RE: [VFB] Don Ordes

Been losing too many friends lately, Don will be sorely missed. J -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Phxflytyer Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2020 4:38 PM To: VFB List Subject: [VFB] Don Ordes It is with the saddest heart that I just found out that our

RE: [VFB] Tony Memorial Swap -- Idea

I can't host, but I'm in for the swap. J -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Allan Fish Sent: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 8:09 AM To: Vfb Subject: Re: [VFB] Tony Memorial Swap -- Idea Great idea, Rene, but we need 4 sets. One for the Sowbug, one for

RE: [VFB] Sowbug dates 2021

Count me in. J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Peggy Brenner Sent: Sunday, September 6, 2020 5:00 PM To: 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail Subject: [VFB] Sowbug dates 2021 the dates for 2021 have not quite been announced but they had to move the show so they should be May

RE: [VFB]

So very sad to hear, & I deeply regret not making it down there last fall like I had planned. Tony was one of the people who early on encouraged me to become more involved in tying, joining this & one other group & even offered up his seat @ Sowbug to get me to tie. I didn’t accept because I

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

Once upon a time, in a land far ago & long away, we were wading Taneycomo. We had just taken a lunch break because the dam was generating & came back to fish the flooded grass as the water level was dropping, I had a large heavy olive bugger on, trying for browns. Caught a couple small ones

RE: [VFB] Tony visit

Thanks Peggy, I need to plan a trip down there. J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Alan Di Somma Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2020 10:14 AM To: VFB List Subject: Re: [VFB] Tony visit thanks for the update Peggy. please give Tony and Dot my thoughts and prayers.

RE: [VFB] Dot

Coming your way. Been through this w/ family members, it’s frustrating, especially for her, but she’ll get there. J From: 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail Sent: Saturday, December 28, 2019 4:36 AM To: vfb-mail Subject: Re: [VFB] Dot Thanks for all the prayers and well wishes. Dot is

RE: [VFB] Dot

Great news Tony! Tell Dot I said hey, & we’re pulling for you all. J 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

RE: [VFB] Pink Squirrel Nymph Swap- 2 tiers needed

hose familiar with post stroke central pain will understand. 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 Somma 11. Mel Hocken

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

ville 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 Somma 11. Mel Hocken 12. Jack Harford 13. Mike Bliss 14. Joyce Westphal 15. Keith Passant 16. Darren MacEach

RE: [VFB] Sign-up list-- 1st Swap, 2019 - Pink Squirrel Nymph

I’ve never fished for a pink squirrel, or even a gray or red one, but I guess I’m in… J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of DonO Sent: Friday, January 18, 2019 9:12 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Sign-up list-- 1st Swap, 2019 - Pink Squirrel Nymph Tiers:

RE: [VFB] Test

Just testy... -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Rene Zillmann Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2018 10:56 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Test Just Testing... -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group.

RE: [VFB] Digest for vfb-mail@googlegroups.com - 4 updates in 1 topic

<https://groups.google.com/forum/?utm_source=digest_medium=email#!forum/vfb-mail/topics> View all topics * What is in your vices? - 4 Updates <http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail/t/5d41ab71614128c7?utm_source=digest_medium=email> What is in your vices? "J Ba

RE: [VFB] What is in your vices?

I will be tying tomorrow, spent part of yesterday organizing materials etc. redoing to entire basement one square @ a time J -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Rene Zillmann Sent: Saturday, November 10, 2018 6:31 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject:

RE: [VFB] What is in your vices?

Mostly tie what I need to replace for the year, unless there’s a swap or two. Coupla three musky & smallmouth streamers too. J From: 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail Sent: Friday, November 2, 2018 3:18 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] What is in your vices? Tying Dr.

RE: [VFB] Note from tony Spezio

Awesome! From: 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail Sent: Thursday, September 6, 2018 2:54 PM To: 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail Subject: Re: [VFB] Note from tony Spezio Did good with PT today, might be able to go home by the end of the month. Just on the computer to reply Tony On

Re: [VFB] Tony

Tell him he's in our prayers & I plan on driving down when he's up for it. On Fri, August 31, 2018 6:24 am, Allan Fish wrote: > I tried to send this yesterday but it bounced. > > > Tony called me yesterday and asked me to update the list.  He kinda > bounces between good days and not so good

RE: [VFB] Tony Spezio update

So sad to hear, but glad he’s otherwise ok. J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Scott Bearden Sent: Monday, August 20, 2018 9:21 AM To: Virtual Box Fly Subject: [VFB] Tony Spezio update Hi everyone, I am cross posting this from bamboo rodmakers list from yesterday.

RE: [VFB] Bad news and Great news.

That's actually great news. Tell Tony I'll loan him one of mine if he ever needs it J -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Allan Fish Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2018 1:41 PM To: VFB Subject: [VFB] Bad news and Great news. Tony Spezio called me today. His

RE: [VFB] Update

So very sorry to hear that Tony, but glad that you’ll eventually be pain free & still around for us to learn from. J From: 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2018 1:43 PM To: Google Inc. Subject: [VFB] Update Was taken to the Wound Center yesterday to see my

RE: [VFB] Don Ordes

I think we get in late on Tuesday, it’s a long drive… J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Peggy Brenner Sent: Friday, June 8, 2018 8:36 AM To: 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail Subject: Re: [VFB] Don Ordes See you at the Faire. Peggy On Wed, Jun 6, 2018 at 9:54 AM, J

RE: [VFB] Don Ordes

Beauty, thanks! Glad he's doing better, we're going to be in Boise in August. J -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Phxflytyer Sent: Tuesday, June 5, 2018 11:38 PM To: VFB List Subject: [VFB] Don Ordes Fellow VFBers: I am sitting here in Don’s living

RE: [VFB] Rope Bugger Swap - status

Not sure why they haven’t arrived, but I tied a few extras to use, so I’ll tie a few more & get them out in a coupla days. From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of f...@tribcsp.com Sent: Friday, March 2, 2018 3:09 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: RE:

RE: [VFB] Off topic

Congrats Tony & Dot! -Original Message- From: 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] Sent: Monday, December 25, 2017 11:46 AM To: Google Inc. Subject: [VFB] Off topic Dot and I celebrated out 67th wedding wedding anniversary

RE: [VFB] bugger

you use? Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android <https://overview.mail.yahoo.com/mobile/?.src=Android> On Fri, Sep 15, 2017 at 4:44 PM, J Balmer <jbal...@betadigm.com <mailto:jbal...@betadigm.com> > wrote: Here's what I just threw together... -- -- You received th

[VFB] Posting for buggers

For some reason, my reply posts aren't showing up. Don, please add me to the bugger swap. J -- -- 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] SPEZIO UPDATE

Beauty! Glad things are going better for him and the family. J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Allan Fish Sent: Wednesday, August 2, 2017 2:01 PM To: Panfish ; VFB

Re: [VFB] Health update

It could have been something as simple as a kink in your intestines or a minor blockage that was cleared by his manipulations. Glad to hear it's better. J On Wed, June 28, 2017 5:08 am, Pete Gramp wrote: > Well, they had me on the gurney for gallbladder removal surgery, and then > the surgeon

[VFB] Sowbug

U'nfortunately, I'm going to have to bow out of this years Sowbug Roundup. Had a couple of things come up that require my direct attention through the first week in April. I really had looked forward to this year. J -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail"

Re: [VFB] Streamer Swap Update St Paddy's Day with note about dry's as well

ys, Has > anyone seen anything posted from Bob Hendry? He is missing in both swaps > and J Balmer our guy in New Zealand is missing dry flies. I have to get > them out before April 1 as we are off on a long fishing trip soon after, a > big loop around the country. > > Let's also h

Re: [VFB] New Zealand

take a balloon ride over the city. See them a lot when I travel > out early. Fishing is not as good as New Zealand but is very challenging > too. Shame we didn't get to meet. Until next time. > > > On 14/03/2017 5:21 AM, J Balmer wrote: > >> I'll let you know when we c

Re: [VFB] New Zealand

gt; > -Original Message- > From: J Balmer > Sent: Monday, March 13, 2017 12:21 PM > To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: [VFB] New Zealand > > > I'll let you know when we come back, but we'll probably spend more time > in New Zealand. Rob was awesome, w

Re: [VFB] New Zealand

p then. Would have loved to catch up but remember that this is > just a scouting trip. We have fishing to do. > > How was the penguin parade? Did they perform on cue?? > > > What did you think of Melbourne? > > > > > > On 20/02/2017 3:29 PM, J Balmer wrote: > >

Re: [VFB] Sowbug 2017 - my schedule

Beauty! J On Sun, March 12, 2017 4:25 am, Rene Zillmann wrote: > Hi Tony, Allan, Rick, J, all, > > > will be a blast to see you all again. And Mrs. Zillmann is also looking > forward to see you. > > Tony, I will knock at your door on Monday afternoon. > > > Best > > > Rene > > > > On 03/11/2017

Re: [VFB] Sowbug 2017 - my schedule

I'm going to try & get there Wednesday, & return on Sunday. J On Sat, March 11, 2017 4:40 am, Rene Zillmann wrote: > Sowbuggers, > > > I will leave here on Sunday Mar 19th, arrive in Memphis late on this > date (due to the time shift) and simply head to a hotel. > > On Monday 20th I will arrive

Re: [VFB] nice fish

Very nice... J On Fri, March 3, 2017 10:26 pm, Alan Di Somma wrote: > caught this 24” Rainbow on an Epoxy Minnow. tried several buggers, simi > seal leaches, and a white river demon with no luck. > > > phxflytyer Phoenix,AZ > > > > "Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting

Re: [VFB] RE-POST: New FOTD Matlacha Island Theme Streamers- Finals

I used to like you Don:) J On Fri, March 3, 2017 2:28 pm, DonO wrote: > Hopefully got rid of the album photo format. > > > > Renee, > > > I’ve named this streamer ‘Matlacha Rainbow’. ;o) > > > > > Wing: (10) > 2 Fl. Green Barred. 2 Fl. Orange, 2 Fl. Pink, > Plus 2 shorter Purple barred & 2 Fl.

Re: [VFB] Dry Fly Swap Update 2/21/2017

My Almost Duns were before the streamers. Hopefully you'll have them soon. J On Tue, February 21, 2017 5:08 pm, Peggy Brenner wrote: > I have a couple of sets missing, but not to worry, I'd like to photograph > the flies and post them up this time. We have some members who for age > related

Re: [VFB] New Zealand

> town. Are you still here? Would love to catch you if you are. > > My number is 0430516576 if you get a chance. > > > Reuven > > > > On 18/02/2017 8:56 AM, J Balmer wrote: > >> We arrive @ the airport around 9:00 tonight, no customs so it shouldn't >&

Re: [VFB] New Zealand

We arrive @ the airport around 9:00 tonight, no customs so it shouldn't take long to get to the hotel if you're still up for a beverage or two. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To

Re: [VFB] Streamer Swap Update Feburary 1, 2017

d > Milford, NH 03055 > > > 1. Peggy Brenner Gray Ghost > 2 Don Ordes- assorted large streamers > 3 Wayne Blake-Hedges > 4 Jack Harford > 5 Michael Bliss-Micky Finn - ARRIVED > 6 Bob Hendry > 7 Rene Zillmann > 8 J Balmer > 9 Joyce Westphal Jack Gartside so

RE: [VFB] New Zealand

Zealand Lucky you!! Let me know what you are after in terms of rivers or lakes. Do you want a guide? I can put you in touch with someone recommended to me by someone reliable. One recommendation...get used to casting into a gale force wind. R On 11/11/2016 2:55 AM, J Balmer wrote: Anyone

[VFB] Sowbug

Tony, who do I talk to about tying @ Sowbug? I never heard back from them. J J Balmer Betadigm, Inc. jbal...@betadigm.com <mailto:jbal...@betadigm.com> 309-287-9421 -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to

RE: [VFB] Thanksgiving.

The same to you & yours. J From: 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2016 7:57 AM To: Google Inc. ; Fly Fishing for Panfish Subject: [VFB] Thanksgiving.

[VFB] New Zealand

Anyone familiar w/ fly fishing in New Zealand? I'm going to be near Rotorua the first week in March & I'd like to fish one of the days we're there... J -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to

RE: [VFB] 'Nuculur' Grayling

I agree... -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of ray...@earthlink.net Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2016 12:42 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Cc: Jimmy D. Moore Subject: Re: [VFB] 'Nuculur' Grayling

RE: [VFB] fish for Fish

Nice crappie! From: 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2016 11:48 AM To: Google Inc. Subject: [VFB] fish for Fish Here are 6 of 18 this size. Several a few inches shorter. Also 23 gills. Rick

RE: [VFB] QFTD

I agree... -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Allan Fish Sent: Friday, August 12, 2016 11:31 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] QFTD -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB

RE: [VFB] Prayers needed

Very sorry for Susan’s injury & prayers given. J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Gary Webb Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2016 8:06 AM To: vfb-mail Subject: [VFB] Prayers needed Dear VFB friends, I am humbly

RE: [VFB] Funny fishing

Yep, pretty funny. I need to video tape some of our trips too:) -Original Message- From: 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] Sent: Monday, August 8, 2016 11:57 AM To: Google Inc. Subject: [VFB] Funny fishing

RE: [VFB] Rick Zieger hanging his catch on the clothes line!

Never had dried crappie… From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Neville Gosling Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2016 9:56 PM To: VFB Subject: [VFB] Rick Zieger hanging his catch on the clothes line! -- -- You received

RE: [VFB] re: Whiting hackle bad colors

I can’t answer that question, but because of a couple issues in the past (& the fact that I only tie for me, two or three friends & the occasional swap) I only buy what I can hold in my hand or from people I truly trust. J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com

RE: [VFB] QFTD

“Or, they’re used to catch fish…” The Mad Wop From: 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] Sent: Monday, June 20, 2016 9:52 AM To: Google Inc. Subject: [VFB] QFTD "Many of the world's best flies never make it into fly shop display

RE: p.s.: Re: [VFB] QFTD, Why I tie... and new RD DVD#2 option?

I enjoyed the first DVD, & have referenced it more than once. My now primary method is dubbing your way w/ mono. The idea of making tying more interactive is more than intriguing, & having individual techniques or flies on YouTube or some other accessible website w/ commentary would certainly

RE: [VFB] QFTD

I’d have to tie for a long time before all the supplies & gear I’ve purchased make it cheap:) From: 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2016 8:50 AM To: Google Inc. Subject: [VFB] QFTD "There are two basic

RE: [VFB] Keys Fishing report

Fishing report J, Are you sure it was a couple of years ago, and that it was Jack Dennis? He hasn’t had anything to do with the shop after he sold it years ago. He’s one of the ‘good guides’, and a good friend. Have him on my website. Don From: J Balmer <mailto:jbal...@betadigm.

RE: [VFB] Keys Fishing report

ides’, and a good friend. Have him on my website. Don From: J Balmer <mailto:jbal...@betadigm.com> Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2016 9:45 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com <mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: [VFB] Keys Fishing report A couple of years ago we had a trip

RE: [VFB] Keys Fishing report

A couple of years ago we had a trip to Jackson Hole in the spring, around the usual prime time after snow melt. Unfortunately, that year they had record snowpack & it rained for two weeks prior to our arrival. You could see how bad the river was from the air, & it looked like a river of mud as

RE: [VFB] Fishing

On Wed, 6/8/16, J Balmer <jbal...@betadigm.com> wrote: Subject: RE: [VFB] Fishing To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Wednesday, June 8, 2016, 9:38 AM While I never saw the fish, it acted like catfish. I used to have a two piece 5 wt that I kept

RE: [VFB] Fishing

On Wed, Jun 8, 2016 at 10:56 AM, Jack Harford <jharford.i...@gmail.com <mailto:jharford.i...@gmail.com> > wrote: Yep - sounds like a catfish to me. Got lucky and landed a 27" about 10lb cat on 6lb tippet one time. It was a fun battle :) On Wed, Jun 8, 2016 at 10:38 A

RE: [VFB] Fishing

While I never saw the fish, it acted like catfish. I used to have a two piece 5 wt that I kept rigged for when I only had time to go to the pond, had a cat in almost the same exact place crack the rod right @ the ferrule while I was fighting it. That was a smaller fish:) -Original

RE: [VFB] Fishing

ough-the-bullshit-the-mono-vs-fluoro-debate On Jun 6, 2016 3:21 PM, "J Balmer" <jbal...@betadigm.com <mailto:jbal...@betadigm.com> > wrote: I figured 8 ½ would be plenty:) From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com <mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com> [mailto:vfb-mail@g

RE: [VFB] Fishing

That's my intent:) Had a cat break my old 5 wt, which is why I was using the 7. -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Allan Fish Sent: Monday, June 6, 2016 3:00 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Fishing >

RE: [VFB] Fishing

I figured 8 ½ would be plenty:) From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jack Harford Sent: Monday, June 6, 2016 11:07 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Fishing Maybe try 10 lb mono for tippet  On Jun 6, 2016 11:56 AM, &q

[VFB] Fishing

; hit what I thought was a snag, until it started moving. Moved about ten feet along the shore, realized it was hooked & even though I was letting line out through my fingers, the 3x tippet snapped about 6 inches from the leader. J J Balmer Betadigm, Inc jbal...@betadigm.com <mailto:

RE: [VFB] Nor Vise help

As far as the bobbin is concerned, I’ve used both the vise & a cordless drill, I generally use mono or white thread & wrapping either twice on the bobbin arm works best. I’ve been using Don Ordes method of dubbing since I first tried it. Use your favorite patterns, practice makes perfect.

RE: [VFB] QFTD

I’d say, catching fish instead of just waving @ them… J From: 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 10:04 AM To: Google Inc. Subject: [VFB] QFTD "Normally the air will be full of insects, may flies and

RE: [VFB] Aspen

I’ll have to try that next time I’m in Aspen. J From: wada@gmail.com [mailto:wada@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Wes Wada Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 7:30 PM To: VFB Mail Subject: Re: [VFB] Aspen

RE: [VFB] QFTD

I prefer fishing fish, but I actually have two rods & reels I caught while fishing in local lakes. J From: 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] Sent: Friday, May 13, 2016 2:14 PM To: Google Inc. Subject: [VFB] QFTD "Fishing

RE: [VFB] RE:Norvise jaws

The jaws that came w/ mine have worked very well for everything I’ve tied, including some very small midges & ants. I will probably get the smaller jaws @ some point, I rarely fish saltwater so I don’t tie bigger flies except for some muskie streamers. J From: 'Wayne Blake-Hedges' via

RE: [VFB] Thinking of buying myself something to clear me up

& as noted earlier, Norm does great personal customer service. J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of J Balmer Sent: Sunday, May 1, 2016 10:16 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [VFB] Thinking of buying myself something to clear m

RE: [VFB] Thinking of buying myself something to clear me up

Marcie bought me a Norvise travel kit a few years ago. I liked it so much that when I replaced our kitchen cabinets I used one of the oak doors to make a tying table & I mount the Norvise on that when I’m not traveling. J From: 'Wayne Blake-Hedges' via VFB Mail

RE: [VFB] Thinking of buying myself something to clear me up

I love my spring loaded Norbobbin! J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Allan Fish Sent: Friday, April 29, 2016 9:05 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Thinking of buying myself something to clear me up A Norbobbin. On

RE: [VFB] QFTD

Hi J I play at guitar. Mostly a Strummer. What kind music? Just three guitars at this time. Not nearly as big as the fly rod collection :) Jack On Apr 26, 2016 10:52 AM, "J Balmer" <jbal...@betadigm.com <mailto:jbal...@betadigm.com> > wrote: I’m also a guitar playe

RE: [VFB] QFTD

I’m also a guitar player, so I have two expensive collections of stuff… J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jack Harford Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2016 9:39 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] QFTD Perhaps understating the

RE: [VFB] Thread Colors

I use mono most often & white w/ markers next. I have one bobbin that usually has red floss, but I’ve used other colored floss as well. If I HAD to use colored thread, olive, black, white & red, & maybe fire orange to tie Tony’s Chili Peppers:) From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com

RE: [VFB] Surgery

Good luck & a swift recovery. J From: 'Wayne Blake-Hedges' via VFB Mail [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] Sent: Monday, April 25, 2016 10:12 AM To: virtual flybox Subject: [VFB] Surgery Hi All; May be a while before I start tying again. I have drainage

RE: [VFB] RE:SOWBUG 2016 CHALLENGE

I was thinking soft hackle too, w/ a technique Jeff showed me. Either that or something I’ve never tied before… J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of ladyflytyer Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2016 5:48 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: RE:

RE: [VFB] RE:SOWBUG 2016 CHALLENGE

Why are we yelling? J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Allan Fish Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2016 8:18 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] RE:SOWBUG 2016 CHALLENGE So are we just going to post pictures? I can make a new

RE: [VFB] RE:SOWBUG 2016 CHALLENGE

Not sure what I’ll tie yet, but I’m in. J From: 'Wayne Blake-Hedges' via VFB Mail [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2016 12:59 PM To: virtual flybox Subject: [VFB] RE:SOWBUG 2016 CHALLENGE Hi All; Every year I see different

RE: [VFB] QFTD

Some… From: 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2016 9:20 AM To: Google Inc. Subject: [VFB] QFTD "Lesson 7: Anglers have great clothing." "In-Fisherman" vol 41 no 2 Rick -- -- You received this

RE: [VFB] Sowbug

, 2016 4:32 PM, J Balmer <jbal...@betadigm.com <mailto:jbal...@betadigm.com> > wrote: Awesome show! Great seeing everyone, some for the first time. Special thanks to Tony for inviting me, even though it took five years to finally get here:) Oh yeah, nice fishery. -- --

[VFB] Sowbug

Awesome show! Great seeing everyone, some for the first time. Special thanks to Tony for inviting me, even though it took five years to finally get here:) Oh yeah, nice fishery. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send

[VFB] Flippin

I'm @ Wildcat Shoals, text or call me @ 309-287-9421. I might fling a fly or two in a bit, water looks good for wading below the cabin. let me know if you want to get together for dinner and/or refreshing adult beverages, I'll have the phone w/ me. -- -- You received this message because you

RE: [VFB] RE:SOWBUG 2016

. Tony On Friday, April 8, 2016 8:12 AM, J Balmer <jbal...@betadigm.com <mailto:jbal...@betadigm.com> > wrote: If I can get to Mountain Home before 4:00, I’ll stop by the fairgrounds first. My cell is 309-287-9421 for anyone who wants to contact me via text or voice. J Fr

RE: [VFB] RE:SOWBUG 2016

That’ll work. From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Allan Fish Sent: Thursday, April 7, 2016 4:52 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] RE:SOWBUG 2016 On 4/7/16 5:18 PM, J Balmer wrote: I’ll get in late Thursday afternoon

RE: [VFB] RE:SOWBUG 2016

Fish <afi...@sbcglobal.net <mailto:afi...@sbcglobal.net> > wrote: On 4/7/16 5:18 PM, J Balmer wrote: I’ll get in late Thursday afternoon. Depending on time, I may stop in @ the fairgrounds, otherwise I’m staying @ Wildcat Shoals. 1/4 mile from Tony's house. If we get in early en

RE: [VFB] QFTD

I’ll have a few quotes while I’m either in the river or @ the Sowbug, but they may not be appropriate… J From: 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] Sent: Thursday, April 7, 2016 4:09 PM To: Google Inc. Subject: [VFB] QFTD I will be

RE: [VFB] RE:SOWBUG 2016

@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] RE:SOWBUG 2016 On 4/7/16 10:49 AM, J Balmer wrote: Yep, this will be my first time, had to cancel @ least twice before. J I've had to cancel a couple of times. I won't get in till Thursday evening. I'll be tying on Fri & Sat mornings. Looking forward to mee

RE: [VFB] RE:SOWBUG 2016

Yep, this will be my first time, had to cancel @ least twice before. J From: 'Wayne Blake-Hedges' via VFB Mail [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] Sent: Thursday, April 7, 2016 7:54 AM To: google Subject: [VFB] RE:SOWBUG 2016 Woo Hoo the Sowbug roundup is

RE: [VFB] Is this just luck or what ?

Very nice bow. J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Donna Crowell Sent: Monday, April 4, 2016 9:38 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Is this just luck or what ? When fishing yesterday 22 inches

RE: [VFB] Old Fishern

Been there for a while… From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2016 9:16 AM To: Google Inc. Subject: [VFB] Old Fishern I am already there. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

RE: [VFB] Jimmy d getting better

Welcome back & hoping for a better year for you. J -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of ray...@earthlink.net Sent: Friday, March 18, 2016 5:21 PM To: alandiso...@cox.net; bighawk...@yahoo.com; ray...@earthlink.net;

RE: [VFB] Sowbug 2016 Who's attending?

Depending on what time I get out of here, I probably won’t hit Mountain Home until late afternoon on the 14th. That’s if I don’t stop for wine on the way down:) J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Peggy Brenner Sent: Friday, March 11, 2016

RE: [VFB] Weird dream

It wasn’t me, I don’t wear gardening boots… J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Neville Gosling Sent: Wednesday, March 9, 2016 11:56 AM To: VFB Subject: [VFB] Weird dream I had a weird dream last night - I was

RE: [VFB] QFTD

Hence “relatively”:) From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Allan Fish Sent: Monday, March 7, 2016 7:25 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] QFTD On 3/7/16 9:58 AM, J Balmer wrote: “Fly fishing helps keep me relatively sane…” I

RE: [VFB] QFTD

“Fly fishing helps keep me relatively sane…” J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] Sent: Monday, March 7, 2016 8:17 AM To: Google Inc. Subject: [VFB] QFTD "Fly fishing helps keep my life in balance." Found online. Rick

RE: [VFB] Sow Bug

, clean and reasonable. It fills up quite fast. Right on the river 1/2 mile from my house. 870 453 2321 http://www.wildcatshoals.come/ E mail wild...@flippinweb.com <mailto:wild...@flippinweb.com> Tony On Tuesday, March 1, 2016 10:30 AM, J Balmer <jbal...@betadigm.com <

[VFB] Sow Bug

Looks like I'm actually gonna make it to Sow Bug this year, any suggestions for lodging? I have a tent if that makes more sense. J -- -- 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] Photos

Great pics! Unusual location for a snowy… J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Donna Crowell Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2016 7:36 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Photos Photos from Rye NH

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