[VFB] Fw: Nice birds

2011-02-17 Thread glwebb
- Forwarded by Gary L Webb/IS/LAX/GUNDLUTH on 02/17/2011 07:43 AM -

Re: [VFB] test

2011-02-15 Thread glwebb
Not this time. Thomas Eckert royalcoachman@bl uewin.ch

Re: [VFB] quote 021011

2011-02-11 Thread glwebb
This time he gets my vote. Michael Bliss flyfisher2@gmail .com

Re: [VFB] quote 013111

2011-02-01 Thread glwebb
Personally, the fish have given me more than enough time to enjoy my suroundings. A little more hauling in would be nice. Gary L Webb Michael Bliss

Re: [VFB] When I realized the trip to Tampa was a bad idea...

2011-01-21 Thread glwebb
safe at home... that's the best part. Then I could laugh about the seat cushion button. Gary L Webb -- 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] Ice fishing hazzards

2011-01-20 Thread glwebb
Don't use the next button to view. They won't be in order. For me it worked best to open each one down the line. Gary L Webb -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this

[VFB] A new Vise for an old Vice

2011-01-11 Thread glwebb
http://www.artisticflies.com/COTTARELLI_VICE/COTTARELLI_VICE.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [VFB] A new Vise for an old Vice

2011-01-11 Thread glwebb
I don't mind, mainly because I don't know. From the pictures and no prices listed I'm thinking for me it would require a loan from my credit union. Oh well I only have two payments left on the minivan. LOL Gary Webb

RE: [VFB] placing guides

2011-01-07 Thread glwebb
Neville, If you really like the 1/8 masking tape, check the autobody supply sources. Or a local repair/custom paint shop. My father worked in autobody repair most of his life. He had masking tape in a lot of sizes. Gary

Re: [VFB] RE: What's everybody tying??

2011-01-06 Thread glwebb
Sounds good Chuck. One extra step I do to help secure the mono is to flatten the end with a pair of flat-nosed pliers from my radio building bench. Probalby not necessary with superglue. But as Tony says: Everybody should do what pleases them. Gary L Webb NI9V

[VFB] Higher line speed, more distance, better hook setting, Wooo Hooo!

2011-01-04 Thread glwebb
After the thread about bamboo rods, this is even more humorous. http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/7795583/ -- 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] Some observations about fly movement under water

2010-12-23 Thread glwebb
Tom, you're welcome. I kind of agree with Don O that most scuba divers probably don't look up much. But if they are fly fishers I can't imagine that UP would not be the first and main direction they would want to look. I know for me it would be. I would love to do some personal

Re: [VFB] OT 60 years

2010-12-23 Thread glwebb
Congratulations Dot and Tony. 60 years! Susan and I have to hang in for another 23.5 to make 60. Gary L Webb -- 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] Some observations about fly movement under water

2010-12-20 Thread glwebb
There have been some people who have put on the the scuba gear and observed trout feeding and what they see underwater. Gary La Fontaine and Ralph Cutter are two that come to mind. Check numbers 3 and 4 from Mr. Cutter. http://www.flyline.com/tips_trivia/myths_legends_lies/ Gary L Webb --

Re: [VFB] outrigger photo that didn't post

2010-11-29 Thread glwebb
I'm planning to put a set of these on my canoe, and maybe a sail too. http://www.duckworksbbs.com/plans/storer/outrigger/index.htm Don Ordes

Re: [VFB] Re: New Grandson

2010-11-12 Thread glwebb
Congratulations Jimmy! Another Moore... Is Texas ready for that? LOL Gary Webb -- 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] GREAT news

2010-10-25 Thread glwebb
Designs and builds his own airplane, unique and traditional bamboo fly rods, several fish catching flies, and more. A modern day Renaisance Man for sure. Congratulations Tony! Gary Webb -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send

[VFB] Fiberglass rods

2010-10-06 Thread glwebb
I know there are some fans of the glass rods here. Personally for small streams with little wind I they are more enjoyable to fish than the high modulus carbon rod. http://thefiberglassmanifesto.blogspot.com/2010/09/first-look-cabelas-cgr-series.html -- You received this message because you

[VFB] Nature Rubber Waders

2010-09-16 Thread glwebb
This made me laugh. http://tinyurl.com/28ne7eq -- You received this message because you

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio update

2010-09-15 Thread glwebb
Great news for sure. Thanks for the update. Gary L Webb -- 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] Rope Dub Swap

2010-09-08 Thread glwebb
Don Ordes f...@tribcsp.com Sent by:

[VFB] Future Fly Tier/Fly Fisher

2010-09-08 Thread glwebb
Ryan Thomas Burke. Sept. 6th 10:57 AM CDT 7lbs, 14 oz / 3.542 kg 20 inches / 50.8 cm Sixth grandchild. First child for mom Melissa and dad Jarred. Photos here: http://spmh.org/tabid/62/Default.aspx?code=1dvLt4s -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group.

Re: [VFB] Lost everything VFB related

2010-08-31 Thread glwebb
Jimi, Sorry you lost so much. Last week my computer went into a continous rebooting loop. Luckily, a computer guy at work got it back to working correctly. But I never worried about losing any email info. For years I've used folders in both Yahoo and Gmail. With Gmail though and

Re: [VFB] question

2010-08-31 Thread glwebb
ANTS! Where would Jerry get and ant patterns? LOL. Gary L Webb Anthony Spezio bambot...@yahoo.

[VFB] Hex tying video

2010-06-11 Thread glwebb
The big trout come out at night!And on the Uppper Mississippi walleye and smallmouth bass. http://bruleriver.blogspot.com/2010/06/hexy.html Gary L Webb -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [VFB] QUOTE FOR THE DAY

2010-05-28 Thread glwebb
Love that one Jimmy. I remember one New Year's Day when it was 25 below and we could only fish for about 10 to 15 minutes before going back into the car and running the heater wide open until we were warm enough to go back out. But between four of us we caught over a 100 perch that day. Then

Re: [VFB] WHERE IS EVERY BODY?

2010-05-18 Thread glwebb
Lurking. Would like to claim I'm busy fishing. Gary L Webb -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For

Re: [VFB] QFTD

2010-05-07 Thread glwebb
For me it's more like: Been there, done that, and still doing it... Gary Webb Don Ordes f...@tribcsp.com

Re: [VFB] DonO - prayers needed

2010-04-29 Thread glwebb
Thanks for the heads up Dan. 36 + years of working in and around the ICU I've known several neuro-surgeons. Always unique individuals. One or two remind me of Don O himself. Gary Webb -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send

RE: [VFB]Lefty Kreh

2010-04-23 Thread glwebb
Wasn't it Don Meridth on Monday Night Football (showing my age) who said: He's amphibious. He can use either hand. Most would say it makes no difference in my casting either. But that would not be complimentary. LOL Gary Webb

[VFB] Jokish?

2010-04-13 Thread glwebb
('dear', 'deer', 'finish', 'Finnish'... I bet few expected something jokish from me so soon). I think it's safe to say that no one on this list ever expects your good sense of humor to be gone for long. ( I would have said: great sense of humor, but some might think I'm being jokish'.) I was

Re: [VFB] Jokish?

2010-04-13 Thread glwebb
CreditBlame, CreditBlame. Sometimes they seem almost interchangeable. -- 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] QFTD

2010-04-12 Thread glwebb
I could have had a Triumph , but liked the BSA better. http://www.bradsbikes.net/view_photo.aspx?photoID=507myReferrer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bradsbikes.commaxWidth=700 Don Ordes

Re: [VFB] Gamefisher Outboard gas tank needed

2010-03-31 Thread glwebb
Chuck, Sometimes these companies will send you a sample. For you gas tank problem a sample would probably be plenty. Good luck. Gary -- 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

Re: [VFB] Gamefisher Outboard gas tank needed

2010-03-30 Thread glwebb
Chuck, MasterBond makes adhesive for just about any application including a lot for NASA. http://www.masterbond.com/sitesearch/mbsearch.php -- 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

Re: [VFB] New Swap Announcement

2010-03-26 Thread glwebb
I'm in. Probably a Pink Squirrel. Fox squirrel fur, antron yarn, shell pink chenille. I'll be watching the segments on blending materials several times. LOL Gary L Webb -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [VFB] 1st cast of the year

2010-03-12 Thread glwebb
Good for you. Never stop playing hooky, especially to go fishing. Gary L Webb J Balmer jbal...@a5.com

Re: [VFB] Squirrel Fishing Takes Hold, Won't Let Go - Urlesque

2010-03-11 Thread glwebb
Questions that come to mind: 1. Is this dry nut fishing? Is there a wet version? 2. Squirrel fishing ettiquette. After catching one do you let your buddy have a try? Maybe move off a 100 yards and try for another, or keep the honey hole for yourself? 3. Will there be a SFF (Squirrel

Re: [VFB] Squirrel Fishing Takes Hold, Won't Let Go - Urlesque

2010-03-11 Thread glwebb
I forgot to include the questions for the Nut Tyers: 1. Immitation, classic, or realistic nuts? 2. What materials are needed for a Butternut? 3. How do you get that 'peanut' shape? glw...@gundluth.o

[VFB] Graham Owen Photos

2010-03-01 Thread glwebb
I wonder if bird photographer Byard knows him? Although that gray squirrel tail qualifies for fly tying relevance, check out the second link below. http://www.grahamowengallery.com/photography/hawk-encounter.html http://www.grahamowengallery.com/fishing/more-fly-tying.html -- You received

RE: [VFB] QUOTE FOR THE DAY

2010-02-19 Thread glwebb
My neighbor when I lived in West Virginia once had a bat catch his fly in mid cast. J Balmer jbal...@a5.com

Re: [VFB] Dubbing dispensers

2010-02-10 Thread glwebb
I have done something similar with 8-1/2 x 11 page protectors. Only I put in all the materials needed for a certain fly. Hooks and dubbings are put in small zip loc bags and then into the page protector. I label each page and it makes things easier when I want to tie something like a White

RE: [VFB] A New Fly and Technique/Crystal Meth

2010-02-10 Thread glwebb
Crystal Meth is illegal in Illinois:) Reminds me that a while back we had a Drinks Fly swap. It was a fun swap. But I don't know if we could find enough patterns for a Recreational Drugs Fly swap. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to

Re: [VFB] Fanatic Swap...

2010-02-08 Thread glwebb
Nick, You can label mine as: Craft Bead Eyed Dragon Fly Just a note about the material for the wings. They are fibers from sparkle organza. Gary Borger prefers them for spinner wings. I paid $2.00 for a lifetime supply at a fabric shop found in the section for wedding gown fabrics. The

Re: [VFB] Midge cementing tips...

2010-02-08 Thread glwebb
Nick, I really like you tip about the furled thread loop and then positioning it where you need it. Cheap too, For those who might be a gadget freak.. this might be of interest to someone : http://www.micromark.com/MICRO-GLUE-APPLICATOR,8048.html -- You received this message because

Re: [VFB] Fanatic Swap...

2010-02-08 Thread glwebb
Don Ordes f...@tribcsp.com Sent by:

Re: [VFB] IOFF

2010-01-29 Thread glwebb
Ditto from me. Gary L Webb Rick Zieger rdzieg...@yahoo. com

Re: [VFB] What Buggs does when he's bored ...

2010-01-28 Thread glwebb
Man am I glad I put down my coffee cup before I looked at this one! ROTFL -- 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] QUOTE FOR THE DAY

2010-01-13 Thread glwebb
Especially extra sharp cheddar with just a dusting of celery salt. J Balmer jbal...@a5.com

Re: [VFB] QUOTE FOR THE DAY

2009-12-30 Thread glwebb
Sounds like a Baptist. Gary Webb NI9V Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal .net

RE: [VFB] Re: Pool Shooter / fly casting

2009-12-30 Thread glwebb
When are you planning to visit St. Croix Land? Gary J Balmer jbal...@a5.com Sent

RE: [VFB] Re: Pool Shooter / fly casting

2009-12-30 Thread glwebb
I just remembered that St. Croix used make pool cues too. My wife has one that I bought her 30 some years ago. I don't think they make them anymore, so you'll probably just be stuck with getting a rod. Gary -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To

Re: [VFB] Cold Enough For You? Flyfishing version Wyoming Version

2009-12-10 Thread glwebb
Only down to -5 F here (Onalaska, WI) after 17 inches of snow. Several years ago former University of Wisconin football coach Dave McClain was recruiting in Florida in January or February. He thought he had this one young man conviced to sign a letter of intent until the younger brother said:

[VFB] When you say: Rope Dubbing, you've said it all

2009-12-09 Thread glwebb
Don, This is a shortened list of the cures I, and I'm sure many of us have tried for improving our dubbing. 1. Less, less, less dubbing. 2. More wax, less wax, toilet bowl sealing wax, bee's wax, Overton's no longer available wax, no wax, saliva. 3. Only spin the dubbing in one

Re: [VFB] QUOTE FOR THE DAY/Plain/Party Girl

2009-12-03 Thread glwebb
Nick, I think most of us missed your photo (Party Girl) because it was stuck way at the bottom of the history of the posts. At least on my email that is what happened. If I remember, I try to leave the history off when I hit reply. Some email programs give you the choice, some don't. --

Re: [VFB] RIVERS WE'VE FISHED

2009-12-01 Thread glwebb
Wisconsin: Timber Coulee Creek* ,West Fork Kickapoo River, Kinnikinnick River, Prairie River, Namekagon River, Black Earth Creek, Bad Axe River, Camp Creek, Billings Creek, Bishops Branch, Melanchton Creek, Tainter Creek, Seas Branch, Pine River,

[VFB] US watersheds

2009-12-01 Thread glwebb
Not exactly a gazetteer, but a lot of info about all waters within a watershed. Click on a state on the map, then when it comes up move the cursor to what ever part of the state you're interested in and the name of the watershed will appear. Pick an area and you'll get a lot of info about that

[VFB] Re: Fishing Report

2009-10-02 Thread glwebb
Neville, I think all trout fishermen have had some version of your experience. It really gets to you when the fish are doing splashy rises ( caddis emergers ?) within feet of your feet. Even knowing what they're after doesn't always help. And I'm sure, at least for me it will happen again.

[VFB] Re: Fly Fishing Book Recommendation

2009-09-24 Thread glwebb
Sound great, but I'm saving my money for Don O's DVD. Gary Webb --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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

[VFB] Re: QFTD

2009-09-24 Thread glwebb
And some patterns like soft hackles with silk thread count on this change in color. Gary Webb Rick Zieger rdzieg...@yahoo.

[VFB] Re: QFTD

2009-09-18 Thread glwebb
Not in my world. Gary Webb --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] Re: fly tying costs

2009-09-14 Thread glwebb
I've gotten a lot of colored fine wire from the motors of bad computer hard drives. They have a coating that keeps them brigtht . I have done most of the scrounging that others have mentioned for materials, but still I buy a lot of materials that I'll use once or maybe not at all. No Pow

[VFB] Re: tools and books question

2009-08-24 Thread glwebb
J Balmer jbal...@a5.com Sent by: To

[VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector?

2009-08-20 Thread glwebb
I have maybe 10 to 15 scissors. A few are V. Mueller units. Definitely designed for surgery. Definitely can be used for fly tying. Great scissors. Gary L Webb Rene Zillmann

[VFB] Re: QFTD

2009-08-19 Thread glwebb
I can catch em' so small you can't even see em'! Niclas Runarsson

[VFB] Re: Hopper Swap

2009-08-10 Thread glwebb
Peggy, Thanks for including me in your Hopper swap. You are not the first to translate glwebb to Glen Webb. Glen is a fine name, but my mother chose Gary Lee. I shouldn't sign up for swaps at work. Gary L Webb

[VFB] Apollo 11 Moon Landing

2009-07-20 Thread glwebb
Nothing to do with anything to do with fishing, unless you count that I could catch some nice fish from the breakwater by Galeta Island, Canal Zone, Panama. I was working the Eve watch. No TV but we all monitored the NASA traffic on one of our R390A receivers. Exciting times.

[VFB] Re: Artistic Fly Swap Clarification

2009-06-08 Thread glwebb
Anthony Spezio bambot...@yahoo. com

[VFB] Re: QUTOE FOR THE DAY

2009-06-03 Thread glwebb
Jimmy, Love that one. ROTFLMAO too. You'll probably like John Steinbeck's quote. If he would have had your formula he might not have said: It has always been my private conviction that any

[VFB] Re: bag kits

2009-05-14 Thread glwebb
Joyce, I like your idea. I could have a whole library of kits. And if I take the latest exotic material that I bought just for the newest wonder fly and put it in a kit... six months from now I wouldn't be looking at said material and wondering Why did I buy this? I probably still

[VFB] Re: QUOTE FOR THE DAY

2009-05-13 Thread glwebb
From a recent post on the Wisconsin Fly Fishing Board: ...Having never had a hook in my hand that deep, I soon realized just how effective a barb can be.  I tugged and pulled, but no avail.  I then realized I

[VFB] Re: Arctic Fox Drinks the Kool-Aid

2009-05-07 Thread glwebb
Joyce where are you? She has done a lot of Kool Aid dyeing, and may have a recipe for olive. Was it really six years ago that Dr. Doug Miller hosted the Electric Kool- Aid Acid Swap? Jack Lehman

[VFB] Mom said never brag

2009-04-27 Thread glwebb
A little background to my story: Wisonsin has had for many years an early C R season for trout. And always one week of closed trout fishing before the regular season opening. Several years ago about this time of year I was leaving work on a nice afternoon, and I decided to go practice my

[VFB] Re: JIMMY D's Website

2009-04-07 Thread glwebb
Works for me. Using Explorer. Gary --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] Re: Is DONO sick ... Vote now!

2009-04-07 Thread glwebb
You can't escape your own reality. I vote you are Sick as in: Cool, far out, and. well two out of three aint bad. Gary DonO

[VFB] Re: QUOTE FOR THE DAY

2009-03-13 Thread glwebb
Indeed a very good quality. Living in Wisconsin with a few thousand miles of trout streams, most with public access, is maybe just as good. Gary Jimmy D. Moore

[VFB] Re: Attn. Bob Haering

2009-02-25 Thread glwebb
This is where I sent mine. Bob haering 5050 Parview Dr Clarkston MI 48346 Gary Webb --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] Re: soft hackle

2009-02-17 Thread glwebb
glwebb = Gary L Webb J McK woodenleg...@hot mail.com

[VFB] NORAD Santa Tracker

2008-12-04 Thread glwebb
This may interest all of us Kids who are expecting some fishing stuff for Christmas. www.noradsanta.org. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to

[VFB] Re: OLD FART Update 10/28 # 1

2008-10-29 Thread glwebb
I'm jumping in too. Gary Jimmy D. Moore [EMAIL PROTECTED] .net