[VFB] Sowbug 2025 / asking for travel tips

Folks, maybe I do it again. Son is just talking me into going to the sowbug 2025 with him, and spend also some time for serious fishing. It is a father and son trip, not so much father and child. And my 4th visit at the event. We are in an very early phase of investigation, so the outcome

Re: [VFB] Old Farts Fly Swap.

Hi Keith, I'm wondering if we should not collect the fly images and create one post with all flies on our Facebook-group. Would be a new sort of swap/post-master. This would require a deadline for sure. Each tyer would later add the recipe / materials list in an comment for the fly. What

Re: [VFB] I'M still kickin'

Hi Ron, memory says that we met at a striper head clave some 15 or more years ago. I was there with my son, who just finished his high school. René On 17/04/2023 23:46, Ron Boutin wrote: I am on this list and the FB group also. I don’t know anyone on this list, I met Peggy once at a show.

Re: [VFB] Any VFB'ers communicating presently via email?

Hi Peggy, this is a good idea. Maybe we start with sort of 'What are we tying right now?'. Rene On 16/04/2023 14:06, Peggy Brenner wrote: How many of us are on the facebook vfb page?  I was thinking we could swap but instead of mailing a box of flies just post a picture on the facebook, no

[VFB] Joan/Lee Wulff Triangle Taper Line

Folks, I recently was able to purchase 2 of these lines, one 4F and one 5/6 F.. They were on sale for a very small price. I've seen a lot of advertising on these lines. Is anybody using them and can share some experience. René -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [VFB] Any VFB'ers communicating presently via email?

Hi Gary, thanks for waking up the group. I'm still here in Germany, still doing some fishing and occasionally tying. I've a ton of flies in my boxes and I'm seldom loosing some. On the bright side: I'm sometimes busy to bring the grandkids into tying and fishing. It is one of their

[VFB] Tornadoes

All, saw the news about the tornadoes in the US, e.g. Arkansas. I hope, your'all are fine Greetings from Germany Rene -- -- 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

[VFB] Favorite Hopper

Gang, as we start to talk hopper: What are your favorite hopper patterns... and why? KR Rene -- -- 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

Fwd: [VFB] My messy fly tying bench

Disagree, Gary. For me it looks well organized. Scissor to the left, spools on top, bobbins right. A nice Danvise in the center. Material on hand. And a place for the finished flies. Well, looks like the desk, when I ty with my 3 years old grandkids. How old are you??? R Rene On 8/25/21

Re: [VFB] My messy fly tying bench

Hi Allan, delivering Meals on Wheels sounds like presenting a fly to a fish. So, delivering MoW to Allan is... ok, I stop this nonsense. Nice to hear from you. Best wishes to the pcomming surgery. Keep us informed. Best Rene On 8/25/21 7:26 PM, Allan Fish wrote: I’ve seen hooks similar

Re: [VFB] Facebook Group

it started. We should be open until members find us and then go private. Also, include a couple of easy questions for membership. Peggy B On Mon, Feb 8, 2021 at 6:54 AM Rene Zillmann mailto:rene.zillm...@t-online.de>> wrote: Gang, is anybody interested in

Re: [VFB] Facebook Group

1 at 6:54 AM Rene Zillmann mailto:rene.zillm...@t-online.de>> wrote: Gang, is anybody interested in setting up such a facebook group? I do not have a facebook account yet, but that would be a good reason to get  an account there. What do y'all think? Rene On 1

Re: [VFB] Facebook Group

Gang, is anybody interested in setting up such a facebook group? I do not have a facebook account yet, but that would be a good reason to get  an account there. What do y'all think? Rene On 1/1/21 5:07 PM, 'KP' via VFB Mail wrote: So if we want to keep our merry band together why not

Re: [VFB] Don Ordes

Nev, all, this is really a shock for all of us. So sad. Rene On 12/24/20 12:06 AM, nev.g...@gmail.com wrote: I am in shock as I just received a phone call from Allan Fish to advise that Don Ordes passed away yesterday. I found it unbelievable as only a few days ago, I received a message from

Re: [VFB] Tony Memorial Swap -- Idea

with their contribution. I wish I weren’t in the middle of a double move. For more reasons than the above. Off topic: How are Anna and the twins? Best to you. Al On Dec 5, 2020, at 1:42 PM, Rene Zillmann wrote: Hi Allan, We can go with 4 sets, would do 2 frames - for the auction and one

Fwd: [VFB] Tony Memorial Swap -- Idea

for a double move. I have to be in a tiny apartment till my cottage is built. Obviously I won’t be able to host. Al On Dec 2, 2020, at 5:29 AM, Rene Zillmann wrote: Folks, fellow VFB Members and Tiers (Tyers), In the past, we did a couple of swaps to honor certain members. I would like to pick up

[VFB] Tony Memorial Swap -- Idea

Folks, fellow VFB Members and Tiers (Tyers), In the past, we did a couple of swaps to honor certain members. I would like to pick up this for a really memorable tyer who passed away recently. I suggest that we run a swap to honor Tony Spezio. Unfortunately I cannot host it, as it makes no

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio

Nev, this is true. Very sad new. I keep Dot and Tony in my prayers Rene On 3/16/20 4:54 AM, Neville Gosling wrote: Yes, I’m sure all list members are saddened by this news. Nev On Mar 15, 2020, at 1:55 PM, Allan wrote:  I received a saddening phone call from Tony today.  He was very

Re: *SPAM* Re: [VFB] Prayers needed

Dear Dot, Tony, I'm sorry to hear this, you are in my thoughts and prayer. Rene On 1/7/20 5:52 AM, 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail wrote: My wife Dot fell at the nursing home Yesterday and has arm injury and broke her hip. Is now prepped for surgery first thing in the morning. We are both in

Re: [VFB] Prayers needed

Hi Tony, so sorry to read this, Dot and you are in my thoughts and prayer, Best wishes Rene and Klara On 12/09/2019 11:02 PM, 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail wrote: Prayers needed, My wife Dot is in the hospital. She has been unresponsive for a couple of days. Arkansas Tony -- -- You

Re: [VFB] Espresso Midge

Hi Mike, I cannot find it in any of my pattern books, and I have a few. However, did you ask Ant G**gle? I found some offerings from shops, where the material is listed somehow Rene On 11/24/2019 05:23 PM, Michael Bliss wrote: Does anyone have the pattern for the espresso midge? Thanks

Re: [VFB] VFB & Gudebrod

are just too much fun to make only once. Real funny Scotty? Now beam down my clothes! On Nov 13, 2019, at 9:07 AM, Rene Zillmann wrote:  Hi Nev, so true, the list has slowed down a lot. However, it is also our responsibility to revive it a bit. My fishing was slow this year for known

Re: [VFB] VFB & Gudebrod

of those. Arkansas Tony On Wednesday, November 13, 2019, 10:07:53 AM CST, Rene Zillmann wrote: Hi Nev, so true, the list has slowed down a lot. However, it is also our responsibility to revive it a bit. My fishing was slow this year for known reasons. One of my grandkids took me out

Re: [VFB] VFB & Gudebrod

Hi Nev, so true, the list has slowed down a lot. However, it is also our responsibility to revive it a bit. My fishing was slow this year for known reasons. One of my grandkids took me out for fishing. Well, this 4 year old asked my a couple of time, if we shouldn't go out and catch some

[VFB] Jimi - Desert Eagle

Flytyers, many of you know Jimi, I met him twice at the Sowbug. Found this sad news today. https://www.westfuneralhomellc.com/obituary/james-genzling?fh_id=13587 May he rest in peace Rene -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this

Re: Fwd: [VFB] From Rene // Anna

Nev, they will not. Best would be before Eastern next year. Things can change in a dramatic way within hours. Today we had a bad day. Lonnie got a severe issue with her belly, and the doctors were forced to do surgery. She had some punctuation on here stomach, it took 5 to 6 h to find and

Re: [VFB] Prayers welcome

roups.com <mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com> mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of Rene Zillmann Sent: Saturday, July 20, 2019 1:29 PM To: vfb Mail mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com>> Subject: [VFB] Prayers welcome Folks, some of you know my youngest

[VFB] Prayers welcome

Folks, some of you know my youngest daughter Anna. She attended with me the sowbug some 14 years ago. In the meantime a nice and very intelligent young lady, she is married and is working as a lawyer in the area of food safety. She was pregnant with twins, and yesterday she had to give

Re: [VFB] What's everyone doing?

gain in Indiana it has been mostly pond fishing for bluegills and the occasional bass. The rivers are starting to go down and may be fishable soon if we don't get more rain. On Wed, Jun 26, 2019, 3:41 PM Rene Zillmann mailto:rene.zillm...@t-online.de>> wrote: Hi Gary, slow l

Re: [VFB] What's everyone doing?

Hi Gary, slow list, indeed, but I'm slow as well. Tying is slow, I'm too busy with family duties - family grows like crazy, 4 grandchildren so far and 3 to surface until end of year. I was out only once a week ago, with my oldest grandchild - thze boy is 3. So, we had some fun, did catch

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

+1, Rene Zillmann wrote: Hi Keith, nice to see you around, how are you? I was not aware that you are working for Orvis. KR Rene -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email t

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

Hi Keith, nice to see you around, how are you? I was not aware that you are working for Orvis. KR Rene On 05/01/2019 11:22 PM, 'KP' via VFB Mail wrote: Chuck, I work for Orvis in the UK. Which line was it you got at $29.95 ? The Orvis line is made in the USA by Scientific Anglers. Orvis

[VFB] Pink Squirrel Swap

Hi Don, my contribution left Cologne of Friday Best Rene -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For

Re: [VFB] wally wing tool

Hm Rick, not sure if it is the same video, But the link leads to a video, which demonstrated a needle which helps to split a thread, It's in German, so I'm pretty sure. Rene On 02/18/2019 11:30 PM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail wrote:   ran onto this on the net.

Re: [VFB] Drinks Swap List 2003

I can offer the TUI Swap from 2001, Tying Under The Influence http://rzillmann.homepage.t-online.de/swap18/swap18.htm Have fun Rene On 01/20/2019 05:29 AM, Gary Webb wrote: Don here  are some names to lead you farther down memory lane.. Drinks Fly Swap with "Fly named after a drink" Send

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

Hi Bob, welcome back from lurk-mode. No, I was kidding with the 100 flies. Don decided to go with 18, and that's fine. Best Rene On 01/21/2019 05:19 PM, haerb...@comcast.net wrote: What is this swap about?  Who is hosting?  What are we tying? BobH On January 19, 2019 at 3:09 PM

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

Hi Keith, yes, we did become old. I, myself, was turned into a grandpa. 4 grandchild. How is life in the UK in these days? Still enjoying to be in the EU? Best Rene On 01/20/2019 10:23 PM, 'KP' via VFB Mail wrote: Don, Foster is doing real good. Thanks for the sign up sire. Yupp they were

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

Ok, I reduce mine to 18 as well. Hi Allen, how're you doing Rene On 01/19/2019 09:16 PM, Allan Fish wrote: If you go to 100, Rene can tie sll of mine for me.  No more than 18 for me. I don’t  have as much tying time now. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 19, 2019, at 3:09 PM,

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

Hi Don, Sure, 100 tiers. R Rene Gesendet mit meinem HTC - Nachricht beantworten - Von: "DonO" An: Betreff: [VFB] Sign-up list update 1-- 1st Swap, 2019 - Pink Squirrel Nymph Datum: Sa., Jan. 19, 2019 20:12 This is filling pretty quick. Does anyone have a cut-off point, how many

AW: [VFB] 1st Swap, 2019 - Pink Squirrel Nymph

! Gesendet mit meinem HTC - Nachricht beantworten - Von: "DonO" An: Betreff: [VFB] 1st Swap, 2019 - Pink Squirrel Nymph Datum: Sa., Jan. 19, 2019 00:11 Does “!” mean you’re in? From: rene.zillm...@t-online.de Sent: Friday, January 18, 2019 3:19 PM To: VFB Mail Subject: AW: [VFB]

Re: [VFB] What is in your vices?

Harford *To:* vfb-mail@googlegroups.com *Sent:* Tuesday, November 27, 2018 12:26 PM *Subject:* Re: [VFB] What is in your vices? Wet flies with peacock, turkey, and soft hackle  On Tue, Nov 27, 2018, 12:06 PM Rene Zillmann mailto:rene.zillm...@t-online.de> wrote: Pete, nice ty. I've fis

[VFB] Test

Just Testing... -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at

Re: [VFB] What is in your vices? HACKLE

close to it, but only close... Nice to see you posting, I wish you a speedy recovery. Rene On Sunday, November 11, 2018 at 8:03:46 PM UTC+1, DonO wrote: > > Rene, are you needing hackle? > DONo > > -Original Message- > From: Rene Zillmann > Sent: Friday, Novem

Re: [VFB] What is in your vices?

/02/2018 09:13 PM, Rene Zillmann wrote: Hi, winter is approaching - at least in the northern part of the globe. What are you doing to tie next? I'll do 2 main things: I will ty a lot of my parachute beetles, but with different body colors, to the the effect of the various colors next year

Re: [VFB] What is in your vices?

Hi Nobody tying? Or is the list dead? Rene On 11/02/2018 09:13 PM, Rene Zillmann wrote: Hi, winter is approaching - at least in the northern part of the globe. What are you doing to tie next? I'll do 2 main things: I will ty a lot of my parachute beetles, but with different body colors

Re: [VFB] What is in your vices?

Ok, nobody is tying any fly? Running out off hackle? R. On 11/02/2018 09:13 PM, Rene Zillmann wrote: Hi, winter is approaching - at least in the northern part of the globe. What are you doing to tie next? I'll do 2 main things: I will ty a lot of my parachute beetles, but with different

[VFB] What is in your vices?

Hi, winter is approaching - at least in the northern part of the globe. What are you doing to tie next? I'll do 2 main things: I will ty a lot of my parachute beetles, but with different body colors, to the the effect of the various colors next year. And I'll do some variations for EHCs

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio

Hi Tony, great message. Best wishes from Germany Rene On 10/08/2018 02:25 AM, 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail wrote: I am doing well but as i said I have to learn to do some things different. I am not able to get in the shop yet to do any rod work but I plan of getting back to it as soon as I

Re: [VFB] Note from tony Spezio

Ho Tony, so glad and happy to hear this Your friend Klara and Rene from Germany On 09/06/2018 09:53 PM, 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail wrote: 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 Thursday, September 6, 2018, 2:45:02

[VFB] Rocky Mountains Trip -- Rene -- Part II

List, part 2 now, no fish Our next stop was north of Valemount, Tete Jaune Lodge Campground. A nice, really nice site. Located on the Frazer river, excellent service, best washroom I've seen. Fast running river, could not wade.. Tried to fish the river from the campground, difficult to

Re: [VFB] Bad news and Great news.

Hi Allan, Hi Tony - if you read this. That's great knows for me. My son broke one of his toes some days ago - while we were traveling in B.C. -and said not that bad, if he has to select a part of his body to loose, he would select a toe. He was a bit in danger to loose the toe, as it was not

[VFB] Rocky Mountains Trip -- Rene

Hi friends, Sorry for the short notice from yesterday. I was still traveling, thought you deserve at least a short note that I'm fine. We returned home in the meantime, and I can say we had a great time and it was an extraordinary experience. It was a family trip, and we did hope to do some

Re: [VFB] Update

Hi Tony, Bad messages have often positive components. Even if the situation is bad and horrible, they can do something to improve it. And today, if just a foot is missing - I know about more horrible things. Even with a missing foot, you might be able to fish from the dock. I wish you all

Re: [VFB] Canada - fishing the Rockies

. on the campground?? Thanks a lot for your help Rene On 07/16/2018 10:22 PM, Neville Gosling wrote: Hi Rene: Due to the size of the attachments I have responded directly to your personal e-mail address in 2 parts and 2 emails. Please confirm receipt Neville On Jul 16, 2018, at 12:07, Rene Zillmann

[VFB] Canada - fishing the Rockies

Folks, our trip to the Canadian Rockies is ahead of us. We will arrive in Vancouver next week, Monday late and will from there head towards Clearwater, where we will meet the family of my son, who will fly few days earlier. Jointly we will travel from there to Wells Gray Provincial Park,

Re: [VFB] (From Tony). Fwd: Tried to send, Bounced

Hi Tony, best wishes from Germany Klara and Rene p.a. no answer needed On 07/15/2018 02:25 AM, Allan Fish wrote: Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: *From:* Anthony Spezio mailto:bambot...@yahoo.com>> *Subject:* *Tried to send, Bounced* I want to thank all for the cards

Re: [VFB] PRogress from Don Ordes

d support, I will continue to monitor his emails and forward your thoughts and questions to him. Thank you. DVO -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com <vfb-mail@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of Rene Zillmann Sent: Tuesday, May 1, 2018 8:58 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subj

Re: [VFB] Don Ordes

All, are there any updates on Don? KR Rene On 04/23/2018 03:44 AM, Phxflytyer wrote: Fellow VFB’ers.. About two weeks ago Don Ordes had a stroke. He finished the Wasatch show and was preparing to go home on Sunday. Sometime Saturday evening or Sunday morning he had a stroke. Was in ECU

Re: [VFB] Bugger swap

All, same report from Germany. This nice assortment of flies made it to me as well. Thanks to all for tying and a hug to Don for meistering. Rene On 04/09/2018 11:17 PM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail wrote: The gnomes finally delivered a great envelope to me today. Thagks to the meister and

Re: [VFB] Late Bugger Swap -- flies were send

BTW: Did they arrive, Don? KR Rene On 01/25/2018 08:34 PM, Rene Zillmann wrote: Hi Don, I'm late, however this was the name of the swap... My bugger left Cologne 2 days ago. KR Rene -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group

Re: [VFB] Late Bugger Swap -- flies were send

'Bruts'. DonO -Original Message- From: Rene Zillmann Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2018 12:34 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Late Bugger Swap -- flies were send Hi Don, I'm late, however this was the name of the swap... My bugger left *Cologne *2 days ago. KR Rene -- -- You

[VFB] Late Bugger Swap -- flies were send

Hi Don, I'm late, however this was the name of the swap... My bugger left Cologne 2 days ago. KR Rene -- -- 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

Re: [VFB] Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas from Germany to all of you Rene On 12/25/2017 12:57 PM, Desert Eagle wrote: Merry Christmas all A militia when properly formed are in fact the people themselves... and include all men capable of bearing arms. . . To preserve liberty it is essential that the whole body of

Re: [VFB] Rope-dub bugger swap & progress

;o)  Ready to do one in 14/0 size? No rush in getting them to me, only have one set so far. Cheers, Don *_Rope-dub bugger swap list – 12 tiers:_* **/(please add a little return postage.  thanks)/ *1. Don Ordes ** *2. Rene Zillmann* *3. Wayne Blake-Hedges* *4. Allan Fish* *5. R

Re: [VFB] Rope-dub bugger swap

, Well the move is finally over and we’re settling in.  Getting the house set up will take weeks at least. You can start sending in the rope-dub buggers and I will start dividing them up and posting progress photos. *_Rope-dub bugger swap list – 12 tiers:_* ** *1. Don Ordes * *2. Rene Zillmann* *3

Re: [VFB] Trip to British Columbia

Hi Nev, thanks a lot, no prob with the timing. We will be there next year, July Best Rene On 10/08/2017 06:45 PM, Neville Gosling wrote: Hi Rene: I am very busy at the moment but I live near Vancouver and can provide the information that you need. I am just short of time at present (and

[VFB] Trip to British Columbia

Gang, my son has talked me into a trip to B.C. in July next year. We will have our wives and (grand)children with us, but intend to do some serious fishing. So, 8 months of preparation. He will fly in to Vancouver and later drive to Calgary. He will be there for 4 weeks, Klara and me will

Re: [VFB] Re: Picture Palette?

Hi Keith, good to see you still around. That was 16 years ago http://rzillmann.homepage.t-online.de/swap18/swap18.htm KR Rene On 09/19/2017 10:55 PM, KP wrote: Don O I am sad you don't remember the TUI swap. I dont either but thats for different reasons :-) Twas me that

Re: [VFB] Vfb Mail

and even in Germany On 05/04/2017 09:44 PM, 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail wrote: Got you here in Arkansas. Tony On Thu, 5/4/17, wrote: Subject: [VFB] Vfb Mail To: alandiso...@cox.net, "Allan Fish"

Re: [VFB] SWAPS both sent out today

All, got mine yesterday. Great flies, thanks to all, who participated. A lot of flies to copy... Best Rene On 04/15/2017 09:48 PM, Phxflytyer wrote: Any Peggy, just a short couple of hours south of Mike, I am in Mesa AZ. Plenty of good fishing here also. Sent from my iPad Thank You,

Re: [VFB] Sowbug

A pitty I have gathered all my gear, tomorrow morning we will head to the airport to fly to Memphis and drive to Mnt home. See y'all soon Klara and Rene On 03/18/2017 07:29 PM, Allan Fish wrote: On 3/18/17 9:29 AM, J Balmer wrote: Ah shoot! I was looking forward to meeting you. Next

Re: [VFB] Sowbug 2017 - my schedule

That's cool, the world sometimes look so small Rene On 03/12/2017 02:07 PM, 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail wrote: Looking fwd to that. We have a neighbor that is from Cologne. Might get time to stop and say hello. Tony On Sun, 3/12/17, Rene

Re: [VFB] Sowbug 2017 - my schedule

by our house. Tony On Sat, 3/11/17, Rene Zillmann <rene.zillm...@t-online.de> wrote: Subject: [VFB] Sowbug 2017 - my schedule To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Saturday, March 11, 2017, 4:40 AM Sowbuggers, I will leave here on Sund

[VFB] Sowbug 2017 - my schedule

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 in Mountain home, assuming in the afternoon. Is anybody else also there at this point in time? Any meeting place already

Re: [VFB] Wing Things 2.0 Tips

Hi Don, It is indeed a very interesting and challenging project, but I cannot talk in public about it. However, as I'm just a regular employee, it neither increases nor decreases my pay-check. It just ensures that it is paid. Thanks for putting it all together, was a nice and recreational

[VFB] Sowbug 2017

Well, I finally booked the flights and I will arrive in Flippin on March 20th, I will leave on Sunday or Monday after the sowbug depending on the plans of other attendees. So, what are your plans? Rene -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To

[VFB] Dry Fly / Streamer Swps -- pattern

Hi Peggy, I've decided to ty a spruce as streamer, and a Pont d'Audemer as dry. Kind Regards Rene -- -- 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] Sowbug Travel Options -- like to get some advice and hints

On Wed, 12/21/16, Rene Zillmann <rene.zillm...@t-online.de> wrote: Subject: Re: [VFB] Sowbug Travel Options -- like to get some advice and hints To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Wednesday, December 21, 2016, 2:39 PM Hi Tony, and all, just booked my flights

Re: [VFB] Sowbug Travel Options -- like to get some advice and hints

On Mon, 12/19/16, Rene Zillmann <rene.zillm...@t-online.de> wrote: Subject: Re: [VFB] Sowbug Travel Options -- like to get some advice and hints To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Monday, December 19, 2016, 8:43 AM Hi Peggy, thanks.

Re: [VFB] Sowbug Travel Options -- like to get some advice and hints

Hi Peggy, thanks. Looks like I need a separate trip to Boston. I will go directly to Northern Arkansas.- Rene On 12/19/2016 12:23 AM, Peggy Brenner wrote: Boston is usually cold and this year winter was late starting, we are about a hour northwest of Boston. Iced in Peggy On Wed, Dec 14,

Re: [VFB] Swap

Hi Peggy, I vote for a dry fly swap. Maybe classic dry fly. Everybody who participates lists a classic pattern, and you are doing a sort of lottery and are selecting a pattern for each. Can be US or European pattern. Rene On 10/13/2016 12:46 AM, Peggy Brenner wrote: It's been a while

Re: [VFB] Sparse Grey Matter Fly Tying Festival?

Me too On 10/15/2016 12:52 AM, Phxflytyer wrote: Jimmy; Got three emails to the list but no content? Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. On Oct 14, 2016, at 11:01 AM,

Re: [VFB] Sowbug 2017

. Rene On 07/27/2016 02:10 PM, Peggy Brenner wrote: 2nd question Niagara Falls are, Southwest Air flies from Memphis to Buffalo/Niagara area and it looks non stop. We haven't decided whether we are going early or after for the fishing. Peggy On Tue, Jul 26, 2016 at 3:54 PM, Rene Zillmann

[VFB] Sowbug 2017

Flyfisher and -tyer, finally it looks like I am able to attend the Sowbug in 2017. I will be in the party of my wife. She agreed that I can spend some more day's in AR to fish. Question: How will you plan: Do the extra days in advance of the Sowbug or after the Sowbug? 2nd Question: Some

Re: [VFB] tying today

Keeps us fresh Rene On 02/21/2016 03:43 AM, Allan Fish wrote: > Rick, > My tying job was yesterday. It was the first day of a three day fly fishing > expo at state fairgrounds. I was tying at our club's table (Indianaplis > Flycasters). After 7+ hours of tying and talking, I could barely talk

Re: [VFB] QFTD

Rick, that's true, and that's one of the great things in flyfishing. It takes time to understand the water, how to fish, where the fish are. Part of the fun to explore a new water. Renwe On 02/11/2016 04:31 PM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail wrote: > "Every fishing water has its secrets. A river

[VFB] Family News

Hi gang, A short family update, maybe nice at least for those I met at 2 sowbugs. My children did turn me into a double gandpa. Daughter got a son, My son go a daughter. All are well, except the grandpa. I'm now married to a granny. All within 4 weeks. Folks, what a short time frame to get an

Re: AW: [VFB] VFB group

Hi Allan, I had plans set to join the gang, however, I have a project right now to manage, which call for full attention and less free time. It will finish end of summer next year. So, I have some doubts that it will turn our as I like it. We'll see. Rene On 09/27/2015 02:36 PM, Allan Fish

Re: [VFB] Digest for vfb-mail@googlegroups.com - 17 updates in 3 topics

, Allan wrote: Rene Zillmann rene.zillm...@t-online.de: May 27 10:04PM +0200 that was 2004. I have one post from him in my records, however for some reason he did not make it to the official list. Rene On 05/27/2015 09:53 PM, Neville Gosling wrote: Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net: May

[VFB] Popper

Hi Allan, a lot of really nice popper surfaced in Germany. Great bunch... Thanks to all how contributed and Allan to host it Rene -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from

Re: [VFB] Birdie

KP, I contribute, RZ On 05/28/2015 09:08 PM, Neville Gosling wrote: Hi KP copy VFB members It all sounds good. According to my records the following VFB members have shown interest in contributing: 1. Don Ordes 2.Allan Fish 3.Tony Spezio 4.Neville Gosling 5.Mike Bliss 6.Reuven Segal

Re: [VFB] IOFF Year?

that was 2004. I have one post from him in my records, however for some reason he did not make it to the official list. Rene On 05/27/2015 09:53 PM, Neville Gosling wrote: Attn Mike Bliss What year did the IOFF thing take place? Just curious…..Nev On May 25, 2015, at 3:39 PM, Mike

Re: [VFB] Birdie - Update

Nev, Please give Birdie my best wishes. He is in my prayers. Rene On 05/05/2015 07:02 PM, Neville Gosling wrote: I have tried to stay in touch with Birdie aka Brian Burgess who is suffering from pancreatic cancer and received the following e-mail from him this morning - Hi Nev Got home

Re: [VFB] BACK ON THE AIR / Happy New Year

? I-ul tie a ‘drunk skunk’ for myne... DonObeWan -Original Message- From: Rene Zillmann Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2014 12:15 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] BACK ON THE AIR / Happy New Year Hi Jimmy, glad that you are back on line. Seems

Re: [VFB] BACK ON THE AIR / Happy New Year

Hi Jimmy, glad that you are back on line. Seems to be that in your neck of the woods the same technicians do work. My ISP did put me in offline mode for 11 days, now the line is back. However, they don't know why. Like Black Magic. And this is Germany, not Jamaica. Anyway, hope you have a great

Re: [VFB] Rene Christmas Swap

Hi Tony, unfortunately I've never hosted a swap from Europe. Postage back to the US is appr. 10$. However, I created a couple of pages for swaps. I have all of the flies in a database, and from the database this must be your fly. Tied for the xmas swap on 2003, Iain Short from the UK did host the

Re: [VFB] Denny Conrad

So sorry to hear this, I remember Denny well, on my fist trip to the Sowbug he suggested that i move over from the hotel into the cabin where he and forgot his name staid. Jimi joined the gang as well, we talked the whole night about roosters, hackle, hens and eggs. His knowledge was amazing. Will

Re: [VFB] Nail knot

Hi Tony, from experience, I can tell you. Don't worry, just a matter of exercise and experience. Maybe you start with a nail which is less stiff. Rene On 11/04/2014 07:59 PM, 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail wrote: Been trying to tie a nail knot but for some reason it just don't look right.

Re: [VFB] Slotted Beads

During Cromwells period? RD On 10/08/2014 04:37 PM, Thomas R. Eckert wrote: Does somebody know who and when slotted beadheads where invented ? *Thomas R. Eckert* Sonnhaldenstrasse 14 CH 8032 Zürich Switzerland +4179 679 54 63 www.royalcoachman.net -- -- You received this

Re: [VFB] Whopper Hopper- Jumpin' Jiminy, Batman!!!!

Tasty, for sure. Rene On 09/11/2014 06:48 PM, Don Ordes wrote: The IOFF’ers should get a ‘kick’ out of this one. Just finished a Whopper-Hopper for an order in Texas. Since it’s headed to the Big ‘T’, I figure I’d better make it /*really big*/... : IMG_1109 Notice that rope-dubbed

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