RE: [VFB] Thoughts and prayers still needed.

2020-11-05 Thread Chuck Alexander
a good thing. Thanks again for the thoughts ad prayers, Chuck -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Chuck Alexander Sent: Thursday, November 5, 2020 2:35 PM To: flyfishingandflytyingforpanf...@yahoogroups.com; vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Thoughts

[VFB] Thoughts and prayers still needed.

2020-11-05 Thread Chuck Alexander
Folks: I wanted to share an update and prayers request about us here in Bama and report on my wife. Thanks in advance for any and all thoughts and prayers and like I told Allan, I'll share ay and all updates and I get them. Chanks, Chuck Allan: Had to put Billie in the hospital this morning

RE: [VFB] Thoughts and prayers wanted/needed

2020-11-03 Thread Chuck Alexander
to school. Finally. Regards, Reuven On 2 Nov 2020, at 6:08, Chuck Alexander mailto:chuckalexan...@centurylink.net> > wrote:  Buck: Thanks lot. Will do on the meds and water, Chuck From: 'Everett Hall' via VFB Mail mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com> > Sent: Sunday

RE: [VFB] Thoughts and prayers wanted/needed

2020-11-01 Thread Chuck Alexander
, 2020, 04:01:24 PM EDT, Chuck Alexander < <mailto:chuckalexan...@centurylink.net> chuckalexan...@centurylink.net> wrote: Folks: My wife, my daughter, and myself need your thoughts and prayers badly. My daughter tested pos. for Covid 19 day before yesterday. My wife did yeste

RE: [VFB] Thoughts and prayers wanted/needed

2020-11-01 Thread Chuck Alexander
Stay strong buddy. You have always been a fighter. Regards, Reuven On 31 Oct 2020, at 0:53, Allan Fish mailto:afi...@sbcglobal.net> > wrote: Chuck my prayers are with all of you. a. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 30, 2020, at 4:01 PM, Chuck Alexander mailto:chuck

RE: [VFB] Thoughts and prayers wanted/needed

2020-11-01 Thread Chuck Alexander
. Keep drinking that water. Buck.. Buck Hall Palmetto ,Florida e.hal...@yahoo.com <mailto:e.hal...@yahoo.com> Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God. On Friday, October 30, 2020, 04:01:24 P

RE: [VFB] Re: Thoughts and prayers wanted/needed

2020-10-30 Thread Chuck Alexander
. I've been doing the D3, C, Zinc, and Curcumin supplements as an immune boosting plan. Hopefully I won't ever need it. Can't forget though that the flu season is upon us. On Friday, October 30, 2020 at 3:01:23 PM UTC-5 Chuck Alexander wrote: Folks: My wife, my daughter, and myself need your

RE: [VFB] Thoughts and prayers wanted/needed

2020-10-30 Thread Chuck Alexander
] Thoughts and prayers wanted/needed Hang in there Chuck & family. Not so sure about the Hydroxychloriaquin though but Im not a doctor. Prayers & thoughts follow. Neville (Nev) Gosling. Greater Vancouver B.C. Canada On Oct 30, 2020, at 13:01, Chuck Alexander mailto:chu

RE: [VFB] Thoughts and prayers wanted/needed

2020-10-30 Thread Chuck Alexander
On Oct 30, 2020, at 4:01 PM, Chuck Alexander mailto:chuckalexan...@centurylink.net> > wrote:  Folks: My wife, my daughter, and myself need your thoughts and prayers badly. My daughter tested pos. for Covid 19 day before yesterday. My wife did yesterday, and I tested positive today. And si

RE: [VFB] Thoughts and prayers wanted/needed

2020-10-30 Thread Chuck Alexander
you are so ill but you are on the drugs I think are most effective in controlling this virus. Hoping for peace and health for you and yours. On Fri, Oct 30, 2020 at 2:01 PM Chuck Alexander mailto:chuckalexan...@centurylink.net> > wrote: Folks: My wife, my daughter, and myself nee

[VFB] Thoughts and prayers wanted/needed

2020-10-30 Thread Chuck Alexander
Folks: My wife, my daughter, and myself need your thoughts and prayers badly. My daughter tested pos. for Covid 19 day before yesterday. My wife did yesterday, and I tested positive today. And since my wife had been around out daughter a lot last Saturday, and I was around our daughter Sunday.

RE: [VFB] RE: Skin cancer

2020-09-23 Thread Chuck Alexander
have several of those taken off. Good to hear you got them. Mike Sent from my iPad On Sep 22, 2020, at 10:38 AM, Chuck Alexander mailto:chuckalexan...@centurylink.net> > wrote:  Folks: I got my results today and the growths my doc removed WERE basal cell skin cancer, but he say

RE: [VFB] RE: Skin cancer

2020-09-23 Thread Chuck Alexander
on Panther Martin spinners. I haven't started either of them fly fishing yet. But we will get there. I hope you have been wetting a line occasionally. Even when you catch no fish, it's good to be out on the water. Gary On Tue, Sep 22, 2020 at 12:38 PM Chuck Alexander mailto:c

RE: [VFB] Skin cancer

2020-09-22 Thread Chuck Alexander
That is good new Chuck, but make sure you keep an eye on it in the future just in case. Neville (Nev) Gosling On Sep 22, 2020, at 10:38, Chuck Alexander mailto:chuckalexan...@centurylink.net> > wrote: Folks: I got my results today and the growths my doc removed WERE basal cell skin

[VFB] RE: Skin cancer

2020-09-22 Thread Chuck Alexander
: Chuck Alexander Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2020 2:06 PM To: flyfishingandflytyingforpanf...@yahoogroups.com; vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Skin cancer Folks: Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers as I had to have two more skin cancers removed from my right arm and shoulder yesterday

RE: [VFB] Skin cancer

2020-09-15 Thread Chuck Alexander
wide margins. Jyce On Tue, Sep 15, 2020 at 1:06 PM Chuck Alexander mailto:chuckalexan...@centurylink.net> > wrote: Folks: Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers as I had to have two more skin cancers removed from my right arm and shoulder yesterday that they turn out to be either

[VFB] Skin cancer

2020-09-15 Thread Chuck Alexander
Folks: Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers as I had to have two more skin cancers removed from my right arm and shoulder yesterday that they turn out to be either basal cell or squamous rather than much more dangerous melanoma. Weird though cause the one on my shoulder popped up a cpl

RE: [VFB] Fwd: Tony Spezio

2020-08-15 Thread Chuck Alexander
I hate to hear this, Tony taught me s much. I’ll always remember him for his friendship and generosity in his time and talents to help me learn to start tying some 15 yrs ago now. I’ll also always cherish the bamboo rod he made for me as well. Chuck From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com On

RE: [VFB] test to vfb

2020-05-18 Thread Chuck Alexander
I can only imagine being in a place like that, then on top of it all not being able to see any family or friends on top of that. I say a special prayer for Tony and his wife each night as they are as we say here “good ppl” of a breed that sadly is dying out it seems, Chuck From:

RE: [VFB] Must have missed the Tee shirt test

2020-03-30 Thread Chuck Alexander
I bet that smarted, Chuck From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Gary Webb Sent: Monday, March 30, 2020 7:18 PM To: vfb-mail Subject: [VFB] Must have missed the Tee shirt test I was out fishing this morning. Crooked Creek in southeastern Minnesota is a short 30 minute drive

RE: [VFB] Re: Tony Spezio

2020-03-17 Thread Chuck Alexander
Same here. I hated hearing this, Chuck From: 'KP' via VFB Mail Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2020 1:52 PM To: VFB Mail Subject: [VFB] Re: Tony Spezio Really sorry to hear this news and will keep Tony and Dot in my thoughts. Very sad times Keith -- -- You received this message

RE: [VFB] First Fish of the Year

2020-03-12 Thread Chuck Alexander
. af Sent from my iPhone On Mar 11, 2020, at 4:58 PM, Chuck Alexander mailto:chuckalexan...@centurylink.net> > wrote:  I couldn’t believe that was only the second time I’d picked up a spinning reel in 15 yrs. That means, that since Daddy taught me to fish with an old Zebco 202 at t

RE: [VFB] First Fish of the Year

2020-03-11 Thread Chuck Alexander
how all the warnings, it is the elderly most “at risk” and I told him “shoot, I are one” LOLOL…Time flies when your having fun, Chuck From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Chuck Alexander Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2020 1:37 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [VFB] First

RE: [VFB] First Fish of the Year

2020-03-11 Thread Chuck Alexander
……. On Mon, Mar 9, 2020 at 7:07 PM Neville Gosling mailto:nev.gosl...@gmail.com> > wrote: I did wonder (Grin) Nev On Mar 9, 2020, at 12:49 PM, Chuck Alexander mailto:chuckalexan...@centurylink.net> > wrote: Folks: I caught the “BASS” not the “ASS” a

RE: [VFB] First Fish of the Year

2020-03-09 Thread Chuck Alexander
Folks: I caught the “BASS” not the “ASS” a I said below. That would have smarted LOL..Chuck From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Chuck Alexander Sent: Sunday, March 8, 2020 9:29 PM To: flyfishingandflytyingforpanf...@yahoogroups.com; vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] First

[VFB] First Fish of the Year

2020-03-08 Thread Chuck Alexander
Well folks. It was 62 and sunny this afternoon, so myself and my grand daughters Cheyenne (15 yrs old) and Katie (13 yrs old) went to the nearby state owned lakes. Cheyenne and Katie got skunked, and I could one little ten inch largemouth bass. Nothing to write home about, (I didn't even get a

RE: [VFB] Health and weather

2020-02-19 Thread Chuck Alexander
tied a bunch of Kebari style flies. Which I'm hoping to try soon. On most of the small streams I fish Tenkara will work well. Chuck, furled leaders work really well with Tenkara rods. Well that's what I've been up to this winter. Gary On Mon, Feb 17, 2020 at 10:11 PM Chuck Alexander mai

RE: [VFB] Health and weather

2020-02-17 Thread Chuck Alexander
for a walk. When we get a day where temps get above freezing I'll be out trying some new patterns I tied recently. Gary On Thu, Feb 13, 2020 at 6:40 PM Chuck Alexander mailto:chuckalexan...@centurylink.net> > wrote: Folks: since the group is real slow, so I thought I’d send a

[VFB] Health and weather

2020-02-13 Thread Chuck Alexander
Folks: since the group is real slow, so I thought I'd send a health and weather email out asking about everybody. How is everybody's health and weather??? I FINALLY got over the pneumonia and dehydration I was hospitalized because of for a few days back in November. I kept a hacking cough for

RE: [VFB] Dot

2019-12-26 Thread Chuck Alexander
Tony: That’s great news. Chuck From: 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail Sent: Wednesday, December 25, 2019 11:42 PM To: Google Subject: [VFB] Dot Best CHRISTMAS gift today, I clearly heard Dot say MERRY CHRISTMAS to my daughter on the phone and to a nurse. Arkansas Tony -- -- You

[VFB] Merry Christmas to all

2019-12-21 Thread Chuck Alexander
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to one and all. May 2020 be your best and most blessed yr ever, Chuck -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send

RE: [VFB] Update

2019-12-10 Thread Chuck Alexander
Tony: I hate to hear that, but hopefully they can get her up and around again, Chuck From: 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2019 6:25 PM To: Google Inc. Subject: [VFB] Update Update on my wife Dot, More than likely she had a stroke. She is still pretty well

RE: [VFB] Prayers needed

2019-12-09 Thread Chuck Alexander
Tony: Sending prayers for both her and yourself during this trying time. But God is still on his throne and still answers our prayers and performs miracles. Chuck From: 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail Sent: Monday, December 9, 2019 4:02 PM To: Google Subject: [VFB] Prayers needed

RE: [VFB] Suggestion for Paper Books with Czech / Euro / Jig nymph patterns in them

2019-12-03 Thread Chuck Alexander
Pete: I’m with ya. And 4 of my 5 grand DAUGHTERS love to fly fish, even the “baby” at 2 ½ yrs old) has given it a try, and 2 out of my five grand DAUGHTERS (aged 13 and 15) have just started tying as well and love to fly TIE. It’s NOT a “Mans” sport anymore. From the books I’ve read and videos

RE: [VFB] Re: [flyfishingandflytyingforpanfish] I'm home/Off Topic

2019-11-23 Thread Chuck Alexander
g. Thanks to all __._,_.___ _ Posted by: "Chuck Alexander" <mailto:chuckalexan...@centurylink.net> _ <https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/flyfishingandflytyingforpanfis

[VFB] I'm home/Off Topic

2019-11-23 Thread Chuck Alexander
Folks: I'm finally home again. Doc says I still have a little bit of "spots" of pneumonia in my lungs, but was well enough to finish more antiviral and antibacterial meds at home. He said the test for the flu was negative, but I was REALLY dehydrated (which was the reason he put me in the

RE: [VFB] Prayers needed myself

2019-11-20 Thread Chuck Alexander
ch fun to make only once. Real funny Scotty? Now beam down my clothes! On Nov 19, 2019, at 2:03 PM, Chuck Alexander mailto:chuckalexan...@centurylink.net> > wrote:  Folks: Speaking of prayer request, I could use some as well. I have walking pneumonia. Started about 2 we

RE: [VFB] Prayers needed myself

2019-11-20 Thread Chuck Alexander
On Tue, Nov 19, 2019 at 2:03 PM Chuck Alexander mailto:chuckalexan...@centurylink.net> > wrote: Folks: Speaking of prayer request, I could use some as well. I have walking pneumonia. Started about 2 weeks and so I went to see my doc and they gave me shots of antibacterial, as well as a s

RE: [VFB] Prayers needed myself

2019-11-20 Thread Chuck Alexander
funny Scotty? Now beam down my clothes! On Nov 19, 2019, at 2:03 PM, Chuck Alexander mailto:chuckalexan...@centurylink.net> > wrote:  Folks: Speaking of prayer request, I could use some as well. I have walking pneumonia. Started about 2 weeks and so I went to see my doc and the

[VFB] Prayers needed myself

2019-11-19 Thread Chuck Alexander
Folks: Speaking of prayer request, I could use some as well. I have walking pneumonia. Started about 2 weeks and so I went to see my doc and they gave me shots of antibacterial, as well as a steroid shot. Then, he called me in some Ampicillin and a Methylprednisolone Z pack, so It took those for

RE: [VFB] Prayers Need

2019-11-18 Thread Chuck Alexander
Bob: I’ll keep the whole family on my prayer list, Chuck From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of haerb...@comcast.net Sent: Monday, November 18, 2019 8:04 AM To: VFB Subject: [VFB] Prayers Need Hi Guys, I know it has been a very long time since I posted anything I have have been

RE: [VFB] Don Ordes.

2019-11-15 Thread Chuck Alexander
Having been in constant, chronic pain for yrs now, I keep Don O in my thoughts and prayer regularly, Chuck From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Neville Gosling Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2019 5:24 PM To: VFB Subject: [VFB] Don Ordes. I just finished a message chat with with

RE: [VFB] VFB & Gudebrod

2019-11-14 Thread Chuck Alexander
tips and intermediate wraps every inch or so. By the time I had finished there were 171 thread wraps including the splint end ferrules and guides. Nev On Nov 13, 2019, at 1:49 PM, Chuck Alexander mailto:chuckalexan...@centurylink.net> > wrote: Neville: Your welcome. No, I don’t have any ro

RE: [VFB] VFB & Gudebrod

2019-11-13 Thread Chuck Alexander
gain but I am well stocked in fly tying threads. Neville (Nev) Gosling On Nov 13, 2019, at 10:09 AM, Chuck Alexander mailto:chuckalexan...@centurylink.net> > wrote: Nev: Do you need some Guderbrod thread?? Let me know as I have a lot of it, but I mostly use Danville Fly m

RE: [VFB] VFB & Gudebrod

2019-11-13 Thread Chuck Alexander
Nev: Do you need some Guderbrod thread?? Let me know as I have a lot of it, but I mostly use Danville Fly master plus these days. I have about 15 spools of Guderbrod I’lll give you a good deal on (FREE LOL) if you email me at chuckalexan...@centurylink.net

RE: [VFB] Jimmy D. Moore

2019-10-10 Thread Chuck Alexander
- Original Message - From: <mailto:bamasoap...@earthlink.net> Chuck Alexander To: v...@troutnet.com <mailto:v...@troutnet.com> Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2005 12:03 PM Subject: [VFB] Any More Bream Flyfishers here??? Folks: I live in N.E. but more like E Central as

RE: [VFB] Jimmy D. Moore

2019-10-04 Thread Chuck Alexander
Nick: I see. I didn’t save them like that. Was just wondering when exactly I joined here. Thanks, Chuck From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Niclas (Gmail) Sent: Friday, October 4, 2019 5:51 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Jimmy D. Moore 30 or 30.000 emails

RE: [VFB] Jimmy D. Moore

2019-10-04 Thread Chuck Alexander
Nick et al: I just tried to look up older post from the group on it’s website but it would only scroll back to April 1, 2014. How did you get it to go back in time earlier than that?? Thanks, Chuck From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Niclas (Gmail) Sent: Friday, October 4, 2019

RE: [VFB] Jimmy D. Moore

2019-09-25 Thread Chuck Alexander
Bob: I remember one of the midge swaps. It was a NASCAR swap and back then Mark Martin was my favorite driver and he was sponsored by the Army whose colors are gold and black so I tied a “Go Army Mark Martin” midge in a size 16 or 18 I think it was. Chuck From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com

RE: [VFB] Jimmy D. Moore

2019-09-25 Thread Chuck Alexander
take a closer look at the American Indian." Henry Ford On Sep 25, 2019, at 3:15 PM, Chuck Alexander mailto:chuckalexan...@centurylink.net> > wrote: That is terrible news. I was just asking around about him a week or two ago as He hasn’t posted in quite a while.I know he’d been having

FW: [VFB] Jimmy D. Moore

2019-09-25 Thread Chuck Alexander
That is terrible news. I was just asking around about him a week or two ago as He hasn’t posted in quite a while.I know he’d been having health problems for quite some time. Jimmy was one of the many “old timers” on VFB who taught me to fly fish and fly tie yrs ago. Without these ppl I’d

RE: [VFB] Jimi - Desert Eagle

2019-09-07 Thread Chuck Alexander
That''s sad for sure. When I first joined this list about 15 yrs ago, he helped me a LOT. Chuck -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Rene Zillmann Sent: Friday, September 6, 2019 12:13 PM To: VFB Mail Subject: [VFB] Jimi - Desert Eagle Flytyers, many of

RE: [VFB] DonO update 05 Aug 2019

2019-08-07 Thread Chuck Alexander
Tony: Same from me. Chuck From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Phxflytyer Sent: Wednesday, August 7, 2019 9:20 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] DonO update 05 Aug 2019 Great to hear from you Tony. Sure do miss your input. Always praying for you. Sent

[VFB] off topic Discount at Lowes or Vets...

2019-08-06 Thread Chuck Alexander
Folks: I just found out this week that on in store purchases, Lowes gives active duty and Vets 10% off most every thing in the store it said. You'd have to call your local store to se if they need a copy of your DD14 or what, but 10% is 10% right??? Chuck --- This email has been checked for

RE: [VFB] From Rene

2019-07-25 Thread Chuck Alexander
That’s great news. Chuck From: 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2019 3:31 PM To: Google Subject: [VFB] From Rene today we got great news. Anna had a visit from the head physician (he is reporting on a regular basis), and he is very satisfied how the 2 girls are

RE: [VFB] Prayers welcome

2019-07-20 Thread Chuck Alexander
Rene: I'll keep them all in my thoughts and prayers. Ppl are surprised to learn how preemie that babies can be so early and still be viable. One of my best friends here when his first grand baby was born at 5 1/2 months and the baby was the soda of a 12 soda can and weighed only 16 ounces.

RE: [VFB] What's everyone doing?

2019-06-28 Thread Chuck Alexander
re out fishin' Neville (Nev) Gosling On Jun 28, 2019, at 5:41 PM, Chuck Alexander mailto:chuckalexan...@centurylink.net> > wrote: Jerry: Sounds like a great time, Chuck From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com <mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com> mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com> &

RE: FW: [VFB] What's everyone doing?

2019-06-28 Thread Chuck Alexander
at 6:44 PM Chuck Alexander mailto:chuckalexan...@centurylink.net> > wrote: Reuven: First off, good to see you’re alive and well. Secondly, can you tell me the carp patterns you use??? I normally use that water plant pattern that was invented by that Nun, but so far, not too productive for me.

FW: [VFB] What's everyone doing?

2019-06-28 Thread Chuck Alexander
Reuven: First off, good to see you’re alive and well. Secondly, can you tell me the carp patterns you use??? I normally use that water plant pattern that was invented by that Nun, but so far, not too productive for me. My main problem I think is sneaking up on the carp as when you get within

RE: Re: [VFB] Pink Squirrel Nymph Swap-Swp info- one extra?

2019-05-20 Thread Chuck Alexander
Swap-Swp info- one extra? Thanks you all, I feel humble. Tony On Sunday, January 27, 2019, 3:51:34 PM CST, Chuck Alexander mailto:chuckalexan...@centurylink.net> > wrote: Sounds good to me, Chuck From: 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com> >

RE: FW: [VFB] 5 minute epoxy needed

2019-05-09 Thread Chuck Alexander
at the package from the product I used - that is the one. It worked well on several projects that have moderate stresses on them. Bruce On 5/9/19 4:16 PM, Chuck Alexander wrote: Bruce: I forgot to put the link to the Locktite plastic bonder I asked you if it rings a bell. Try this. Thanks, Chuck

FW: [VFB] 5 minute epoxy needed

2019-05-09 Thread Chuck Alexander
Bruce: I forgot to put the link to the Locktite plastic bonder I asked you if it rings a bell. Try this. Thanks, Chuck http://www.loctiteproducts.com/p/epxy_plstc_s/overview/Loctite-Epoxy-Plastic-Bonder.htm From: Chuck Alexander Sent: Tuesday, May 7, 2019 11:27 PM To: 'vfb-mail

RE: [VFB] 5 minute epoxy needed

2019-05-08 Thread Chuck Alexander
it on a cattle repeater syringe piece that broke. This piece takes quite a bit of stress and it is still holding after at least 6 months of pretty heavy use. I cannot remember the exact brand but I found it at Lowes. Bruce On 5/7/19 8:57 PM, Chuck Alexander wrote: Folks: My transducer for my

RE: [VFB] 5 minute epoxy needed

2019-05-07 Thread Chuck Alexander
cannot remember the exact brand but I found it at Lowes. Bruce On 5/7/19 8:57 PM, Chuck Alexander wrote: Folks: My transducer for my fish finder broke in two and although CA super glue works on holding it together, if it gets bumped in the slightest it re-breaks. So (unless somebody has

[VFB] 5 minute epoxy needed

2019-05-07 Thread Chuck Alexander
Folks: My transducer for my fish finder broke in two and although CA super glue works on holding it together, if it gets bumped in the slightest it re-breaks. So (unless somebody has something else in mind like some type of Gorilla glue etc???) I'm thinking some type of 5 minute, two part epoxy

RE: [VFB] Re: Cheap but good fly line

2019-05-02 Thread Chuck Alexander
That line did great, especially since the wind was gusting at a cross winds of 25mph. Chuck From: 'KP' via VFB Mail Sent: Thursday, May 2, 2019 4:20 PM To: VFB Mail Subject: [VFB] Re: Cheap but good fly line Hi Chuck Your comment that the getting to fish is the important thing is

RE: [VFB] Re: Cheap but good fly line

2019-05-01 Thread Chuck Alexander
gear. Looks like you did that with your ebay purchase. Cheers KP On Tuesday, 30 April 2019 22:00:48 UTC+1, Chuck Alexander wrote: Folks: About 2-3 weeks ago, I ordered a $59.95 spool of Orvis fly line as it was on sale for $29.95. It casts great. BUT, that same day, I ordered a spool of no brand

RE: [VFB] Re: Cheap but good fly line

2019-05-01 Thread Chuck Alexander
On Tuesday, 30 April 2019 22:00:48 UTC+1, Chuck Alexander wrote: Folks: About 2-3 weeks ago, I ordered a $59.95 spool of Orvis fly line as it was on sale for $29.95. It casts great. BUT, that same day, I ordered a spool of no brand of eBay because it was only $5.99 plus 99 cents shipping just to see

[VFB] RE: [flyfishingandflytyingforpanfish] Re: Cheap but good fly line

2019-04-30 Thread Chuck Alexander
Bill: Yes, I cast them both on my Wal Mart special $39.95 Crystal River “Cahill” rod. I do se a cpl bells and whistles the Orvis has that the no name doesn’t line welded loop ends on both ends for easier tie on to the backing and to the leader ad well as the fact that the Orvis line has it’s

RE: [VFB] Cheap but good fly line

2019-04-30 Thread Chuck Alexander
On Apr 30, 2019, at 2:00 PM, Chuck Alexander mailto:chuckalexan...@centurylink.net> > wrote: Folks: About 2-3 weeks ago, I ordered a $59.95 spool of Orvis fly line as it was on sale for $29.95. It casts great. BUT, that same day, I ordered a spool of no brand of eBay because it wa

RE: [VFB] Cheap but good fly line

2019-04-30 Thread Chuck Alexander
distance but overall performace that counts. Neville (Nev) Gosling Vancouver BC On Apr 30, 2019, at 2:00 PM, Chuck Alexander mailto:chuckalexan...@centurylink.net> > wrote: Folks: About 2-3 weeks ago, I ordered a $59.95 spool of Orvis fly line as it was on sale for

[VFB] Cheap but good fly line

2019-04-30 Thread Chuck Alexander
Folks: About 2-3 weeks ago, I ordered a $59.95 spool of Orvis fly line as it was on sale for $29.95. It casts great. BUT, that same day, I ordered a spool of no brand of eBay because it was only $5.99 plus 99 cents shipping just to see what the difference is between the higher dollar brand name

[VFB] Fly Line Special from the Fly Shack.

2019-04-29 Thread Chuck Alexander
Folks: Here's other deals on good fly lines. It's been years since I bought any of the Cortland 333, but if I remember correctly it was a good line.(Good, but not GREAT I think) And I think I paid $29.95 several years ago. Good sale on the Cortland "Trout Boss" line below a well. I've never

[VFB] Orvis Fly Line

2019-04-16 Thread Chuck Alexander
Folks: The Orvis flyline *6wt WF Floating ) "Access Freshwater 4X760806" I just order Friday came yesterday. It's normally $59.95 and is on sale now for only $29.95 came yesterday. I just tried it out and it casts like a dream. If you're looking or a nice line at a cheap price I'd recommend it for

RE: [VFB] What makes a fly rods weight size???

2019-04-13 Thread Chuck Alexander
.” Hope this helps? Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Mesa, Az. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. On Apr 12, 2019, at 7:10 PM, Chuck Alexander mailto:chuckalexan...@centurylink.net> > wrote: Folks: I have a question about fly rod weights. I’

[VFB] What makes a fly rods weight size???

2019-04-12 Thread Chuck Alexander
Folks: I have a question about fly rod weights. I'm sure I've asked this before but can't remember the answer. Heck, I can't tell ya what I ate or lunch yesterday LOL. Anyway, I have a big ol's Shakesphere rod that is rated a 5/6 wt and it's a huge rod, being about my ring finger in size at the

RE: [VFB] Another recent good deal I purchased

2019-04-10 Thread Chuck Alexander
PM, Chuck Alexander mailto:chuckalexan...@centurylink.net> > wrote: Folks: Here’s another good deal I recently bought. Great for streamers and wooly buggers as well as a lot of wet flies (as they are pretty webby) depending on where you take the feather off the saddle. Oh, and just being

[VFB] FW: Another recent good deal I purchased

2019-04-10 Thread Chuck Alexander
Pardon Moi LOL. I just relooked and the guy doesn't have any of these listed right now. My bad, Chuck _ From: Chuck Alexander Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2019 2:50 PM To: flyfishingandflytyingforpanf...@yahoogroups.com; vfb-mail@googlegroups.com

[VFB] Another recent good deal I purchased

2019-04-10 Thread Chuck Alexander
Folks: Here's another good deal I recently bought. Great for streamers and wooly buggers as well as a lot of wet flies (as they are pretty webby) depending on where you take the feather off the saddle. Oh, and just being in FL and me in Bama, they arrived in three days. $5 each per saddle

RE: [VFB] Re: [flyfishingandflytyingforpanfish] Fly line on sale

2019-04-10 Thread Chuck Alexander
is the lower end of the orvis line of lines. hydro is the top end. Sort of like Courtlands fairplay versis their 444 line. Gary S On April 9, 2019 at 5:00 PM "'Chuck Alexander' chuckalexan...@centurylink.net <mailto:chuckalexan...@centurylink.net> [flyfishingandflytyin

[VFB] Fly line on sale

2019-04-09 Thread Chuck Alexander
Folks: I came across this Orvis fly line marked down from $59.95 per spool to $29.95 on sale so I thought I'd share it here as anything I have ever ordered from Orvis has never let me down although I have never bought any of their fly line, Chuck

RE: [VFB] Flex Seal ???

2019-03-30 Thread Chuck Alexander
, Mar 27, 2019 at 11:22 PM Chuck Alexander mailto:chuckalexan...@centurylink.net> > wrote: Folks: I’m getting my 14ft aluminum on boat ready for the fishing season now and I’m using both aluminum brazing rods and JBW (JB Weld to seal up the edges of a cpl little fiberglass cracks from yea

[VFB] Flex Seal ???

2019-03-27 Thread Chuck Alexander
Folks: I'm getting my 14ft aluminum on boat ready for the fishing season now and I'm using both aluminum brazing rods and JBW (JB Weld to seal up the edges of a cpl little fiberglass cracks from years ago and the brazing rods for and loose rivets, and a couple of 1" or so cracks. But after all

RE: [VFB] Pink Squirrel swap update 3/15

2019-03-16 Thread Chuck Alexander
Tony and Don: I have non diabetic nerve pain in my legs and feet and it hurt so bad it’s as Tony said it would make a grown man ry. The pain management doc I was seeing put me on Lyrica and it helped for a cpl yrs to a point. Then, I started seeing the family doc I see now in 2013 and he

RE: [VFB] Poor Tony

2019-03-09 Thread Chuck Alexander
Man: Tony just can't seem o catch a break medically. Will keep him in my thoughts and prayers. Chuck -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Allan Fish Sent: Friday, March 8, 2019 7:42 PM To: VFB Subject: [VFB] Poor Tony Poor Tony Spezio. As if he hadn't had

RE: [VFB] My flies

2019-03-06 Thread Chuck Alexander
prayed a quick prayer this morning after I saw the news about the tragedies. Let us know if you need anything. Gary On Sun, Mar 3, 2019 at 6:26 PM Chuck Alexander mailto:chuckalexan...@centurylink.net> > wrote: Don: My flies are leaving Alabama tomorrow I hope they are not late,

RE: [VFB] Chuck

2019-03-06 Thread Chuck Alexander
: Wednesday, March 6, 2019 7:33 AM To: vfb-mail Subject: Re: [VFB] Chuck Thanks Allan. Gary Webb On Tue, Mar 5, 2019 at 7:35 AM Allan Fish mailto:afi...@sbcglobal.net> > wrote: I finally got word that Chuck Alexander and his family are okay and had no damage from the devastating

[VFB] My flies

2019-03-03 Thread Chuck Alexander
Don: My flies are leaving Alabama tomorrow I hope they are not late, but my wife just got out the hospital and we have both been down with stomach viruses Chuck -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to

[VFB] Fly Swap

2019-02-12 Thread Chuck Alexander
DonO, What is the due date again on the pink squirrel flies? I must have missed it, Chuck -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

RE: [VFB] Rope dubbing advantage-Chuck

2019-01-27 Thread Chuck Alexander
to focus on output. Anyone up for a mouse and deer-hair fly DVD? Cheers, Don From: Chuck Alexander <mailto:chuckalexan...@centurylink.net> Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 6:56 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com <mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com> Subject: [VFB]

RE: [VFB] Pink Squirrel Nymph Swap-Swp info- one extra?

2019-01-27 Thread Chuck Alexander
e same as started on my left foot that lead to amputation. Arkansas Tony On Saturday, January 26, 2019, 3:32:40 PM CST, Chuck Alexander mailto:chuckalexan...@centurylink.net> > wrote: Don: Look at bright side. As long as I’m in the swap, the worst you could do is second to las

RE: [VFB] Pink Squirrel Nymph Swap-Swp info

2019-01-26 Thread Chuck Alexander
Thanks to all who have signed up. IOFFers rule! Just a 2 more as we’ll have the 18 we need. If I missed you, please let me know. Tiers: (re-updated as of 1/24 am) 1. Rick Zieger 2. Allan Fish 3. Neville Gosling 4. Chuck Alexander (are you still doing WW charity auctions?)

[VFB] Rope dubbing advantage

2019-01-26 Thread Chuck Alexander
Don: And everybody. I have re-watched my rope dub videos lately by Don O and have been practicing the technique for this swap and noticed at least one advantage to rope dubbing. The trick is to use mono as the thread/rope core. Number one reason is that you never have to swap thread colors as

RE: [VFB] Pink Squirrel Nymph Swap-Swp info

2019-01-26 Thread Chuck Alexander
mail@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: [VFB] Sign-up list UPDATE #6- 1st Swap, 2019 - Pink Squirrel Nymph Thanks to all who have signed up. IOFFers rule! Just a 2 more as we’ll have the 18 we need. If I missed you, please let me know. Tiers: (re-updated as of 1/24 am) 1. Rick Zie

RE: [VFB] Pink Squirrel Nymph Swap- Final Swapper List etc.

2019-01-25 Thread Chuck Alexander
eed. If I missed you, please let me know. Tiers: (re-updated as of 1/24 am) 1. Rick Zieger 2. Allan Fish 3. Neville Gosling 4. Chuck Alexander (are you still doing WW charity auctions?) 5. Don Ordes 6. Renr Zillman 7. Gary Webb 8. J Balmer 9. Ron Boutin 10. Alan Di Somm

RE: [VFB] Mike Martinek

2019-01-23 Thread Chuck Alexander
downtown and I understand it’s all gone. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 22, 2019, at 10:38 PM, Chuck Alexander mailto:chuckalexan...@centurylink.net> > wrote: Mike: Yeah, the nearest one we know if went 50 miles South of us. But you should see those pics. The First Presbyterian Church of We

RE: [VFB] Mike Martinek

2019-01-23 Thread Chuck Alexander
and met a guy from Prattville. He told me that Alabama got pasted by tornados. Are you okay? Mike Sent from my iPad On Jan 22, 2019, at 6:52 PM, Chuck Alexander mailto:chuckalexan...@centurylink.net> > wrote: Ron: I see. I’m in Alabama so we don’t have salmon or other fish besides

RE: [VFB] Contacts to fill the swap...

2019-01-22 Thread Chuck Alexander
Maybe Reuven Segal??? From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of DonO Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2019 3:45 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Contacts to fill the swap... He must be worse off than me. I really miss his banter on the VFB. DonO From: Phxflytyer

RE: [VFB] Mike Martinek

2019-01-22 Thread Chuck Alexander
about their history. I think he may even authored a book on the subject. He tyed at many of the shows. I watched him tie a few times, Ron Sent from my iPad On Jan 20, 2019, at 7:34 PM, Chuck Alexander mailto:chuckalexan...@centurylink.net> > wrote: Peggy: Who are you talking about

RE: [VFB] Mike Martinek

2019-01-20 Thread Chuck Alexander
Peggy: Who are you talking about. Mike Martinek?? I’ve been in this group 14 yrs (I think LOL) now and don’t remember ever seeing that name here. Was he a lurker?? Go by another name etc etc?? Chuck From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of ladyflytyer Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2019

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