the truth! And after all the fish less days looking at brown water for miles Florida finally realized it has a problem, very long standing. Peggy BNashville, TN Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Tab® S Original message From: 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail

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2016-03-28 Thread Ed Roden
This past Saturday in fact! Ed Roden Email: flyfished at gmail dot com Twitter: @flyfished mittenstateangler.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

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2016-03-28 Thread Allan Fish
On 3/28/16 10:17 AM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail wrote: "I have fished through fishless days that I remember happily and without regret." MANY times. af -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to

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