[VFB] Gone Fishin'

2010-01-04 Thread Chuck Alexander
Well folks: I have wanted to go fishing ever since my last trip out LOL.. It's 18 degrees here right now, with a wind-chill in the single digits. So, I'm going fishing in my boat, in my shorts, in a tee shirt, and in flip flops...Last time I did this, I caught a box of frozen fish sticks...

Re: [VFB] Tying Small Flies...

2010-01-04 Thread haerbob3
For me not wearing my glasses helps the most. I like to use spiderweb thread, try using body feather fibers for herl. I regular tie down to #32. BobH - Original Message - From: Chuck Alexander chuckalexan...@hughes.net To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com, fly fishing for panfish

[VFB] Re: [flyfishingandflytyingforpanfish] Gone Fishin'

2010-01-04 Thread Anthony Spezio
We have about 5 of snow. It this area, that is a lot. For those that have been to my house, you know about the mile hill. We are snowed in. For months the river has been high with the dam releasing a lot of water. The coldest days that we have had, they have shut down in the mornings adding

RE: [VFB] Re: Pool Shooter / fly casting

2010-01-04 Thread J Balmer
Sorry, I had issues w/ sending e-mail while I was out of town. Not sure @ this point, we usually go up A least once during the winter, but we've had issues w/ sick family members. I'm hoping to get up there before Sowbug. -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com

RE: [VFB] Re: Pool Shooter / fly casting

2010-01-04 Thread J Balmer
Haven't seen a St Croix cue in quite a while, I've got a two cue case I can bring:) -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of glw...@gundluth.org Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 10:50 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: RE:

RE: [VFB] QUOTE FOR THE DAY

2010-01-04 Thread J Balmer
Try maple next timeā€¦ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jimmy D. Moore Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 9:21 AM To: Virtual Fly Box; Fly Fishing World; Hill Coountry Fly Fishers Subject: [VFB] QUOTE FOR THE DAY I knew my tippet was too large

RE: [VFB] Tying Small Flies...

2010-01-04 Thread J Balmer
16 14 aren't small, try a 22J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chuck Alexander Sent: Sunday, January 03, 2010 9:35 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com; fly fishing for panfish Subject: [VFB] Tying Small Flies... Folks: I have a question on tying

Re: [VFB] First Edition Fly Fishing Books

2010-01-04 Thread Anthony Spezio
I will have to get the books out and make that inscription. LOL Most of the books I have inscribed to me have a notation about a friend or as a fly tyer. Does that make me famous, I guess not. Tony --- On Sun, 1/3/10, Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net wrote: From: Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net

Re: [VFB] Tying Small Flies...

2010-01-04 Thread haerbob3
ahh come on, let's do a#28, #30 or #32 swap, if somebody will host a small number of ty ers(10 or less) I'll tye BobH - Original Message - From: J Balmer jbal...@a5.com To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, January 4, 2010 9:28:13 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: RE:

[VFB] QUOTE FOR THE DAY

2010-01-04 Thread Jimmy D. Moore
When the going gets rough , head for the stream. You might not catch a thing, but your psyche, body and soul will benefit from a little solitude and fresh air. if you can't do that why not keep one of your better fly rods at the office and fondle it from time to time. Just the feel of a fine

Re: [VFB] Tying Small Flies...

2010-01-04 Thread Allan Fish
ahh come on, let's do a#28, #30 or #32 swap, if somebody will host a small number of tyers(10 or less) I'll tye BobH I've never hosted a swap, so it's about time I do. Limit: First 10 tyers (including me, that makes 11) but you only tie 10 flies. NO increase. TEN. MAXIMUM

RE: [VFB] QUOTE FOR THE DAY

2010-01-04 Thread J Balmer
Yeah, but I get in trouble for fondling things in the officeJ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jimmy D. Moore Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 10:19 AM To: Virtual Fly Box; Hill Country Fly Fishers; Fly Fishing World Subject: [VFB] QUOTE FOR THE DAY

Re: [VFB] Tying Small Flies...

2010-01-04 Thread Don Ordes
Re: [VFB] Tying Small Flies...Count me in... - Original Message - From: Allan Fish To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 9:43 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] Tying Small Flies... ahh come on, let's do a#28, #30 or #32 swap, if somebody will host a small

Re: [VFB] Tying Small Flies...

2010-01-04 Thread Rene Zillmann
Allan, I bite! WHat type of flies? Steamer, Salmon, dry, nymph, wet. Rene Allan Fish wrote: ahh come on, let's do a#28, #30 or #32 swap, if somebody will host a small number of tyers(10 or less) I'll tye BobH I've never hosted a swap, so it's about time I do. Limit: First* 10* tyers

RE: [VFB] Tying Small Flies...

2010-01-04 Thread George E Vincent
OK, this is definitely for me. Count me in PLEASE! George Vincent _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of haerb...@comcast.net Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 11:01 To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Tying Small Flies... ahh

Re: [VFB] Tying Small Flies...

2010-01-04 Thread Allan Fish
Rene, Whatever you want to tie as long as it's size #28, #30 or #32. a. -- Allan Fish Greenwood, IN afi...@sbcglobal.net -- 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

RE: [VFB] Tying Small Flies...

2010-01-04 Thread J McK
Allan Count me in Jerry McKaughan,President Caddis Fly Fishing Club P. O. Box 9104 Russellville, AR 72811 www.caddisflyfishers.org From: f...@tribcsp.com To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Tying Small Flies... Date: Mon, 4 Jan 2010 09:55:06 -0700 Count me

[VFB] TINY FLY SWAP

2010-01-04 Thread Allan Fish
TINY FLY SWAO Limit: First 10 tyers (including me, that makes 11) but you only tie 10 flies. NO increase. TEN. MAXIMUM. No extras. First come first served and all that stuff. FLIES: Ten size 28, size 30 or size 32 flies (if you want one of your own, you can tie another for

[VFB] SIX PLACES LEFT

2010-01-04 Thread Allan Fish
TINY FLY SWAP Limit: First 10 tyers (including me, that makes 11) but you only tie 10 flies. NO increase. TEN. MAXIMUM. No extras. First come first served and all that stuff. FLIES: Ten size 28, size 30 or size 32 flies (if you want one of your own, you can tie another for

Re: [VFB] TINY FLY SWAP

2010-01-04 Thread Don Ordes
TINY FLY SWAPwhere's me??? I joined! DonO - Original Message - From: Allan Fish To: Virtual Flybox Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 10:24 AM Subject: [VFB] TINY FLY SWAP TINY FLY SWAO Limit: First 10 tyers (including me, that makes 11) but you only tie 10 flies.

Re: [VFB] QUOTE FOR THE DAY

2010-01-04 Thread the smith's
can get you a black eye too! and another one when you get home! - Original Message - From: J Balmer To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 11:44 AM Subject: RE: [VFB] QUOTE FOR THE DAY Yeah, but I get in trouble for fondling things in the officeJ

Re: [VFB] First Edition Fly Fishing Books

2010-01-04 Thread the smith's
Re: [VFB] First Edition Fly Fishing BooksI think you are qualified to that title. Gary S. - Original Message - From: Anthony Spezio To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 10:04 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] First Edition Fly Fishing Books I will have

Re: [VFB] First Edition Fly Fishing Books

2010-01-04 Thread Anthony Spezio
DAA I AM? Got to be kidding. LOL Tony --- On Mon, 1/4/10, the smith's aflyt...@comcast.net wrote: From: the smith's aflyt...@comcast.net Subject: Re: [VFB] First Edition Fly Fishing Books To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Monday, January 4, 2010, 12:06 PM Re: [VFB] First

Re: [VFB] SIX PLACES LEFT

2010-01-04 Thread Peggy Brenner
I'll give it a try, I have the hackle and the magnifier visor. This will be a first, but they catch lots of fish! Thanks Allan for hosting Peggy B Allan Fish wrote: TINY FLY SWAP Limit: First* 10* tyers (including me, that makes* 11*) but you_ only tie* 10* flies_.

Re: [VFB] First Edition Fly Fishing Books

2010-01-04 Thread the smith's
Re: [VFB] First Edition Fly Fishing Booksafter four major operations I'm just glad to still be here - Original Message - From: J Balmer To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 3:04 PM Subject: RE: [VFB] First Edition Fly Fishing Books Be thankful.

Re: [VFB] FOUR PLACES LEFT

2010-01-04 Thread Allan Fish
TINY FLY SWAP Limit: First* 10* tyers (including me, that makes* 11*) but you_ only tie* 10* flies_. NO increase. TEN. MAXIMUM. No extras. First come first served and all that stuff. FLIES: Ten size 28, size 30* or* size 32 flies (if you want one of your own, you can tie

[VFB] Operations - was Books

2010-01-04 Thread Allan Fish
Gary said, after four major operations I'm just glad to still be here I had a surgeon once tell me that, and here I quote: Any time some S.O.B. comes at me with a knife, it's MAJOR!! a.e -- Allan Fish Greenwood, IN afi...@sbcglobal.net -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [VFB] FOUR PLACES LEFT

2010-01-04 Thread Reuven Segal
me me me me me please! Allan Fish wrote: TINY FLY SWAP Limit: First* 10* tyers (including me, that makes* 11*) but you_ only tie* 10* flies_. NO increase. TEN. MAXIMUM. No extras. First come first served and all that stuff. FLIES: Ten size 28, size 30* or* size 32

Re: [VFB] THREE PLACES LEFT

2010-01-04 Thread Allan Fish
TINY FLY SWAP Limit: First* 10* tyers (including me, that makes* 11*) but you_ only tie* 10* flies_. NO increase. TEN. MAXIMUM. No extras. First come first served and all that stuff. FLIES: Ten size 28, size 30* or* size 32 flies (if you want one of your own, you can tie

RE: [VFB] Fly Fishing Books Getting off topic

2010-01-04 Thread Anthony Spezio
If you say so, but you need to convince my wife. Tony --- On Mon, 1/4/10, J Balmer jbal...@a5.com wrote: From: J Balmer jbal...@a5.com Subject: RE: [VFB] First Edition Fly Fishing Books To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Monday, January 4, 2010, 2:04 PM Re: [VFB] First Edition Fly

Re: [VFB] Tying Small Flies...

2010-01-04 Thread Alan Di Somma
I think you shoud tie a Salmon fly, like on a 28 or 32..are you game Thank you, Alan Di Somma Why is it that at class reunions you feel younger than everyone else looks? http://www.azflyfishing.net/ - Original Message - From: Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net To:

Re: [VFB] Tying Small Flies...

2010-01-04 Thread haerbob3
You game Alan? How about a Highlander? BobH - Original Message - From: Alan Di Somma phxflyt...@cox.net To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, January 4, 2010 7:04:53 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [VFB] Tying Small Flies... I think you shoud tie a Salmon fly,

Re: [VFB] Tying Small Flies...

2010-01-04 Thread Allan Fish
You game Alan? How about a Highlander? BobH I don't know if Alan is game or not, but my memory of him is that he's a bit gamey.;-) Duckin' and runnin' Allan with-a-DOUBLE-L -- Allan Fish Greenwood, IN afi...@sbcglobal.net -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [VFB] THREE PLACES LEFT

2010-01-04 Thread mystikalraven
would like to know if there is still room and what are the sizes for the swap i have size 18 for hooks that is the smallest that i have at the moment so if there is room i am game so pls let me know thank you very much and what kind of flies are you looking for for the swap lol talk to you

RE: [VFB] Fly Fishing Books Getting off topic

2010-01-04 Thread J Balmer
Tell your wife to talk to the wacky Italian broad, she'll confirm that I'm infamous. Or, you can visit here ask just about anyone on the streetJ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Spezio Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 4:28 PM To:

[VFB] ONLY TWO PLACES LEFT

2010-01-04 Thread Allan Fish
TINY FLY SWAP Limit: First* 10* tyers (including me, that makes* 11*) but you_ only tie* 10* flies_. NO increase. TEN. MAXIMUM. No extras. First come first served and all that stuff. FLIES: Ten size 28, size 30* or* size 32 flies (if you want one of your own, you can tie

Re: [VFB] FOUR PLACES LEFT

2010-01-04 Thread Chuck Alexander
Re: [VFB] FOUR PLACES LEFTI'd like to try this, but there's no way I can tie 10 flies that small that look even anything alike.. Chuck - Original Message - From: Allan Fish To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 2:11 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] FOUR PLACES

Re: [VFB] Re: [flyfishingandflytyingforpanfish] Gone Fishin'

2010-01-04 Thread Chuck Alexander
It's supposed to reach here by Thursday and snow on into Friday with a high Friday of 15 and a low Thursday night/Fri. morning of 8. And up here on the mt. you can knock off a few degrees off those numbers. To cold for a Southern boy LOL Chuck - Original Message - From:

Re: [VFB] Tying Small Flies...

2010-01-04 Thread Chuck Alexander
I have, and to me a 14 and 16 IS small, Chuck - Original Message - From: J Balmer To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 8:28 AM Subject: RE: [VFB] Tying Small Flies... 16 14 aren't small, try a 22J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com

Re: [VFB] TINY FLY SWAP

2010-01-04 Thread Michael Bliss
Allan, Please add me. Mike On Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 7:24 AM, Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net wrote: TINY FLY SWAO Limit: First* 10* tyers (including me, that makes* 11*) but you* only tie 10 flies*. NO increase. TEN. MAXIMUM. No extras. First come first served and all