Re: [VFB] How far off is this fly from a Tom Nixon original?
We will see about it if we have time when you are here in March. Tony On Tuesday, January 7, 2014 6:23 PM, Wayne Blake-Hedges wayneb22...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi Tony; I'd gladly help you sort through you tubs of flies! Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android From: Anthony Spezio bambot...@yahoo.com; To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com vfb-mail@googlegroups.com; Subject: Re: [VFB] How far off is this fly from a Tom Nixon original? Sent: Tue, Jan 7, 2014 7:30:15 PM Wes, I have tubs of flies that are not sorted . These are flies given to me by the original tyers. I have tyed at a number of shows with Tom and he gave me an original Pig Boat about 21 years ago. I would not know where to find it now except going through the plastic tubs that I have the flies in. Due to some problems I have, I am not able to do that. Looking at the photo, I am pretty sure it is not the original. I sat next to Tom many times and watched him tie that fly. I recently sold my book collection so I can't look it up. I had Tom's books. Tony On Tuesday, January 7, 2014 12:31 PM, Wayne Blake-Hedges wayneb22...@yahoo.com wrote: I have Tom's last book and will look 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 Android From: Wes Wada w...@wadaworks.com; To: VFB Mail vfb-mail@googlegroups.com; Subject: [VFB] How far off is this fly from a Tom Nixon original? Sent: Tue, Jan 7, 2014 5:57:36 PM 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 creations? I know that Nixon did the Calcasieu Pig Boat, but am wondering about the pedigree of the pattern configuration linked above. Anybody know? Thanks, Wes 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://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- 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://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- 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://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- 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://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [VFB] How far off is this fly from a Tom Nixon original?
I just looked through both of Tom's books. He did tye verations of the Calcasieu Pig Boat ,None of the photos or pattern instructions call for a rabbit strip tail. most of them were tailess, and all had painted eyes. Gary S - Original Message - From: Anthony Spezio To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2014 3:32 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] How far off is this fly from a Tom Nixon original? We will see about it if we have time when you are here in March. Tony On Tuesday, January 7, 2014 6:23 PM, Wayne Blake-Hedges wayneb22...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi Tony; I'd gladly help you sort through you tubs of flies! Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android From: Anthony Spezio bambot...@yahoo.com; To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com vfb-mail@googlegroups.com; Subject: Re: [VFB] How far off is this fly from a Tom Nixon original? Sent: Tue, Jan 7, 2014 7:30:15 PM Wes, I have tubs of flies that are not sorted . These are flies given to me by the original tyers. I have tyed at a number of shows with Tom and he gave me an original Pig Boat about 21 years ago. I would not know where to find it now except going through the plastic tubs that I have the flies in. Due to some problems I have, I am not able to do that. Looking at the photo, I am pretty sure it is not the original. I sat next to Tom many times and watched him tie that fly. I recently sold my book collection so I can't look it up. I had Tom's books. Tony On Tuesday, January 7, 2014 12:31 PM, Wayne Blake-Hedges wayneb22...@yahoo.com wrote: I have Tom's last book and will look 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 Android From: Wes Wada w...@wadaworks.com; To: VFB Mail vfb-mail@googlegroups.com; Subject: [VFB] How far off is this fly from a Tom Nixon original? Sent: Tue, Jan 7, 2014 5:57:36 PM 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 creations? I know that Nixon did the Calcasieu Pig Boat, but am wondering about the pedigree of the pattern configuration linked above. Anybody know? Thanks, Wes 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://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- 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://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- 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://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr
Re: [VFB] How far off is this fly from a Tom Nixon original?
Thanks to all the VFB folks who looked through their collections and books to research this. Very helpful, and it was great to hear all the stories and recollections about Tom Nixon. We are a long ways from Tom Nixon's stomping grounds, but his influence has reached us in central Oregon. Wes Wada Bend, Oregon On Thu, Jan 9, 2014 at 12:48 PM, the smiths aflyt...@comcast.net wrote: I just looked through both of Tom's books. He did tye verations of the Calcasieu Pig Boat ,None of the photos or pattern instructions call for a rabbit strip tail. most of them were tailess, and all had painted eyes. Gary S - Original Message - *From:* Anthony Spezio bambot...@yahoo.com *To:* vfb-mail@googlegroups.com *Sent:* Thursday, January 09, 2014 3:32 PM *Subject:* Re: [VFB] How far off is this fly from a Tom Nixon original? We will see about it if we have time when you are here in March. Tony On Tuesday, January 7, 2014 6:23 PM, Wayne Blake-Hedges wayneb22...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi Tony; I'd gladly help you sort through you tubs of flies! Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Androidhttp://overview.mail.yahoo.com/mobile/?.src=Android *From: *Anthony Spezio bambot...@yahoo.com; *To: *vfb-mail@googlegroups.com vfb-mail@googlegroups.com; *Subject: *Re: [VFB] How far off is this fly from a Tom Nixon original? *Sent: *Tue, Jan 7, 2014 7:30:15 PM Wes, I have tubs of flies that are not sorted . These are flies given to me by the original tyers. I have tyed at a number of shows with Tom and he gave me an original Pig Boat about 21 years ago. I would not know where to find it now except going through the plastic tubs that I have the flies in. Due to some problems I have, I am not able to do that. Looking at the photo, I am pretty sure it is not the original. I sat next to Tom many times and watched him tie that fly. I recently sold my book collection so I can't look it up. I had Tom's books. Tony On Tuesday, January 7, 2014 12:31 PM, Wayne Blake-Hedges wayneb22...@yahoo.com wrote: I have Tom's last book and will look 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] How far off is this fly from a Tom Nixon original? *Sent: *Tue, Jan 7, 2014 5:57:36 PM 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 creations? I know that Nixon did the Calcasieu Pig Boat, but am wondering about the pedigree of the pattern configuration linked above. Anybody know? Thanks, Wes 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://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- 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://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- 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://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https
[VFB] How far off is this fly from a Tom Nixon original?
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 creations? I know that Nixon did the Calcasieu Pig Boat, but am wondering about the pedigree of the pattern configuration linked above. Anybody know? Thanks, Wes 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://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [VFB] How far off is this fly from a Tom Nixon original?
Estaz and Ice Chennille wouldn't have been available to Tom Nixon. This must be someone's variation on his pattern. Jack Austin On 1/7/2014 11:57 AM, Wes Wada wrote: 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 creations? I know that Nixon did the Calcasieu Pig Boat, but am wondering about the pedigree of the pattern configuration linked above. Anybody know? Thanks, Wes 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://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- 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://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [VFB] How far off is this fly from a Tom Nixon original?
I have Tom's last book and will look 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 Android -- -- 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://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [VFB] How far off is this fly from a Tom Nixon original?
Wes, I have a later printing of the first edition of Tom Nixon's book. In it, the Calcasieu Pigboat was made from heavy black chenille, rubber legs, and a spinner on the back of the fly tied on an extended piece of monofilament. If I ever get my driveway plowed and permission from my wife to get out of the house, I'll try to make a copy of the 'recipe' and send it to you. I can also send you a chunk of the chenille he used. It's very hard to find today. Somewhere in my collection, I've got an original Calcasieu Pigboat tied by Tom. If I can find it, I'll include a photo. In the 2nd edition of Tom's book, he dropped the spinner from the recipe. af p.s.: The above is from memory. I'll have to dig the book out to see how well I remember it. -- -- 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://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [VFB] How far off is this fly from a Tom Nixon original?
Wes: I picked this up off this web site. http://www.warmwaterflyfisher.com/flymonth/FOTM052002.htm There are tying instructions and some history on the fly. The CALCASIEU PIG BOAT TYING INSTRUCTIONS Hook: Size 2/0 Mustad 3366 (Or Tiemco 8089 #2) Thread: Black Size A (I used 3/0 Monocord) Skirt: Black rubber hackle or rubber thread that has not been separated Hackle: Two or Three wide and long black saddle hackles Body: Large black chenille for one pass or medium chenille with two passes Eyes: Painted Weight: Optional, this depends on how fast and how deep you want the fly to go Note: you can use a variety of color rubber hackle, chenille and saddle hackle - Original Message - Wes, I have a later printing of the first edition of Tom Nixon's book. In it, the Calcasieu Pigboat was made from heavy black chenille, rubber legs, and a spinner on the back of the fly tied on an extended piece of monofilament. If I ever get my driveway plowed and permission from my wife to get out of the house, I'll try to make a copy of the 'recipe' and send it to you. I can also send you a chunk of the chenille he used. It's very hard to find today. Somewhere in my collection, I've got an original Calcasieu Pigboat tied by Tom. If I can find it, I'll include a photo. In the 2nd edition of Tom's book, he dropped the spinner from the recipe. af p.s.: The above is from memory. I'll have to dig the book out to see how well I remember it. -- -- 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://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- 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://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [VFB] How far off is this fly from a Tom Nixon original?
LL; please send it on to me also. It is getting to be bass season down here. Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. If you can get arrested for hunting or fishing without a license, but not for being in the country illegally ...you might live in a country founded by geniuses but run by idiots. -Original Message- From: Allan Fish Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2014 12:55 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] How far off is this fly from a Tom Nixon original? Wes, I have a later printing of the first edition of Tom Nixon's book. In it, the Calcasieu Pigboat was made from heavy black chenille, rubber legs, and a spinner on the back of the fly tied on an extended piece of monofilament. If I ever get my driveway plowed and permission from my wife to get out of the house, I'll try to make a copy of the 'recipe' and send it to you. I can also send you a chunk of the chenille he used. It's very hard to find today. Somewhere in my collection, I've got an original Calcasieu Pigboat tied by Tom. If I can find it, I'll include a photo. In the 2nd edition of Tom's book, he dropped the spinner from the recipe. af p.s.: The above is from memory. I'll have to dig the book out to see how well I remember it. -- -- 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://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2014.0.4259 / Virus Database: 3658/6983 - Release Date: 01/07/14 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2014.0.4259 / Virus Database: 3658/6983 - Release Date: 01/07/14 -- -- 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://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [VFB] How far off is this fly from a Tom Nixon original?
My memory isn't all that good. My wife keeps reminding me of that. I forgot the HUGE black hackle he palmered on top of the chenille of the Calacsieu Pig Boat before he added the rubber legs. And my book is the 2nd edition, the one without the spinner. I think he decided that the spinner didn't add that much and actually fouled in the rubber skirt. But that was 30 years ago when he demonstrated it so I'm proud I remember as much as I do. Tom Nixon was a wonderful, salt-of-the-earth type person who is severely missed by those of us who were fortunate enough to know him. Allan -- -- 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://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [VFB] How far off is this fly from a Tom Nixon original?
On 1/7/14 2:18 PM, Allan Fish wrote: My memory isn't all that good. My wife keeps reminding me of that. I forgot the HUGE black hackle he palmered on top of the chenille of the Calacsieu Pig Boat before he added the rubber legs. And my book is the 2nd edition, the one without the spinner. I think he decided that the spinner didn't add that much and actually fouled in the rubber skirt. But that was 30 years ago when he demonstrated it so I'm proud I remember as much as I do. Tom Nixon was a wonderful, salt-of-the-earth type person who is severely missed by those of us who were fortunate enough to know him. Allan Allan, That is for sure. Mr. Nixon was one of the most humble people I have ever met. If I remember correctly he carried all of his materials, etc. to a show in old cigar boxes and Mason jars! I also have a Pig Boat he tied for me at one of the first Sowbug Roundups I attended but I probably cannot put my hands on it without a lot of searching. There are A LOT of salt-of-the-earth type people involved in fly tying / fly fishing, a lot of them on this list. I hope I can get back to Mountain Home sometime to see all of my extended family again - it has been too long! Bruce -- Bruce P. Whittle, DVM Honey Creek Veterinary Hospital Trenton, MO (660)-359-9908 brucewhit...@gmail.com May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view! Edward Abbey -- -- 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://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [VFB] How far off is this fly from a Tom Nixon original?
All the times I sat next to him, it was laughs all day. He had a dry humor but he was funny. I first met him at the FFF Conclave in Mtn. Home before I moved here. I had tied a Pig Boat for a Bass fly contest back in Jersey. I took first place. When I found out he was at the Conclave, I made it a point to talk to him. We stayed in touch before I moved to Arkansas, His brother lives in the area that we bought the house. I mentioned to Tom where we bought our house and he said he knew right where it was as he comes up to fish with his brother quite often. He told me about a big Brown he caught right in front of the house. Yes like others, I also miss him. Tony On Tuesday, January 7, 2014 2:18 PM, Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net wrote: My memory isn't all that good. My wife keeps reminding me of that. I forgot the HUGE black hackle he palmered on top of the chenille of the Calacsieu Pig Boat before he added the rubber legs. And my book is the 2nd edition, the one without the spinner. I think he decided that the spinner didn't add that much and actually fouled in the rubber skirt. But that was 30 years ago when he demonstrated it so I'm proud I remember as much as I do. Tom Nixon was a wonderful, salt-of-the-earth type person who is severely missed by those of us who were fortunate enough to know him. Allan -- -- 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://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- 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://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [VFB] How far off is this fly from a Tom Nixon original?
Except for the beadhead it looks like ones he tied. Rick From: Anthony Spezio bambot...@yahoo.com To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, January 7, 2014 1:30 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] How far off is this fly from a Tom Nixon original? Wes, I have tubs of flies that are not sorted . These are flies given to me by the original tyers. I have tyed at a number of shows with Tom and he gave me an original Pig Boat about 21 years ago. I would not know where to find it now except going through the plastic tubs that I have the flies in. Due to some problems I have, I am not able to do that. Looking at the photo, I am pretty sure it is not the original. I sat next to Tom many times and watched him tie that fly. I recently sold my book collection so I can't look it up. I had Tom's books. Tony On Tuesday, January 7, 2014 12:31 PM, Wayne Blake-Hedges wayneb22...@yahoo.com wrote: I have Tom's last book and will look 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 Android From: Wes Wada w...@wadaworks.com; To: VFB Mail vfb-mail@googlegroups.com; Subject: [VFB] How far off is this fly from a Tom Nixon original? Sent: Tue, Jan 7, 2014 5:57:36 PM 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 creations? I know that Nixon did the Calcasieu Pig Boat, but am wondering about the pedigree of the pattern configuration linked above. Anybody know? Thanks, Wes 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://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- 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://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- 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://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- 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://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [VFB] How far off is this fly from a Tom Nixon original?
Hi Allan; I'd love to see a Tom Nixon original, have any photos? Thanks in advance; Nixon groupie Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- 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://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [VFB] How far off is this fly from a Tom Nixon original?
If I can find I'll post a photo somewhere. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 7, 2014, at 7:20 PM, Wayne Blake-Hedges wayneb22...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi Allan; I'd love to see a Tom Nixon original, have any photos? Thanks in advance; Nixon groupie Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android From: Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net; To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com; Subject: Re: [VFB] How far off is this fly from a Tom Nixon original? Sent: Tue, Jan 7, 2014 7:55:20 PM Wes, I have a later printing of the first edition of Tom Nixon's book. In it, the Calcasieu Pigboat was made from heavy black chenille, rubber legs, and a spinner on the back of the fly tied on an extended piece of monofilament. If I ever get my driveway plowed and permission from my wife to get out of the house, I'll try to make a copy of the 'recipe' and send it to you. I can also send you a chunk of the chenille he used. It's very hard to find today. Somewhere in my collection, I've got an original Calcasieu Pigboat tied by Tom. If I can find it, I'll include a photo. In the 2nd edition of Tom's book, he dropped the spinner from the recipe. af p.s.: The above is from memory. I'll have to dig the book out to see how well I remember it. -- -- 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://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- 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://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- 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://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VFB Mail group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
