Re: [VFB] IOFF Juice Bug/ Nymph Swap, Sign up, 3 slots left

2011-08-25 Thread ashley strutt
Hi Jimi, Concerning the material list, I am sure (I will check tonight) that an previous email wasn't so strict all the materials. It was more the style of fly and the email said how people wete able to experiment. Ashley On 25 Aug 2011 15:08, Jimi AKA Desert Eagle j...@hdc-nm.com wrote:

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2011-08-25 Thread Neville Gosling
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Re: [VFB] IOFF Juice Bug/ Nymph Swap, Sign up, 3 slots left

2011-08-25 Thread Don Ordes
If anyone wants to 'date themselves', they can tell us if they remember when Swannundaze came out. Remember the articles in the Fly rags called the 'Swannundaze Craze'? It was the hottest thing in tying for a few years, then the D-ribs and Larva-Lace came out. I have gobs of all of it left

Re: [VFB] IOFF Juice Bug/ Nymph Swap, Sign up, 1 slot left

2011-08-25 Thread Jimi AKA Desert Eagle
Update as of this morning, 3 slots left. Jimi Flies will be; Scuds, nymphs, shrimp or variations of these/ similar aquatic insects. * indicates required material to be in the fly # indicates an item that may be substituted if not redily available Materials: *Ice-dub, #clear Jelly-rope

Re: [VFB] IOFF Juice Bug/ Nymph Swap, Sign up, 3 slots left

2011-08-25 Thread ashley strutt
Got it, This is the bit I was revering to With the swappers applying their own materials and thoughts I think there will be a cadre of new and exciting creations that will cover a myriad of situations. I was thinking along the lines of substituting dubbing similar to Ice-dub were I need to

Re: [VFB] IOFF Juice Bug/ Nymph Swap, Sign up, 3 slots left

2011-08-25 Thread Jimi AKA Desert Eagle
No offense taken Ashley Would like to have you in the swap. Jimi USCG ITWPATWT 100% Vet I don't remember any expiration Date on my Oath to Service... Graviora manent Are you ready for any sort of disaster, or power outage, or being stranded on the road? Go here and get ready NOW,

Re: [VFB] IOFF Juice Bug/ Nymph Swap, Sign up, 3 slots left

2011-08-25 Thread ashley strutt
Thanks Jimi, Already in the swap, I'll be walking the 200yards on Saturday to the craft shop for the Jelly rope and nylon thread :-) . Ashley No offense taken Ashley Would like to have you in the swap. Jimi -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group.

Re: [VFB] IOFF Juice Bug/ Nymph Swap, Sign up, 3 slots left

2011-08-25 Thread Jimi AKA Desert Eagle
So you are, should read my own e-mails more often...;-)) Jimi USCG ITWPATWT 100% Vet I don't remember any expiration Date on my Oath to Service... Graviora manent Are you ready for any sort of disaster, or power outage, or being stranded on the road? Go here and get ready NOW, while

[VFB] re: Hobby Lobby and jelly rope

2011-08-25 Thread Joyce M Westphal
So, here's the question..went to Hobby Lobby yesterday and found some Stretch Magic in .7 mm, 1 mm and 1.5 mm sizes. Is this the jelly rope stuff and what size do you use if this is correct? Inquiring minds wish to know as this mind wants to try some of those jelly nymphs. Joyce -- You received

Re: [VFB] re: Hobby Lobby and jelly rope

2011-08-25 Thread Wes Wada
Hi Joyce, Stretch Magic is very similar to jelly rope. I believe it also comes in .5mm and 1.8mm. The basic product is clear and is used for beading. There is also a version in black. I find the most useful sizes for bugs I do are .7mm and .5mm (for mayfly size nymphs). The different

Re: [VFB] re: Hobby Lobby and jelly rope

2011-08-25 Thread Don Ordes
Joyce, There's a good photo of JR here: http://www.madriveroutfitters.com/p-558-jelly-rope.aspx At $1.75, it's not that expensive and will tie a lot of flies. I think the Stretch Majic is white and very elastic. Don - Original Message - From: Joyce M Westphal To:

Re: [VFB] re: Hobby Lobby and jelly rope

2011-08-25 Thread BILL JOHN
Look around, they should have some in .05.  If you are lucky you might find some in red or black. From: Joyce M Westphal joyce...@gmail.com To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 3:10 PM Subject: [VFB] re: Hobby Lobby and jelly rope So,