Re: [VFB] What is in your vices?

This morning I was tying hare ears nymphs, thus afternoon it will be hoppers unless I sell out of spent mayflies. I'm at the Irish game fair. Ashley On Sat, Nov 10, 2018, 12:30 PM Rene Zillmann wrote: > Hi Nobody tying? Or is the list dead? > > Rene > > > On 11/02/2018 09:13 PM, Rene Zillmann

Re: [VFB] re: Whiting hackle bad colors

Hi Joyce, It might also be due to the company that you bought them off. A friend of mine ordered from them last year and asked for specific colours of hackle. What he got was way of colour and when he contacted them the person who runs the company was what can only be described has nasty so I

Re: [VFB] Thread Colors

I tend you only use about six anyway, black, white, yellow, red, orange and brown. I could also add mono which is clear and doesn't count to the six because it doesn't have colour. Ashley On Mon, 25 Apr 2016 5:57 pm Michael Drew, wrote: > I just have a quick question. If

[VFB] Merry Christmas

Good morning all, I would like to wish all my friends on the list a merry Christmas and Happy New year. Hope to meet some of you at the British fly fair in February. Ashley -- Phone 07576848579 Skype galeforce1745 -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail"

Re: [VFB] Family News

Hi Rene, double congratulations on the new family members. May I suggest you build a 2 weight for each of the new additions, fun for the whole family. Ashley On 13/12/15 16:58, Rene Zillmann wrote: Hi gang, A short family update, maybe nice at least for those I met at 2 sowbugs. My

[VFB] saltwater swap has arrived

I got home tonight and found that my swap flies had arrived, thankyou to all that took part and a big thankyou to Peggy for meistering and for the extras. I am wondering if rattles work on Strippers. Thank you again. Ashley -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [VFB] Just curious - Looking for a Fly Tyer article

I would agree that the older issues are of a higher quality. I still get it in case I can pick up any new ideas. For example, the autumn issue has an article on coyote fur for saltwater flies which I want to try. Got to get some quality fur first, just try that in the UK! I have actually

Re: [VFB] Just curious - Looking for a Fly Tyer article

e tailing, I have more than one and could put it with > your saltwater flies. A little goes a long way. > > Peggy > > On Thu, Nov 12, 2015 at 4:06 AM, ashley strutt <galeforce1...@gmail.com> > wrote: > >> I would agree that the older issues are of a higher quality. I

Re: [VFB] Just curious - Looking for a Fly Tyer article

Yes, for some reason the cover of the Autumn issue said summer on the cover but autumn inside. It even confused the vendor on eBay where I got it. Ashley On Wed, 11 Nov 2015 18:54 Jack Lehman wrote: > Dd nybody see a Fall 2015 issue? Summer, then winter on the

Re: [VFB] Looking for a Fly Tyer article

Hi Pete, Just checked, I have that issue and is it the British wet fly article? If that is correct I can get it scanned tonight. Ashley On Tue, 10 Nov 2015 11:49 ashley strutt <galeforce1...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Pete, > > I might have that issue. I will check when I get h

Re: [VFB] Looking for a Fly Tyer article

Hi Pete, I might have that issue. I will check when I get home. Ashley On Tue, 10 Nov 2015 11:44 Pete Gramp wrote: > Does anyone happen to have a copy of the Summer 1997 Fly Tyer Magazine > issue, who would be willing to send me a copy of the article starting on > page

Re: [VFB] SALTWATER SWAP

Thank You, >> Alan Di Somma >> Phoenix, AZ. >> >> Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. >> >> >> >> On Sep 15, 2015, at 2:48 PM, Peggy Brenner <ladyflyt...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Flies due October 31 and only 6 s

Re: [VFB] Red Fish swap NOW SALTWATER

> > Peggy > > On Mon, Aug 31, 2015 at 9:39 AM, ashley strutt <galeforce1...@gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Hi Peggy, >> >> You have managed to get me out from under my rock with this. I would be >> interested but not sure if I would be able to make the dead

Re: [VFB] Soft hackle Streamer

Hi Jack, I saw Jack tie it several years ago. He tied the hackle in as if tying a sift hackle fly and then combed the hackle back with an eye lash comb to get the effect he wanted. I will double check his book in a little while but I am sure that is how he did it. Ashley On Wed, 1 Apr 2015

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

Hi yahoomail, The link is coming up as not found. Thanks Ashley On Sun, 15 Mar 2015 14:20 'Yahoo Mail' via VFB Mail vfb-mail@googlegroups.com wrote: wishesandfishes.com Sent from my iPhone On Mar 15, 2015, at 6:44 AM, Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net wrote: They aren't cheap

Re: [VFB]new swaps coming?

I thought that the VFB site was no more, unless I am mistaken it disappeared a few years ago. Ashley On Mon, 26 Jan 2015 20:50 Jack Harford jharford.i...@gmail.com wrote: What is the VFB website url? On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 3:11 PM, Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net wrote: On 1/26/15 1:15

Re: [VFB] Flytyr

I had problems when last time I subscribed to the print version so I cancelled, then went to digital and no problem for a couple of years then they changed software or new service or something which switched me for some reason to print again, plus not being able to log in and I was left owed 3

Re: [VFB] fly tyer magazine winter 2014

Hi Gary, No, different companies which sell magazines individually, I found it cheaper and easier than a printed subscription. I did have a digital subscription but I was messed about and lied to by the subscription department hence why I went down this way of getting it. I don't normally

Re: [VFB] fly tyer magazine winter 2014

Gary, I am tending to agree with you when it comes to books and magazines concerning fly tying and fishing has it is easier to reference them which is one of the main reasons I started picking it up the way I did. Ashley On Sun, 11 Jan 2015 21:18 null aflyt...@comcast.net wrote: Ashley They

Re: AW: [VFB] Happy

Happy New Year back to you Ron and everyone else on the list. Fishing today wasn't very good! Ashley On Thu, 1 Jan 2015 14:24 Joyce M Westphal joyce...@gmail.com wrote: A very cold but clear New Year;s day here. Best wishes for this year to all my FF friends. Joyce On Thu, Jan 1, 2015 at

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

Hi Chuck, Black is notorious for being very difficult to dye with fabric dyes such as Rit (and dylon). From experience, I wouldn't bother wasting your time with black Rit but try and find a black dye that is stronger, when I get around to it I will be searching for one myself. Personnally, I

Re: [VFB] Hair Hackle Flies

Hi Chuck, The book is considered THE book on the subject. I believe there was also an article in Flytyer magazine on the subject. Ashley On 18 Aug 2014 07:13, Chuck Alexander chuckalexan...@centurylink.net wrote: Folks: Anybody here know of a good site that has a lot of hair hackled

Re: [VFB] Handline

I remember those, harbour walls and piers are full of kids and adults during the summer using those to catch stuff, mostly crabs. Some people refer to those as crab lines. Used one once out the back of a boat in Falmouth harbour to try and catch Mackerel. Ashley On Sun 10 Aug 2014 11:20:26

Re: [VFB] Storage organization of materials

I tie for several different types of water and fish including the occasional order. I keep the bulk of sometimes used stuff in large tubes, craft and work shop drawers. For immediate use I have a system in place where its in an easy to get to spread pile on my tying table  Ashley On 21 Jul

Re: [VFB] vfb dead??

I've been busy with work. While nice means no time to fish. Ashley On 9 Jul 2014 21:07, Jimmy D. Moore ray...@earthlink.net wrote: WHERE IS EVERYBODY? -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to

[VFB] a blizzard of salt come through the post

Hi, I meant to write this yesterday but got distracted. Both the Blizzard and salt water swaps arrived yesterday. Thanks to Peggy for hosting and the gift with the salty flies as well as everyone who took part for the flies. Ashley -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [VFB] new step-by-step: Peccary Paraloop Emerger

Hi Martin, I'm interested but cann't see because I'm not on Facebook. Ashley On Sun 15 Jun 2014 09:36:25 BST, MartinWestbeek wrote: Hi all, If you're interested, I posted a step-by-step pic description of this Emerger

Re: [VFB] new step-by-step: Peccary Paraloop Emerger

Hi Martin, I'm interested but cann't see because I'm not on Facebook. Ashley On Sun 15 Jun 2014 09:36:25 BST, MartinWestbeek wrote: Hi all, If you're interested, I posted a step-by-step pic description of this Emerger

Re: [VFB] new step-by-step: Peccary Paraloop Emerger

Hi Martin, I'm interested but cann't see because I'm not on Facebook. Ashley On Sun 15 Jun 2014 09:36:25 BST, MartinWestbeek wrote: Hi all, If you're interested, I posted a step-by-step pic description of this Emerger

Re: [VFB] new step-by-step: Peccary Paraloop Emerger

Hi Martin, I'm interested but cann't see because I'm not on Facebook. Ashley On Sun 15 Jun 2014 09:36:25 BST, MartinWestbeek wrote: Hi all, If you're interested, I posted a step-by-step pic description of this Emerger

[VFB] ooops

Hi All, Sorry if my reply to Mart was sent multiple times. Having internet issues and thought it hadn't gone the first time. BT is useless! Ashley -- -- 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

Re: [VFB] CORRECTION

As someone who isn't that keen on Apple stuff for reasons stated by others I found it funny. Ashley On 5 Jun 2014 15:40, Niclas (Gmail) n.runars...@gmail.com wrote: I don't know how to read that. If it was taken as anything but a joke, I apologize for that. The real reason for that lock screen

Re: [VFB] Large Trout

One nice fish!! Did he say 27.8lb first then 28.7lb second he gave the weight? Ashley On 11 May 2014 20:25, 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail vfb-mail@googlegroups.com wrote: I used to tie for this resort. They are across and down river about a mile from my house. Arkansas Tony HUGE 28.7 lb

[VFB] Re.where is everyone

I've been really busy with work but managing to get some tying in. I've also managed to fish 2 or 3 times in different places. Weekend just past was the river Wylie near Warminster. Water was a bit cloudy and up a little bit but managed a couple of browns and Grayling on a snowshoe emerger.

Re: [VFB] BEWARE OF PICASSA AND GOOGLE PLUS!!!!!!

Hi Chuck, 99% of people don't even read the terms and conditions before clicking OK. Think I may have been one of the few who actually realised all my pictures would be uploaded. Picassa now seems to be a part of Google plus which I have disabled on my phone (no auto upload) and won't allow it on

[VFB] magazine swap

Hi All, I have been having bit of a clear out this week and before I put some early issues of Fly Fishing and Fly Tying Magazine on ebay I am wondering of there would be any interest in swapping them for recent issues of FlyTyer. I was subcribing to Flytyer digital version but they have

Re: [VFB] magazine swap

advertising in the magazine. Dick Serrette the originator of Fly Tyer has signed a number of my early copies. I m not ready to let them go. Tony On Friday, March 21, 2014 3:31 AM, ashley strutt galeforce1...@gmail.com wrote: Hi All, I have been having bit of a clear out this week and before

Re: [VFB] Blizzard Swap 3/14 Update

indicator) on the way 2. Allan Fish-ARRIVED! 3. Mike Bliss-ICE WORM - ARRIVED 4. Pete Gramp-Josh's White Lightning nymph 5. Peggy Brenner-Artic fox salmon DONE 6. Chuck Alexander - IHPPP - ARRIVED 7. AlanL DiSomma-ARRIVED 8. Ashley Strutt-ARRIVED 9. Rick Zieger ARRIVED

Re: [VFB] Saltwater Swap First Arrival

N River Rd Milford, NH 03055 I added one more swapper, so we are officially 9. 1 Peggy Brenner-Surf Candy 2 Bob Hendry 3 Gary Smith-ARRIVED at the Somerset show, Beautiful Tarpon Bonefish flies! 4 Ashley Strutt 5 Rene Zillmann 6 Robert Zillmann 7 Jack Lehman 8 Ron Boutin-S/W

Re: [VFB] weather

Hi Birdie, Word on site is that the freezing weather is on its way. Hard to believe looking out at the floods in Oxford. Ashley On 6 Jan 2014 14:31, Bob haerb...@comcast.net wrote: 2 feet snow here 8* and falling 30 mph wind just a typical winter day in MI BobH

Re: [VFB] Saltwater Swap for April 2014

Hi Jack, Most of my saltwater fishing is done for striped bass and blue fish. Thanks Ashley On Dec 8, 2013 4:22 PM, Jack Lehman jklepo...@sbcglobal.net wrote: I'm in. If everyone would respond with where they salt fish, I'll try to choose something appropriate. I fish the flats, inshore

Re: [VFB] Saltwater Swap for April 2014

Hi Peggy, Please sign me up. I will let you know later what I'm tying. Thanks Ashley On Dec 7, 2013 12:44 AM, Peggy Brenner peggy.bren...@comcast.net wrote: Your choice of saltwater fly, limited to 12 tiers and flies due on Tax day April 15, 2014 1 Peggy Brenner- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Re: [VFB] Second swap maybe

Hi Peggy, I would be interested if this one goes a head. Saltwater in general or is there a target species? Ashley On Dec 5, 2013 12:20 AM, Peggy Brenner peggy.bren...@comcast.net wrote: I'm thinking of another swap idea, saltwater. Any takers, not due till Tax time! Peggy On 12/4/2013

Re: [VFB] Blizzard of 2014 swap

Hi Peggy, Please count me in. Thanks Ashley On 3 Dec 2013 11:42, Peggy Brenner peggy.bren...@comcast.net wrote: Limit 12 tiers, ice dub, artic fox and any other material, let's make it fun! We have a bunch who are at that age when we loose friends, relatives and get warning shots

Re: [VFB] Re: [winter fly-swap interest??

envelope. My address: Allan Fish 614 Brushwood Way Greenwood, IN 46142 I reviewed all the replies to Don. Here are the entries so far: 1. Don Ordes 2. Allan Fish 3. Mike Bliss 4. Pete Gramp 5. Peggy Brenner 6. Chuck Alexander - maybe 7. Alan Single-L DiSomma 8. Ashley

Re: [VFB] Blizzard fly swap material suggestions

If its winter theme, how about Snowshoe Rabbit. Ashley On Dec 3, 2013 6:16 PM, Don Ordes f...@tribcsp.com wrote: I was just pondering what material would qualify for this winter theme, so I started a list. If you can think of anything to add, tack it on and post it. Ice dub Polar bear

Re: [VFB] Roll call and winter fly-swap interest??

Hi DonO, I'm still here, just lurking. I've been busy with work for several months with a lot of time away. Had a nice couple weeks of to fish for Stripers. Now hoping to spend more time working near home so I can tie flies and train hard for my black belt grading/test which starts in February.

Re: [VFB] Rope-dub #2

Hi DonO, Please add me to the list for the next DVD. Ashley On Aug 24, 2013 3:34 AM, Don Ordes f...@tribcsp.com wrote: Of course all of the VFBers will have dibs on the lowest serial #’s with signature. I’ve got about a 1000 flies tied up for samples, so there will be a lot in each DVD.

Re: [VFB] Where is every?one

I've been wondering for a while where everyone is...currently I'm really busy with work and away a lot so not much time for fishing but tying quite a bit. Ashley On Jul 26, 2013 4:47 PM, Joseph Fusco, Sr. jfusc...@gmail.com wrote: *I've been off line for a couple of days - old computer died

Re: [VFB] Kamasan hooks - equivalent needed

Hi Pete, From experience I would go for any wet fly hook you have. The B175 happens to be what is easily available. Ashley On 22 May 2013 15:18, Peter Gramp pete.gr...@gmail.com wrote: I have a friend from Ireland who sent me several pattern recipes for some traditional irish lough wets, and

Re: [VFB] Sparrow

Jack's website is kept by Mike who looked after it while Jack was still alive and decided to keep it going. I'm glad he did otherwise all the info and articles would be lost. I think he still puts out an occasional newsletter during the season ans sells the books and materials. Ashley On 15 Apr

Re: [VFB] Cicada pattern

Hi Wayne, Going by your description, you want the Spring 2008 issue, page 62. Ashley On Apr 5, 2013 5:19 PM, Wayne Blake-Hedges wayneb22...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi All; A few years back Fly Tyer magazine had a Cicada pattern in it that had an orange antron belly, black foam, and pearl crystal

Re: [VFB] Cicada pattern

, at 9:52 AM, ashley strutt galeforce1...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Wayne, Going by your description, you want the Spring 2008 issue, page 62. Ashley On Apr 5, 2013 5:19 PM, Wayne Blake-Hedges wayneb22...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi All; A few years back Fly Tyer magazine had a Cicada pattern

Re: [VFB] Fly of the week

a metal tube? I'm sure I could substitute craft hair or Puglisi hair? Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. On Feb 3, 2013, at 1:37 AM, ashley strutt galeforce1...@gmail.com wrote: Hi All, Seeing as though the list is a bit slow I thought I'd do a fly of the week. I've

Re: [VFB] Flymph's arriving!

Hi Peggy, My Flymphs are done, going to finish the streamers this weekend and then both sets will be mailed. Ashley On 11 Dec 2012 11:50, Peggy Brenner peggy.bren...@comcast.net wrote: Address to ship to: Peggy Brenner 266 N River Rd Milford, NH 03055 Thirteen tyers, and due January 1,

Re: [VFB] re:ostrich herl

Hi Joyce, I generally don't, I haven't had much problem with osterich herl, not sure if its stronger than peacock but appears to stand yp to the rigours of fishing. Ashley On 13 Nov 2012 21:50, Joyce M Westphal joyce...@gmail.com wrote: When tying with a ruff of ostrich herl on a salmon type

Re: [VFB] Veevus thread??? New Rope-dub spin

: *ashley strutt galeforce1...@gmail.com *To: *vfb-mail@googlegroups.com *Sent: *Sunday, November 11, 2012 2:41:44 AM *Subject: *Re: [VFB] Veevus thread??? Hi Chuck, I have tried Veevus thread, I got my hands on some from some one in Denmark after I first heard about it. I really like it but I need

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

Hi Peggy, For the Fly mph swap I will be doing a fly which has caught as caught several fish for me this year. Partridge Morning Dun. Thanks Ashley On Nov 8, 2012 2:03 AM, Peggy Brenner peggy.bren...@comcast.net wrote: Here's the final and I'll add patterns, after tonights snow storm, I'll

Re: [VFB] Veevus thread???

Hi Chuck, I have tried Veevus thread, I got my hands on some from some one in Denmark after I first heard about it. I really like it but I need to find a new supplier (not that hard). I use the 16/0 size for my smaller flies and cann't fault it. It is very strong, I would say the strongest

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

Hi Peggy, Please can you put my name down fot. I will name my flies later when I get home. Thanks Ashley On 29 Oct 2012 22:35, Peggy Brenner peggy.bren...@comcast.net wrote: Ten tyers, and due January 1, 2013, and if you are not sure of the flymph a spider type would be a great sub. 1

Re: [VFB] An idea for a swap

Hi Bob, I would also be interesed. Ashley On 30 Oct 2012 01:43, Alan Di Somma phxflyt...@cox.net wrote: I am interested in it Bob. Thank you, Alan Di Somma Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. On Oct 29, 2012, at 3:47 PM, haerb...@comcast.net wrote: I am

Re: [VFB] another first

Hi Brian, Well done, please can we see the picture? Where did you go? Ashley On 26 Oct 2012 11:57, Brian Burgess brian.burge...@btinternet.com wrote: ** Hi Guys Went Grayling fishing on Tuesday and although I didn't catch the intended species I did manage my first ever Salmon, not very

Re: [VFB] re: skinning mallard question

Hi Joyce, I've skinned a few ducks. Basically I slit the bird along the breast up to the base of the beak. Cut around that then carefully peel the skin back. When you get to the wings try and peel the skin back along the wing to get the bulk of meat and cut the wings when you can get no further.

Re: [VFB] Wondering

You've reached the orherside of the pond. Welcome back. Ashley On 9 Oct 2012 03:15, Conranch conra...@wildblue.net wrote: I am not sure if I can post yet? My outgoing e-mail is different than my incoming. I went into the VFB site, added a secondary e-mail, maybe now it will work. We are

[VFB] Tying light set up, now light attached to vice stem.

I like the look of Tonys light but do the lights that attach to the vice stem get on the way? Ashley -- 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] Tying light set up

later this evening. Tony --- On *Mon, 9/24/12, ashley strutt galeforce1...@gmail.comhttp://us.mc1625.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=galeforce1...@gmail.com * wrote: From: ashley strutt galeforce1...@gmail.comhttp://us.mc1625.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=galeforce1...@gmail.com Subject

[VFB] Tying light set up

Hi all, Seeing as though I no longer have uni assignments I find myself with alot of tying time. I've been thinking recently about upgrading/restocking my tying area. The only I think could be alot better is the lighting set up. A moment I have a angle-pose desk light with day light bulb but I

[VFB] Glass bead swap question

Hi all, I was reading an interview in an old Flytyer magazine with Joe Warren about his flies with glass beads. I was thinking these flies look good and I remembering my bead flies. Have we had a glass bead fly swap? Ashley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB

Re: [VFB] Glass bead swap question

Thanks Bob, Thought so, just my memory not clear. Ashley -- 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] Glass bead swap question

, September 24, 2012 2:30:18 PM *Subject: *Re: [VFB] Glass bead swap question Yep I host several of them a couple years back BobH -- *From: *ashley strutt galeforce1...@gmail.com *To: *vfb-mail@googlegroups.com *Sent: *Monday, September 24, 2012 1:23:21 PM

Re: [VFB] Tying light set up

I really like all the lights and lighting arrangements. I may combine some of them. I am away from home till Friday when I can have a better look on a computer screen then try and find the same thing in the UK. Robert, I really like that back board idea, I will try it. In regards to the wife

Re: [VFB] test

Hi Gary, I got this but didn't see the questions. Please can you re send them. Ashley On Sep 7, 2012 7:47 PM, The Smiths aflyt...@comcast.net wrote: ** Anyone reading this? Not getting answers to questions I sent. Gary -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB

Re: [VFB] Suspicious messages

Nothing here either for sometime. Last one a couple of months ago. Ashley On Aug 31, 2012 6:42 PM, Anthony Spezio bambot...@yahoo.com wrote: I got a UPS one yesterday and today. Tony --- On *Fri, 8/31/12, Jimmy D. Moore ray...@earthlink.net* wrote: From: Jimmy D. Moore

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

I'm still here. Ashley DonO -- 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

[VFB] Need to get in touch with Keith Passant

Hi All, I need to get hold of KP. I seem to have lost his email address and phone number. If you know it (or even himself), please reply off list for security (some spammers getting is email addy). Thanks Ashley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail

[VFB] hopper invasion

Hi All, Got home last night to find a hord of mutant hoppers had devoured my garden. I great set of flies, thanks to all those who took part and Jerry for meistering. Ashley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email

Re: [VFB] Attn. Don O.......

Hi Alan, I have both awesome hair and craft fur, they are totally different materials. One (craftfur) is just like fur (obviously) while awesome hair is more of a fine tinsel type material which is much more flashly in appearance. Ashley On 11 August 2012 04:06, phxflyt...@cox.net wrote: I

Re: [VFB] Hopper pics ccrrected version

Hi Chuck, No, you haven't spoilt it for me. You've given me something to look forward to seeing when I get home next week. I'm working away at the moment so any distraction is welcome. Ashley On 3 Aug 2012 17:40, Chuck Alexander chuckalexan...@centurylink.net wrote: ** Rene: I didn't think

Re: [VFB] Icelandic trout flies

wrote: Yup, that's vinyl rib http://icelandangling.**wordpress.com/brown-trout-** fishing-in-iceland/trout-**patterns/http://icelandangling.wordpress.com/brown-trout-fishing-in-iceland/trout-patterns/ Mart - Original Message - From: ashley strutt galeforce1...@gmail.com To: vfb

[VFB] Icelandic trout flies

Hi All, I have been asked to tie some Krókurinn nymphs from Iceland and was wondering if any one knew what the body was made of. I think it may be some kind of vinyl rib but not sure. I tried a google search and not much turned upin English. Ashley -- You received this message because

Re: [VFB] Don O

I haven't seen hide nor hair of DonO on the list for months and I am very getting concerned. Ashley Don O has been very conspicuous by his absence. Where are yo Don O? Neville (Nev) Gosling -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this

Re: [VFB] summer time swap

I would be interested, I need an excuse to tie some hoppers I was shown a couple of years ago. When is the due date? How many in the swap? I like the idea of an extra set for the Childrens Hospital. Ashley I'm thinking about hosting a 2012 Summertime Hopper Fly Swap. Is there any interest?

Re: [VFB] Treasure Trove

Yes, I remember this stuff. I found the small package I thought I had a few weeks ago. Its one of those materials that I bought and never used, likely chance is that I won't. Also found some olive larva lace as well. Ashley Does anyone remember a product called Swannundaze? -- You received

Re: [VFB]Swap Flies, now missed categories

Hi Peggy, I thought we had covered all the categories, what have we missed? Ashley On 13 April 2012 23:17, Peggy Brenner peggy.bren...@comcast.net wrote: I have swap flies from 37 swaps that i can account for, all stored in cigar boxes to keep the buggies away. There are a couple of

Re: [VFB]Swap Flies

I have all my swap flies saved, connections with friends, ideas to copy. I am thinking of mounting some of the fly swaps in shadow frames. Themes like Tarpon (I have a Tarpon scale that I would like to use as a centre piece) deer hair and stripped bass flies. If I find a picture or something

Re: [VFB] International Brotherhood of the Flymph

How long did you have to wait for the admin guy to OK your application? Just wondering. Ashley On 11 April 2012 18:40, ashley strutt galeforce1...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, I'm now awaiting the admin people to rubber stamp my registeration. Ashley Hi Ashley: I don't know if they want

Re: [VFB] Mustad hooks cheap

Well, I maybe cann't although my guess is that these originated as bait hooks, possibly worm. I tried wikipedia and even they don't know. I have trying off and on over the years to figure it out myself, one of the greatest unanswered questions. The explaination of being a worm hook is the

Re: [VFB] International Brotherhood of the Flymph

Not really, when you register they send you an email with your user name (not much wrong) BUT the password in full view (not big and not clever if the email goes astray or seen by the wrong person). Ashley The owners/moderators did this to prohibit spammers/hackers. Clever! a. -- You

Re: [VFB] International Brotherhood of the Flymph

Thanks, I'm now awaiting the admin people to rubber stamp my registeration. Ashley Hi Ashley: I don't know if they want new members or not, but I did get in and there are some interesting photos, flies, patterns, discussions etc. It was a hassel to get in because there is nothing posted to

Re: [VFB] International Brotherhood of the Flymph

I've been following this for a few days and was going to try to join but if it causes this much trouble it begs two questions. Do they actually want new members and is it actually worth it? Ashley On 11 Apr 2012 03:13, Joseph Fusco, Sr. jfusc...@gmail.com wrote: *Wayne -* * * *I've been a

Re: [VFB] International Brotherhood of the Flymph

On 09/04/12 04:08, Neville Gosling wrote: OK, I give up. Where has the International Brotherhood of the Flymph moved to? I can log in, but I am the only one online, and every message is dated 2009. I sent a message to the administrator a week or more ago, buy no response. There is

Re: [VFB] good news for once

Hi Brian, Really good news. Pleased to hear. Now, go fishing, is there a waiting list for the season ticket? Ashley On 28 Mar 2012 13:07, Brian Burgess brian.burge...@btinternet.com wrote: ** Hi Guys and Gals just been to hospital for my latest scan results. Tumors on the liver have all

Re: [VFB] Re: Damsel and Dragon Swap 2012 Status Update request

Mine are started, about half way, will do the rest tomorrow. Ashley On 27 Mar 2012 21:23, Robert Morger rmor...@gmail.com wrote: Hey SWAPPERS April is right around the corner and the tax man cometh. So how are we doing on our flies?? I have half of my Group 1 damsels done, had them finished

Re: [VFB] International Brotherhood of the Flymph

. I can tell you it's a very active site. Wayneb Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android -- * From: * ashley strutt galeforce1...@gmail.com; * To: * vfb-mail@googlegroups.com; * Subject: * Re: [VFB] International Brotherhood of the Flymph * Sent: * Tue, Mar 20, 2012

Re: [VFB] International Brotherhood of the Flymph

Hi Wayne, It looks good but the site seems to have been a bit quiet since 2009! Ashley On 20 March 2012 16:37, Wayne Blake-Hedges wayneb22...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi Neville; Yep, it basically moved to here: http://www.flymphforum.com/index.php It's one of my favorite fly fishing sites,

Re: [VFB]

Hi Bob, I think veniards do a thinner for their varnish. Other than that I'm not sure. Ashley On 12 Mar 2012 14:10, Bob Hendry robinhoo...@gmail.com wrote: 'Mornin Folks, Can someone please tell me what I should use to thin Veniard's Cellire Varnish? Mine is starting to thicken-up a bit

Re: [VFB] Great prices on furs, feathers, and skins

I agree on the good prices and that the materials LOOK good quality but there is a minus in that they don't do international orders which is a shame because I'm looking for a supplier of bucktails at a reasonable price. Ashley On 10 March 2012 05:14, Chuck Alexander

Re: [VFB] Antron Question???

Hi Chuck, I would be tempted to say that the material was poly yarn. It looks very similar to a poly yarn that I have. Ashley On 10 March 2012 05:01, Chuck Alexander chuckalexan...@centurylink.netwrote: ** Folks: I have a question?? I have been using this material I have several cards of on

Re: [VFB] splitback nymph

On 06/03/12 16:53, rx4fish...@nycap.rr.com wrote: Has anyone heard of a splitback, I believe nymph. Does anyone have a pattern for this ? Thanks for any help.. Ron Boutin Hi Ron, I think what a splitback nymph is, is a nymph such as a hares ear tied as normal BUT it as a wing which comes

Re: [VFB] Damsel and Dragon Swap

Please add me to the swap. I know what fly I'm doing (a olive damsefly nymph) but I don't know what its name is. Ashley On 15 Feb 2012 15:07, Robert Morger rmor...@gmail.com wrote: Anyone interested in doing a dragonfly and damselfly swap? 12-15 tyers, Mid April for the due date. Nymphs or

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