Re: [VFB] Lurkers (or NON lurkers) and asking questions
Chuck, There are no dumb questions when you don't know the answer. You have coma a long way in tying. Tony --- On Tue, 1/26/10, Chuck Alexander chuckalexan...@hughes.net wrote: From: Chuck Alexander chuckalexan...@hughes.net Subject: [VFB] Lurkers (or NON lurkers) and asking questions To: Virtual Fly Box vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2010, 11:44 PM One thing I learned about asking a zillion questions when I first joined here. If you are a lurker . or not a lurker, and you ask a question. ANY question. no matter how simple it may seem. You can bet your last dollar that there is somebody else out there who wanted to ask that very same question, but were too shy, thought it was a dumb question etc.. I used to get off list emails from ppl all the time telling me I'm glad you asked the question you did, cause I have been wanting to ask that myself. Chuck -- 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -- 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
Re: [VFB] Lurkers (or NON lurkers) and asking questions
Perhaps I am out of line here, but I think that it is not the volume of traffic but the quality that makes this group so special. I also am impressed with the wide variety of tying skills for different patterns that we can use as a resource on this net. So, thanks to all who have been so helpful in providing me with answers recently when I was learning to tie spider type flies. I have increased my knowledge, and skills, so much thanks to you. Joyce Subject: [VFB] Lurkers (or NON lurkers) and asking questions To: Virtual Fly Box vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2010, 11:44 PM One thing I learned about asking a zillion questions when I first joined here. If you are a lurker . or not a lurker, and you ask a question. ANY question. no matter how simple it may seem. You can bet your last dollar that there is somebody else out there who wanted to ask that very same question, but were too shy, thought it was a dumb question etc.. I used to get off list emails from ppl all the time telling me I'm glad you asked the question you did, cause I have been wanting to ask that myself. Chuck -- 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -- 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -- 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
[VFB] Re: Shipping flies
Depends on what customs office they hit. I wouldn't mislabel a package in today's climate. So when some inspectors see artificial fishing flies, they feel obligated to open the package and check for possible CITES violations. If they find a feather they'll request proper certification from the addressee, at a big price!!! Way too much hassle for me! cheers Paul On Jan 27, 12:38 am, Joyce Westphal westpha...@gmail.com wrote: Paul, what happens when you try to ship into the US? Inquiring minds wish to know. Thanks. Joyce On Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 3:11 PM, Paul pm...@tallships.ca wrote: Hi Joyce, with respect, shipping out of the US may be easy, shipping into the US is another kettle of fish! cheers Paul -- 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
Re: [VFB] Then Now -Suggestion response
I prefer the current format of VFB. I've tried forums (fori?) and didn't really like the format. But, as the old saying goes, I'm no longer a youngster, although I hate to admit it. 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 group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
[VFB] QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Why is it that most times when I've planned to go fishing the wind is blowing 30 mph and the lake is white-capping,but when I can't go fishing, for various reasons, there's not a breath of air stirring. JIMMY D º * JIMMY D. MOORE, ARS WB5RHT,author Moon Holler Misfits Fishing Hunting Club, Member, TOWA Past VP Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited, Member, North Zone Fishing Editor Emeritus, Texas Fish Game Magazine, VFB FFW Moderator, Scout Exec. BSA, Retired, http://bigtroutman.tripod.com/index.html * º *** -- 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
RE: [VFB] QUOTE FOR THE DAY
That sounds like my entire year, this year. Don’t throw heavy buggers into the wind w/ a 5 wt… From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jimmy D. Moore Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 9:41 AM To: Virtual Fly Box; Fly Fishing World; Hill Country Fly Fishers Subject: [VFB] QUOTE FOR THE DAY Why is it that most times when I've planned to go fishing the wind is blowing 30 mph and the lake is white-capping,but when I can't go fishing, for various reasons, there's not a breath of air stirring. JIMMY D º * JIMMY D. MOORE, ARS WB5RHT,author Moon Holler Misfits Fishing Hunting Club, Member, TOWA Past VP Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited, Member, North Zone Fishing Editor Emeritus, Texas Fish Game Magazine, VFB FFW Moderator, Scout Exec. BSA, Retired, http://bigtroutman.tripod.com/index.html * º *** -- 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -- 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
Re: [VFB] Re: Shipping flies
I've been able to get flies overseas in my bank check-boxes by labeling them 'gifts' or 'craft supplies' - value $10. Another reason I like the check boxes is that I can send almost* any type of big fly- mice, deer-hair flies, big sculpins, poppers, also dries-without crushing the hackles. * I say almost...they don't make check-boxes for 14/0 to 19/0 hooks flies. DonO - Original Message - From: Paul pm...@tallships.ca To: VFB Mail vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 6:32 AM Subject: [VFB] Re: Shipping flies Depends on what customs office they hit. I wouldn't mislabel a package in today's climate. So when some inspectors see artificial fishing flies, they feel obligated to open the package and check for possible CITES violations. If they find a feather they'll request proper certification from the addressee, at a big price!!! Way too much hassle for me! cheers Paul On Jan 27, 12:38 am, Joyce Westphal westpha...@gmail.com wrote: Paul, what happens when you try to ship into the US? Inquiring minds wish to know. Thanks. Joyce On Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 3:11 PM, Paul pm...@tallships.ca wrote: Hi Joyce, with respect, shipping out of the US may be easy, shipping into the US is another kettle of fish! cheers Paul -- 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -- 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
[VFB] I'll take the VFB list over any Forum
I belong to three (3) forums. Neither of the 3 get much use, and they have just as many problems as the VFB. BTW, the Virtual Fly Box website appears to have been removed. However, the Lines End Online Fly Shop is still operational at: http://linesend.com/ Back before we went with Google, there was a Forum available on the VFB website. There was also a Chat Room. It was a late night deal and not everyone like DonO, Allan and I are late Owls. Byard has lots of good deals right now, and some close out prices on selected items. JIMMY D Allan Fish wrote: I prefer the current format of VFB. I've tried forums (fori?) and didn't really like the format. But, as the old saying goes, I'm no longer a youngster, although I hate to admit it. a. -- º * JIMMY D. MOORE, ARS WB5RHT,author Moon Holler Misfits Fishing Hunting Club, Member, TOWA Past VP Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited, Member, North Zone Fishing Editor Emeritus, Texas Fish Game Magazine, VFB FFW Moderator, Scout Exec. BSA, Retired, http://bigtroutman.tripod.com/index.html * º *** -- 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
Re: [VFB] Dues
Joe, last time I paid VFB dues was in Feb. 2009. Rick used to remind us, but he hasn't done that in a couple of years now. Also, the VFB website is gone. the dues we paid were primarily to help defray the Server expense, plus a little for Byard as VFB Webmaster. As for me, I won't be paying dues this year unless the VFB website returns.''JIMMY D -Original Message- From: Joseph Fusco, Sr. jfusc...@gmail.com Sent: Jan 26, 2010 5:05 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] 200 VFB members as of today *Jimmy - I have a question regarding VFB membership. Since Byard has basically let go of the VFB, but is still keeping it set up on a server, are we still holding to a dues system? If we are, where do we send it and how will it be used? -- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association, The International Brotherhood of the Flymph and The Virtual Fly Box REMEMBER CANCER IS A WORD NOT A SENTENCE Reply to: jfusc...@gmail.com* On Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 12:32 PM, Jimmy D. Moore ray...@earthlink.netwrote: Thanks DonO: We have indeed lost members. I just checked and as of today, we have 200 members, a far cry from our high water mark of 600 +. Right now we're averaging 775 posts per month, which comes in at 29 VFB posts per day. 775 sounded like a lot, but the 29 ain't much. With 200 members, we should have lots more activity and we can if our members will remember what the VFB was designed for - learning from each other and passing on tips on fly fishing / tying. Maybe some of us, not me and DonO, are too bashful to pose a question or pose a comment. However, we all need to remember that THERE'S NO DUMB QUESTION WHEN YOU DON'T KNOW THE ANSWER. So, lets get cracking and ask those questions and pass along our fly fishing and fly tying tips. I do the Daily Quote and that generates a few comments, but maybe I should pull in a few instructional quotes too. Don't worry about someone on the list jumping you for a comment you've made. If they do, it's usually done in fun. An example would be me chastising DonO for being so long-winded. Give him a word, just one little word, and he can write a 5 page epistle on it. Banter is good, to a point and gives us a chance to poke fun at one another. One thing for sure, as VFB Moderator, I ain't gonna jump on anybody, at least not on List, so let's saddle up and get the list Moving again. JIMMY D -- º * JIMMY D. MOORE, ARS WB5RHT,author Moon Holler Misfits Fishing Hunting Club, Member, TOWA Past VP Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited, Member, North Zone Fishing Editor Emeritus, Texas Fish Game Magazine, VFB FFW Moderator, Scout Exec. BSA, Retired, http://bigtroutman.tripod.com/index.html * º *** -- 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -- 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -- 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
[VFB] PB
Nev Did you get my off list reply? Harmen ___ No infection found in this outgoing message Scanned by iolo System Shield® http://www.iolo.com -- 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
Re: [VFB] I'll take the VFB list over any Forum
I posted a few weeks back that I had contacted Byard and what the site problem was and what he would do about it. From: Jimmy D. Moore ray...@earthlink.net To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Wed, January 27, 2010 10:10:14 AM Subject: [VFB] I'll take the VFB list over any Forum I belong to three (3) forums. Neither of the 3 get much use, and they have just as many problems as the VFB. BTW, the Virtual Fly Box website appears to have been removed. However, the Lines End Online Fly Shop is still operational at: http://linesend.com/ Back before we went with Google, there was a Forum available on the VFB website. There was also a Chat Room. It was a late night deal and not everyone like DonO, Allan and I are late Owls. Byard has lots of good deals right now, and some close out prices on selected items. JIMMY D Allan Fish wrote: I prefer the current format of VFB. I've tried forums (fori?) and didn't really like the format. But, as the old saying goes, I'm no longer a youngster, although I hate to admit it. a. -- º * JIMMY D. MOORE, ARS WB5RHT,author Moon Holler Misfits Fishing Hunting Club, Member, TOWA Past VP Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited, Member, North Zone Fishing Editor Emeritus, Texas Fish Game Magazine, VFB FFW Moderator, Scout Exec. BSA, Retired, http://bigtroutman.tripod.com/index.html * º *** -- 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -- 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
Re: [VFB] 200 VFB members as of today
I was thed dues dunner. I will have to find out if we still needt o pay dues. I have fallen down on the job ifthe dues are stil ldue. Rick From: David Colyn davidco...@googlemail.com To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Tue, January 26, 2010 1:39:44 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] 200 VFB members as of today Hello you All Wouldn't it be Jimmy (Mud Hole Lunkers) or some such to dredge me out of the reeds? I'm not gonna tell anyone about lurking, skulking, poaching or the like, but I've got my fair share of the value of you old bunch of smelly waders. Jimmy, who has defended me against the worst of them. Don, telling me about dental floss and them big ass flies. Tony, and all his words of wisdom (still haven't built it.) your chili Pepper caught my youngest, Emma a real corker, it did! Don (again) your ode to Emma will never release me. Do YOU remember that one? Nick, how far you have come, my friend, a true doien to the cult, what issit, three now?? Ankle biters, I mean hahahaaha, to Theresa my regards. Kieth, never made that second trip to Germany, but you knew or expected that, didn't you? Ruven.. you still here, not seen you in a bit. Pete Gramp ??? I feel you buddy. Apologies to anyone I may not have mentioned, tis not intentional, I swear. Remind me and you are in my heart still. Oh, I'll mention you too. tee hee. I am happy to still be a member, although not a dues dunner (who was that?) so nail me to the wall Byard always treated me well. and still get your chat every day. Damn, its good to be reminded of happier days. When a trip to Lesotho was the highlight of the year! No Jimmy not for Bucket mouths! I lament at the state of the VFB, and no thanks to me for not contributing, my head hangs in shame. Excuses are the apologies for those not worthy of mention. HOWEVER I salute you, the stalwarts of the fraternity. YOU have kept the course, the passion and the faith. I, for one, am eternally grateful for the freethinking inspiration you have so graciously poured over us. Thank you, my distant friends Your ever-grateful student David Munro Colyn Pretoria Gauteng South Africa P.S. Find me at http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?ref=profileid=645517785 If you do it at all?? U, when did I sign up here? 2010/1/26 Jimmy D. Moore ray...@earthlink.net Thanks DonO: We have indeed lost members. I just checked and as of today, we have 200 members, a far cry from our high water mark of 600 +. Right now we're averaging 775 posts per month, which comes in at 29 VFB posts per day. 775 sounded like a lot, but the 29 ain't much. With 200 members, we should have lots more activity and we can if our members will remember what the VFB was designed for - learning from each other and passing on tips on fly fishing / tying. Maybe some of us, not me and DonO, are too bashful to pose a question or pose a comment. However, we all need to remember that THERE'S NO DUMB QUESTION WHEN YOU DON'T KNOW THE ANSWER. So, lets get cracking and ask those questions and pass along our fly fishing and fly tying tips. I do the Daily Quote and that generates a few comments, but maybe I should pull in a few instructional quotes too. Don't worry about someone on the list jumping you for a comment you've made. If they do, it's usually done in fun. An example would be me chastising DonO for being so long-winded. Give him a word, just one little word, and he can write a 5 page epistle on it. Banter is good, to a point and gives us a chance to poke fun at one another. One thing for sure, as VFB Moderator, I ain't gonna jump on anybody, at least not on List, so let's saddle up and get the list Moving again. JIMMY D -- º * JIMMY D. MOORE, ARS WB5RHT,author Moon Holler Misfits Fishing Hunting Club, Member, TOWA Past VP Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited, Member, North Zone Fishing Editor Emeritus, Texas Fish Game Magazine, VFB FFW Moderator, Scout Exec. BSA, Retired, http://bigtroutman.tripod.com/index.html * º *** -- 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com/ -- David Colyn 072 345 5510 -- 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by
[VFB] dumb ?
I have asked before,but I will asthe dumb ? again. I bought asinking lfy line, buty it does not go through the ice. How dsiappointing. Buggs will get me for this. Been tying some hares ears type flies. Putting some red feathers perpendicuar to the shank at the front to look like gills. Rickl -- 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
[VFB] lurker
Well i guess i have to consider myself a lurker. You are a wonderful group of guys Gals with the help you give everybody. To introduce myself my name is Chuck Connell i live in belvidere IL just east of Rockford. I grew up in missouri in a little town by the name of Milan northern part of the state. Left Mo. in 1956 went to chicago became a lift truck mechanic worked for clark equipment for 30 yrs. Retired in 2001. My wife I have two daughters one lives near me the other one lives in Cummin GA. Have four grandsons I think only one of them is going to be a true fisherman. I started tying tying flies when i was 21 yrs old with a kit i bought from herters.Tyed for about 10 yrs. Starting having a family between that and work just kinda got dropped. Still fished some though.Got back into tying about fifteen years ago been at it pretty steady since i retired in fact almost every day. I have a wife is a semi disabled not able to get away for more than four hours at a time. I also carve realistic duck decoys. I have fished some of the bigger lakes in Mo. fished some in minnesota, Kentucky lake, Lake barkley -- 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
[VFB] introduction
I guess it would have been nice if i would have signed my introduction Chuck Connell chuckc...@gmail.com -- 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
Re: [VFB] dumb ?
Rick, You need my new 'Buggs' electric heat-traced fly-line' © T- battery operated. LOL Stays warm on cold winter days, and on 'Hi' will melt through the ice (if given time). Cranking the reel handle recharges the batteries. Use ice-dubbed flies or polar hair. Buggs, W/ Dr. D's assist. - Original Message - From: Rick Zieger To: VFB Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 8:17 AM Subject: [VFB] dumb ? I have asked before,but I will asthe dumb ? again. I bought asinking lfy line, buty it does not go through the ice. How dsiappointing. Buggs will get me for this. Been tying some hares ears type flies. Putting some red feathers perpendicuar to the shank at the front to look like gills. Rickl -- 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -- 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
RE: [VFB] dumb ?
It'll sink, you just have to wait. From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Rick Zieger Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 9:18 AM To: VFB Subject: [VFB] dumb ? I have asked before,but I will asthe dumb ? again. I bought asinking lfy line, buty it does not go through the ice. How dsiappointing. Buggs will get me for this. Been tying some hares ears type flies. Putting some red feathers perpendicuar to the shank at the front to look like gills. Rickl -- 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -- 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
Re: [VFB] dumb ?
Rick: In order to get it to penetrate the ice you must strip out about 50' and pull it between your legs real fast to get it hot and then quickly pick it up and cast it out while it is still hot. Only other way is to carry a cigarette lighter and heat it up first...LOL 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: Rick Zieger To: VFB Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 8:17 AM Subject: [VFB] dumb ? I have asked before,but I will asthe dumb ? again. I bought asinking lfy line, buty it does not go through the ice. How dsiappointing. Buggs will get me for this. Been tying some hares ears type flies. Putting some red feathers perpendicuar to the shank at the front to look like gills. Rickl -- 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.432 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2648 - Release Date: 01/27/10 07:36:00 -- 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
Re: [VFB] Lurkers (or NON lurkers) and asking questions
Chuck, tying one on is not the answer... Buggs - Original Message - From: Chuck Alexander To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 2:48 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] Lurkers (or NON lurkers) and asking questions Tony: Thanks. I feel like I have come a long way. I had some great teachers like yourself who were there to help me when I didn't know the answers. I know one thing.Tying has changed my life. I have depression and panic attacks and I can sit down and tie flies when I have a flair up, and it calms me down, Chuck - Original Message - From: Anthony Spezio To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 6:37 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] Lurkers (or NON lurkers) and asking questions Chuck, There are no dumb questions when you don't know the answer. You have coma a long way in tying. Tony --- On Tue, 1/26/10, Chuck Alexander chuckalexan...@hughes.net wrote: From: Chuck Alexander chuckalexan...@hughes.net Subject: [VFB] Lurkers (or NON lurkers) and asking questions To: Virtual Fly Box vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2010, 11:44 PM One thing I learned about asking a zillion questions when I first joined here. If you are a lurker . or not a lurker, and you ask a question. ANY question. no matter how simple it may seem. You can bet your last dollar that there is somebody else out there who wanted to ask that very same question, but were too shy, thought it was a dumb question etc.. I used to get off list emails from ppl all the time telling me I'm glad you asked the question you did, cause I have been wanting to ask that myself. Chuck -- 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -- 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.733 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2649 - Release Date: 01/27/10 07:08:00 -- 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -- 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
Re: [VFB] Dues
If we started asking ppl to pay dues on a FREE site, we've have a lot less than 200 members LOL, Chuck - Original Message - From: Jimmy Moore bigtrout...@earthlink.net To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 10:17 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] Dues Joe, last time I paid VFB dues was in Feb. 2009. Rick used to remind us, but he hasn't done that in a couple of years now. Also, the VFB website is gone. the dues we paid were primarily to help defray the Server expense, plus a little for Byard as VFB Webmaster. As for me, I won't be paying dues this year unless the VFB website returns.''JIMMY D -Original Message- From: Joseph Fusco, Sr. jfusc...@gmail.com Sent: Jan 26, 2010 5:05 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] 200 VFB members as of today *Jimmy - I have a question regarding VFB membership. Since Byard has basically let go of the VFB, but is still keeping it set up on a server, are we still holding to a dues system? If we are, where do we send it and how will it be used? -- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association, The International Brotherhood of the Flymph and The Virtual Fly Box REMEMBER CANCER IS A WORD NOT A SENTENCE Reply to: jfusc...@gmail.com* On Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 12:32 PM, Jimmy D. Moore ray...@earthlink.netwrote: Thanks DonO: We have indeed lost members. I just checked and as of today, we have 200 members, a far cry from our high water mark of 600 +. Right now we're averaging 775 posts per month, which comes in at 29 VFB posts per day. 775 sounded like a lot, but the 29 ain't much. With 200 members, we should have lots more activity and we can if our members will remember what the VFB was designed for - learning from each other and passing on tips on fly fishing / tying. Maybe some of us, not me and DonO, are too bashful to pose a question or pose a comment. However, we all need to remember that THERE'S NO DUMB QUESTION WHEN YOU DON'T KNOW THE ANSWER. So, lets get cracking and ask those questions and pass along our fly fishing and fly tying tips. I do the Daily Quote and that generates a few comments, but maybe I should pull in a few instructional quotes too. Don't worry about someone on the list jumping you for a comment you've made. If they do, it's usually done in fun. An example would be me chastising DonO for being so long-winded. Give him a word, just one little word, and he can write a 5 page epistle on it. Banter is good, to a point and gives us a chance to poke fun at one another. One thing for sure, as VFB Moderator, I ain't gonna jump on anybody, at least not on List, so let's saddle up and get the list Moving again. JIMMY D -- º * JIMMY D. MOORE, ARS WB5RHT,author Moon Holler Misfits Fishing Hunting Club, Member, TOWA Past VP Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited, Member, North Zone Fishing Editor Emeritus, Texas Fish Game Magazine, VFB FFW Moderator, Scout Exec. BSA, Retired, http://bigtroutman.tripod.com/index.html * º *** -- 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -- 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -- 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.733 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2649 - Release Date: 01/27/10 07:08:00 -- 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
RE: [VFB] Lurkers (or NON lurkers) and asking questions
I get depressed when I tie panic when the deadline is two days awayJ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chuck Alexander Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 3:49 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Lurkers (or NON lurkers) and asking questions Tony: Thanks. I feel like I have come a long way. I had some great teachers like yourself who were there to help me when I didn't know the answers. I know one thing.Tying has changed my life. I have depression and panic attacks and I can sit down and tie flies when I have a flair up, and it calms me down, Chuck - Original Message - From: Anthony Spezio mailto:bambot...@yahoo.com To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 6:37 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] Lurkers (or NON lurkers) and asking questions Chuck, There are no dumb questions when you don't know the answer. You have coma a long way in tying. Tony --- On Tue, 1/26/10, Chuck Alexander chuckalexan...@hughes.net wrote: From: Chuck Alexander chuckalexan...@hughes.net Subject: [VFB] Lurkers (or NON lurkers) and asking questions To: Virtual Fly Box vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2010, 11:44 PM One thing I learned about asking a zillion questions when I first joined here. If you are a lurker . or not a lurker, and you ask a question. ANY question. no matter how simple it may seem. You can bet your last dollar that there is somebody else out there who wanted to ask that very same question, but were too shy, thought it was a dumb question etc.. I used to get off list emails from ppl all the time telling me I'm glad you asked the question you did, cause I have been wanting to ask that myself. Chuck -- 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -- 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com _ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.733 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2649 - Release Date: 01/27/10 07:08:00 -- 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -- 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
Re: [VFB] 200 VFB members as of today
Rick: I was told when I first joined that those dues were to help pay for the VFB band width. There is NO charge for Google bandwidth, so if anybody pays dues for this site, then they are crazy, Chuck - Original Message - From: Rick Zieger To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 9:06 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] 200 VFB members as of today I was thed dues dunner. I will have to find out if we still needt o pay dues. I have fallen down on the job ifthe dues are stil ldue. Rick -- From: David Colyn davidco...@googlemail.com To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Tue, January 26, 2010 1:39:44 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] 200 VFB members as of today Hello you All Wouldn't it be Jimmy (Mud Hole Lunkers) or some such to dredge me out of the reeds? I'm not gonna tell anyone about lurking, skulking, poaching or the like, but I've got my fair share of the value of you old bunch of smelly waders. Jimmy, who has defended me against the worst of them. Don, telling me about dental floss and them big ass flies. Tony, and all his words of wisdom (still haven't built it.) your chili Pepper caught my youngest, Emma a real corker, it did! Don (again) your ode to Emma will never release me. Do YOU remember that one? Nick, how far you have come, my friend, a true doien to the cult, what issit, three now?? Ankle biters, I mean hahahaaha, to Theresa my regards. Kieth, never made that second trip to Germany, but you knew or expected that, didn't you? Ruven.. you still here, not seen you in a bit. Pete Gramp ??? I feel you buddy. Apologies to anyone I may not have mentioned, tis not intentional, I swear. Remind me and you are in my heart still. Oh, I'll mention you too. tee hee. I am happy to still be a member, although not a dues dunner (who was that?) so nail me to the wall Byard always treated me well. and still get your chat every day. Damn, its good to be reminded of happier days. When a trip to Lesotho was the highlight of the year! No Jimmy not for Bucket mouths! I lament at the state of the VFB, and no thanks to me for not contributing, my head hangs in shame. Excuses are the apologies for those not worthy of mention. HOWEVER I salute you, the stalwarts of the fraternity. YOU have kept the course, the passion and the faith. I, for one, am eternally grateful for the freethinking inspiration you have so graciously poured over us. Thank you, my distant friends Your ever-grateful student David Munro Colyn Pretoria Gauteng South Africa P.S. Find me at http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?ref=profileid=645517785 If you do it at all?? U, when did I sign up here? 2010/1/26 Jimmy D. Moore ray...@earthlink.net Thanks DonO: We have indeed lost members. I just checked and as of today, we have 200 members, a far cry from our high water mark of 600 +. Right now we're averaging 775 posts per month, which comes in at 29 VFB posts per day. 775 sounded like a lot, but the 29 ain't much. With 200 members, we should have lots more activity and we can if our members will remember what the VFB was designed for - learning from each other and passing on tips on fly fishing / tying. Maybe some of us, not me and DonO, are too bashful to pose a question or pose a comment. However, we all need to remember that THERE'S NO DUMB QUESTION WHEN YOU DON'T KNOW THE ANSWER. So, lets get cracking and ask those questions and pass along our fly fishing and fly tying tips. I do the Daily Quote and that generates a few comments, but maybe I should pull in a few instructional quotes too. Don't worry about someone on the list jumping you for a comment you've made. If they do, it's usually done in fun. An example would be me chastising DonO for being so long-winded. Give him a word, just one little word, and he can write a 5 page epistle on it. Banter is good, to a point and gives us a chance to poke fun at one another. One thing for sure, as VFB Moderator, I ain't gonna jump on anybody, at least not on List, so let's saddle up and get the list Moving again. JIMMY D -- º * JIMMY D. MOORE, ARS WB5RHT,author Moon Holler Misfits Fishing Hunting Club, Member, TOWA Past VP Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited, Member, North Zone Fishing Editor Emeritus, Texas Fish Game Magazine, VFB FFW Moderator, Scout Exec. BSA, Retired, http://bigtroutman.tripod.com/index.html* º *** -- 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] Lurkers (or NON lurkers) and asking questions
That it is, Tony --- On Wed, 1/27/10, Chuck Alexander chuckalexan...@hughes.net wrote: From: Chuck Alexander chuckalexan...@hughes.net Subject: Re: [VFB] Lurkers (or NON lurkers) and asking questions To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2010, 4:25 PM That's like, when I'm trying to tie a complicated pattern, and mine comes out looking only halfway what the thing is supposed to look like I tell ppl Oh, that's a VARIATION of that fly LOL, Chuck - Original Message - From: J Balmer To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 4:04 PM Subject: RE: [VFB] Lurkers (or NON lurkers) and asking questions I get depressed when I tie panic when the deadline is two days awayJ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chuck Alexander Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 3:49 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Lurkers (or NON lurkers) and asking questions Tony: Thanks. I feel like I have come a long way. I had some great teachers like yourself who were there to help me when I didn't know the answers. I know one thing.Tying has changed my life. I have depression and panic attacks and I can sit down and tie flies when I have a flair up, and it calms me down, Chuck - Original Message - From: Anthony Spezio To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 6:37 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] Lurkers (or NON lurkers) and asking questions Chuck, There are no dumb questions when you don't know the answer. You have coma a long way in tying. Tony --- On Tue, 1/26/10, Chuck Alexander chuckalexan...@hughes.net wrote: From: Chuck Alexander chuckalexan...@hughes.net Subject: [VFB] Lurkers (or NON lurkers) and asking questions To: Virtual Fly Box vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2010, 11:44 PM One thing I learned about asking a zillion questions when I first joined here. If you are a lurker . or not a lurker, and you ask a question. ANY question. no matter how simple it may seem. You can bet your last dollar that there is somebody else out there who wanted to ask that very same question, but were too shy, thought it was a dumb question etc.. I used to get off list emails from ppl all the time telling me I'm glad you asked the question you did, cause I have been wanting to ask that myself. Chuck -- 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -- 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.733 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2649 - Release Date: 01/27/10 07:08:00 -- 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -- 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.733 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2649 - Release Date: 01/27/10 07:08:00 -- 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] introduction
Welcome to the VFB Chuck. I have a feeling that I can learn more about fly fishing - tying from you than you'llever learn from me. We go through these slow post droughts a couple times each year, but somebody always stirs things up and we're off and running again. I look forward to reading some of your tips and maybe seeing a fly or two. We now have the capability of posting photos on the VFB. Again, welcome and jump in Any Time! JIMMY D charles connell wrote: I guess it would have been nice if i would have signed my introduction Chuck Connell chuckc...@gmail.com mailto:chuckc...@gmail.com -- 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -- º * JIMMY D. MOORE, ARS WB5RHT,author Moon Holler Misfits Fishing Hunting Club, Member, TOWA Past VP Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited, Member, North Zone Fishing Editor Emeritus, Texas Fish Game Magazine, VFB FFW Moderator, Scout Exec. BSA, Retired, http://bigtroutman.tripod.com/index.html * º *** -- 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
Re: [VFB] Re: Shipping flies
I believe that one of the reasons I get my flies through customs with no problems is that the pattern with all the parts is on the card attached to the fly. The customs people know at a glance if there are any Cites violations. Joyce On Wed, Jan 27, 2010 at 9:09 AM, Don Ordes f...@tribcsp.com wrote: I've been able to get flies overseas in my bank check-boxes by labeling them 'gifts' or 'craft supplies' - value $10. Another reason I like the check boxes is that I can send almost* any type of big fly- mice, deer-hair flies, big sculpins, poppers, also dries-without crushing the hackles. * I say almost...they don't make check-boxes for 14/0 to 19/0 hooks flies. DonO - Original Message - From: Paul pm...@tallships.ca To: VFB Mail vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 6:32 AM Subject: [VFB] Re: Shipping flies Depends on what customs office they hit. I wouldn't mislabel a package in today's climate. So when some inspectors see artificial fishing flies, they feel obligated to open the package and check for possible CITES violations. If they find a feather they'll request proper certification from the addressee, at a big price!!! Way too much hassle for me! cheers Paul On Jan 27, 12:38 am, Joyce Westphal westpha...@gmail.com wrote: Paul, what happens when you try to ship into the US? Inquiring minds wish to know. Thanks. Joyce On Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 3:11 PM, Paul pm...@tallships.ca wrote: Hi Joyce, with respect, shipping out of the US may be easy, shipping into the US is another kettle of fish! cheers Paul -- 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -- 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -- 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
RE: [VFB] Re: Shipping flies
I agree, Ive had little problem with customs, my problem is having flies stolen by the post office, usually the British post office. I just posted Picric Acid dyed fly materials to the USA. Picric acid is an explosive compound both as crystal and liquid (google it) iain I believe that one of the reasons I get my flies through customs with no problems is that the pattern with all the parts is on the card attached to the fly. The customs people know at a glance if there are any Cites violations. Joyce _ We want to hear all your funny, exciting and crazy Hotmail stories. Tell us now http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ -- 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 at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
