RE: [VFB] health and Tigers

2012-09-20 Thread J Balmer
Yes, very, congratulations on both counts. From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Thomas R. Eckert Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2012 3:37 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: AW: [VFB] health and Tigers for once this are really great news …

RE: [VFB] Line Weight chart - updated

2012-09-09 Thread J Balmer
7 wts are special. From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Allan Fish Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2012 6:54 PM To: VFB Subject: [VFB] Line Weight chart - updated Okay, my chart had both grams and grains listed. Here's what it showed.: First 30

RE: [VFB] test

2012-09-07 Thread J Balmer
Got it. From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of The Smiths Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2012 9:12 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] test Anyone reading this? Not getting answers to questions I sent. Gary -- You received this message

RE: [VFB] Hurricane Isaac now sharpening hook.

2012-09-04 Thread J Balmer
@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [VFB] Hurricane Isaac now sharpening hook. Sharpened the hook and it caught fish instead of missing them. Will post fishing report later. Tony --- On Sun, 9/2/12, J Balmer jbal...@betadigm.com wrote: From: J Balmer jbal...@betadigm.com Subject: RE: [VFB

RE: [VFB] Hurricane Isaac

2012-09-02 Thread J Balmer
, Alan Di Somma Sent from my iPad On Sep 1, 2012, at 5:25 PM, Anthony Spezio bambot...@yahoo.com wrote: I need to do that, now where is my hook hone. Tony --- On Sat, 9/1/12, J Balmer jbal...@betadigm.com wrote: From: J Balmer jbal...@betadigm.com Subject: RE: [VFB

RE: [VFB] Hurricane Isaac

2012-09-02 Thread J Balmer
, Anthony Spezio bambot...@yahoo.com http://us.mc1625.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=bambot...@yahoo.com wrote: I need to do that, now where is my hook hone. Tony --- On Sat, 9/1/12, J Balmer jbal...@betadigm.com http://us.mc1625.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=jbal...@betadigm.com wrote: From: J

RE: [VFB] Hurricane Isaac

2012-09-01 Thread J Balmer
Gotta stop fishing for rock trout Tony… From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Spezio Sent: Friday, August 31, 2012 6:30 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Hurricane Isaac My sons two friends never fished at Tucker and one

RE: [VFB] Hurricane Isaac

2012-09-01 Thread J Balmer
I keep a hook hone in my chest pack check the hook if I have a couple of misses in a row. Plus, I lose enough flies that I generally have a sharp one availableJ J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael Bliss Sent: Friday, August 31, 2012

RE: [VFB] Lead

2012-08-29 Thread J Balmer
Haven't used tungsten putty yet, but I will use that or flat wrap next time I see it. I use tungsten beads a lot though. J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael Bliss Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2012 3:08 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com

RE: [VFB] today

2012-08-26 Thread J Balmer
Congrats! From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Rick Zieger Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2012 8:03 PM To: VFB; flyfishingandflytyingforpanf...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [VFB] today My wife has now put up with me for 39 years. She says that it hasnot

RE: [VFB] fish handling

2012-08-02 Thread J Balmer
I typically lip bass; it's quicker to get the fly out the fish back in the water you don't touch the protective layer on the skin of the fish. When I'm using a net, as w/ trout, I rarely need to touch the fish @ all. J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On

RE: [VFB] a graceful Rise the interview

2012-05-29 Thread J Balmer
Well deserved tribute. -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Robert Morger Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 1:34 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] a graceful Rise the interview Beautiful Peggy On 5/29/12, Webb,

RE: [VFB] bead help?

2012-04-28 Thread J Balmer
You can also put a cad of rubber cement or bees wax on the jaws of the tweezers to help hold the bead. J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Allan Fish Sent: Friday, April 27, 2012 8:59 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] bead

RE: [VFB] Testing

2012-02-14 Thread J Balmer
Got it. -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jimmy D. Moore Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 6:00 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Cc: *Jimmy Moore Subject: [VFB] Testing Testing. Having a kickback problem with alternate

RE: [VFB] ..

2012-02-09 Thread J Balmer
Yep, his e-mail was hacked. From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Spezio Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2012 7:31 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] .. Looks like SPAM to me/ Tony From: haerb...@comcast.net

RE: [VFB] test

2012-01-27 Thread J Balmer
It's here... -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jimmy D. Moore Sent: Friday, January 27, 2012 9:52 AM To: Virtual Fly Box Subject: [VFB] test Overhauling my mailbox. lemme know if you get this. JIMMY --

RE: [VFB] Dangit - VFB posts not coming through. See below

2012-01-27 Thread J Balmer
Got it, but I can't send to you off list. -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jimmy D. Moore Sent: Friday, January 27, 2012 10:03 AM To: Virtual Fly Box Subject: [VFB] Dangit - VFB posts not coming through. See below If any

RE: [VFB] QUOTE FOR THE DAY 1/27/12

2012-01-27 Thread J Balmer
I got them both. J -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jimmy D. Moore Sent: Friday, January 27, 2012 11:26 AM To: Virtual Fly Box Subject: [VFB] QUOTE FOR THE DAY 1/27/12 Looks like De Somma is the only VFB'er to receive the

RE: [VFB] RE: Other types of fishing besides fly fishing and how much gear do you still have?

2012-01-27 Thread J Balmer
I go on a long weekend trip w/ a couple of friends of mine each spring fall, w/ three people in a boat, shorter rods are required. I use a baitcasting reel to troll crankbaits an ultralight rig for inline spinners on 4 lb mono for those trips, otherwise I use fly gear. I've kept all my

RE: [VFB] For VFBers who fish in bear country...

2012-01-26 Thread J Balmer
Nice bear. From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Don Ordes Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2012 9:21 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] For VFBers who fish in bear country... Why I carry my .50 cal. SW up at the Canada border and in

RE: [VFB] Co-op swaps in general- a plan?

2012-01-21 Thread J Balmer
I'd be interested because not only am I bereft of materials in general, there's no place close to purchase them. Since I 'm buying online anyway, I'd just as soon buy material in a situation that benefits others. J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On

RE: [VFB] Juicebug Swap Unleashed!

2012-01-17 Thread J Balmer
@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Juicebug Swap Unleashed! Never got them. When did you mail them? On Tue, Jan 17, 2012 at 11:50 AM, J Balmer jbal...@betadigm.com wrote: I realize that mine weren't pretty, but I didn't see it on the pics page. From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail

RE: [VFB] Juicebug Swap Unleashed!

2012-01-17 Thread J Balmer
! Never got them. When did you mail them? On Tue, Jan 17, 2012 at 11:50 AM, J Balmer jbal...@betadigm.com wrote: I realize that mine weren't pretty, but I didn't see it on the pics page. From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Wes Wada Sent: Tuesday

[VFB] juice bugs

2011-12-19 Thread J Balmer
Marcie's mom passed away yesterday, visitation is tomorrow the funeral on Wednesday. I'll be back home Wednesday night or Thursday morning I'll ship my flies then. Sorry for the delay, J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group,

RE: [VFB] New Details for Juicebug Swap

2011-12-01 Thread J Balmer
McKaughan - are you in the swap? 5, Michael Bliss - done 6, Don O - done 7, J. Balmer - working on them 8, Chappy -done 9, Walter - I think you are in? 10, Peggy B - working on them 11. Jack Lehman - are you in the swap? 12. Gary Webb - are you in the swap? 13. Bob Laubengayer - are you in the swap? 14

RE: [VFB] Happy Safe Thanksgivi8ng

2011-11-23 Thread J Balmer
Same to you everybody on the list. From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Spezio Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 7:33 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com; rodmak...@goldrush.com; flyfishingandflytyingforpanf...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [VFB]

RE: [VFB] Fw: Big Brown!!

2011-11-22 Thread J Balmer
I've SEEN browns that big, never caught one. Nice fish. From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Don Ordes Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2011 12:05 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Fw: Big Brown!! Subject: Big Brown!!

RE: [VFB] Quote for the Day

2011-11-16 Thread J Balmer
You gotta hold the tail just right... -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of ray...@earthlink.net Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 8:39 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Quote for the Day The response was great.

RE: [VFB] re UTC thread

2011-11-12 Thread J Balmer
Use a whip finisher instead of the half hitches. I have some too, I use it like floss instead of thread. From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Joyce M Westphal Sent: Friday, November 11, 2011 7:49 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] re

RE: [VFB] Re: Juice-bug swap progress and status report

2011-11-09 Thread J Balmer
I have a pattern worked out, I'll get the rest of the materials this week, should be done before the deadline. I also agree that Jimi should get a set of flies in the event someone else meisters the swap. J -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com

RE: [VFB] Trout Drapes

2011-11-08 Thread J Balmer
I was thinking about trout drapes for my office, but I don’t have $50 MM in the budget for drapes… From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Allan Fish Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 11:15 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Trout Drapes

RE: [VFB] My monitor just kicked the bucket.

2011-10-29 Thread J Balmer
There are a lot of inexpensive flat screens available these days. -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of ray...@earthlink.net Sent: Friday, October 28, 2011 10:49 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] My monitor just

RE: [VFB] On a fly rod....Yeah!

2011-10-28 Thread J Balmer
Why'd he throw his rod into the lake, how'd he get it back to land that nice pike? From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Don Ordes Sent: Friday, October 28, 2011 10:57 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] On a fly rodYeah! About an

RE: [VFB] You think the hair extension fad was bad...

2011-10-23 Thread J Balmer
... I actually remember wearing fishnet stockings and a paper dress. But some of these dresses have 5 figure price tags, a little out of my range, maybe for my lifetime clothing expenditures. Peggy b On 10/22/2011 11:32 PM, J Balmer wrote: don't forget the fishnets. *From:*vfb-mail

RE: [VFB] Hello - is anyone home?

2011-10-18 Thread J Balmer
I am, working in the home office. From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Neville Gosling Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 12:08 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Cc: Neville Gosling Subject: [VFB] Hello - is anyone home? Hello - is anyone home? --

RE: [VFB] Look's like I am in big trouble

2011-10-16 Thread J Balmer
Sorry to hear that. From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Spezio Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2011 9:22 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Cc: flyfishingandflytyingforpanf...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [VFB] Look's like I am in big trouble I

RE: [VFB] Skeena Photo Journal

2011-10-12 Thread J Balmer
Greater Vancouver BC Canada From: J Balmer mailto:jbal...@betadigm.com Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2011 7:04 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [VFB] Skeena Photo Journal Works on my version of IE. Maybe it's just Canucks? -- You received this message because you

RE: [VFB] Skeena 2011 Part 1

2011-10-12 Thread J Balmer
I didn't get to do much river fishing this year, all but one time the water was abnormally high. Still fished, still caught ( although not in the quantity requested) I will again. Rain rarely stops me, but lightening does. Something about waving a long piece of carbon around. From:

RE: [VFB] FW: Gotta See This!

2011-10-12 Thread J Balmer
Didn't the elk see the posted no trespassing sign? -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Don Ordes Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2011 9:23 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] FW: Gotta See This! -- You received this

RE: [VFB] FW: Gotta See This!

2011-10-12 Thread J Balmer
...@cox.net phxflyt...@cox.net To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Wed, October 12, 2011 11:49:56 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] FW: Gotta See This! I'll bet they did, but not written in ELK Thank You, Alan Di Somma You keep flea and tick soap in the shower... -Original Message- From: J

RE: [VFB] Stolen Items

2011-10-12 Thread J Balmer
Maybe the hotel has some idea who was there @ that time. Sorry for your loss. J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Spezio Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2011 7:00 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Stolen Items I had the

RE: [VFB] Skeena Photo Journal

2011-10-11 Thread J Balmer
Works on my version of IE. Maybe it's just Canucks? From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Neville Gosling Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2011 3:30 PM To: Virtual Fly Box Subject: [VFB] Skeena Photo Journal It seems that it is only when using Internet

RE: [VFB] re uv pattern

2011-10-09 Thread J Balmer
9:53 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] re uv pattern Not having come from where you come from, would you like to explain? Neville (Nev) Gosling From: J Balmer mailto:jbal...@betadigm.com Sent: Saturday, October 08, 2011 7:25 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com

RE: [VFB] re uv pattern

2011-10-09 Thread J Balmer
, J Balmer jbal...@betadigm.com wrote: Where I come from, Purple Haze is something entirely different. From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Joyce Westphal Sent: Saturday, October 08, 2011 2:20 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] re uv

RE: [VFB] re uv pattern

2011-10-09 Thread J Balmer
Thank You, Alan Di Somma You keep flea and tick soap in the shower... From: J Balmer mailto:jbal...@betadigm.com Sent: Saturday, October 08, 2011 7:25 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [VFB] re uv pattern Where I come from, Purple Haze is something entirely different

RE: [VFB] re uv pattern

2011-10-08 Thread J Balmer
Where I come from, Purple Haze is something entirely different. From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Joyce Westphal Sent: Saturday, October 08, 2011 2:20 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] re uv pattern Found it..it is called the

RE: [VFB] Montana Bound

2011-09-16 Thread J Balmer
Have fun, the water level should be considerably better than when we were in Wyoming in June. J -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Peggy Brenner Sent: Friday, September 16, 2011 6:09 AM To: Virtual Fly Box Subject: [VFB]

RE: [VFB] Slow VFB today

2011-09-15 Thread J Balmer
Rained up here yesterday, w/ a 0% chance according to the weather duds. Temp dropped below 40 overnight. ION, finally got to the pond Tuesday afternoon for 45 mins to try out the new streamer. I'll post pics in the next day or two. Slab gills largemouth slammed it. No big bass, but a couple in

RE: [VFB] Howdy

2011-09-12 Thread J Balmer
Thought about fishing, planned on going in between the rain Saturday again Sunday afternoon, never made it. I even had a new streamer to test. -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Allan Fish Sent: Monday, September 12, 2011

RE: [VFB] Fly of the Week....something different

2011-09-12 Thread J Balmer
Beauty! From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of ashley strutt Sent: Monday, September 12, 2011 4:27 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Cc: J Mck Subject: Re: [VFB] Fly of the Weeksomething different Ok, ignore last email. You can have it has an

RE: [VFB] VFB - where'd everybody go ???

2011-09-09 Thread J Balmer
Very nice. From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Wes Wada Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2011 7:14 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] VFB - where'd everybody go ??? Try this link: gorgeous place!

RE: [VFB] RE: Interesting catch

2011-09-08 Thread J Balmer
! From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of J Balmer Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2011 4:42 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [VFB] RE: Interesting catch While I haven't tied any of those yet, we did use pink squirrels when we were fishing

RE: [VFB] RE: Interesting catch

2011-09-07 Thread J Balmer
While I haven't tied any of those yet, we did use pink squirrels when we were fishing the driftless area of southwest Wisconsin a couple of weeks ago. From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Webb, Gary Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2011 2:32 PM To:

RE: [VFB] VFB - where'd everybody go ???

2011-09-06 Thread J Balmer
I've been thinkinig about fishing, in between replacing the water pump on the Jeep, rebuilding one of my primaary computers seeing a niece get married. Might tie a new streamer pattern tonight... From: Anthony Spezio mailto:bambot...@yahoo.com Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2011 3:11 PM To:

RE: [VFB] Awesome Hair

2011-08-30 Thread J Balmer
I thought you were talking about my hair. From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of haerb...@comcast.net Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2011 3:39 PM To: VFB Subject: [VFB] Awesome Hair Hey All, Anyone remember how to tye with this stuff? My

RE: [VFB] Update

2011-08-29 Thread J Balmer
Well, if you had to retire, not a bad place to to spend your time. Hope your health continues to improve. From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of phxflyt...@cox.net Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2011 7:31 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Update

RE: [VFB] RE:Still here

2011-08-27 Thread J Balmer
Sounds like you might need to use a 10 wt rod. From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Wayne Blake-Hedges Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2011 2:33 PM To: virtual flybox; flyfishingandflytyingforpanf...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [VFB] RE:Still here Hi

RE: [VFB] Illegal Eagle

2011-08-23 Thread J Balmer
Unless you are Native American _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael Bliss Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2011 6:17 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Illegal Eagle So if I understand correctly, even if you find feathers on

RE: [VFB] Any open swaps right now?

2011-08-22 Thread J Balmer
Can you buy jelly rope from any retail stores? -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Don Ordes Sent: Monday, August 22, 2011 8:44 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Any open swaps right now? Hi, Chappy,

RE: [VFB] Color and fish, and in people

2011-08-22 Thread J Balmer
Regardless of how fish interpret what we consider color, in 50 years of fishing (particularly the last 30) I have been in situations where varioius species of fish seem to prefer a color when offered the same exact lure or fly in different ones. Large smallmouth bass trout appearing to be the

RE: [VFB] Color and fish, and in people

2011-08-22 Thread J Balmer
As to scent, I've used garlic spray and a couple of others w/ little discernable difference. Anise seems to work, probably because it masks human sweat oils, I've used a couple of soaps to wash my hands before handling lures. There may be a taste diffence that would give a half a sec of so to

RE: [VFB] Color and fish, and in people

2011-08-22 Thread J Balmer
...' keep repeating that. - Original Message - From: J Balmer mailto:jbal...@betadigm.com To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, August 22, 2011 9:51 AM Subject: RE: [VFB] Color and fish, and in people As to scent, I've used garlic spray and a couple of others w/ little

RE: [VFB] IOFF ROLL-CALL The List Aug. 18th, B

2011-08-21 Thread J Balmer
Well I may be fanatical about both, but I'm a bit more fanatical about fishing... _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of ashley strutt Sent: Friday, August 19, 2011 12:17 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] IOFF ROLL-CALL The

RE: [VFB] Some juice-bug experiments- bloody scuds

2011-08-21 Thread J Balmer
I've been tying most of my streamers w/ either red blended or tied in @ the throat or I draw in a cut gills w/a red marker. Haven't done that w/ dries much except for poppers packed hair bugs. It does seem to make a difference. J _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com

RE: [VFB] IOFF ROLL-CALL The List Aug. 18th, B

2011-08-18 Thread J Balmer
Fusco ANY NEWBIES ON THE LIST PLEASE SIGN IN: J Balmer -- 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

RE: [VFB] IOFF ROLL-CALL The List

2011-08-17 Thread J Balmer
How do you become a member? _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Don Ordes Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 10:01 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] IOFF ROLL-CALL The List Thanks, Nick My list is on another computer that rarely

RE: [VFB] IOFF ROLL-CALL The List

2011-08-17 Thread J Balmer
be on paper since Rene (Secretary) is having his afternoon nap and is unable to write anything. /Jester -Ursprungligt meddelande- Från: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] För J Balmer Skickat: den 17 augusti 2011 18:37 Till: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Ämne: RE: [VFB] IOFF

RE: [VFB] Awful Situation.....(Scott Sickau)

2011-08-16 Thread J Balmer
Do any of you know Scott? If so, can you verify his whereabouts? Otherwise, this looks like a scam that is prevalent right now, especially since he's asking for british pounds.. J _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Sickau Sent:

RE: [VFB] Driftless

2011-08-16 Thread J Balmer
-Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of J Balmer Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2011 10:22 AM To: VFB Mail Subject: [VFB] Driftless Anyone fished the driftless area in southwest Wisconsin recently? Headed there this Friday for a couple

RE: [VFB] Tony,

2011-07-30 Thread J Balmer
that would take you? - Original Message - From: J Balmer jbal...@betadigm.com To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, July 29, 2011 10:11 PM Subject: RE: [VFB] Tony, I've been hocked once or twice... -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail

RE: [VFB] Tony,

2011-07-29 Thread J Balmer
I've been hocked once or twice... -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Allan Fish Sent: Friday, July 29, 2011 5:04 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Tony, Yes folks, I have been hacked. Tony Tony, go to:

RE: [VFB] Catskill Swap 2011-Book Information

2011-07-24 Thread J Balmer
Unfortunately, I only know Larry through the list. J -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Tom Davenport Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2011 1:27 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Catskill Swap 2011-Book

RE: [VFB] Catskill Swap 2011 and Larry Johnson

2011-07-12 Thread J Balmer
I'd say do what you think is best, I think the family will appreciate whatever you choose to do. -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Peggy Brenner Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2011 6:37 PM To: Virtual Fly Box Subject: [VFB]

RE: [VFB] Fwd: Larry Johnson

2011-07-08 Thread J Balmer
Sorry to hear, especially since he was doing much better. Our prayers go out to family friends. J -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Allan Fish Sent: Friday, July 08, 2011 9:29 AM To: Virtual Flybox Subject: [VFB] Fwd:

RE: [VFB] Rope Dub .. to Tube Flies..

2011-07-06 Thread J Balmer
I'm in. -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Don Ordes Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2011 8:21 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Rope Dub .. to Tube Flies.. Chappy, Just going through my records and checking to

RE: [VFB] Whiting hackle- stocking up

2011-07-02 Thread J Balmer
Unfortunately, living in the middle of Illinois I don’t get to fish for trout very often, so I don’t tie many dries. I have more grizzly than I’ll ever use, so I intend to dye some. I also have black ginger capes w/ fine enough feathers that I have used for dries. Several of the fly shops I’ve

RE: [VFB] Popper head colouring

2011-07-02 Thread J Balmer
Depends to some extent on what the body is made from. I've used waterproof crafters paint Prismacolor markers for the most part tried Perm Enamel paint, by you need to test the foam to make sure the paint solvents don't eat the foam before it flashes off. _ From:

RE: [VFB] Whiting hackle- stocking up

2011-07-02 Thread J Balmer
back the co-op swap hackle portions, but I talked Tom into letting him do it, as it was for a 'club' effort (VFB), not general 'on the pegs' marketing. Maybe they've changed with this new fad, but I haven't heard about it. DonO - Original Message - From: J Balmer mailto:jbal

RE: [VFB] New Book

2011-06-30 Thread J Balmer
He should fish w/ me, I meet plenty of them. 'Course very few are fly fishing... -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Desert Eagle Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2011 10:47 AM To: VFB Subject: [VFB] New Book Henry Winkler, I never

RE: [VFB] Whiting hackle rumour

2011-06-23 Thread J Balmer
Can't confirm that, but I've talked to several fly shops about shortages due the hair thang. J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of ashley strutt Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2011 7:47 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Whiting hackle

RE: [VFB] Re: [flyfishingandflytyingforpanfish] sort of off topic fly fishing boats

2011-06-23 Thread J Balmer
Beauty! I guess that's one more thing I need to add to my todo listJ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Spezio Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2011 10:36 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Re: [flyfishingandflytyingforpanfish] sort

RE: [VFB] Anyone built their own fly fishing boat?

2011-06-23 Thread J Balmer
That's better than a swimming run... -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Don Ordes Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2011 11:04 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Anyone built their own fly fishing boat? I'm working

RE: [VFB] Latest on Larry

2011-06-13 Thread J Balmer
Good to hear, give him our best wishes, J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Tom Davenport Sent: Monday, June 13, 2011 2:59 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Latest on Larry I stopped by Larry's hospital Saturday (he is now in

RE: [VFB] Home from the Northlands

2011-06-13 Thread J Balmer
Congrats on a great trip, I used to fish up on the Minnesota side back in the late 70s. Muskies are the only Midwestern fish (except for eelpout) that I haven't caught on a fly. -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of

RE: [VFB] Recovery OT

2011-06-05 Thread J Balmer
Hang in there we hope for a speedy recovery. J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Spezio Sent: Sunday, June 05, 2011 6:31 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Cc: flyfishingandflytyingforpanf...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [VFB] Recovery OT

RE: [VFB] Tony S.

2011-06-03 Thread J Balmer
Prayers are on their way. -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Allan Fish Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2011 7:48 PM To: Virtual Flybox; flyfishingandflytyingforpanf...@yahoogroups.com; rodmak...@goldrush.com Subject: [VFB] Tony S.

RE: [VFB] Re: Too much water

2011-06-01 Thread J Balmer
This is the worse year for water almost everywhere. I've had to cancel several trips, including coming down there. I can't cancel the trip to Jackson Hole in two weeks, but I won't be doing much fishing. From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anthony

RE: [VFB] Re: Too much water

2011-06-01 Thread J Balmer
[mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Spezio Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 11:39 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [VFB] Re: Too much water Hope it all works out for you, I hear the conditions are not the best. Tony --- On Wed, 6/1/11, J Balmer jbal...@betadigm.com wrote

RE: [VFB] Small mouth Bass Flies

2011-05-15 Thread J Balmer
I tie an olive wooly bugger w/ grizzly hackle a couple of strips of gold tinsel in the tail that works for everything. Smallmouth in the rivers take white white/chartreuse streamers, including clousers, they should work in a lake as well. -Original Message- From:

RE: [VFB] Bad Wether

2011-04-27 Thread J Balmer
A lot of rain here, had to take a bus back from Chicago Saturday because all flights out were cancelled, mostly for wind. Had a break Sunday for Easter, got to mow the swamp, most of the damage was south of here. Friday's the only day out of the next 5 that doesn't have rain and/or thunderstorms

RE: [VFB] Greetings from my hospital bed

2011-04-26 Thread J Balmer
Congrats on the surgery. As to wet lines, all you have to do is lay out a lines on the ground here:) -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Don Ordes Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 7:56 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject:

RE: [VFB] RE: Anbody heard from Tony Spezio?

2011-04-26 Thread J Balmer
I've been up to my knees in it, wasn't healthy for me either... -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Neville Gosling Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 11:06 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] RE: Anbody heard from

RE: [VFB] RE: Anbody heard from Tony Spezio?

2011-04-26 Thread J Balmer
Sorry to hear that Tony. Glad you didn't get tornados though. From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Spezio Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 11:39 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] RE: Anbody heard from Tony Spezio? Had roof

RE: [VFB] quote 041211

2011-04-13 Thread J Balmer
Well these days, the best thing to fish trout w/ in MY opinion would be a nude Scandinavian cheerleader w/ a flask who knows the water I'm on. 'Course Marcie disagrees. J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael Bliss Sent: Wednesday, April

RE: [VFB] Neville, bluegills

2011-04-11 Thread J Balmer
I caught some HUGE bluegill near the Canadian border straight north of Ely when I lived in Minnesota. One was over 3 pounds. If there are bass, I can't imagine there aren't bluegill. From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Neville Gosling Sent: Monday,

RE: [VFB] Quote 040911

2011-04-10 Thread J Balmer
And speaking of which; I finally got over to the pond yesterday afternoon. Still windy, but I brought the 5 wt. Mostly crappie, a couple small bass some fat blue gills. No wind knotsJ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael Bliss Sent: Sunday,

RE: [VFB] Tony

2011-04-10 Thread J Balmer
'K, I guess I better figure out how to make it down there in May. -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Allan Fish Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2011 1:31 PM To: Virtual Flybox; flyfishingandflytyingforpanf...@yahoogroups.com Subject:

RE: [VFB] Quote 040811

2011-04-09 Thread J Balmer
I try to keep my flies out of my hat. From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael Bliss Sent: Friday, April 08, 2011 11:12 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Quote 040811 When the beginner can cast his fly into his hat eight times

[VFB] windage

2011-04-03 Thread J Balmer
It figures, the first time I've had since ice off to go flail about the winds are 30+ knots. I guess I'll be tying this afternoon... -- 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] GO DAWGS!

2011-04-02 Thread J Balmer
Yep. Should be against Kentucky in the final. -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Allan Fish Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2011 7:27 PM To: Virtual Flybox Subject: [VFB] GO DAWGS! HOORAY!!! One heckuva game. -- Allan Fish

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