[VFB] Re: VFB group

2015-09-26 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
We used to get a good turnout of members back then. Wish it could happen again.Tony On Saturday, September 26, 2015 6:00 AM, Anthony Spezio <bambot...@yahoo.com> wrote: Does anyone remember what year this was taken at the Sowbug. This is a group of VFB member

Re: [VFB] testy

2015-09-21 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Got you here in ArkansasTony On Monday, September 21, 2015 4:34 PM, J Balmer wrote: Apparently, replying to email no longer works.  J  J BalmerBetadigm, inc309-287-9421jbal...@betadigm.com   -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [VFB] More tests

2015-09-18 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
I read it.Tony On Friday, September 18, 2015 2:12 PM, Allan Fish wrote: I don't care if you want to read it or not.  Nor ir you reply or not (I've got a very good working "delete" key).  This is simply a message for Neville to check his e-mail to see if

Re: [Shaw Suspected Junk Email] [VFB] TEST

2015-09-14 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Arkansas still knows you are with us.Tony On Monday, September 14, 2015 5:19 PM, Neville Gosling wrote: Hi Jimmy D You reached Vancouver BC, and……… yes, get a Mac Neville (Nev) Gosling Greater Vancouver BC  Canada > On Sep 14, 2015, at 2:46 PM, Jimmy D.

Re: [VFB] Congratulations

2015-08-26 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Congratulations from Arkansas, see you in April at the Sowbug.I don't know if you heard, the Village Wheel restaurant where we all would go burned a couple of months ago. Don't know if it will be rebuilt.Tony On Tuesday, August 25, 2015 8:47 PM, Neville Gosling nev.gosl...@shaw.ca

Re: [VFB] IFFF Fair in Bend, Oregon

2015-08-16 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Wes nice report.I would've to have made it but my traveling days are finished. I just can'ttravel anymore. We need you young people to carry on.Tony On Sunday, August 16, 2015 11:38 AM, Wes Wada w...@wadaworks.com wrote: Hi VFB, We are all recuperating from several days of working

Re: [VFB] tightening spam screws

2015-08-14 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Got you here in Arkansas.Tony On Friday, August 14, 2015 12:27 AM, ray...@earthlink.net ray...@earthlink.net wrote: Please answer. I'll try not to bother you again. JIMMYD -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group,

[VFB] Re: Birdie Frame

2015-08-10 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
It looks great.Thanks,Tony On Monday, August 10, 2015 6:32 PM, Keith Passant kpt...@btinternet.com wrote: On its way again sir  From: Anthony Spezio Sent: Monday, August 10, 2015 11:57 PMTo: Allan Fish ; Keith Passant ; Neville Gosling ; Michael Bliss Cc: f...@tribcsp.com ; Rick

Re: [VFB] Quote for the Day

2015-08-05 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
I met Chuck and Sharon over 20 years ago when Chuck was tying here at the FFF Conclave in Arkansas.I have one of Chucks Flies in my collection. I also had his signed book before I sold my book collection.Tony On Wednesday, August 5, 2015 11:32 AM, Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net wrote:

[VFB] Phone call

2015-08-05 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
I had a surprise call this morning from Fishy Fullum. We talked for about an hour. He is having another book published.We talked about old times at the fly fishing shows and about the bamboo rod I made for him.He plans on stopping by the house when he is back here in March. I wish I could take

Re: [VFB] Ruby River Fiberglass Fly Rods

2015-07-29 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Some years ago when the mag started I was asked to do an article. I contacted Will several times and each time I never got a reply. I even tried to call him but never got a call back. This turned me totally off and I never did an article.I also have not bought anything from him.Tony On

Re: [VFB] Hot Weather in Waco

2015-07-28 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Same thing here Jimmy, I need a cane or walker to get around. Had family here for three weeks and only got to fish for an hour or so. High water and heat along with the pain of sitting in the boat.We are just getting to be old toots.Tony On Tuesday, July 28, 2015 4:09 PM, Jimmy D. Moore

Re: [VFB] posting part 2

2015-07-27 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
J same thing here. I don't know what changes were made but I don't like it.Tony On Monday, July 27, 2015 7:54 AM, J Balmer jbal...@betadigm.com wrote: For the years that I've been a member of this illustrious group, I've received posts in email was able to reply to those emails.

[VFB] Village Wheen fire,

2015-07-19 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
The Village Wheel where we had get togethers for Sowbug and the FFF Conclave had a fire day before yesterday. Burned out the inside with some damage that can be seen from the outside.Looks like we will have to find another place to meet and have dinner if it is not rebuilt before Sowbug next

Re: [VFB] vfb working ??

2015-07-13 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
My flies are in the mail today.Tony On Monday, July 13, 2015 4:13 PM, ray...@earthlink.net ray...@earthlink.net wrote: Probably fished out LOL JIMMY D -Original Message- From: ray...@earthlink.net Sent: May 23, 2015 10:32 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB]

[VFB] The thruth

2015-06-20 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
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Re: [Shaw Suspected Junk Email] Re: [Shaw Suspected Junk Email] [VFB] Re: What Guides Do you Like?

2015-06-12 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Jack,I just came across this message so I will try to reply now.I use the Hook and Hackle chart for guide spacing. I use two strippers on 9 foot and longer rods.The Snake Brand guides need no prep on the guide feet. Though they are more expensive to me they are worth it. The other two brands

Re: [VFB] An angler to the end.....

2015-06-04 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Thanks Allan.What is the status on the  framed fly plate.Tony On Thursday, June 4, 2015 2:01 PM, Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Here it is, Tony.  I converted it to JPEG. Al -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this

Re: [VFB] Resending - An angler to the end.....

2015-06-04 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. On Jun 4, 2015, at 10:45 AM, 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail vfb

Re: [VFB] An angler to the end.....

2015-06-04 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Attachment will not open.Tony On Thursday, June 4, 2015 12:39 PM, Neville Gosling nev.gosl...@shaw.ca wrote: -- -- 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

[VFB] Stimulator

2015-06-02 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Can anyone give me the recipe for the Stimulator.I do not have my books anymore.Thanks, Tony -- -- 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] Stimulator

2015-06-02 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
That is where I found and sent it on to my buddy in N.J.I don't have my books anymore to have looked it up.Thanks,Tony On Tuesday, June 2, 2015 1:21 PM, Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Here you go, Tony:     http://copperfly.net/stimulator.php Got the fly.  MANY

Re: [VFB] test message

2015-05-29 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Allan, all of yours are going to my SPAM file.I have to click NOT SPAM.Tony On Friday, May 29, 2015 9:38 AM, Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net wrote: There was an interesting reason behind Neville's test message.  All of his messages to VFB were being labelled as suspected spam by his

Re: [VFB] 2015 popper swap

2015-05-17 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
PM, 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail vfb-mail@googlegroups.com wrote: Was I supposed to get a popper from Jack Dehaven. -- -- 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

Re: [VFB] 2015 popper swap

2015-05-17 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
It worked, Was I supposed to get a popper from Jack Dehaven. I don't have one.Tony On Sunday, May 17, 2015 6:04 PM, Allan afi...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Don't know if this will work or not, but I'm going to try to attach the pictures.  Hope it doesn't break folks bandwidth limits.

Re: [VFB] Silk or Nylon Wraps for Guides

2015-05-15 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
. If you are too modest however, please let me know because I am sure that I can learn something. Neville (Nev) GoslingGreater VancouverBC  Canada On May 13, 2015, at 5:19 PM, 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail vfb-mail@googlegroups.com wrote: Jack,I wrapped my first rod in about 1947 with Silk thread

Re: [Shaw Suspected Junk Email] [VFB] Silk or Nylon Wraps for Guides

2015-05-13 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Jack,I wrapped my first rod in about 1947 with Silk thread. I started wrapping Glass and then Graphite rods with Nylon. Only used Color Preserver on very few rods as it was a real pain in the butt if you did not get the wraps totally soaked. If not totally soaked dark spots would show up if

Re: [VFB] Recent Tornados

2015-05-12 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
We are K though we expect some sever weather on and off till Monday. I have never seen weather like this in the 21 years we have been here.Tony On Tuesday, May 12, 2015 3:24 PM, Neville Gosling nev.gosl...@shaw.ca wrote: I hope all those VFB members who live in the area of the

[VFB] David Colyn

2015-04-29 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Just talked to David on Facebook and let him know he has been hacked. He is aware of that and is trying to get more info to look into this deeper. He is no longer on the list he said but wanted me to send his apologies to the list if it caused anyone any inconvenience.Tony -- -- You

[VFB] From David Colyn

2015-04-29 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
 Post what David sent.Tony   Hey Guys and Gals If anyone played along with the gmail hacker that wanted to borrow money from you, pretending to be me and got as far as getting the banking details of where to deposit the funds. .. Please msg me privately, I need the detail as I'm taking

Re: [VFB] Am I getting out???

2015-04-24 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
I got you in Arkansas.Tony On Friday, April 24, 2015 12:47 PM, Jimmy D. Moore ray...@earthlink.net wrote: Somebody please oet me know --   º  * JIMMY D. MOORE, ARS WB5RHT,author Moon Holler Misfits Fishing Hunting

Re: [VFB] David Colyn

2015-04-24 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
It is SPAM.Tony On Friday, April 24, 2015 2:34 PM, Neville Gosling nev.gosl...@shaw.ca wrote: If I remember correctly David Colyn was on VFB several years ago and maybe is still lurking. If I remember correctly he is in Cape Town South Africa. I strongly suspect that his email has

Re: [VFB] Soft hackle Streamer

2015-04-01 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
I have seen Jack do this a long time ago. I do not have his book anymore to look it up. Sorry I sold my book collection. It was a long time ago that I saw him do that so I really don't remember how he did it.Tony On Wednesday, April 1, 2015 8:02 AM, Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net

Re: [VFB] fishing

2015-03-21 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Will you be here for dinner on Wednesday night. We can get whoever is coming from the bunch and go to the Village Wheel.Tony On Friday, March 20, 2015 5:00 PM, Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net wrote: A good day all around for you, Rick.  Tomorrow is our only warm-ish day before

Re: [VFB] RE:Sowbug roundup 2015

2015-03-20 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
I am going to take a few if I find time.Tony On Friday, March 20, 2015 10:32 AM, Peggy Brenner peggy.bren...@comcast.net wrote: I'll have my phone so can send some photos straight to the list. Peggy On 3/20/2015 10:16 AM, Allan Fish wrote: On 3/20/15 10:36 AM, 'Wayne C Blake

Re: [VFB] RE:SowBug Roundup 2015

2015-03-20 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Dot and I will miss you here at the house. The weeds in the river will miss you too.LOLTony On Friday, March 20, 2015 9:45 AM, 'Wayne C Blake Hedges' via VFB Mail vfb-mail@googlegroups.com wrote: _filtered #yiv0654652553 {font-family:Calibri;panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2

[VFB] Fly Rods I will be getting out of the hospital next week

2015-03-18 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
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[VFB] Dinner with the Brenners.

2015-03-18 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Had a real nice time with Jerry and Peggy today. We visited at the house and then went out to dinner at the Wagon Wheel. They had a good day on the fiver yesterday but today it got a lot colder and we have rain. They will be hitting the river tomorrow. Wish I was able to go with them.Arkansas

Re: [VFB] SowBug Roundup 2015

2015-03-17 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Scott, you should of been here yesterday.77 degrees, river totally down and like a sheet of glass, It is down today but a cold front is moving in.Tony On Tuesday, March 17, 2015 11:17 AM, Alan Di Somma phxflyt...@cox.net wrote: Then leave it home and borrow a rod from someone

Re: [VFB] Rotary Hackle Pliers??

2015-03-13 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
 From: 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail Sent: Friday, March 13, 2015 2:52 PMTo: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Rotary Hackle Pliers?? Nev,I also used the Electrical hooks and they work fine just like a good pair of pliers. I wrap my Parachutes a bit different than normal. What I find I

Re: [VFB] Rotary Hackle Pliers??

2015-03-13 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
as they have a ring to hold or put your finger in. They grip the hackle well.  Next time I tie some parachute hackled flies I will remember to use the rotary pliers. Nev On Mar 13, 2015, at 4:56 AM, 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail vfb-mail@googlegroups.com wrote: Allan give Chuck a break. LOLA

Re: [VFB] Rotary Hackle Pliers??

2015-03-13 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
PM, 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail vfb-mail@googlegroups.com wrote: Nev,I also used the Electrical hooks and they work fine just like a good pair of pliers. I wrap my Parachutes a bit different than normal. What I find I can hold the arm vertical while the pliers is alt an angle. I can work

Re: [VFB] Attn. Tony.. White water demon fly question??

2015-03-13 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
. Thanks again,Chuck From: 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2015 9:30 AMTo: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Attn. Tony.. White water demon fly question?? Chuck,I have really have not been able to get out and fish much at all for the past two years but I have tyed

Re: [VFB] Rotary Hackle Pliers??

2015-03-13 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Don,I agree with you on the old type hackle pliers but I really don't use them anymore since I use the hinge type. I added a bit of shrink tubing on the jaws and that works fine and prevents slipping.One of the things I liked about the old type is you could put your finger in the loop and just

Re: [VFB] Rotary Hackle Pliers??

2015-03-13 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Allan give Chuck a break. LOLA rotary vise is useless for winding parachute hackles. The swivel hackle pliers is the way to go on them. That is all I have used for about 25 years. The long handle one is the best for that. I can show what I mean at the show., Gee now I am picking on you. LOL I

Re: [VFB] Attn. Tony.. White water demon fly question??

2015-03-12 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
I just read Gary's message. What he says about stop and let it suspend is the killer. The WRD will just kind of sit there suspended and as soon as it is moved a bit that is when I used to get the strike.Tony On Thursday, March 12, 2015 9:30 AM, Anthony Spezio bambot...@yahoo.com wrote

Re: [VFB] Attn. Tony.. White water demon fly question??

2015-03-12 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Chuck,I have really have not been able to get out and fish much at all for the past two years but I have tyed some WRD's for others that have fished them. Last year I tyed a dozen for a friend that fishes for Crappie and White Bass. He said he caught a load of them on the WRD. In years past I

[VFB] Poppers

2015-03-09 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
I finally got a start on the poppers for the swap. How many do I need to tye up.I hope to have them ready for Allan when he comes to the Sowbug. Sorry it has taken so long. I still can't do a lot of tying but I am giving these a shot.Tony -- -- You received this message because you are

Re: [VFB] Penguin Plumage

2015-03-02 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Still laughing.Tony On Monday, March 2, 2015 11:25 AM, Neville Gosling nev.gosl...@shaw.ca wrote: For the attention of Don O only (who badly wants Emperor Penguin feathers) c.c Reven Segal Why it is so difficult to find feathers from a dead penquin VERY INTERESTING FACTS ! ! Did

Re: [VFB] Sowbug

2015-02-01 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Tom,I would be happy to see you again.Quite a few things have changed for me. Don't know if I can get out to fish but you can come over and visit.If you might have a few reel seat sets of hardware that you might want to let go, bring them with you.Tony On Sunday, February 1, 2015 10:12

Re: [VFB]new swaps coming?

2015-01-26 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Maybe Jimmy can take my place in the popper swap. I just an not able to tye them now.I may not be able to do much tying at the Sowbug either.Tony On Monday, January 26, 2015 9:16 AM, Jimmy D. Moore ray...@earthlink.net wrote: Thinking about getting into a Swap. Anything on the

Re: [VFB] Sinking Firefly???

2015-01-26 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
I tyed with Harry at the east coast shows but never heard of this one.Arkansas Tony On Monday, January 26, 2015 4:58 PM, Marcus Harton list.h...@gmail.com wrote: I wonder if anybody has details of Harry Steeves Sinking Firefly? He talks about it some in his Terrestrials book, and

[VFB] Flytyr

2015-01-13 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
I called them today and was told that my issue was mailed out on Dec 16. I told them that I had not received it. They said they would add another issue to my subscription.  I told them I did not want that I wanted the Winter issue as I have every copy from Issue #1 and I don't want to miss an

Re: [VFB] Re: POPPER SWAP CLOSED

2015-01-11 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Thank you guys, will do the best I can.Tony On Sunday, January 11, 2015 3:33 AM, MartinWestbeek martinwestb...@planet.nl wrote: #yiv4662418795 #yiv4662418795 -- _filtered #yiv4662418795 {panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4;} _filtered #yiv4662418795 {font-family:Calibri;panose-1:2 15 5 2 2

Re: [VFB] Re: POPPER SWAP CLOSED

2015-01-10 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
I had planned on getting to mine Tuesday morning but ended up in the ER again with a bad TIA. Was in the hospital a few days with a follow up with my primary  doctor on Friday. While in the doctor's office I had another TIA. I am now under new medication a bit disoriented and weak. Looks like

Re: [VFB] The Flyfishing Show

2015-01-08 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
I used to tye at the Somerset and Charlotte showsTony On Tuesday, January 6, 2015 10:19 PM, Tom Davenport t...@comcast.net wrote: I noticed an ad in a fly fishing magazine I subscribe to for “The Flyfishing Show”, which is held at seven different locations in the US in January and

Re: [VFB] The Flyfishing Show

2015-01-08 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Don,I see Bob Mead there too.Tony On Thursday, January 8, 2015 12:36 PM, Anthony Spezio bambot...@yahoo.com wrote: I used to tye at the Somerset and Charlotte showsTony On Tuesday, January 6, 2015 10:19 PM, Tom Davenport t...@comcast.net wrote: I noticed an ad in a fly

Re: [VFB] Keys bound

2015-01-04 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Have a good safe trip and catch a fish for me.Tony On Saturday, January 3, 2015 10:42 PM, Don Ordes f...@tribcsp.com wrote: Just booked a trip to the Keys for a week of warmth, relaxin', and fly fishing- 1st week in Feb. Anyone live near there and wants to wet a line, let me know.

Re: [VFB] Ami getting out today?

2015-01-03 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
You are still coming in ArkansasTony On Saturday, January 3, 2015 11:10 AM, Neville Gosling nev.gosl...@shaw.ca wrote: Jimmy, it seems me that you are nearly always getting out - you seem to have little faith in your computer.No one sends so many test messages. To solve these

Re: [VFB] Test will somebody PuLeeze answer me

2015-01-02 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Got you in Arkansas.Tony On Friday, January 2, 2015 10:23 AM, Jimmy D. Moore ray...@earthlink.net wrote: Receiving is OK, but not sure I'm sending.  Hope at least oneof you replies to this post . JIMMY D -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail

[VFB] HAPPY NEW YEAR

2014-12-31 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
HAPPY NEW YEAR to all, may the new year be a better one for all of us.Arkansas Tony -- -- 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] MERRY CHRISTMAS

2014-12-24 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
I want to wish all a safe and MERRY CHRISTMAS along with New Years Greetings.May the New Year be a better one for all.Arkansas Tony -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe

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

2014-12-22 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Jimmy, Send them to me direct if you will. I want to put them in Denny's file.Tony On Saturday, December 20, 2014 4:08 PM, Alan Di Somma phxflyt...@cox.net wrote: Jimmy…send them to me also please. phxflytyerPhoenix,AZ  Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting

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

2014-12-18 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
This is the first I have heard of this. Thanks Jimmy.Tony On Thursday, December 18, 2014 6:14 PM, Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Jimmy,You brought a bit of a tear to my eye. You're a good man, Jimmy!al Sent from my iPhone On Dec 18, 2014, at 7:12 PM, Jimmy D. Moore

Re: [VFB] Looking for Jeff Hines

2014-12-08 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Jimmy,I will fwd this to Jeff. I will not give out info without his permission.He can contact you as I can't reach him now.Tony On Monday, December 8, 2014 1:01 PM, Jimmy D. Moore ray...@earthlink.net wrote: Looking for  Jeff Hines, a good friend  of mine and Denny's. If you have

Re: [VFB] test please let me know if im getting out.

2014-12-08 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Got you here in Arkansas.Tony On Monday, December 8, 2014 1:17 PM, Jimmy D. Moore ray...@earthlink.net wrote: m getting out.  not sure about first email I sent. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to

[VFB] Rene Christmas Swap

2014-12-08 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
I sent this and it bounced.Rene,What was the Christmas Swap that you hosted. I remember tying a woven fly with all three Christmas colors.Tony -- -- 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

[VFB] Denny Conrad

2014-12-06 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
We got a call from Liz, Denny's daughter last night that Denny Conrad had passed at 5:30 that evening.We were good friends. I will miss his regular weekend calls.Arkansas Tony -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email

Re: [VFB] RE:Christmas fly patterns

2014-12-05 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
remember his name though.     On Thu, Dec 4, 2014 at 5:20 PM, 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail vfb-mail@googlegroups.com wrote: I saw a Christmas Tree on Facebook last year. It was tyed from Green Deer Hair.Tony On Thursday, December 4, 2014 2:03 PM, 'wayneb22...@yahoo.com' via VFB Mail vfb

Re: [VFB] Re: Sowbug Roundup 2015 - Your Invitation - Reminder

2014-12-04 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Been a number of years since you made the  show. Hope you can make it in 2016.Tony On Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:53 PM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail vfb-mail@googlegroups.com wrote: I will miss you there.Rick   From: Jimmy D. Moore ray...@earthlink.net To: Chet Pat Smith

Re: [VFB] RE:Christmas fly patterns

2014-12-04 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
I saw a Christmas Tree on Facebook last year. It was tyed from Green Deer Hair.Tony On Thursday, December 4, 2014 2:03 PM, 'wayneb22...@yahoo.com' via VFB Mail vfb-mail@googlegroups.com wrote: | Hi All;Anyone know of any Christmas related fly patterns? Thanks in advance; Wayne b |

Re: [VFB] OFF TOPIC. My Baby got crashed into by a deer

2014-11-06 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
If it weren't for bad luck, you would have no luck at all.Tony On Thursday, November 6, 2014 1:24 PM, Chuck Alexander chuckalexan...@centurylink.net wrote: Same here: I had a brother in law killed like that, and my Daddy had a deer total his truck one morning on his way to work.

Re: [VFB] Re: Popper Swap - Anybody in a hurry?

2014-11-06 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
I want to thank all of you. I am getting now to where I can type a bit, hope I can start tying in a few weeks.Tony On Thursday, November 6, 2014 11:15 AM, Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Doing eggzackly that. af Sent from my iPhone On Nov 6, 2014, at 9:14 AM, dehavenphoto

[VFB] Nail knot

2014-11-04 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Been trying to tie a nail knot but for some reason it just don't look right. Tony -- -- 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] Nail knot

2014-11-04 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
This was just a joke. Tony On Tuesday, November 4, 2014 7:47 PM, aflyt...@comcast.net aflyt...@comcast.net wrote: You may also like the nailess nail knot.  there are how to videos on U tube. Gary     From: 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB MailSent: Tuesday, November 04, 2014 11:59 AMTo

Re: [VFB] Re: POPPER SWAP CLOSED

2014-10-22 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
I have just started and had a mishap. If I can use my right arm,I will try to get them done this week.Tony On Tuesday, October 21, 2014 6:35 PM, Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Calm down folks, you've got a month. I just started last night. af Sent from my iPhone On Oct

Re: [VFB] test

2014-10-15 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Still getting you here in Arkansas. Tony On Wednesday, October 15, 2014 10:33 AM, Jimmy D. Moore ray...@earthlink.net wrote: Sold my bass boat to son Joe .. ROTFLMBFAO =-O Don Ordes wrote: Bass boating accident would work -Original Message- From: Jimmy D. Moore Sent:

Re: [VFB] test

2014-10-15 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Club P.O. Box 9104 Russellville, AR 72811 www.caddisflyfishers.org On Wednesday, October 15, 2014 2:40 PM, 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail vfb-mail@googlegroups.com wrote: Still getting you here in Arkansas. Tony On Wednesday, October 15, 2014 10:33 AM, Jimmy D. Moore ray...@earthlink.net

[VFB] FFF Fly Fair

2014-10-04 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Had a pleasant afternoon and evening with Allan Fish yesterday. We will be tying at the FFF Fly Fair today and tomorrow.Arkansas Tony -- -- 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

[VFB] Large Trout

2014-10-03 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
 I posted this the other day but it bounced so I am posting it again. To add to this my neighbor told me yesterday that he had seen it the day before and tried to entice it with a big Sculpin with no luck.Tony  I note all the time when a big trout is around my dock when I see boats around

Re: [VFB] Wow

2014-09-28 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
I id not get it either. Tony On Saturday, September 27, 2014 10:57 PM, Don Ordes f...@tribcsp.com wrote: I didn’t get Christian’s email. Can anyone re-post it? DonO From: Joyce M Westphal Sent: Saturday, September 27, 2014 6:51 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Wow

Re: [VFB] VFB Facebook

2014-09-24 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
I will accept you as a friend, Send me an invitation. Seems like the old members are all there. Tony On Wednesday, September 24, 2014 12:44 PM, 'Eric Worm' via VFB Mail vfb-mail@googlegroups.com wrote: I just joined the facebook page, sent a note to two others to join as well... Eric

Re: [VFB] Wolves change rivers

2014-09-22 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Not only with animals but with small airports too. I lived in a wooded area and we had a small airport two miles from my house. I did a lot of flying back then. Then they stripped the woods and built sub divisions. People complained about the airplanes and the airport closed. There was a lot of

Re: [VFB] test

2014-09-14 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
I give you 100. Tony On Sunday, September 14, 2014 6:50 PM, Joyce M Westphal joyce...@gmail.com wrote: Loud and clear in Utah. Joyce On Sun, Sep 14, 2014 at 5:05 PM, Chuck Alexander chuckalexan...@centurylink.net wrote: You passed the test in Bama, Chuck -Original Message-

Re: AGES - was Re: [VFB] Jimmy

2014-09-11 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Good to hear from you Pete. Tony On Thursday, September 11, 2014 7:03 AM, Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Okay - here's what I've got as of now. Let me know as ages need to be updated. Al Tony Spezio 85 Denny Conrad 79 Al Fish 78 Jimmy D. Moore 77 Joe Fusco 76 Joyce

Re: [VFB] Frog Pattern

2014-09-06 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
I like that Big Mouth frog. Tony On Friday, September 5, 2014 7:45 PM, 'wayneb22...@yahoo.com' via VFB Mail vfb-mail@googlegroups.com wrote: Me too! The smiley frog it will be! Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android From: Allan Fish

Re: [VFB] testing

2014-08-27 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Got you in Arkansas. Tony On Wednesday, August 27, 2014 8:46 AM, J Balmer jbal...@betadigm.com wrote: testy   From:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Don Ordes Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2014 10:41 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB]

Re: [VFB] testing

2014-08-27 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Glad to hear this Don, you have to do what you have to do. Just remember, old comes too soon and you can't go back and do what you planned to do. This comes from someone they is already there. Tony On Wednesday, August 27, 2014 11:59 AM, Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net wrote: On 8/27/14,

Re: [VFB] Hair Hackle Flies

2014-08-18 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
I had Grant's book in my collection that I sold. That book is just a soft cover self printed book that sells for high dollar if you can find a copy. I also had MacKenzie's book that is a good book. I really regret selling mu collection of tying books. Tony On Monday, August 18, 2014 1:22 AM,

Re: [VFB] POPPER Swap

2014-08-16 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
I will think on this one. Might just do it. Tony On Saturday, August 16, 2014 9:30 AM, Donna tieem...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Allan That is one fly i never tie.       Donna Sent from Donna's iphone On Aug 15, 2014, at 10:40 PM, Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Okay. Mike was

Re: [VFB] Re:POPPER swap - Halfway point

2014-08-16 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
OK, put me down. I think it was 15 poppers or is it 16. I will do cork poppers covered with Mylar Braid. Tony On Saturday, August 16, 2014 4:46 PM, Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net wrote: 8/16/14  5:45 p.m. EDT Eight signed up - Eight openings.   Popper swap entries.    1.  Al Fish –

Re: [VFB] Camping in Arkansas

2014-08-15 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Bull Shoals State Park is one of the best. right on the river. The FFF Conclave is the first weekend in October. I am in the phone book, if you have time give me a call and come by and visit a bit. I am ten miles down river from the dam. Tony On Friday, August 15, 2014 7:03 PM, Allan Fish

[VFB] Fly TYing

2014-08-13 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
My son has a friend in Shomkin PA that has a teen age daughter that is interested in learning to tie fishing flies. If there is someone that might know of classes that she can attend in that area, please message me with details. Thanks, Arkansas Tony -- -- You received this message because

[VFB] Tankera

2014-08-11 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Reuven Segal    So dear Tony..do you see a future for bamboo tenkara rods? Won't have to deal anymore with those pesky guides and wrappings :) R On 10/08/2014 1:23 PM, jerryp...@comcast.net wrote: I've messed a To vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Aug 10 at 9:20 PM So dear Tony..do you

Re: [VFB] Observations of VFB and age

2014-08-10 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
up.it wasn't back in '39 however  :) Quite a beautiful piece of equipment however. Deserves to be mounted on a wall. On 10/08/2014 7:44 AM, 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail wrote: Nev, I still have two of those. One is still brand new, never used. I got that one in a bunch of stuff

Re: [VFB] Handline

2014-08-10 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Joyce, Never heard od that one . I am trying to visualize doing that in my mind. Tony On Sunday, August 10, 2014 5:25 AM, ashley strutt galeforce1...@gmail.com wrote: I remember those, harbour walls and piers are full of kids and adults during the summer using those to catch stuff,

Re: [VFB] Fly Line | Fly Fishing Line | Fly Fishing -- Shadow

2014-08-09 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Checked the link, the price is right. I get my lines locally from Global Dorber, they are just a dollar less. I wonder if the lines are being manufactured by the same company. If they are they are good lines. Tony On Friday, August 8, 2014 10:46 PM, aflyt...@comcast.net aflyt...@comcast.net

Re: [VFB] Summary of Are we to Old Survey

2014-08-09 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Peggy, It is people like you that keep this going. We do need young ones to carry on. I personally thank you for what you are doing. Our club is also working with young people. At the last Kids outing they had over 100 kids at Dry Run Creek. One day for tying and one day for fishing. Tony On

Re: [VFB] Are we too Old?

2014-08-09 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
and so quiet.  Beautiful. Mike Bliss Sent from my iPhone On Aug 4, 2014, at 4:00 PM, Don Ordes f...@tribcsp.com wrote: Is it time for a roll call? DonO From: 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail Sent: Monday, August 04, 2014 3:52 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Are we too Old

Re: [VFB] Observations of VFB and age

2014-08-09 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
I live in a rural area where they are lakes and rivers all around. One of the big business in the area is fishing and guiding on the lakes and ricers and creeks along with a lot of campgrounds. What we see here are many people leaving Wal-Mart with 15.00 spinning outfits on plastic covered

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