Re: [VFB] Warm-water flies

2013-05-14 Thread Alan Di Somma
Isn't that a "Wooly Worm" Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. On May 14, 2013, at 1:26 PM, "Don Ordes" wrote: > For you guys who live in the south and in other warm-water areas. > How

Re: [VFB] JM Swap

2013-05-15 Thread Alan Di Somma
Send my extras to Jimmy D Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. On May 15, 2013, at 2:45 PM, Allan Fish wrote: > Rick, > Fishing and tell me what you catch on them. > Al > > > Sent from my iPh

[VFB] Bobbin

2013-05-17 Thread Alan Di Somma
about it? BTW I bought the C&F bobbin but haven't tied on it yet but did load a 70 denier thread on it. It feels good in your hand but seems like it puts more tension on the thread then a standard bobbin. After I tie a few flies with it I will give a report. Sent from my iPad Thank

Re: [VFB] Bobbin

2013-05-17 Thread Alan Di Somma
x27;t remember the correct name or how to spell it. Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. On May 17, 2013, at 12:05 PM, Conranch wrote: > Alan, > The bobbin I have switched to several years ago is the "Rite Bobbin&

Re: [VFB] Bobbin

2013-05-17 Thread Alan Di Somma
That could be it. Do you have any info on it? Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. On May 17, 2013, at 12:13 PM, "Martin Westbeek" wrote: > Ekich? > Mart > > - Original Message

Re: [VFB] Bobbin

2013-05-17 Thread Alan Di Somma
Great thnx Allan. I will look for my copy and read it. Do you remember which one he liked best? Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. On May 17, 2013, at 12:16 PM, Allan Fish wrote: > On 5/17/13 2:19 PM, Alan

Re: [VFB] Bobbin

2013-05-17 Thread Alan Di Somma
split the thread to install dubbing! So being offset doesn't come in to play for me. Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. On May 17, 2013, at 12:20 PM, "Martin Westbeek" wrote: > Alan, > This sho

Re: [VFB] Bobbin

2013-05-17 Thread Alan Di Somma
Thanks Denny. I think I will open a pkg today when I go to work and try it.real tough working in a fly shop? Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. On May 17, 2013, at 12:25 PM, Conranch wrote: > A

Re: [VFB] Bobbin

2013-05-18 Thread Alan Di Somma
Thanks to all for the great help and answers. Ain't this list great? If any one out there has either of these two bobbins and do not like or do not use them, I would be willing to buy them. Please let me know. Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are

Re: [VFB] Fishing today

2013-05-18 Thread Alan Di Somma
Good on you Fish. That's because you are a good guy. Thanks for caring. Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. On May 18, 2013, at 1:20 PM, Allan Fish wrote: > On 5/18/13 3:47 PM, Anthony Spezio wrote: >&

Re: [VFB] Belated report - but at least a fishing report.

2013-05-27 Thread Alan Di Somma
Nice report. We are going to expect more of these in the coming months. Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. On May 27, 2013, at 4:00 PM, Allan Fish wrote: > I actually went fishing Friday afternoon. A friend

Re: [VFB] Belated report - but at least a fishing report.

2013-05-27 Thread Alan Di Somma
Got three rainbows several weeks ago and got shunned two weeks ago. Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. On May 27, 2013, at 6:26 PM, Allan Fish wrote: > On 5/27/13 9:25 PM, Alan Di Somma wrote: >> >&

Re: [VFB] Sparrow

2013-05-30 Thread Alan Di Somma
days this week and plans to use them. I will post a is hing report next week but I just wanted to thank you. As a side benefit, I learned how to split the thread in order to dub. Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. On

Re: [VFB] Test

2013-06-13 Thread Alan Di Somma
Got it Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. On Jun 13, 2013, at 9:12 PM, Wayne Blake-Hedges wrote: > > Wayneb > > Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android > > -- > -- > You received this

Re: [VFB] Update on my Shoulder for those interested

2013-07-01 Thread Alan Di Somma
Gary Any tips on strengthening ham strings? Mine tightened up last Tues. in my pontoon boat. Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. On Jul 1, 2013, at 5:28 AM, Gary Webb wrote: > Excellent! > > I guess

Re: AW: [VFB] Happy 4th

2013-07-04 Thread Alan Di Somma
Tom; Thanks so much. I love that fly. If I had it I would proudly display it on my cowboy/fishing hat. Could you send me the receipe? Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. On Jul 4, 2013, at 7:06 AM, "Tho

Re: [VFB] TESTING

2013-07-07 Thread Alan Di Somma
rainbows. I was actually trying to catch largemouth bass, but gave that up after the rain storm with lightning. Went back out on the lake and that's when I got the trout. Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. On

Re: [VFB] Where is every?one

2013-07-27 Thread Alan Di Somma
Tony's Froggies. Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. On Jul 27, 2013, at 1:40 PM, "rene.zillmann" wrote: > Sitting in an old winery with family at the Mosel and talking fishing. Frogs > see

Re: [VFB] Where is every?one

2013-07-29 Thread Alan Di Somma
Rick; ILL BET THAT FLY WOULD CATCH ALLIGATOR GAR. Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. On Jul 29, 2013, at 6:30 AM, Rick Zieger wrote: > Go to FAOL. Boa yarn leeches and a furl tailed mohiar leech, olive. &

Re: [VFB] Where is every?one

2013-07-29 Thread Alan Di Somma
Either fly.. Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. On Jul 29, 2013, at 9:14 AM, Alan Di Somma wrote: > Rick; > > ILL BET THAT FLY WOULD CATCH ALLIGATOR GAR. > > > Sent from my iPad > &

Re: [VFB] Where is every?one Gar-goyle photo

2013-07-29 Thread Alan Di Somma
Why, exactly is that guy wrasslin with that big mass of UGLY..? Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. On Jul 29, 2013, at 9:19 AM, "Don Ordes" wrote: > > These are the style of flies I tie for bot

Re: [VFB] Where is every?one : Wes's season so far

2013-07-29 Thread Alan Di Somma
I'm jealous. Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. On Jul 29, 2013, at 7:04 PM, Wes Wada wrote: > Hi VFB! > > Spring fishing in central Oregon was Gone with the Wind. At one point, had > sche

[VFB] Congratulations Jerry McKaughan

2013-07-30 Thread Alan Di Somma
Just looking thru the Fall 2013 issue of Flyfishing & Tying Journal and there is a tie by Jerry. Looks like it could be a great Sow Bug imitation? What say Jerry? Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. -- --

Re: [VFB] Fishing the other day

2013-08-31 Thread Alan Di Somma
arted running down my neck. That's when I rowed my pontoon boat back to shore and sat in the truck. Nothing worse than being wet and cold. 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, 2013, at 5:10 AM, Anthony Spe

Re: [VFB] Pink Jig

2013-09-01 Thread Alan Di Somma
This should make Chuck queenside!!! Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. On Sep 1, 2013, at 5:02 AM, Anthony Spezio wrote: > These Pink Jigs have been the choice here on the White for several months. > Tying u

Re: [VFB] Pink Jig

2013-09-01 Thread Alan Di Somma
That should have been "queezie" I hate iPad telling me how to spell Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. On Sep 1, 2013, at 7:45 AM, Alan Di Somma wrote: > This should make Chuck queenside!!!

Re: [VFB] Mustad Mdl 277 size #32

2013-09-20 Thread Alan Di Somma
They are TMC's not Mustads. Are you sure that prices correct? Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. On Sep 20, 2013, at 7:34 PM, Anthony Spezio wrote: > Jack, > A full box of them went for 277.00 several y

Re: [VFB] Something bad but good...

2013-10-11 Thread Alan Di Somma
sugar, you should be OK. I would test your blood sugar before and 25 mins. After eating it. The main thing I have learned is to eat small amounts several times a day. Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. > On Oct 11, 2

Re: [VFB] Jimmy D update

2013-11-15 Thread Alan Di Somma
It may be hard to tie flies with the magnetic attraction. Although it should be able to find erant hookshahahahaha Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. > On Nov 15, 2013, at 8:02 PM, Allan Fish wr

Re: [VFB] Happy Thanksgiving

2013-11-28 Thread Alan Di Somma
and a Happy Thanksgiving ti you also. thanks Tony Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. > On Nov 28, 2013, at 1:19 PM, Anthony Spezio wrote: > > Wishing all my friends on the lists a Happy Thanksgiving. I h

Re: [VFB] Roll call and winter fly-swap interest??

2013-12-01 Thread Alan Di Somma
acock herl. Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. > On Dec 1, 2013, at 6:55 PM, Pete Gramp wrote: > > > Thanks everyone, but golly it wasn't my intent to hijack the email thread. I > really

Re: [VFB] Blizzard of 2014 swap

2013-12-03 Thread Alan Di Somma
Peggy I still want to be in your swap also. Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. > On Dec 3, 2013, at 4:25 PM, Allan Fish wrote: > > Peggy, > > Count me in to your swap too. > > Allan

Re: [VFB] Blizzard -Rope Dub swap 2014 CLOSED

2013-12-04 Thread Alan Di Somma
. Any one interested in one like that? Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. > On Dec 4, 2013, at 7:33 AM, Peggy Brenner wrote: > > I just went through our emails of today and this is what I have. The list &

Re: [VFB] Tying Materials

2013-12-06 Thread Alan Di Somma
That sure is spiky looking dubbing. Have you used it before Joyce? Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. > On Dec 5, 2013, at 9:26 PM, Joyce M Westphal wrote: > > Here id a link http://www.bearsden.com/pro

Re: [VFB] Tying Materials

2013-12-06 Thread Alan Di Somma
http://www.azflyfishing.net/proshop/home.php?cat=251 Try this page for a wide variety of dubbing. I have used some of them but not all. The ones I have used are great. I am just a happy user, not related to him. Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just

Re: [VFB] Savings for seniors age 50+

2013-12-15 Thread Alan Di Somma
Fabulous Jimi. Thanks a lot for the heads up. Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. > On Dec 15, 2013, at 2:15 PM, "Jimi, AKA Desert Eagle" wrote: > > Savings for seniors age 50+ > > You

Re: [VFB] Vacation in the Poconos or Catskills

2014-01-03 Thread Alan Di Somma
Mike Have you ever fished Sunfish Pond? It is on top of the mountain in Stokes State Forest. Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. > On Jan 3, 2014, at 12:31 PM, Mike Barrett wrote: > > I sent the fol

Re: [VFB] Between

2014-01-03 Thread Alan Di Somma
Please be careful buddy. I sure don't want to see anything bad happen to you. Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. > On Jan 3, 2014, at 6:48 PM, Allan Fish wrote: > > We'll not totally betw

Re: [VFB] Between

2014-01-04 Thread Alan Di Somma
Thanks Mike. You and I and maybe some in SoCal don't have the bad weather, so we can feel for those suffering. I just hope everyone stays safe. That is an interesting article. Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only

Re: [VFB] ooops

2014-01-11 Thread Alan Di Somma
I was fishing with a rather dejected look on his face. I said to him that just hooking one of those big fish should be a thrill. Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. > On Jan 11, 2014, at 7:21 AM, Anthony Spezio wrote

Re: [VFB] ooops

2014-01-11 Thread Alan Di Somma
Best it you Birdie. Hope you get well. I will have you in my prayers. BTW you can tie the San Juan worm in many colors. Usually they are tied in one color and can be tied on 6 to 16. I have even seen them tied from shami. Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes

Re: [VFB] ooops

2014-01-11 Thread Alan Di Somma
There is actually a section here in Phoenix called San Tan Valley. So maybe it is named after them . Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. > On Jan 11, 2014, at 9:46 AM, Allan Fish wrote: > >> On 1/11/

Re: [VFB] Did You Know this?: CABELA'S.....Un-Believable!!

2014-01-26 Thread Alan Di Somma
Does that mean that the tax just went into effect? Remember this when you vote for incumbents. Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. > On Jan 26, 2014, at 5:50 PM, Allan Fish wrote: > > Jimi, > &

Re: [VFB] Source for plastic box?

2014-01-27 Thread Alan Di Somma
I bought one with the threaders on eBay, for about $3. Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. > On Jan 27, 2014, at 6:50 PM, Neville Gosling wrote: > > I am looking for a suitable rectangular plastic or

Re: [VFB] Source for plastic box?

2014-01-28 Thread Alan Di Somma
How did you make those micro slit foam inserts? If you have Staples or other office supply store near you, they may have the type of boxes you are looking for. Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. > On Jan 27, 2

Re: [VFB] Source for plastic box?

2014-01-28 Thread Alan Di Somma
You are very industrious. I like your idea. The fly boxes with that type of hook holder is really gaining in popularity. Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. > On Jan 28, 2014, at 9:35 AM, Neville Gosling wr

Re: [VFB] AquaNova fly lines

2014-02-11 Thread Alan Di Somma
able to change them while you are fishing. They are usually loop to loop. I use them from my pontoon boat, because the heaver one are so hard to cast. As you are kicking, you just let line out. It is much easier then trying to cast the. Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ

Re: [VFB] AquaNova fly lines

2014-02-12 Thread Alan Di Somma
Most people don't even know about them. When ever I tell someone when I am working, you can almost see the light bulb go on over their heads. LIKE WOW! I have them in 4 sizes. 3"-6"-9"-12" inches per second. Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. S

Re: [VFB] RE: thread diameters

2014-02-23 Thread Alan Di Somma
It does. Pleases plain better. Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. > On Feb 23, 2014, at 1:13 PM, Allan Fish wrote: > >> On 2/23/14, 10:42 AM, wayneb22...@yahoo.com wrote: >> I wish manufactur

Re: [VFB] RE: thread diameters

2014-02-23 Thread Alan Di Somma
That should have read" SPLAIN" Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. > On Feb 23, 2014, at 5:25 PM, Alan Di Somma wrote: > > It does. Pleases plain better. > > > Sent from my iP

Re: [VFB] Re: thread diameters

2014-02-24 Thread Alan Di Somma
Perhaps the best way would be by breaking strength? Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. > On Feb 24, 2014, at 8:35 AM, Paul wrote: > > I suppose I should keep my nose out of this but that's impossi

Re: [VFB] Anybody out there? need some advice

2014-04-10 Thread Alan Di Somma
I am getting you Jimmy. I am on my Mac, because my PC crashed and it is costing me $250 to get the data recovered. I downloaded a virus from what I thought was a trusted site to download a rebate form for my contact lenses. Turns out it was a virus that I downloaded.YUCK On Apr 10, 201

Re: [VFB] Test

2014-04-10 Thread Alan Di Somma
Weel i see that I am getting out. I tried earlier to send from my iPad and the emails didn't send. On Apr 10, 2014, at 1:34 PM, Phxflytyer wrote: > > > > Sent from my iPad > > Thank You, > Alan Di Somma > Phoenix, AZ. > > Some mistakes are

Re: [VFB] Quiet night

2014-05-02 Thread Alan Di Somma
I hope you are going fishing and not into the bath room to wet the lineDAR! On May 2, 2014, at 6:09 PM, Allan Fish wrote: > Not much happenin' on VFB tonight, is there? > > HA! Since I wrote that Chuck's note popped up! > I'll add a different topic than Chuck's note. > > Things are

Re: [VFB] Gorgeous day

2014-05-04 Thread Alan Di Somma
Glad to see you are finally out of the snow.YUCK! You have got to get out more often. It does the soul good. Alan On May 3, 2014, at 6:46 PM, Allan Fish wrote: > Gorgeous day here in Indiana. Took an Arborist friend from Indpls down to > the southern part of the county to an orchard

Re: [VFB] Vise repair question

2014-05-07 Thread Alan Di Somma
Epoxy? On May 7, 2014, at 3:56 PM, Robert Morger wrote: > I have a Regal Inex vise that the lever for opening the jaw is always coming > loose. Anyone have any experience with how to repair it > > > -- > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. >

Re: [VFB] test

2014-05-08 Thread Alan Di Somma
Yes Jimmy. You are getting out. On May 8, 2014, at 1:47 PM, Jimmy D. Moore wrote: > > -- > > > ><º> * > JIMMY D. MOORE, ARS WB5RHT,author Moon Holler Misfits Fishing & Hunting Club, > Member, TOWA, Past VP Guadalupe River T

Re: [VFB] Bobbin

2014-05-08 Thread Alan Di Somma
Send me one and I will try it again> I do like the C&F bobbin. Not an aout, but it really feels good in your hand. Alan On May 8, 2014, at 12:49 PM, Allan Fish wrote: > Jerry, > > It just goes to show that if you ask 100 people, you'll get 100 different > opinions. > > I think the Nor-bobb

Re: [VFB] Hi everybody.

2014-05-08 Thread Alan Di Somma
. I for one surely missed you. >> >> >> >> Thank You, >> Alan Di Somma >> Phoenix, AZ. >> >> If you can get arrested for hunting or fishing without a license, but not >> for being in the country illegally ...you might live in a country founded by &g

Re: [VFB] test

2014-05-09 Thread Alan Di Somma
Still testing are we? On May 9, 2014, at 8:43 AM, Jimmy D. Moore wrote: > > -- > > > ><º> * > JIMMY D. MOORE, ARS WB5RHT,author Moon Holler Misfits Fishing & Hunting Club, > Member, TOWA, Past VP Guadalupe River Trout

Re: [VFB] Spam test

2014-05-09 Thread Alan Di Somma
AMEN!!! On May 9, 2014, at 7:47 PM, Allan Fish wrote: > On 5/9/14, 5:04 PM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail wrote: >> >> You are the one your wife must take care of. >> >> Rick > > And she does a great job of it, too. :-) > > Al > > -- > -- > You received this message because you are subsc

Re: [VFB] Kinda quiet this afternoon!

2014-05-14 Thread Alan Di Somma
You big bully..D & R Alan On May 14, 2014, at 1:23 PM, Jimmy D. Moore wrote: > Where's Chuck. Did I scare him off? ;-) He had a big flurrie of posts and > when I got > back on ther air, haven't heard a Peep since :-P > > JIMMY D > > > ><º>

[VFB] test

2014-05-17 Thread Alan Di Somma
phxflytyer Phoenix,AZ "Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him; better take a closer look at the American Indian." Henry Ford -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send

Re: [VFB] test

2014-05-17 Thread Alan Di Somma
and clear. Love your signature line . . . > > Cheers, > > > > Bob Hendry > Southern Maryland > > The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow. > Do good anyway. > > On 5/17/2014 11:56 AM, Alan Di Somma wrote: >> >> >> phxflytyer &

Re: [VFB] a vision...

2014-06-27 Thread Alan Di Somma
Probably ate something bad..LOL phxflytyer Phoenix,AZ "Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him; better take a closer look at the American Indian." Henry Ford On Jun 27, 2014, at 2:48 PM, Don Ordes wrote: > I was looking out the windo

Re: [VFB] Are we too Old? SURVEY

2014-08-05 Thread Alan Di Somma
do one of My well known VFB surveys. > OK?? Could be fun. > Add your name. Could also liven things up a little and age below: > JIMMY D > > Just fall in line, don't be embarrassed . :-! > Jimmy D. 77 :-P > Tony Spezio -- > Denny Conrad-- > Allan fish

Re: [VFB] Tenkara Anyone?

2014-08-11 Thread Alan Di Somma
Back in the early 50's, my father actually made three bamboo surf rods from straight bamboo. He tied the guides on and the Penn reel was held on with hose clamps. The handle was nothing more then black electrical tape rapped around the base. I actually remember him catching eels in the Hudson Riv

Re: [VFB] Tenkara Anyone?

2014-08-11 Thread Alan Di Somma
FREE FOOD but I wouldn't eat those eel's. My dad used to go out on a party boat after work on Friday nights and come back just around dawn with Blue fish they caught. I hated that also. Very oily and fishy tasting. phxflytyer Phoenix,AZ "Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by l

Re: [VFB] Jimmy

2014-09-09 Thread Alan Di Somma
a-gettin' there. >> >> Take care of that hand. >> >> Al - one of the old farts. >> >> >> >> d to me Off List if need be.. >> >>What's the average age now. Lots of Old Farts >> >> JIMMY D >> >>

Re: [VFB] Are Fish Intelligent?

2014-09-13 Thread Alan Di Somma
I have fished the San Juan River in N.M. and I believe those fish have been caught several times each, so they come in quickly because they know they will be released. Maybe they have a memory? Maybe they are trained? They bunk against your legs so that you move quickly and stir up the bott

Re: [VFB] FFF Fly Fair

2014-10-04 Thread Alan Di Somma
He must be on his best behavior then.hahahahaha! phxflytyer Phoenix,AZ "Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him; better take a closer look at the American Indian." Henry Ford On Oct 4, 2014, at 3:50 AM, 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Ma

Re: [VFB] Denny Conrad - A tribute from Jimmy D and Jeff Hines

2014-12-19 Thread Alan Di Somma
Way to go Jimmy. You and Denny are some of my best friends. As a former scout, I still remember many of my scouting mottos and live by …..BE PREPARED….. Thanks for the great story. phxflytyer Phoenix,AZ "Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take car

Re: [VFB] Doug.jpg (JPEG Image, 705x529 pixels)

2014-12-20 Thread Alan Di Somma
Jimmy…send them to me also please. phxflytyer Phoenix,AZ "Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him; better take a closer look at the American Indian." Henry Ford > On Dec 20, 2014, at 1:51 PM, Allan Fish wrote: > > Jimmy, > I'd love to se

Re: [VFB] Fly rod spinnerbait

2015-01-12 Thread Alan Di Somma
If you use a small barrel swivel in line, you will eliminate line twist. phxflytyer Phoenix,AZ "Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him; better take a closer look at the American Indian." Henry Ford > On Jan 11, 2015, at 8:46 PM, 'Wayne C Bl

Re: [VFB] testing

2015-02-18 Thread Alan Di Somma
Had an absolutely great day fishing today with two fishing buddies. Not a cloud in the sky and every once in a while a little breeze came up. Not enough to cause any problems in our pontoon boats. One guy got two nice small mouth bass but the other two of us did not get anything. phxflytyer P

Re: [VFB] Rotary Hackle Pliers??

2015-03-13 Thread Alan Di Somma
Marty: Could you post a pic of the C&F plier? phxflytyer Phoenix,AZ "Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him; better take a closer look at the American Indian." Henry Ford > On Mar 13, 2015, at 5:13 PM, MartinWestbeek wrote: > > Yup. I

Re: [VFB] Rotary Hackle Pliers??

2015-03-13 Thread Alan Di Somma
gt; > Mart > > Van: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com <mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com> > [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com <mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com>] Namens > Alan Di Somma > Verzonden: zaterdag 14 maart 2015 01:36 > Aan: VFB List > Onderwerp: Re:

Re: [VFB] SowBug Roundup 2015

2015-03-17 Thread Alan Di Somma
Then leave it home and borrow a rod from someone there. It is a win-win for everyone….. I sure wish I could be there again. phxflytyer Phoenix,AZ "Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him; better take a closer look at the American Indian." H

Re: [VFB] Test photo

2015-03-21 Thread Alan Di Somma
I for one will certainly enjoy that. phxflytyer Phoenix,AZ "Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him; better take a closer look at the American Indian." Henry Ford > On Mar 21, 2015, at 4:47 PM, Peggy Brenner wrote: > > I'm going to be ta

Re: [VFB] IFFF Faire and vfb and Swap announcement

2015-09-13 Thread Alan Di Somma
Well Peggy, I guess it is just you and I. How many shall we tie? LOL phxflytyer Phoenix,AZ "Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him; better take a closer look at the American Indian." Henry Ford > On Aug 17, 2015, at 6:34 PM, ladyflytye

Re: [VFB] SALTWATER SWAP

2015-10-05 Thread Alan Di Somma
e Saltwater Swap is, 266 N River Rd, Milford, NH 03055 > > Peggy > > On Fri, Oct 2, 2015 at 7:19 PM, Phxflytyer <mailto:phxflyt...@cox.net>> wrote: > Peggy: > > I have my flies ready to go. > May I have your address, please. > > > Sent from my iPad >

Re: [VFB] QFTD

2015-10-27 Thread Alan Di Somma
Thats the way I feel about fishing lately. Just being out there is reward enough. Glad to see you are getting out. phxflytyer Phoenix,AZ "Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him; better take a closer look at the American Indian." Henry Fo

Re: [VFB] Fwd: More or Less?

2015-10-30 Thread Alan Di Somma
phxflytyer Phoenix,AZ "Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him; better take a closer look at the American Indian." Henry Ford > On Oct 30, 2015, at 11:58 AM, Allan Fish wrote: > > This brings to mind a couple of interesting (at least they

Re: [VFB] Some days.... Alan

2015-11-17 Thread Alan Di Somma
is after a fly tier... > > > > DonO > > > From: Phxflytyer <mailto:phxflyt...@cox.net> > Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 12:35 PM > To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com <mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com> > Subject: Re: [VFB] Some days > > Or a fl

[VFB] Happy Thanksgiving from Phoenix

2015-11-26 Thread Alan Di Somma
phxflytyer Phoenix,AZ "Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him; better take a closer look at the American Indian." Henry Ford > > > > > > > > > > Bad Parrot > > A young man named John received a parrot as a gift. The parrot had a

Re: [VFB] Parkinsons

2016-02-06 Thread Alan Di Somma
Jimmy: I should be in Texas around the first of April for the grandsons birthday, for a week or so. Would really like to come and visit? phxflytyer Phoenix,AZ "Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him; better take a closer look at the Ame

Re: [VFB] Parkinsons

2016-02-06 Thread Alan Di Somma
via VFB Mail > wrote: > > Alan, > Maybe you guys can make the Sowbug in April. > Tony > > > On Saturday, February 6, 2016 2:15 PM, Alan Di Somma > wrote: > > > Jimmy: > > I should be in Texas around the first of April for the grandsons birthd

[VFB] Walker

2016-02-06 Thread Alan Di Somma
phxflytyer Phoenix,AZ "Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him; better take a closer look at the American Indian." Henry Ford -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send

[VFB] Jimmy D

2016-02-12 Thread Alan Di Somma
Jimmy: I sent a reply to your email at Rayado, but it gets bounced back to me saying that mail was undeliverable to “Bigtroutman” What is happening? phxflytyer Phoenix,AZ "Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him; better take a closer loo

Re: [VFB] Jimmy D

2016-02-13 Thread Alan Di Somma
My reply just bounced back from BIGTROUTMAN this past minute. phxflytyer Phoenix,AZ "Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him; better take a closer look at the American Indian." Henry Ford > On Feb 13, 2016, at 10:44 AM, ray...@earthlink.net

Re: Alan DiS: Re: [VFB] Jimmy D

2016-02-13 Thread Alan Di Somma
I know. It happened two more times to me. I even tried to forward the one that was returned by the mail subsystem (whatever that is) phxflytyer Phoenix,AZ "Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him; better take a closer look at the American I

Re: [VFB] Big Trout

2016-03-11 Thread Alan Di Somma
tempting Tony…..very tempting. phxflytyer Phoenix,AZ "Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him; better take a closer look at the American Indian." Henry Ford > On Mar 11, 2016, at 3:38 PM, 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail > wrote: > > I had

Re: [VFB] Big Trout

2016-03-11 Thread Alan Di Somma
d to say hello. > > > Sent from my iPad > > Thank You, > Alan Di Somma > Phoenix, AZ. > > Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. > > > > On Mar 11, 2016, at 4:10 PM, "'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail" > mailto:vfb-mail@g

Re: [VFB] A little bird

2016-03-29 Thread Alan Di Somma
Thank you from the poor old decrepit dude. phxflytyer Phoenix,AZ "Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him; better take a closer look at the American Indian." Henry Ford > On Mar 29, 2016, at 12:05 PM, Allan Fish wrote: > > A little bird

Re: [VFB] New fly for the Keys trip

2016-04-30 Thread Alan Di Somma
good looking fly Don. Looks a lot like the crawdads that I tie. phxflytyer Phoenix,AZ "Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him; better take a closer look at the American Indian." Henry Ford > On Apr 30, 2016, at 10:12 AM, Don Ordes wrot

[VFB] Aspen

2016-05-16 Thread Alan Di Somma
I got to fish Maroon Bells Lake today . Got one small rainbow on a parachute Adams. Got to fish in the rain , snow and grapple. Wind blew down the canyon so bad that I had to leave. Tomorrow the Frying Pan. phxflytyer Phoenix,AZ "Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by le

Re: [VFB] Aspen

2016-05-18 Thread Alan Di Somma
> To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com <mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com> > Subject: Re: [VFB] Aspen > > > > Here is what the Maroon Bells looked like yesterday.. Quite a bit different > from when you were there > Wes. > > > > Sent from my iPad > > Than

Re: [VFB] Aspen

2016-05-18 Thread Alan Di Somma
Damn fingers don’t know how to type———should have been an“I” phxflytyer Phoenix,AZ "Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him; better take a closer look at the American Indian." Henry Ford > On May 18, 2016, at 8:38 PM,

Re: [VFB] Tony S.

2016-09-27 Thread Alan Di Somma
Prayers for sure. What is the oper for? . phxflytyer Phoenix,AZ "Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him; better take a closer look at the American Indian." Henry Ford > On Sep 27, 2016, at 7:15 AM, Allan Fish wrote: > > Tony needs prayers

[VFB] Furled Leaders

2016-10-03 Thread Alan Di Somma
Does any one have the spec’s for making a furled leader set up? I love using them but not for buying them. I would like to make my own but don’t know how to make the board? phxflytyer Phoenix,AZ "Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him;

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