Re: [VFB] I'M still kickin'

Good to hear from you. Did you catch fish?Rick On Monday, April 17, 2023 at 12:04:33 AM CDT, Michael Bliss wrote: Hey Chuck,You have been through it but but glad you are on the mend.  Maybe if you routed for Bama things would be better?  Just sayin' Mike On Sun, Apr 16, 2023 at 4:43 

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

Gary Webb wrote: >I see Rick Zieger fairly regularly posting on our Facebook group. >But hardly anyone else.  I miss hearing from everyone. It would be nice >to >know how many of us are still falling into the creek or out of the >boat. >Gary Webb > >-- >-- >You received

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

t. Nothing worse than having cold H²O up to your knees inside your waders ⁣Get BlueMail for Android ​ On Apr 10, 2023, 17:02, at 17:02, Gary Webb wrote: >I see Rick Zieger fairly regularly posting on our Facebook group. >But hardly anyone else.  I miss hearing from everyone. It would be ni

Re: [VFB] Chuck

He has been recovering from long covid. They have m oved to a house in town and seem to be doing better.Rick  On Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 05:40:57 PM CDT, Donna Crowell wrote: Hello to all  I haven't heard from Chuck in a whileI got told from Allan which I know we lossRIP that

Re: [VFB] Membership

Go to facebook and search for the Virtual Flybox  ask to join and one of the moderators will approve you.  It has migrated to there.Rick  On Wednesday, May 11, 2022, 11:12:35 AM CDT, 'Everett Hall' via VFB Mail wrote: I have been a member of V FB since I can remember.Can you check if

Re: [VFB] Great hooks, great price

I have been using hooks from Wholesaleflycopoany.com.  They seems to be the equivalent of Dai Riki.  usually $7.00/1000 Rick  On Saturday, May 15, 2021, 08:38:42 AM CDT, Gary Webb wrote: During this last year I have probably tied more flys (most I will probably never use) than since

[VFB] Fw: Thank You for Attending Don's Virtual Memorial Service

- Forwarded Message - From: Keeper on behalf of the Ordes Family To: "rdzieg...@yahoo.com" Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021, 03:17:18 PM CSTSubject: Thank You for Attending Don's Virtual Memorial Service Please accept our sincere gratitude for attending Don's celebration of life.

Re: [VFB] Re: Don O memorial

If you \forund into the swap flies I sent to Don, have Cheryl open the packaged.  A gift for them . Rick On Monday, February 22, 2021, 08:42:05 AM CST, Phxflytyer wrote: Should have said 2 PM Mountain time as that is where he lived. Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Mesa,

Re: [VFB] Re: Don O memorial

beam down my clothes! On Feb 22, 2021, at 7:49 AM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail wrote:  I would like it. Rick  On Monday, February 22, 2021, 08:42:05 AM CST, Phxflytyer wrote: Should have said 2 PM Mountain time as that is where he lived. Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di

Re: [VFB] Re: Don O memorial

I would like it. Rick  On Monday, February 22, 2021, 08:42:05 AM CST, Phxflytyer wrote: Should have said 2 PM Mountain time as that is where he lived. Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Mesa, Az. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. Real funny Scotty?

[VFB] Fw: nosey ?

- Forwarded Message - From: wilmaalexan...@centurylink.net To: 'Rick Zieger' ; 'Allan Fish' ; Joseph Wonoski ; "trout...@gmail.com" Sent: Friday, February 12, 2021, 11:38:34 PM CSTSubject: RE: nosey ? You are not being Nosey!  I know it’s been a while since I upda

[VFB] Don Ordes news

Just saw a Facebook post that Don died. Rick  -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more

Re: [VFB] Fwd: Tony Spezio

in his honor and before we all get to 90. Peggy On Fri, Jul 10, 2020 at 10:22 AM 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail wrote: Thanks for the info. Not what  I wanted to hear. Rick  On Thursday, July 9, 2020, 06:16:10 PM CDT, Scott Bearden wrote: FYI, Keep Tony in your prayers. He has several

Re: [VFB] Fwd: Tony Spezio

Thanks for the info. Not what  I wanted to hear. Rick  On Thursday, July 9, 2020, 06:16:10 PM CDT, Scott Bearden wrote: FYI, Keep Tony in your prayers. He has several major hurdles to overcome. -- Forwarded message - From: Mike Stout  Date: Wed, Jul 8, 2020 at 1:23 PM

[VFB] Happy July 4th

Have a Happy and Safe one. Rick  -- -- 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

Re: [VFB]

Thanks for the update. Rick  On Saturday, June 27, 2020, 06:58:00 PM CDT, Peggy Brenner wrote: The care centers here have been closed since mid-March. The closest we have been is a drive though on Father’s Day. Dot is good and recognized us, but Tony is suffering from dementia and

Re: [VFB] test to vfb

His daughter said that neither of them seems to be answering their phones. She has not seen them for about 2 months now.But give it a try. Rick  On Monday, May 18, 2020, 11:00:45 AM CDT, Peggy Brenner wrote: My gmail is giving me trouble today getting something out to the group. Has

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

Ouch Rick On Monday, March 30, 2020, 07:17:58 PM CDT, Gary Webb wrote: I was out fishing this morning.  Crooked Creek in southeastern Minnesota is a short 30 minute drive away.This was a KISS outing.  Tenkara rod, a small box of Pink Squirrels, and polaroid glasses.  At the

Re: [VFB] Who remembers?

There were photos of the flies and people inthe swap. Rick On Sunday, March 29, 2020, 10:22:47 PM CDT, Michael Bliss wrote: I wonder if I have that one stored somewhere.  Was that the one where we drew a picture of our flies? Mike On Sun, Mar 29, 2020 at 10:25 AM 'Rick Zieger' via

Re: [VFB] Who remembers?

The folks who were in the swap wrote s story about he fly and they we collated for the participants. Rick On Sunday, March 29, 2020, 2:01:09 PM CDT, Jack Harford wrote: What book is it??? On Sun, Mar 29, 2020, 12:25 PM 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail wrote: Just reread the book

[VFB] Who remembers?

Just reread the book on the Most Memorable Fly Swap book from 2002.  Who else remembers this? Rick -- -- 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] FEATHERS

Their dyed peacock does not have much herl left on it.Their peacock swords I like. Continential feathers.com has better peacock. On Saturday, March 21, 2020, 9:58:48 AM CDT, Gary Webb wrote: Like a lot things I do, I found this source by accident.   They have a lot of feathers and

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio

Sorry to hear this. Rick. On Sunday, March 15, 2020, 3:55:54 PM CDT, Allan wrote: I received a saddening phone call from Tony today.  He was very difficult to understand but he wanted me to post on the lists that he will no longer be able to make rods.  He has sold his lathe and

[VFB] Birthday

Happy Birthday Scott Bearden. Rick -- -- 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

Re: [VFB] Prayers needed

Not the news I wanted to hear. Rick On Sunday, January 5, 2020, 10:06:59 PM CST, Allan Fish wrote: Tony Spezio called me tonight.  He is currently in the hospital at Mountain Home.  He is suffering from congestive heart failure, massive urinary tract infection, pneumonia and his

Re: [VFB] Prayers needed

Ours are added. Rick Prayers needed, My wife Dot is in the hospital. She has been unresponsive for a couple of days.Arkansas Tony -- -- 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

[VFB] list activity

I think the biggest thing about this list and other bulletin boards also is that the younger generations are on Facebook, Twitter ect and older folks (like me) are on them to be in contact with family. Rick -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group.

[VFB] quote

"Land of Wolves"  by Craig Johnson "Fishing- precision guesswork based on unreliable data provided by those of  questionable knowledge." Rick | | Virus-free. www.avg.com | -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this

Re: [VFB] Digest for vfb-mail@googlegroups.com - 16 updates in 1 topic

m/d/msgid/vfb-mail/1996700670.8585324.1569431434053%40mail.yahoo.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer> .       --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com | | Rick Zieger : Sep 25 08:21PM Sorry to hear this. Have many good memories of him. Rick     On Wednesday,

Re: [VFB] Jimmy D. Moore

Might be a burlap nymph.  Would hav eto fin d mine. Rick On Wednesday, September 25, 2019, 3:32:20 PM CDT, Alan Di Somma wrote: Chuck: You know I will be the first to join. If you are mastering the swap, please send the box to me as I visit him every time  I am in Texas..I would like

Re: [VFB] Jimmy D. Moore

Sorry to hear this. Have many good memories of him. Rick On Wednesday, September 25, 2019, 10:51:18 AM CDT, Alan Di Somma wrote: It is with a very deeply saddened heart that I have to tell you that my good friend Jimmy  passed away yesterday. I am in Texas now and will be attending

Re: [VFB] Jimi - Desert Eagle

Sorry to hear this. Rick On Friday, September 6, 2019, 12:13:05 PM CDT, Rene Zillmann wrote: 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

Re: [VFB] Wow... You folks are still posting to this forum

Once in a While.  Glad to see your name. Rick On Wednesday, September 4, 2019, 1:33:13 PM CDT, byard wrote: I'm amazed! Hope this finds you all well. keep tyin'...byard -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group.   To post to this group,

[VFB] From Rene

today we got great news. Anna had a visit from the head physician (he is reporting on a regular basis), and he is very satisfied how the 2 girls are doing. We have still a very long road ahead of us, nobody expect that they will leave the ICU before Christmas, but they are improving. -- --

Re: [VFB] What's everyone doing?

on there. Is that effecting you? Sent from my iPad Thank You,Alan Di SommaMesa, Az. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. On Jun 27, 2019, at 8:26 AM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail wrote: One of several that  fish.Used a black marabou leach on a jig head and a red springbrook wonder jig(estaz

Re: [VFB] What's everyone doing?

always fish? What were you using? Sent from my iPad Thank You,Alan Di SommaMesa, Az. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. On Jun 27, 2019, at 7:28 AM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail wrote: Went out this am. Got 25 gills and two nice crappie. Tossed about 2 dozen bass back

Re: [VFB] What's everyone doing?

Went out this am. Got 25 gills and two nice crappie. Tossed about 2 dozen bass back in . Rick On Wednesday, June 26, 2019, 7:26:18 PM CDT, Phxflytyer wrote: Went fishing last Thursday and caught 7 and lost 8 or 9 more. My fishing partner landed 4 but caught 3 more that had an early

[VFB] Nick Runarsson

Have a Happy Birthday.  Drink some Root Beer. Rick -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more

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

- one extra? Thanks you all, I feel humble.Tony  On Sunday, January 27, 2019, 3:51:34 PM CST, Chuck Alexander wrote:    Sounds good to me, Chuck   From: 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2019 2:18 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Pink Squirrel Nymph Swap-Swp

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

Take care of yourself first Don. Rick From: J Balmer To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2019 9:40 AM Subject: RE: [VFB] Pink Squirrel swap update 3/15 #yiv3375194533 #yiv3375194533 -- _filtered #yiv3375194533 {panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4;} _filtered

Re: [VFB] hooks

Take care my Friend. Rick From: 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail To: 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail Sent: Monday, March 11, 2019 9:13 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] hooks Out of the hospital yesterday, bad day today.Tony On Sunday, March 10, 2019, 3:50:30 PM CDT, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail

[VFB] hooks

Scored on some Mustad 38932 and 541 hooks for $5.00 /100 in old boxes. Now to debarb them. Rick -- -- 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] correct wally wing link

  https://youtu.be/ZRSbJG294jI Sorry for the earlier mistake. Rick -- -- 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] Wally wing tool

  Got the wrong video.  Will try to get the right one later today. Rick -- -- 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] wally wing tool

  ran onto this on the net. https://youtu.be/kKOTqJDJBFE Rick -- -- 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

Re: [VFB] Beads Hobby Lobby

What is the item number?  Thanks Rick From: Gary Webb To: vfb-mail Sent: Monday, February 11, 2019 12:27 PM Subject: [VFB] Beads Hobby Lobby The other day I bought a packet of "Metalic" beads at Hobby Lobby.  This pkg had 250 beads and cost me less than $4.00.  They have gold,

[VFB] Scott Bearden

Have a Happy Birthday. Rick -- -- 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

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

Don O is meistering. Do a Pinbk squirell fly. Rick From: "haerb...@comcast.net" To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com; rene.zillm...@t-online.de Sent: Monday, January 21, 2019 10:19 AM Subject: Re: AW: [VFB] Sign-up list update 1-- 1st Swap, 2019 - Pink Squirrel Nymph What is this swap

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

I will jump in. Rick From: DonO To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, January 18, 2019 4:14 PM Subject: [VFB] 1st Swap, 2019 - Pink Squirrel Nymph  Howdy All, I am still in stroke recovery, but able to do more all the time- just need to keep my energy up. I found an

[VFB] Happy Birthday

Wayne Blake-Hedges has completed another pass in the orbit of the earth. Have a good one. Rick -- -- 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] off the vice the last few days

A few warmwater flies. -- -- 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?

Bright green abdomen, soft hackle, Peacock thorax.  bead head From: Rene Zillmann To: 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2018 12:12 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] What is in your vices? Hi Rick, maybe I lost the post, but can you share the pattern for the Dr. Mike

Re: [VFB] What is in your vices?

Dr. Mike in yellow, white and red for my box. Rick From: Jack 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

Re: [VFB] Test

Just receiving.Rick From: Rene Zillmann To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2018 10:56 AM Subject: [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

Re: [VFB] Hi Guys. Long time no post. :)

Good to hear from you. Rick   Hi Guys,I can't remember ever using this forum but I'm testing it out to see if this post comes through. I took a very long break from tying publicly, I stepped back from the Whting team to work on my degree. A few of you were so encouraging and supportive

[VFB] Birthday wishes

Pete Gramp hits the birthday list today.Have a Happy One. Rick | | Virus-free. www.avg.com | -- -- 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] What is in your vices?

Weird hares ear. Rick     -- -- 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,

Re: [VFB] Out of hospital, and now looking for fly patterns

A PTN with a flash back the whole length of the fly. Also vary it with ostrich herl in place of peacock herl.Rick From: Pete Gramp To: "vfb-mail@googlegroups.com" Sent: Sunday, November 4, 2018 10:29 AM Subject: [VFB] Out of hospital, and now looking for fly patterns So my

Re: [VFB] What is in your vices?

Bright green dubbing for abdomen.  Soft hackle. Then peacock herl for thorax.  Bead head. From: Joyce M Westphal To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, November 2, 2018 5:18 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] What is in your vices? Need to know the pattern for Dr. Mikes. Currently tying

Re: [VFB] What is in your vices?

Tying Dr. Mikes for donations.  Then pan fish bitch creek, followed by furled tail leeches. Rick From: Rene Zillmann To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, November 2, 2018 3:13 PM Subject: [VFB] What is in your vices? Hi, winter is approaching - at least in the northern

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio

Glad you are home. Take care. Rick From: 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, October 8, 2018 7:54 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio Got more last night amd this morning. Changed password.Tony On Sunday, October 7, 2018, 8:16:38 PM CDT,

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio update

Good to hear. Rick From: 'Everett Hall' via VFB Mail To: "vfb-mail@googlegroups.com" Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2018 1:53 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio update Thanks for the good news Allan. Hope he continues to improve. Buck Hall Celina, OH e.hal...@yahoo.com Live simply.

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio update

from the SowBug facebook page yesterday.Saw Tony Spezieo late this afternoon, and he was doing great! He is is good spirits, and extremely positive..he said " I've got two rods to finish!" His ...son Bob said they will move his bench upstairs and cut it down to a height that he can get

Re: [VFB] Iowa State Fair

mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. On Aug 24, 2018, at 2:59 PM, Allan Fish wrote: On 8/24/18 3:55 PM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail wrote: bright green star burst dubbin from the Flytyers Dungeon.  Like ice dubbing. you got one at Sowbug. Rick Thanks! af -- -- You

Re: [VFB] Iowa State Fair

bright green star burst dubbin from the Flytyers Dungeon.  Like ice dubbing.you got one at Sowbug. Rick From: Allan Fish To: 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail Sent: Friday, August 24, 2018 10:58 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] Iowa State Fair On 8/24/18 11:21 AM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail

Re: [VFB] Iowa State Fair

, 2018 at 8:28 AM 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail wrote: The Iowa State Fair has  a flytying contest sponsored by the Hawkeye FlyFishers.Got second place in the open division and third in the dry fly division.  Entered as Kevin Slater won a few things last year. Rick -- -- You received this message

[VFB] Iowa State Fair

The Iowa State Fair has  a flytying contest sponsored by the Hawkeye FlyFishers.Got second place in the open division and third in the dry fly division.  Entered as Kevin Slater won a few things last year. Rick -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail"

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio update

Thanks for the info. Rick From: Scott Bearden To: Virtual Box Fly Sent: Monday, August 20, 2018 9:21 AM Subject: [VFB] Tony Spezio update Hi everyone, I am cross posting this from bamboo rodmakers list from yesterday. Keep Tony in your prayers: "Texted with Gina this morning, and

Re: [VFB] new mouse - Percy

Glad to hear this.  You still do better deer hair than I do.Rick From: DonO To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 7, 2018 6:24 PM Subject: [VFB] new mouse - Percy To my friends at the VFB - an update and some good news. My recovery from the stroke is going very well

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

Glad you had fun. Rick From: Rene Zillmann To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, August 6, 2018 9:45 AM Subject: [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

Re: [VFB] German Tourist Shot

Thanks or the udate3.  Don't like the sound of this. Rick From: Neville Gosling To: VFB Sent: Saturday, August 4, 2018 11:10 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] German Tourist Shot I don’t like the look of this. The description could be Rene, his wife, son and son’s girlfriend. An arrest has

Re: [VFB] Bad news and Great news.

Better than what I thought I might read. Rick On Tue, Jul 31, 2018 at 2:41 PM, Allan Fish wrote: Tony Spezio called me today.  His bad news was that he had to have a toe amputated on Saturday. His great news was that the surgeon felt the foot did not need to be amputated. He is still in the

Re: [VFB] Update

Not the news I wanted to hear.  Take care my Friend. Rick On ‎Saturday‎, ‎July‎ ‎21‎, ‎2018‎ ‎01‎:‎43‎:‎05‎ ‎PM, 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail wrote: Was taken to the Wound Center yesterday to see my foot doctor.I am not happy with he had to tell me. Not enough blood circulation to

Re: [VFB] Don Ordes

Good to see. Rick On ‎Friday‎, ‎June‎ ‎29‎, ‎2018‎ ‎12‎:‎36‎:‎39‎ ‎PM, Phxflytyer wrote: Just wanted to let you see the kind of progress Don O is making. Don’t ever let the smallest of things go unnoticed? -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB

[VFB] Byard Miller Birthday

It is our fearless leaders birthday today. Have a Happy one my Friend. Rick -- -- 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] PRogress from Don Ordes

Good to hear from you.  Hope things continue to progress for you. Rick On ‎Friday‎, ‎May‎ ‎25‎, ‎2018‎ ‎01‎:‎08‎:‎41‎ ‎PM, DonO wrote: To all my friends on vfb..  THANKS FOR ALL OFF YOUR PRAYERS AND WELL WISHES. it's me, well, a good part of me anyway. The stroke

Re: [VFB] Don Ordes

Thanks for the info.  Good to hear. Rick On ‎Monday‎, ‎May‎ ‎07‎, ‎2018‎ ‎05‎:‎10‎:‎50‎ ‎PM, Phxflytyer wrote: I had a nice long conversation with Don Saturday evening. He was much more talkative  and his speech was much clearer. He is still is having an issue

[VFB] Happy Birthday Chuck A

Glad you made another trip around the sun. Hope for many more good ones. Rick -- -- 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] Bugger swap

The gnomes finally delivered a great envelope to me today.Thagks to the meister and the good tyers. Rick -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send

Re: [VFB] Jig Hooks

I have used them in the ponds around here.  Most on 60 degree hooks with slotted beads.  I like them as I don't get hung up as much. Rick On ‎Wednesday‎, ‎February‎ ‎21‎, ‎2018‎ ‎04‎:‎31‎:‎27‎ ‎PM, 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail wrote: Jig hook flies are

Re: [VFB] Happy New Year

We hit -19 last night. Maybe -14 tonight. Rick On ‎Monday‎, ‎January‎ ‎01‎, ‎2018‎ ‎11‎:‎48‎:‎36‎ ‎AM, Allan Fish wrote: On 1/1/18 12:36 PM, 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail wrote: > Same to all, just 7 degrees last night  and -7 tonight. Ah the weather in >

[VFB] Happy New Year

Have a Happy New Year from the cold state of Iowa. Blessing in the New Year to all of you and yours. Rick -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send

Re: [VFB] Late 2017 swap intro

I will join doing a purple one. Rick From: DonO To: "vfb-mail@googlegroups.com" Sent: ‎Tuesday‎, ‎August‎ ‎29‎, ‎2017‎ ‎10‎:‎10‎:‎06‎ ‎AMSubject: [VFB] Late 2017 swap intro Anyone up for a November or Dec. fly swap? (after the season is over) I

Re: [VFB] Kevin Slater

Tried pictures, but they were under glass.  To dark to take without flash and the flash reflected off the glass. Rick On ‎Tuesday‎, ‎August‎ ‎15‎, ‎2017‎ ‎08‎:‎16‎:‎40‎ ‎PM, DonO <f...@tribcsp.com> wrote: Congrats!  Time to post some photos with the ribbons. DonO   From: 'Rick Ziege

[VFB] Kevin Slater

He tied some flies for the fly tying contest at the Iowa state Fair.Can't remember which flies won ribbons. Rick -- -- 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,

[VFB] July 4

Have a safe and Happy fourth to all my friends on these lists.Know better than to add "sober". Rick -- -- 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] Health update

I hope it is a permanent cure.   Have fun on the trip. Rick On Wed Jun 28 2017 05:08:54 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time), Pete Gramp wrote: Well, they had me on the gurney for gallbladder removal surgery, and then the surgeon reread the ultrasound and bloodwork and CT

Re: [VFB] Popper Hooks

I use straight shank hooks with foam poppers.  I use a 1/64 inch drill bit in my Dremel and drill a hole thru the foam.  Put a few layers on thread on the hook and then Zap-a-gap the foam to the hook.  Works for me. Rick On Thu Jun 01 2017 21:18:29 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time), Jack

Re: [VFB] Dry Fly Swap

Thanks for the info on the u tagged fly. Mine is the ugly one. Rick From: martinwestbeek To: VFB Mail Sent: Friday, April 21, 2017 3:22 PM Subject: [VFB] Dry Fly Swap Well the flies of the Dry Fly Swap landed in Holland. Great

[VFB] Dry fly swap

Got some very nice flies in the mail yesterday. Thanks to all.  Mine was the ugly one. Rick -- -- 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] SWAPS both sent out today

Thanks for your efforts. Rick From: Peggy Brenner To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, April 10, 2017 3:13 PM Subject: [VFB] SWAPS both sent out today there are 6 swappers getting a envelope with 2 dry flies, I missed them and had several packages so

Re: [VFB] Sowbug

Will miss seeing you.Rick From: J Balmer To: VFB Mail Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2017 8:29 AM Subject: [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

Re: [VFB] Sowbug 2017 - my schedule

Glad to be able to see you again. Rick From: Rene Zillmann To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, March 11, 2017 4:40 AM Subject: [VFB] Sowbug 2017 - my schedule Sowbuggers, I will leave here on Sunday Mar 19th, arrive in Memphis late on this

Re: [VFB] Test messdage

094412  Bob Hendry Southern Maryland   “Life is a race. I intend to finish last.” On 24-Jan-17 10:24, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail wrote: I wish. Flu hit late last night. Not worth much right now. Rick -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB

Re: [VFB] Test messdage

I wish. Flu hit late last night.Not worth much right now.Rick From: Michael Bliss To: "vfb-mail@googlegroups.com" Sent: Monday, January 23, 2017 11:03 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] Test messdage I would be out occasionally as I love winter

Re: [VFB] Hank Roberts White Gloved Howdy?

Google "Hank Roberts White Gloved Howdy    and you find some info.  Just one name for the fly. Rick From: JERALD CARUSO To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2016 8:55 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] Hank Roberts White Gloved Howdy? Pete  I've

Re: [VFB] Sowbug

From: J Balmer To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, December 16, 2016 8:57 AM Subject: [VFB] Sowbug Tony, who do I talk to about tying @ Sowbug? I never heard back from them.  J  J BalmerBetadigm, Inc.jbalmer@betadigm.com309-287-9421   -- -- You

[VFB] Birthday

Wane Blake-Hedges is the birthday boy today.Have a good ne. Rick -- -- 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] Thanksgiving.

Have a great day tomorrow.  Enjoy those you can be with. Rick -- -- 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] international fly tying festival

Iowa is even further away.Rick From: Allan Fish To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, November 18, 2016 12:28 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] international fly tying festival On 11/18/16 1:08 PM, Jack Harford wrote: > Let us know how it goes. Too bad it is so far

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