[VFB] I'm finally back

2014-06-03 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
Just returned home from 9 weeks of rehab from a broken hip. The head of my left femur - which was anchoring my artificial hip - snapped and I had to have some major repairs. I am well on my way to wellness. -- -- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association, The

Re: [VFB] Wounded Warrior Project (OFF TOPIC)

2014-01-25 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Chuck -* *I agree that our returning vets need all the support we can give them. From a fly fishing/fly tying perspective, here in KC, MO, we have a very active HEALING WATERS program. Our club - MO TROUT FISHERMEN ASSOC. - works with our local VA hospital and are sponsors of the program.

Re: [VFB] Materials on ebay

2013-08-29 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Peggy -* * * *Can you identify one of your material listings, please? It is impossible to search on your seller id.* * * *-- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association, The International Brotherhood of the Flymph and The Virtual Fly Box REMEMBER CANCER IS A WORD NOT A

Re: [VFB] Rope-dub #2

2013-08-24 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
Don - I am awaiting the new DVD breathlessly - and I am turning blue. :) - VBG. I think a You Tube intro would be a great idea. -- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association, The International Brotherhood of the Flymph and The Virtual Fly Box REMEMBER CANCER IS A WORD

Re: [VFB] bragging

2013-08-24 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
Rick - On June 29, my wife had put up with me for 50 years - so I know how wonderful it feels. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!! -- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association, The International Brotherhood of the Flymph and The Virtual Fly Box REMEMBER CANCER IS A WORD NOT

Re: [VFB] McGuane's Special

2013-08-22 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
On Wed, Aug 21, 2013 at 7:50 PM, Joyce M Westphal joyce...@gmail.comwrote: Someone mentioned the McGuane's special fly being very successful. Kindly let me know the pattern or where to find a picture of this fly. I've been searching to no avail. Thanks. Joyce -- -- You received this

[VFB] Where is every?one

2013-07-26 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*I've been off line for a couple of days - old computer died suddenly. Been setting up a new one, and no activity since I came back on line.* *-- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association, The International Brotherhood of the Flymph and The Virtual Fly Box REMEMBER

Re: [VFB] Sad news

2013-06-28 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Dean was the first person I had contact with when I started tying at Sowbug. Over the years he came to be a good friend. My prayers and condolences go out to his family, Tony, and all the tyers who benefitted from Dean's friendship and support.* * * * Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout

Re: [VFB] Storms

2013-06-14 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Speaking of the effects of storms on fishing, when I was in Vermont a couple of weeks ago, I took the opportunity to scope out my favorite trout stream - The Winooski River. The recent heavy rains had completely changed the character of the river. My favorite hole was almost entirely silted in

Re: [VFB] JImmy moore swap

2013-06-04 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Rick -* * * *Just got back from an unexpected trip to Vermont. My brother-in-law died suddenly, so we have been away for 10 days. My set of flies were waiting for me on my return. My thanks for keeping me in the loop.* * * *-- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’s

Re: [VFB] Re: Thread storage

2013-04-29 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Wayne -* * * *I have some of those also. But, I like the ones I previously talked about for ease of transport when I travel.* * * *-- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association, The International Brotherhood of the Flymph and The Virtual Fly Box REMEMBER CANCER IS A

Re: [VFB] Thread storage

2013-04-17 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*These are the type of boxes - Plano 3700 - I use. * *-- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association, The International Brotherhood of the Flymph and The Virtual Fly Box REMEMBER CANCER IS A WORD NOT A SENTENCE Reply to: jfusc...@gmail.com* -- -- You received this

Re: [VFB] Thread storage

2013-04-16 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Wayne -* * * *I find the simplest way to store my spooled materials is in flat Plano type tackle boxes. I especially like the boxes with adaptable compartment sizes. By using this type box, I can also sort my thread, etc., into different boxes.* *-- * *Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri

Re: [VFB] My stream overfloweth

2013-03-19 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*My flies flew in on this AM mail. A beautiful set.* * * *-- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association, The International Brotherhood of the Flymph and The Virtual Fly Box REMEMBER CANCER IS A WORD NOT A SENTENCE Reply to: jfusc...@gmail.com* On Mon, Mar 18, 2013 at

Re: [VFB] Jimmy D Update -- Swap List - Names of tiers

2013-03-19 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Don -* * * *I am what one might call an uninitiated member of IOFF. Murf was in the process of naming me to the group when he passed. My loss of a friend and an affiliation I was looking forward to.* * * *Be that as it may, count me in for the swap.* * * *-- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The

Re: [VFB] Sowbug

2013-02-26 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Allan -* * * *I will most likely not make it to Sowbug this year. I had plans to be there but things have gotten a little crazy, health wise, and I just can't see me making the trip. I'll be there, if I can make it - BUT - it is very doubtful. I had hoped to be there to share some flies I've

Re: [VFB] Test

2013-02-26 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Brian - * * * *Your messaage came through to me here in Missouri. * * * *-- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association, The International Brotherhood of the Flymph and The Virtual Fly Box REMEMBER CANCER IS A WORD NOT A SENTENCE Reply to: jfusc...@gmail.com* -- --

Re: [VFB] I hate xmas update

2012-12-14 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Birdie -* * * *As I said before - positive thoughts can help get you through the rough spots. My prayers are with you. I am glad the results so far are better than you feared.* *-- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association, The International Brotherhood of the Flymph

Re: [VFB] official I hate xmas

2012-12-14 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Birdie -* * * *I have fought with and lived with metastatic prostate cancer for over 13 years now. Keep a positive heart and know that we all are with you and hold you in our prayers. As my signature line says:* * * *CANCER IS A WORD NOT A SENTENCE! * -- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The

Re: [VFB] Flies of the past week...

2012-11-24 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Don -* * * *I can't copy the embedded image. Is there any way you could send it to me as a standard attachment rather than embeded in the text?* * * * * *-- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association, The International Brotherhood of the Flymph and The Virtual Fly Box

[VFB] Holiday Greetings

2012-11-22 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL * *-- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association, The International Brotherhood of the Flymph and The Virtual Fly Box REMEMBER CANCER IS A WORD NOT A SENTENCE Reply to: jfusc...@gmail.com* -- You received this message because you are

[VFB] Gudebrod Threadd

2012-11-15 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*My surplus thread ha been spoken for. * * * *-- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association, The International Brotherhood of the Flymph and The Virtual Fly Box REMEMBER CANCER IS A WORD NOT A SENTENCE Reply to: jfusc...@gmail.com* -- You received this message because

Re: [VFB] Gudebrod thread

2012-11-14 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*I have some surplus 10/0 Gudebrod thread. Not a real big color selection but, as soon as I get a few minutes later today I will pull my supply out and list my surplus colors. I would be willing to work out a trade for some of it, if anyone is interested.* *-- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The

Re: [VFB] Flymph new information

2012-11-12 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Peggy -* * * *I am a member of The Flymph Forum and I just recently was lucky enough to acquire an almost pristine copy of THE ART OF TYING THE WET FLY FISHING THE FLYMPH (1971 Edition). I would be very interested in the new art work.* * * *-- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout

Re: [VFB] Flymph and Streamer swaps are both full! 11/5/2012

2012-11-07 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Peggy -* * * *I realize I was late requesting to tie in the streamer swap. If it will cause a problem, you should feel free to drop me from the streamer list and I will only tie in the flymph swap.* *-- * *Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association, The International

Re: [VFB] New and corrected FULL Flymph and Streamer swaps

2012-11-07 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Peggy -* * * *Thanks!!* * * * * *-- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association, The International Brotherhood of the Flymph and The Virtual Fly Box REMEMBER CANCER IS A WORD NOT A SENTENCE Reply to: jfusc...@gmail.com * On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 8:00 PM, Peggy Brenner

Re: [VFB] Flymph OVER FULL and Streamers Swap

2012-10-30 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*A Baker's Dozen is fine with me. * *-- * *Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association, The International Brotherhood of the Flymph and The Virtual Fly Box REMEMBER CANCER IS A WORD NOT A SENTENCE Reply to: jfusc...@gmail.com* -- You received this message because you

Re: [VFB] It's swap time! How about Flymph's and Streamers, with Wood Duck wings.

2012-10-29 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Peggy* * * *Count me in on the flymphs.* * * *-- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association, The International Brotherhood of the Flymph and The Virtual Fly Box REMEMBER CANCER IS A WORD NOT A SENTENCE Reply to: jfusc...@gmail.com* On Mon, Oct 29, 2012 at 6:11 PM,

Re: [VFB] Trouble with mice

2012-10-26 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Nev -* * * *I got sooo tired of the problems I was having with my cordless mouse that I went back to my corded track ball, still a little slow but no problems with operation.* * * * * *-- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association, The International Brotherhood of the

[VFB] A Rare Find

2012-10-24 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*I made an amazingly rare find last night. I was at a local raffle/sale of fishing items and fishing books. As I perused the books,* *I found a volume that I have been seeking for the last fifteen years. It is one of the classic books on tying and is carried by Amazon and* *is also often

Re: [VFB] Aug. 2012 Roll Call- Who's still here and tuning in?

2012-08-11 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*I'm here - Alive but not doing too much kicking. Read everything and even occasionally post when I feel I have something to contribute.* *-- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association, The International Brotherhood of the Flymph and The Virtual Fly Box REMEMBER CANCER

Re: [VFB] I've got hoppers!

2012-08-02 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Jerry -* * * *My hoppers jumped into my box yesterday --- great job from all the tiers and major thanks to the swapmeister.* * * *-- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association, The International Brotherhood of the Flymph and The Virtual Fly Box REMEMBER CANCER IS A

Re: [VFB] a graceful Rise the interview

2012-05-26 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Peggy -* * * *A beautiful job from someone who has made great contributions to our craft. * -- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association, The International Brotherhood of the Flymph and The Virtual Fly Box REMEMBER CANCER IS A WORD NOT A SENTENCE Reply to:

Re: [VFB] summer time swap

2012-05-09 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Jerry -* * * *I love hoppers and I would be very interested in a swap. Due date and number needed? * *-- * *Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association, The International Brotherhood of the Flymph and The Virtual Fly Box REMEMBER CANCER IS A WORD NOT A SENTENCE Reply

Re: [VFB] bead help?

2012-04-27 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Neville -* * * *Go to a discount tool store - - and look for a pair of soldering tweezers.* * * *I went to a local Harbor Freight **(HarborFreight.com Item #32381).* * * *The tweezers I use are the ones with the wooden handles. You push

Re: [VFB] Re: Good fly (so far) on the Guadalupe.

2012-04-18 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Chuck -* * * *I buy a pack of the mono loops they sell for dental floss. They come in a pack of @25 and are less than $2.00 at Wally World or K Mart. Since I started using them, I haven't used my wire one's at all. If you really prefer the wire threaders, let me know and I will send you one.*

Re: [VFB] Re: Good fly (so far) on the Guadalupe.

2012-04-17 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Sean -* * * *I use lead wire substitute for weight. It really isn't all that more expensive than the regular lead wire, comes in the same sizes, and doesn't need to be coated with head cement to avoid bleed through. **-- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association, The

Re: [VFB] RE: Joe Fusco

2012-04-16 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Wayne -* Thanks, I just got on and verified my profile. My user name there is Fly Tyer 1938 * * *-- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association, The International Brotherhood of the Flymph and The Virtual Fly Box REMEMBER CANCER IS A WORD NOT A SENTENCE Reply to:

Re: [VFB] RE: Joe Fusco

2012-04-16 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*No I've been talking with Mark. I haven't heard from William.* *-- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association, The International Brotherhood of the Flymph and The Virtual Fly Box REMEMBER CANCER IS A WORD NOT A SENTENCE Reply to:

Re: [VFB] RE: Joe Fusco

2012-04-16 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Wayne-* * * *Just found Williams e-mail and sent him a reply -- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association, The International Brotherhood of the Flymph and The Virtual Fly Box REMEMBER CANCER IS A WORD NOT A SENTENCE Reply to: jfusc...@gmail.com * * * On Mon, Apr

Re: [VFB] International Brotherhood of the Flymph

2012-04-10 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Wayne -* * * *What URL did you use to make contact? I sent them an email a few days ago and supposedly cleared up all my problems with user name and password, then, today, I tried to log in and couldn't. I requested a new password, but, even with that, I couldn't get into the site. Before I

Re: [VFB] International Brotherhood of the Flymph

2012-04-10 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
contact one of the admins with your information. Wayne --- On *Tue, 4/10/12, Joseph Fusco, Sr. jfusc...@gmail.com* wrote: From: Joseph Fusco, Sr. jfusc...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [VFB] International Brotherhood of the Flymph To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Tuesday, April 10, 2012, 7

[VFB] Dragonfly Swap

2012-04-08 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*I lost all my data on the current dragonfly swap. I need the address to send my flies out.* -- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association, The International Brotherhood of the Flymph and The Virtual Fly Box REMEMBER CANCER IS A WORD NOT A SENTENCE Reply to:

Re: [VFB] Re: Damsel and Dragon Swap 2012

2012-03-09 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
On Thu, Mar 8, 2012 at 10:03 PM, Eric Worm flytyer...@yahoo.com wrote: I will be doing a parachute damsel of some form... *Eric Worm* *Reed City, MI 49677* * * *And when it all goes well, when your dog does the difficult and does it with style, what you get isn't a bagged bird but the

Re: [VFB] Sometimes being a dad really sucks, a personal note, please read, Jimi

2012-03-07 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Jimi -* * * *My prayers and thoughts are with you and your daughter. As a cancer patient/survivor, I would recommend that you let your daughter know that you are now aware of her situation. As much as she felt the need to shield you both from what she was going through, she is going to need

Re: Fw: [VFB] IOFF ROLL-CALL The List Aug. 18th

2011-08-18 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
On Thu, Aug 18, 2011 at 9:44 AM, Don Ordes f...@tribcsp.com wrote: ** We're running about 50% here- not bad. ** *If I missed you or you sign in, just turn your name blue and reply it to the list.* ** *If there are 'Newbies' on the list that want to sign in, I started a list at the

Re: [VFB] Tying Light Maybe?????

2010-04-30 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Chuck -* ** *I have two that are very similar to the one you listed. They are both more than adaquate as tying lights. I also have an OTT light which cost three times as much and is no better.* *-- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association, The International

Re: [VFB] Rope-dub swappers list- patterns- update

2010-04-09 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Rene -* ** *Been tying on the new vise since SowBug. I think it is every bit as good to tie on as my Danvise and my Griffith. It will probably become my prederred travel vise. -- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association, The International Brotherhood of the Flymph

Re: [VFB] New Swap Announcement

2010-03-26 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Don -* ** *I don't think you want Jr. to tie flies for the swap. He's never picked up a bobbin in his life. I'm in though!! I'll tye a Diving Caddis Soft Hackle. Haven't decided yet if it will be a bead head.* *-- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association, The

Re: [VFB] Jim Phillips?

2010-03-26 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Jim -* ** *Glad to hear you are feeling better. Put together an inventory of what you have to sell and give us first shot at it. Might save you some Ebay fees.* *-- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association, The International Brotherhood of the Flymph and The Virtual

[VFB] MATERIAL DATA BASE

2010-02-03 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*I seem to remember that we had a thread on the list a couple of years ago where we were discussing pattern data bases. One of the available freeware programs that we discussed was a data base that would suggest patterns you could tie with materials that you listed. I have a student in my

Re: [VFB] Jokes on the VFB a No, No.

2009-12-14 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Jimmy - Add me to JFTD. Thanks. -- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association, The International Brotherhood of the Flymph and The Virtual Fly Box REMEMBER CANCER IS A WORD NOT A SENTENCE Reply to: jfusc...@gmail.com * On Fri, Dec 11, 2009 at 10:22 AM, Jimmy D.

Re: [VFB] Second VFB Rope-dub Swap

2009-12-13 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Don - I've backed off from swaps in the recent past, but I really would like to try the rope dubbing, so, count me in. -- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association, The International Brotherhood of the Flymph and The Virtual Fly Box REMEMBER CANCER IS A WORD NOT A

Re: [VFB] Thanks for your Help - Rivers Survey

2009-12-06 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Jimmy - I sure do want a copy. It will show me all the places I have missed and maybe encourage me to give a few more a shot. -- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association, The International Brotherhood of the Flymph and The Virtual Fly Box REMEMBER CANCER IS A WORD

Re: [VFB] RIVERS WE'VE FISHED

2009-12-03 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*AL -* ** *Correction for you - It's NOT Bennet Springs; it's Bennet Spring - as I've been corrected by a number of the staff there. VBG :) -- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association, The International Brotherhood of the Flymph and The Virtual Fly Box REMEMBER

Re: [VFB] RIVERS WE'VE FISHED

2009-12-01 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Vermont - *The Winooski River below Waterbury Dam and the stretch from the railroad bridge in Essex Junction down stream to Jonesville.* ** *New York - The Battenkill near Shushen. Hunt, Effner and Jenny Lakes in the Adirondacks near Lake Placid.* ** *Colorado - The Fryingpan, the Colorado and

Re: [VFB] RIVERS WE'VE FISHED

2009-12-01 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Whoops!!! * ** *Arkansas - I totally blocked out the area on the White near Cotter and the area below the dam in the same general area.* *-- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association, The International Brotherhood of the Flymph and The Virtual Fly Box REMEMBER CANCER

Re: [VFB] re: help with spider type flies

2009-11-30 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
NOT A SENTENCE Reply to: **jfusc...@gmail.com* jfusc...@gmail.com On Sun, Nov 29, 2009 at 3:16 PM, George E Vincent k...@verizon.net wrote: Joe, what issue, the latest I received was the Autumn issue. George -- *From:* Joseph Fusco, Sr. [mailto:jfusc...@gmail.com

Re: [VFB] Need contact OFF LIST from:

2009-11-28 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Don - Just had a chance to review the DVD. All I can say is WOW - The only suggestion I would make is that in the final segment a lighter background would have made the flies easier to see. Other than that the info is priceless. I can't wait to get some time to sit down at my vise and

Re: [VFB] re: help with spider type flies

2009-11-28 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Joyce - The latest FLY TYER magazine has an artticle on tying a classic spider. -- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association, The International Brotherhood of the Flymph and The Virtual Fly Box REMEMBER CANCER IS A WORD NOT A SENTENCE Reply to: jfusc...@gmail.com*

[VFB] Re: searching for dog fly pattrn

2009-11-24 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Harold - * ** *Go to Fly Anglers Online and search for Black Dog Nymph. I don't know if this is what you are looking for but it is a good fly.* *-- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association, The International Brotherhood of the Flymph and The Virtual Fly Box REMEMBER

[VFB] Re: DVDs went out today

2009-11-20 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Don -* ** *My check is written and will go in the mail today.* *-- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association, The International Brotherhood of the Flymph and The Virtual Fly Box REMEMBER CANCER IS A WORD NOT A SENTENCE Reply to: jfusc...@gmail.com* * * On Thu, Nov

[VFB] Re: Web Page Test

2009-11-20 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Rene -* *Tried the link but only got an error message.* *-- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association, The International Brotherhood of the Flymph and The Virtual Fly Box REMEMBER CANCER IS A WORD NOT A SENTENCE Reply to: jfusc...@gmail.com* On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at

[VFB] Re: this one.....

2009-11-15 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Mark - I'm still waiting to see some pics of your dubbing brushes. As soon as I get my digital camera back in action, I will post some pics of some of mine. -- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association, The International Brotherhood of the Flymph and The Virtual Fly

[VFB] Re: Wierd Catches was QUOTE FOR THE DAY

2009-11-12 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*JB -* ** *I'm sure you could tie for the Sowbug. Not all of us tie at the artistic level of Mark and Don. If you can tie to throw but not to show - as they do - you can tie there. Many beginning tiers get their first experience tieing for the public at shows like the Sowbug. Don't underate

[VFB] Re: Deer Hair Hackle

2009-11-12 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Rene - I have a new copy of Gordon's book that I would be willing to sell. Amazon is asking $22.95 (US) for it new and $19.95 (US) for a used copy. If you are interested, I would be willing to sell my copy for $15.00 (US) plus mailing costs. -- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout

[VFB] Re: any good vidios on thread\floss control

2009-10-19 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Pat - I use a bead box system from WalMart to sort my hooks. It is a collection of small boxes that fit into a larger box. I bought three of the sets (@ $8.00 to $9.00 each) and now have more than enough room to sort and control all my hooks. The real advantage is that each size and style of

[VFB] Re: also close to Cabela's

2009-09-22 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*OOPS!!! I goofed on the link ---* ** *www.conranch.com* http://www.conranch.com/ *-- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association, The International Brotherhood of the Flymph and The Virtual Fly Box REMEMBER CANCER IS A WORD NOT A SENTENCE Reply to: **jfusc...@gmail.com*

[VFB] Re: Foam Hoppers

2009-09-08 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*I have always used plain old rubber cement to glue foam together. Coat each piece with a thin layer of RC, let it dry to a tacky state - instant contact cement - and carefully put the two pieces together. I have done three layers of foam by this method and have never had them separate.* *--

Re: FW: [VFB] QFTD

2009-09-04 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Mark -* ** *I know what you mean about fishing the classic rivers. Like you, I started my trout fishing in the northeast, but I was further north than you. My first experiences were on the Battenkill where it swings briefly across the Vermont / New York line. My favorite hole was down stream

Re: FW: [VFB] QFTD

2009-09-01 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Mark -** * *Being something of a history buff and a bibliophile, I would be very excited to see that book. I hope you handle it only with white cotten editing gloves. * * * *--* * Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association, The International Brotherhood of the Flymph and

[VFB] Re: Hopper and Catskill Swaps Update

2009-08-02 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Peggy -* ** *How many in the Hopper Swap and when are they due? Count me in. - Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association, The International Brotherhood of the Flymph and The Virtual Fly Box REMEMBER CANCER IS A WORD NOT A SENTENCE Reply to: **jfusc...@gmail.com*

[VFB] Re: TONY - was Re: Recipe Peacock and Bronze

2009-07-14 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Tony -* ** *I have a very fast interface. If you forward the step-by-step to me, I will reload it and post it for the entire group. That way you will not have to send out individual e-mails with the info.* *-- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association, The

[VFB] Re: QFTD

2009-06-27 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*For those of us who find fishing without an indicator in moving water to be much more productive, that is an arguable point. However, I will admit that fishing in still water with a fly or small jig suspended below an indicator (bobber, cork, etc.) can often be most productive.* *-- Joe Fusco,

[VFB] Re: Anybody here???

2009-04-01 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Don -* ** *I'm here in Missouri also. Just waiting for the weather changes to settle down - so my arthritis will do the same - and then I plan to do some fishing.* *-- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association, The International Brotherhood of the Flymph and The

[VFB] Sowbug 2009

2009-03-17 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*I will be leaving for Mountain Home tomorrow morning - Wednesday. I am taking my laptop with me, since the hotel where I will be staying has high speed Wi-Fi. I will try to post a mini report sometime during the show. -- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association, The

[VFB] Re: Teeny Nymph

2009-03-07 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Rene -* ** *I keep a special box for the flies that will never see the water. They are flies that are special to me - like several tied by Tony Spezio. I think most of us who are active tiers have such a collection.* *-- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association, The

[VFB] Re: 2009 Sowbug?

2009-02-18 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Jimi -* ** *I'll be there. I'm will drive down from KC on Wednesday and plan to tie all three days. It will be good to have the opportunity to meet you face to face.* *-- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen's Association, The International Brotherhood of the Flymph and The

[VFB] Re: Test - any body out there

2009-02-10 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Ian -* ** *You made it to Missouri.* *-- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen's Association, The International Brotherhood of the Flymph and The Virtual Fly Box REMEMBER CANCER IS A WORD NOT A SENTENCE Reply to: jfusc...@gmail.com*

[VFB] Re: OT Ice Storm

2009-02-02 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Tony -* ** *I'm glad it wasn't sent off list. There are many of us out here who are concerned about how you are doing, but have not * *sent you an email because we knew you would be flooded with them. Keep us informed. Your FAMILY needs to know.* *-- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri

[VFB] Re: And Chuck,

2009-01-25 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Jeff -* ** *The question is --- were you in school there at that time? I was there from 1969 - 1971 while working on my Ed.D. - WOW!!! am I getting that old Guess I am.* *-- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen's Association, The International Brotherhood of the Flymph and

[VFB] Re: Sowbug 2009

2008-12-27 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
*Peggy -* ** *I plan to be there.* ** *-- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen's Association, The International Brotherhood of the Flymph and The Virtual Fly Box REMEMBER CANCER IS A WORD NOT A SENTENCE Reply to: jfusc...@gmail.com* On Sat, Dec 27, 2008 at 9:13 AM, Peggy

[VFB] Re: CHUCK - was Re: Latest on OLD FART SWAP - dropping age limit.

2008-10-28 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
Chuck - I have some older patterns also. I will forward you some. -- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen's Association, The International Brotherhood of the Flymph and The Virtual Fly Box REMEMBER CANCER IS A WORD NOT A SENTENCE Reply to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Mon, Oct 27,

[VFB] Re: Old Fart Swap

2008-10-27 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
Jimmy - Put me on the list as interested. I will wait to commit completely until you post the specifications. I definitely meet the *Old Fart* designation - I tripped over 70 on August 31. -- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen's Association, The International Brotherhood of