[VFB] Re: Tony Spezio

2020-08-15 Thread Wes Wada
Tony was an inspiration and a gentleman. Our world is less now that he is gone, but his contributions and camaraderie will always be in our memories. I picture him at peace on the river with a fly rod in hand. Blessings and comfort to his family and friends. Wes Wada -- -- You received

[VFB] Jig Hooks Question

2018-02-21 Thread Wes Wada
fish etc. get pushed further out. Thanks, Wes Wada Bend, Oregon -- -- 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...@google

Re: [VFB] Jelly Rope

2017-02-07 Thread Wes Wada
http://www.joann.com/search?q=Darice+stretchy+cord=Go Hope that helps. Wes Wada Bend, Oregon > -- -- 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

Re: [VFB] Furled Leaders

2016-10-06 Thread Wes Wada
Hi Tony, What do you do at a Tyers' party? Cheers, Wes Wada Bend, Oregon On Thu, Oct 6, 2016 at 7:09 PM, 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail < vfb-mail@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Say Skip Shorb this evening at the tyers party. > Tony > &g

Re: [VFB] Furled Leaders

2016-10-04 Thread Wes Wada
http://tinyurl.com/jmr3s8g Hi Alan, You should be able to find something at the link above. Wes Wada Bend, Oregon -- -- 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] re: Whiting hackle bad colors

2016-07-03 Thread Wes Wada
been using FeatherEmporium.com for small feather purchases and have been very pleased with what I have received. Their bargain bin is, well, full of bargains. Wes Wada Bend, Oregon USA On Sun, Jul 3, 2016 at 9:12 AM, ashley strutt <galeforce1...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Joyce, > >

Re: [VFB] Aspen

2016-05-16 Thread Wes Wada
is my home town, so the Aspen area wasn't that far to drive. These days, however, there is even a shuttle that takes people on the road up to the lake area. Kind of ruins the experience compared to the old days. Wes Wada Bend, Oregon On Mon, May 16, 2016 at 4:54 PM, Alan Di Somma <phxf

Re: [VFB] Aspen fishing

2016-05-15 Thread Wes Wada
Hi Alan, When we have fished the Fryingpan River in that location, the hot patterns were Mysis Shrimp imitations below an indicator. Love that fishery, and if you were there in July, the Green Drake hatch was phenomenal. Wes Wada Bend, Oregon On Sun, May 15, 2016 at 1:39 PM, Phxflytyer

Re: [VFB] RE:Mustad 3366. Hooks

2016-04-20 Thread Wes Wada
I usually get mine from FishUSA.com http://www.fishusa.com/product/Mustad-3366-Classic-Ringed-Sproat-Hooks Wes Wada Bend, Oregon On Wed, Apr 20, 2016 at 7:04 AM, 'Wayne Blake-Hedges' via VFB Mail < vfb-mail@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Hi Allan; > > At SOWBUG. I remember talki

Re: [VFB] QFTD

2015-10-27 Thread Wes Wada
a foot deep water. Fish are jammed into the deeper channels. Not a healthy situation. Wes Wada Bend, Oregon On Tue, Oct 27, 2015 at 8:37 AM, Alan Di Somma <phxflyt...@cox.net> wrote: > Thats the way I feel about fishing lately. > > Just being out there is reward enough. >

[VFB] IFFF Fair in Bend, Oregon

2015-08-16 Thread Wes Wada
to travel. Wes Wada Bend, Oregon -- -- 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

Re: [VFB] Copyright and discussion forums...

2015-07-27 Thread Wes Wada
ideas about this, but the situation you describe is nearly impossible to stop if the administrator can blow you off and do nothing. Ethics is not a strong point these days, and we have all lost ground because of that. The spirit is damaged. Wes Wada Bend, Oregon On Monday, July 27, 2015, Niclas

Re: [VFB] Copyright and discussion forums...

2015-07-27 Thread Wes Wada
Nick, One recourse you do have is to complain publicly and complain specifically about the web site and administrator (by name). If you decline to do even this, there is even less liability for the theft by the people involved. It DOES matter now. They need to be made accountable for their

Re: [VFB] Liquid wax

2015-07-21 Thread Wes Wada
http://www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/VI._Wax_as_a_Surface_Coating Nev, You might find some answers here. Facts about solubility of beeswax and paraffin. Wes -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [VFB] Liquid wax

2015-07-21 Thread Wes Wada
Appears both are soluble in carbon tet, turpentine, and to a degree - mineral spirits On Tuesday, July 21, 2015, Wes Wada w...@wadaworks.com wrote: http://www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/VI._Wax_as_a_Surface_Coating Nev, You might find some answers here. Facts about solubility of beeswax

Re: [VFB] Liquid wax

2015-07-21 Thread Wes Wada
, instead of the old votive candles. The clear liquid you can see inside is liquid paraffin. Let me know if you are unfamiliar with these. If that's the case, I will try to find a picture. Wes Wada Bend Oregon On Tuesday, July 21, 2015, Neville Gosling nev.gosl...@shaw.ca wrote: Do we have

Re: [VFB] Liquid wax

2015-07-21 Thread Wes Wada
Look up Liquid Parafin Candle on Amazon. Ton of products including just the liquid wax itself. Wes On Tuesday, July 21, 2015, Wes Wada w...@wadaworks.com wrote: Hello Neville, Really tough to hear about your fishing waters. Hope you have a snowy winter. Liquid wax or liquid paraffin can

Re: [VFB] Forest fires no rain.

2015-07-17 Thread Wes Wada
​It's happening and just announced. Oregon river closures due to too warm water and fish deaths: http://tinyurl.com/p8zu3dx Last time they closed the high lakes due to drought and warm temperatures, it occurred on September 1st, so waiting on that announcement. Wes Wada Bend, Oregon

Re: [VFB] Forest fires no rain.

2015-07-17 Thread Wes Wada
And another story on the Oregon closures from the local TV station: http://tinyurl.com/pk6rqqv On Fri, Jul 17, 2015 at 8:24 AM, Wes Wada w...@wadaworks.com wrote: ​It's happening and just announced. Oregon river closures due to too warm water and fish deaths: http://tinyurl.com/p8zu3dx

Re: [VFB] Forest fires no rain.

2015-07-16 Thread Wes Wada
26 that ran 6-1/2 and 7 pounds. Hopefully the best is yet to come this season, as next season is not assured at all. Wes Wada Bend, Oregon On Tue, Jul 14, 2015 at 3:32 AM, Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net wrote: We could do with your rain here in Nev, I certainly wish we could send some

Re: [VFB] vfb working ??

2015-07-16 Thread Wes Wada
this August for the conclave? Wes Wada Bend, Oregon On Thu, Jul 16, 2015 at 6:28 PM, ladyflytyer ladyflyt...@gmail.com wrote: We are headed west dearly August for three FFF FlyFaire, I hope this pass through is better than the last when we were to close to tornadoes. After the Faire on the return we

Re: [VFB] Red and White Hackle Fly

2015-06-04 Thread Wes Wada
Jack, A pleasure, and thanks for the article about setting the hook in bass fishing. Wes On Thu, Jun 4, 2015 at 1:15 PM, Jack Harford jharford.i...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Wes!!! Nice article. On Jun 4, 2015 4:08 PM, Wes Wada w...@wadaworks.com wrote: Here's a bit... http

Re: [VFB] Red and White Hackle Fly

2015-06-04 Thread Wes Wada
Here's a bit... http://www.flyanglersonline.com/features/oldflies/part248.php On Thu, Jun 4, 2015 at 12:45 PM, Jack Harford jharford.i...@gmail.com wrote: Recently when Bob Clouser was in Indiana he had lots of good to say about the Red and White Hackle fly and mentioned it was from around

Re: [VFB] Birdie - Update

2015-05-06 Thread Wes Wada
Looking back over past VFB emails, Birdie goes back in my archives to 2003. We have been very blessed with his presence and having a friend from across the pond is very nice. You have many appreciative and supportive friends here, Birdie. Best wishes to you, mate. Wes Wada Bend, Oregon

[VFB] Tips needed on bass popper design/hooks

2015-04-23 Thread Wes Wada
. What are your tips for improving hookups fishing for largemouth bass with poppers? What's the best approach or fly design? Thanks, Wes Wada Bend, Oregon -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail

Re: [VFB] looking for a Tiemco TMC 100 SPBL hooks at a good price

2015-03-15 Thread Wes Wada
. Service is excellent. http://tinyurl.com/m57jksh http://tinyurl.com/k372ro3 Hope this helps. Wes Wada Bend, Oregon On Sun, Mar 15, 2015 at 3:19 AM, ashley galeforce1...@gmail.com wrote: Hi All, I am looking for some Tiemco TMC 100 SPBL hooks at a good price. The packs of 20 seem to be price

Re: [VFB] Re: Help !

2015-01-03 Thread Wes Wada
http://tinyurl.com/m56bska Not far fetched! How does $905,000 sound? Wes On Sat, Jan 3, 2015 at 10:06 AM, Neville Gosling nev.gosl...@shaw.ca wrote: Wow! if it looks like this it could be worth a lot of money [image: ] Neville (Nev) Gosling Greater Vancouver BC Canada On Jan 3,

Re: [VFB] Real Neat app.....OFF TOPIC

2015-01-03 Thread Wes Wada
The Star Chart app is also available from the iTunes store for iPad and iPhone. It's free. Thanks for the head's up on this, Chuck. Wes On Sat, Jan 3, 2015 at 11:33 AM, Donna Crowell tieem...@gmail.com wrote: Chuck, Going to check this out once the storm passes through . Donna On

Re: [VFB] Rudolph Fly

2014-12-16 Thread Wes Wada
Love it! Is it one of your own creations, Jack? In a similar vein, I came across a photo of Nic Runnarson's Santa Hopper... [image: Inline image 1] Wes Wada Bend, Oregon On Tue, Dec 16, 2014 at 8:40 PM, Flyfisher2 flyfish...@gmail.com wrote: Good job Sent from my iPad On Dec 16, 2014

Re: [VFB] Re: [flyfishingandflytyingforpanfish] Trickle charger for my marine deep cycle battery

2014-12-16 Thread Wes Wada
Hi Wayne, In rummaging around the Web, I keep seeing recommendations for this brand of battery charger. Are you familiar with these? Are they worth the money? http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=bl_sr_automotive?ie=UTF8field-brandtextbin=CTEKnode=15684181 Wes On Tue, Dec 16, 2014 at 4:06 PM,

Re: [VFB] Dying feathers with Rit dye ???

2014-11-20 Thread Wes Wada
Dharma Trading is a good resource for learning about the various dyes and procedures. They service craftspeople, tie dyers, and the like. Excellent color charts and service. http://www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/index.html Wes Bend, Oregon On Thu, Nov 20, 2014 at 3:49 PM, Chuck Alexander

Re: [VFB] Dying feathers with Rit dye ???

2014-11-18 Thread Wes Wada
might or might not work, haven't tried that enough. But, it you need an olive, you are not likely to find that in a women's hair dye color, unless you try the Lizard Lady brand. Ha! Wes Wada Bend, Oregon On Tue, Nov 18, 2014 at 12:08 PM, Scott Bearden scott.bear...@gmail.com wrote: I second what

Re: [VFB] Dying feathers with Rit dye ???

2014-11-18 Thread Wes Wada
Just a note: I had some time last fall to spend a couple days at the Spirit River plant and warehouses in Glide, Oregon. The Spirit River dyeing plant is overseen by the EPA, as their dyeing process uses chemicals that are not available to most people. Every step is monitored by the EPA. We

Re: [VFB] Dry fly treatment

2014-11-06 Thread Wes Wada
Hi Mike, Try arrow (archery) fletching powder. It's the same thing though tons cheaper. I get it at our local Sportsman's Warehouse store. Anybody carrying archery supplies would have it. Wes Wada Bend, Oregon On Thursday, November 6, 2014, Michael B Bliss flyfish...@gmail.com wrote: As I

Re: [VFB] testing truble again.

2014-10-22 Thread Wes Wada
Jimmy, Coming in fine in Central Oregon. Wes Wada On Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 1:33 PM, Jimmy D. Moore ray...@earthlink.net wrote: Thanks, A bunch, Allan. Netscape has had truble last few days. Hopefully it will correcct itself llike last time Anybody else care to give me a holler ? Allan

Re: [VFB] Tenkara Anyone?

2014-08-10 Thread Wes Wada
of one of the books on Tenkara fishing. http://tinyurl.com/l9v3zae More on Misa here: https://sites.google.com/site/misakoishimura/ Wes Wada Bend, Oregon On Sat, Aug 9, 2014 at 8:23 PM, jerryp...@comcast.net wrote: I've messed around with it. I first saw my first tenkara rod about 5 or 6

Re: [VFB] Observations of VFB and age

2014-08-09 Thread Wes Wada
We've had a lot of discussions around here about the state of flyfishing and tying, and whether there is enough new blood and interest to sustain it. Our local flyclub also has youth programs such as Next Cast and Kokanee Carnival, but in general, like elsewhere, this is an older person's

Re: [VFB] Storage organization of materials

2014-07-23 Thread Wes Wada
. A section of my tying storage has a collection of these bags, and I spend 90% of my time drawing from that area. The rest is pretty dead, but necessary storage, and that is handled by the usual cabinets and assorted plastic storage bins. Wes Wada Bend, Oregon ​ -- -- You received this message

Re: [VFB] Boat Box project

2014-07-23 Thread Wes Wada
Hi Neville, I got the original message from VFB, and just copied a paragraph from it to start a new topic thread. HTH, Wes On Wed, Jul 23, 2014 at 10:31 AM, Neville Gosling nev.gosl...@shaw.ca wrote: No Al, a list member sent a message as a reply to Wes after I sent the original message

Re: [VFB] How far off is this fly from a Tom Nixon original?

2014-01-09 Thread Wes Wada
and see if it's in it when I get home from work. I almost positive he never tied anything with a cone head. Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Androidhttp://overview.mail.yahoo.com/mobile/?.src=Android *From: *Wes Wada w...@wadaworks.com; *To: *VFB Mail vfb-mail@googlegroups.com; *Subject: *[VFB

[VFB] How far off is this fly from a Tom Nixon original?

2014-01-07 Thread Wes Wada
Hi VFB, I am researching the origins and possible original recipe (if this is actually a Tom Nixon creation) for this fly: http://chemprof.tripod.com/midnite2.htm Is this a Tom Nixon original tied in the way he did it, or a variation created by someone else that is distantly related to Nixon's

[VFB] Re: How far off is this fly from a Tom Nixon original?

2014-01-07 Thread Wes Wada
Or put less politely, is the fly illustrated in the link a copy of a Tom Nixon pattern or just a distantly related bastard child? (It IS a good fly, BTW). On Tue, Jan 7, 2014 at 9:57 AM, Wes Wada w...@wadaworks.com wrote: Hi VFB, I am researching the origins and possible original recipe

Re: [VFB] ]Jimmy D Update- fishing blues

2013-11-02 Thread Wes Wada
“To paraphrase a deceased patriot, I regret that I have only one life to give to my fly-fishing. ” ~Robert Traver On Sat, Nov 2, 2013 at 12:03 PM, Peggy Brenner peggy.bren...@comcast.netwrote: Had to add a note to this; remember, no matter what happens health wise, we all have to accept and

Re: [VFB] Where is every?one : Wes's season so far - damsel

2013-07-30 Thread Wes Wada
-bug swap, didn’t I? I need to go find it in the swap-fly box and make some copies. Need more clear Jelly-rope first, tho. What size were the ones you used? DonO *From:* Wes Wada w...@wadaworks.com *Sent:* Monday, July 29, 2013 8:04 PM *To:* VFB Mail vfb-mail@googlegroups.com *Subject

Re: [VFB] Where is every?one : Wes's season so far - damsel

2013-07-30 Thread Wes Wada
Check that...the Fulling Mill hook is a #12 On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 7:59 AM, Wes Wada w...@wadaworks.com wrote: Hi DonO, I use Stretch-Magic .7mm (available at craft stores in the beading department) for the wingcase. Jelly Rope will do, of course. The cording is topped with either Liquid

Re: [VFB] Where is every?one : Wes's season so far - damsel

2013-07-30 Thread Wes Wada
DonO, Go for it! Will send you some other stuff. Wes On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 8:16 AM, Don Ordes f...@tribcsp.com wrote: Thanks, I’ll tie some up this week. Do you mind if I post yours on my Juice-bug web-page tutorial? DonO *From:* Wes Wada w...@wadaworks.com *Sent:* Tuesday, July

[VFB] Cicada Video from NY Times

2013-05-15 Thread Wes Wada
Hi VFB! Really nice photo views of the Cicada in this New York Times Video http://www.nytimes.com/video/2013/05/13/science/10002223364/matter-cicadas.html Wes Wada Bend, Oregon -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send

Re: [VFB] Underwater photos of mayfly feet imprints?

2013-01-25 Thread Wes Wada
and Lisa Cutter (www.flyline.com) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UjlT7fqJ1s Mayflies (Animal Planet TV) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDM-kVr7Qxs Leptophlebia Vespertina mayfly hatch Mollan Media (Norway) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDTMFVHxXLklr=1 Wes Wada Bend, Oregon -- -- You received

[VFB] Underwater photos of mayfly feet imprints?

2013-01-20 Thread Wes Wada
/ Bookmarks? Thank you, Wes Wada Bend, Oregon -- 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] Underwater photos of mayfly feet imprints?

2013-01-20 Thread Wes Wada
at 10:24 AM, Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Here's one: http://indianapublicmedia.org/**amomentofscience/bugs-float-**water/http://indianapublicmedia.org/amomentofscience/bugs-float-water/ a. On 1/20/13 11:05 AM, Wes Wada wrote: Hi VFB! I am having a problem locating some

Re: [VFB] Underwater photos of mayfly feet imprints?

2013-01-20 Thread Wes Wada
Hi Hans, That emergence sequence in the water film is spectacular, thanks! Wes On Sun, Jan 20, 2013 at 10:33 AM, Hans Weilenmann hans.weilenm...@gmail.com wrote: Wes, Not still, but a video perhaps? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDTMFVHxXLklr=1 Cheers, Hans

Re: [VFB] Does anyone know where this comes from?

2012-11-18 Thread Wes Wada
George Herter makes the NY Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/07/books/review/Collins-t.html?_r=1 -- 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] Does anyone know where this comes from?

2012-11-17 Thread Wes Wada
lurker for years) ** ** *From:* vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Wes Wada *Sent:* Friday, November 16, 2012 2:31 PM *To:* VFB Mail *Subject:* [VFB] Does anyone know where this comes from? ** ** Hi VFB, ** ** I am preparing to teach

Re: [VFB] Does anyone know where this comes from?

2012-11-17 Thread Wes Wada
wrote: ** Wes, Some of the words sound almost like something George Herter would have written. Allan On 11/16/12 2:30 PM, Wes Wada wrote: Hi VFB, I am preparing to teach a workshop, and one reference I would like to use as an example of a cheat sheet for creative thinking is attached

Re: [VFB] Selling flies online

2012-10-11 Thread Wes Wada
for financial failure. Wes Wada Bend, Oregon -- 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] Selling flies online

2012-10-11 Thread Wes Wada
On Thu, Oct 11, 2012 at 10:02 AM, Anthony Spezio bambot...@yahoo.comwrote: That looks like a trailing Circle hook on that fly. Tony --- On *Thu, 10/11/12, Wes Wada w...@wadaworks.com* wrote: From: Wes Wada w...@wadaworks.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Selling flies online To: vfb-mail

Re: [VFB] re: fall

2012-10-07 Thread Wes Wada
ends. Put the tomatoes in a dark cabinet at room temperature, and about a couple weeks later, you will have yummy red ones. Something about the process keeps the green tomatoes from going soft and rotten. Wes Wada Bend, Oregon On Sun, Oct 7, 2012 at 4:05 PM, Joyce M Westphal joyce

Re: [VFB] Tying light set up Now Battery operated?

2012-09-24 Thread Wes Wada
Hi Robert, I saw a 6-LED silver clamp light with a 3/8 spiral gooseneck at Harbor Freight that I thought would work as a portable tying light. I think it took four AA batteries. Wes On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 2:59 PM, Robert Morger rmor...@gmail.com wrote: On the subject of portable lights

Re: [VFB] Dragonfly on my lampshade

2012-06-06 Thread Wes Wada
*It's a Hexagenia, I think. They are a pretty rare species of Mayfly, quite large. Nymphs hatch out in the dark. Also called a Yellow Drake.* * * *http://tinyurl.com/7yvwv62** * * * * * On Wed, Jun 6, 2012 at 3:41 AM, jerryp...@comcast.net wrote: Then it might be that orange cahill The one

Re: [VFB] Soft Body Plastic Resin

2012-04-24 Thread Wes Wada
Nev, Have you tried a product called Liquid Fusion? It is a urethane about the consistency of Aqua Seal wader repair. Water soluble until set. The finished product is clear and durable. I've been recommending Liquid Fusion in workshops for a couple of years, and people really like the stuff.

Re: [VFB] Fingering Mohair - what's the definition?

2012-04-13 Thread Wes Wada
Thank you, and thanks to your wife, Chuck. Very helpful. Wes On Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 9:59 PM, Chuck Alexander chuckalexan...@centurylink.net wrote: ** Wes: Below is the link to the weight chart for yarn. HTH, Chuck http://knitting.about.com/od/yarn/a/yarnweight.htm -- You received

[VFB] Fingering Mohair - what's the definition?

2012-04-12 Thread Wes Wada
green. It's some of the nicest hair I've ever seen. Very translucent, fine, and shiny. Wes Wada Bend, Oregon -- 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] Mustad hooks cheap

2012-04-11 Thread Wes Wada
English bait hook On Wed, Apr 11, 2012 at 6:58 AM, Anthony Spezio bambot...@yahoo.com wrote: I can't remember the full name of that hook but I remember part of it. It is the English something or other hook. The rest of the name will come to my feeble brain . I have some of those hooks in my

Re: [VFB] Juicebugs

2012-01-27 Thread Wes Wada
Hi Ashley, DonO's flies were not toe tagged, so that's how you i.d. them. Wes On Fri, Jan 27, 2012 at 12:13 PM, ashley strutt galeforce1...@gmail.comwrote: My consignment of Juice bugs arrived to day. Fantastic flies so thanks to all the swappers and a special thanks to Rick for standing

Re: [VFB] Juicebugs

2012-01-27 Thread Wes Wada
Ashley, I have one I can send you. Could you please send me your address via private message to wada@gmail.com thanks, Wes On Fri, Jan 27, 2012 at 12:28 PM, ashley strutt galeforce1...@gmail.comwrote: Hi Wes, I checked, I cann't find them in the box, floor, anywhere and I was really

Re: [VFB] Juicebugs

2012-01-27 Thread Wes Wada
Everybody, Also to note, DonO send all different bugs, so if you are looking for one to match the photos, you might not have gotten one of those, but should have one or two others. Wes On Fri, Jan 27, 2012 at 12:24 PM, Wes Wada w...@wadaworks.com wrote: Ashley, I have one I can send you

[VFB] Current tying - photos

2012-01-27 Thread Wes Wada
(try the slideshow feature button, top left) Wes Wada Bend, Oregon -- 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

[VFB] Juicebug Swap Unleashed!

2012-01-17 Thread Wes Wada
/juicebug Any questions to the tyers? Let me know if I have gotten any names / flies mixed up. It's always a bit confusing to do this. Thank you. Wes Wada replacement swapmeister Bend, Oregon -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send

Re: [VFB] Juicebug Swap Unleashed!

2012-01-17 Thread Wes Wada
Never got them. When did you mail them? On Tue, Jan 17, 2012 at 11:50 AM, J Balmer jbal...@betadigm.com wrote: I realize that mine weren’t pretty, but I didn’t see it on the pics page.* *** ** ** *From:* vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Wes Wada

Fwd: [VFB] Juicebug Swap Unleashed!

2012-01-17 Thread Wes Wada
@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Wes Wada *Sent:* Tuesday, January 17, 2012 2:05 PM *To:* vfb-mail@googlegroups.com *Subject:* Re: [VFB] Juicebug Swap Unleashed! ** ** Never got them. When did you mail them? On Tue, Jan 17, 2012 at 11:50 AM, J Balmer jbal

[VFB] Final status update on Juicebug Swap

2012-01-06 Thread Wes Wada
will close the swap by next Friday, regardless. Any late flies will be returned to the sender. 1. Wes Wada, Swapmeister - done 2. Chappy - rec'd 3. Ashley Strutt - rec'd 4. Michael Bliss - rec'd 5. Walter - rec'd 6. Peggy B - rec'd 7. Bob Laubengayer - rec'd 8. Jack Lehman - rec'd 9

[VFB] Re: Final status update on Juicebug Swap

2012-01-06 Thread Wes Wada
Mailing address is: Wes Wada 1265 NE 9th St Bend, OR 97701 -- 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] hook manufacturers

2012-01-03 Thread Wes Wada
. Wes Wada Bend, Oregon On Tue, Jan 3, 2012 at 10:47 AM, Neville Gosling nev.gosl...@shaw.cawrote: As I understand it, there are 3 major hook manufacturers in Japan - Daiichi, Gamakatsu, Hayabusa and they also manufacture hooks for brands such as Tiemco. -- You received this message because

Re: [VFB] Sometimes my job has some bennies

2011-12-20 Thread Wes Wada
Hi DonO. Nice to see that area again. We have visited it in our camper van several times. I love driving across the bare rock face as part of the road that skirts around the edge of the canyon. On Tue, Dec 20, 2011 at 10:35 AM, Don Ordes f...@tribcsp.com wrote: ** Thought you guys might be

Re: [VFB] Juice Bug Swap Question

2011-12-20 Thread Wes Wada
Hi Eric, I have used UVKnot Sense for flies, and it works okay. Usually still requires a top coat with Sally Hansen's Hard as Nails or equivalent to get rid of the tackiness. Sun sets the UV Knot Sense fine. Wes On Tue, Dec 20, 2011 at 2:26 PM, Eric Worm flytyer...@yahoo.com wrote: Can

Re: [VFB] What are you all tying right now?

2011-12-11 Thread Wes Wada
Also preparing to tie some of these: http://www.info-fx.com/vfb/canadianbrown/ Have not demonstrated this fly since 2005. Our local fly club traditionally has a tying event during its December monthly meeting. This is what I will be tying this year. Always has been a successful fishing fly.

[VFB] Juicebug Swap Update

2011-12-07 Thread Wes Wada
Here's a quick update on the Juicebug Swap: First to cross the finish line was Chris Chapman of mighty New Hampshire, followed closely by Ashley Strutt from England. Good show, gents! 1. Wes Wada, Swapmeister - done 2. Chappy - received 3. Ashley Strutt - received 4. Michael Bliss

Re: [VFB] Strong Wind

2011-12-03 Thread Wes Wada
Hi Tony, No problem at all in central Oregon. It's actually been nice here, especially compared to last year at this time, when we had about three inches of snow on the ground. Been dry and chilly the last couple of weeks. Wes Wada Bend, Oregon On Sat, Dec 3, 2011 at 4:04 PM, Anthony

Re: [VFB] Final Juicebug Swap Roster

2011-11-23 Thread Wes Wada
later. Wes Wada Bend, Oregon -- 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

[VFB] Final Juicebug Swap Roster

2011-11-22 Thread Wes Wada
@gmail.com Again, the deadline for receiving the juicebugs is December 1st. I will be attempting to photograph them as they arrive. 1. Wes Wada, Swapmeister - done 2. Ashley Strutt - done 3. Eric Worm - working on them 4. Michael Bliss - done 5. Don O - done 6. J. Balmer - working

Re: [VFB] Porta-Bote ,porta boat???

2011-11-19 Thread Wes Wada
thing I did not like about the boat is that it doesn't have a flat floor, so difficult to stand in for fly casting. Perfect boat for an RV, however. If you have other questions or concerns, let me know. Wes Wada Bend, Oregon On Sat, Nov 19, 2011 at 4:11 PM, Charles Haase cnha...@hotmail.com wrote

[VFB] Juicebug swap - Updated

2011-11-12 Thread Wes Wada
on your return envelope. Mailing address for swap: Wes Wada 1265 NE 9th St Bend, OR 97701 USA -- 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

[VFB] New Details for Juicebug Swap

2011-11-11 Thread Wes Wada
have your flies ready now, hold off a bit before shipping them. New shipping address for the flies: Wes Wada 1265 NE 9th St Bend, OR 97701 I plan to photograph all the flies so we will have a photo reference on the Web of the new patterns created from this innovative technique. We need to hear

Re: [VFB] Juice-bug swap progress- Jimi?

2011-11-07 Thread Wes Wada
? Wes Wada Bend, Oregon -- 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 http

Re: [VFB] Juice-bug swap progress

2011-11-04 Thread Wes Wada
, but no reply. I hope Jimi is in good health. How's it going? Can we get a status report, thanks. Wes Wada Bend, Oregon -- 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] 'Bugs of the Underworld' DVD

2011-10-16 Thread Wes Wada
Yes, Ralph and Lisa Cutter have done an exceptional job of it. Highly recommended. Wes Wada Bend, Oregon On Sun, Oct 16, 2011 at 12:33 PM, Don Ordes f...@tribcsp.com wrote: ** Does anyone have or have you watched this DVD? http://www.flyline.com/shop/bugs_of_the_underworld/ DonO -- You

Re: [VFB] Skeena Photo Journal

2011-10-11 Thread Wes Wada
Internet Explorer 6 has a really bad reputation among Web designers. The browser didn't observe standards, kind of going off in its own wonky direction and causing all sorts of problems in the way web sites were displayed (or not displayed). Everybody in the industry will be relieved when that

[VFB] How is Nic Runnarson?

2011-10-08 Thread Wes Wada
Hi VFB, Has anyone heard from Nic Runnarson in Sweden? Last he posted, he had been part of a serious auto-bicycle accident. Hope you are doing fine, Nic, and the future is looking up for you and the family. Wes Wada Bend, Oregon -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [VFB] Cleaning dye pans

2011-09-25 Thread Wes Wada
Hi Ashley, I use a bleach solution, if needed, followed by lots of hot water in a rinse. All the pans are stainless steel. Hoping to do some dyeing here too, soon. Wes Wada Bend, Oregon On Sun, Sep 25, 2011 at 7:29 AM, ashley strutt galeforce1...@gmail.comwrote: Quick question, my dye

Re: [VFB] VFB - where'd everybody go ???

2011-09-08 Thread Wes Wada
Try this link: gorgeous place! http://www.google.nl/search?q=heusdenhl=nlprmd=ivnsmtbm=ischtbo=usource=univsa=Xei=jcFaTqPTNIaVOuvTqKIMved=0CH4QsAQbiw=1152bih=749#q=heusdenhl=nlsa=Xtbm=ischprmd=ivnsmbav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.fp=1biw=1024bih=684 On Thu, Sep 8, 2011 at 5:06 PM, Anthony Spezio

Re: [VFB] re: Hobby Lobby and jelly rope

2011-08-25 Thread Wes Wada
diameters will lend themselves to different uses and inspiration. Jo-Ann's, if you have one, have larger diameter jelly rope type products in a package of six or so different transparent colors. It is in the craft section. Wes Wada Bend, OR On Thu, Aug 25, 2011 at 2:10 PM, Joyce M Westphal joyce

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

2011-08-18 Thread Wes Wada
a new pontoon boat. Glad to see some of the old names again. Wes Wada Bend, Oregon -- 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

Re: [VFB] Flourescent photography

2011-03-20 Thread Wes Wada
, the best systems for photography under pure UV light are very expensive. I have seen figures like $16,000. Wes Wada Bend, Oregon -- 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] Flourescent photography

2011-03-20 Thread Wes Wada
Hi DonO, Here are the Rube Goldberg instructions for manually focusing with your camera: (*sheesh*) Although the C7070 Wide Zoom doesn't feature an independent focus lock button, you can manually lock focus by centering the target portion of the subject in the frame, pressing the Shutter button

[VFB] Bobbin holder for sewing machine size spools?

2011-02-23 Thread Wes Wada
alternatives or suggestions other than going that route? Thanks, Wes Wada Bend, Oregon -- 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

[VFB] Re: Bobbin holder for sewing machine size spools?

2011-02-23 Thread Wes Wada
Attached is a pic of the kind of spool I am talking about. -- 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] Re: Bobbin holder for sewing machine size spools?

2011-02-23 Thread Wes Wada
tension. You can also glue a piece of leather on each side of the bobbin and cut holes in them for the ball. This will also creat a 'clutch'. DonO - Original Message - *From:* Wes Wada w...@wadaworks.com *To:* VFB Mail vfb-mail@googlegroups.com *Sent:* Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Re: [VFB] Your Dumbbell Eyes, You

2011-02-15 Thread Wes Wada
Comments appreciated, thanks! No one out there uses dental floss to secure the dumbbell eyes? Have a friend here who does it, so will ask him. Definitely would be a white, unflavored dental floss. Beyond that, I don't know if there's a special technique involved. Another friend, Peter Bowers,

[VFB] Truly amazing

2011-02-03 Thread Wes Wada
Picture yourself confronting one of these beasts. * * *Scientists find fossil of world's largest bear* http://www.newser.com/story/111096/scientists-find-fossil-of-worlds-largest-bear.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group,

[VFB] OT: Skype Phones

2011-01-26 Thread Wes Wada
reasonable cost compared to the phones on the Skype site. So the question is: has anyone used any of these models? Are you happy with the functionality? Recommendations? Likes or dislikes, hurrahs or complaints? Appreciate any help, thanks. Wes Wada Bend, Oregon -- You received this message

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