[VFB] Re: emu feathers

2008-10-27 Thread Tom Davenport
Nice bugs. How do they perform? Do you see any advantages with the Emu over things like dubbing (for scuds) or CDC? On Oct 25, 2008, at 7:04 PM, Tom Davenport wrote: > What do you, who use Emu, tie with Emu? Something new? > > Tom > > > On Oct 25, 2008, at 10:17 AM, Rick Zieger wrote: > >> Wh

[VFB] QUOTE FOR THE DAY

2008-10-27 Thread Jimmy D. Moore
"Few fly-fishing experiences are as thrilling as seeing, stalking, and then hooking the quarry. It's undoubtedly the appeal of dry-fly fishing in streams. In my opinion, some stillwaters offer opportunities for even more visible, heart-pounding moments." Paul Marriner "Stillwater Fly Fishing" (

[VFB] Re: AW: [VFB] RE: Winter Streamer Swap 2 Update

2008-10-27 Thread John C. Bennett
Received a great set of streamers from Dave masson over the weekend. The winter streamer fly swap is moving along nicely. I will be sending an update sometime today. John Bennett Engineer Tech W-(801)513-9001 F-(801)728-1970 E- [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL

[VFB] Re: HELP

2008-10-27 Thread John C. Bennett
What outlook 2007 help do you need? John Bennett Engineer Tech W-(801)513-9001 F-(801)728-1970 E- [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of jerry goldsmith Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2008 10:29 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] HELP

[VFB] Old Fart Swap

2008-10-27 Thread Jimmy D. Moore
Morning Gang! Just thinking it's time for me to host another Swap. Those of you who have participated in one of my 15 previous ones seem to have enjoyed the fun and frivolity of my "Off the Wall" swaps. I've meistered March Madness I & II, Colors I & II, Retiree, Ham Radio, Chili Pepper, Eagle

[VFB] Re: Old Fart Swap

2008-10-27 Thread John C. Bennett
Would the age of 65 or older have to be your legal age? My wife tells me that I act like an old bitter fart all the time. John Bennett Engineer Tech W-(801)513-9001 F-(801)728-1970 E- [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jimmy D. Moore Sent

[VFB] Re: Old Fart Swap

2008-10-27 Thread Jack Lehman
Sounds like age discrimination to me. I suppose the only OTHER rule would be 'no synthetic materials to be used'. Jack Austin 59 1/2 Jimmy D. Moore wrote: > Morning Gang! > > Just thinking it's time for me to host another Swap. Those of you who > have participated in one of my 15 previous on

[VFB] Re: Old Fart Swap

2008-10-27 Thread Joseph Fusco, Sr.
Jimmy - Put me on the list as interested. I will wait to commit completely until you post the specifications. I definitely meet the *"Old Fart"* designation - I tripped over 70 on August 31. -- Joe Fusco, Sr. Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen's Association, The International Brotherhood o

[VFB] Re: Old Fart Swap

2008-10-27 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Very rare and seldom I can say: Hmmm, I'm too young for this.Glad in GermanyRene-Original Message-Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:51:37 +0100Subject: [VFB] Re: Old Fart SwapFrom: Jack Lehman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.comSounds like age discrimination to me.  I suppose the only

[VFB] Rules - Old Fart Swap

2008-10-27 Thread Jimmy D. Moore
RULES, etc. Old Fart Swap - See below. These were listed in my original post, but evidently some of you didn't read it through. Guess we can charge that to Old Fart ITIS. :-P The fly you'd tie would be one of your own design, or whatever, preferably one of your favorites. Type of fly, trout, s

[VFB] Re: emu feathers

2008-10-27 Thread Rick Zieger
I use them on a few patterns. peacock sword tail and the palmer emu for the obdy. "Fly Fish American " just had a pattern where the feahter was used for the legs.   Rickm --- On Sun, 10/26/08, Tom Davenport <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Tom Davenport <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [VFB] Re:

[VFB] Re: Old Fart Swap

2008-10-27 Thread boosbooksandbargains
Jack: You could start a "Young Fart" swap.. I'd like to get in that one LOL.. Chuck 50 1/2 but look 80 1/2 but act 2 1/2 LOLOL - Original Message - From: "Jack Lehman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, October 27, 2008 10:51 AM Subject: [VFB] Re: Old Fart Swap Sounds like age di

[VFB] Re: Old Fart Swap

2008-10-27 Thread Everett Hall
Please put me down for the "OF" swap. Buck Hall Coldwater, OH [EMAIL PROTECTED] http:\\home.roadrunner.com/~ehall77 Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God. _ When your life is on the go—

[VFB] Latest on OLD FART SWAP - dropping age limit.

2008-10-27 Thread Jimmy D. Moore
I didn't mean to discriminate against those of you under 65. It just sounded like a good age to use. Also, it doesn't appear that we have many 65 or older members since only three of us have signed up. Could be a small swap at this rate. So . . . . . Maybe you can be an old fart and be 60,

[VFB] Re: Latest on OLD FART SWAP - dropping age limit.

2008-10-27 Thread boosbooksandbargains
Jimmy: Yeah AARP does. This past April, when I turned 50 ,I started getting mail wanting me to join the AARP almost every day. Talk about depressing LOL.. I'd like to get in it if I can then.. Thanks, Chuck - Original Message - From: Jimmy D. Moore To: Virtual Fly Box ; Fly Fishi

[VFB] CHUCK - was Re: Latest on OLD FART SWAP - dropping age limit.

2008-10-27 Thread Allan Fish
>Jimmy: Yeah AARP does. This past April, when I turned 50 ,I started >getting mail wanting me to join the AARP almost every day. Talk >about depressing LOL.. I'd like to get in it if I can then.. Thanks, >Chuck > Watch out, CHuck. Jimmy will let you in, but you'll have to flash your AARP car

[VFB] Re: emu feathers

2008-10-27 Thread Jerryphl9
Tom: All three work well for the early season mayflies up here. They don't float quite as well as a CDC pattern, but they surprised me by floating as well as they did. The bodies are wrapped and clipped, not as much sparkle as with a dubbed body but pretty buggy looking. Might be a decent i

[VFB] Re: Latest on OLD FART SWAP - dropping age limit.

2008-10-27 Thread jerry goldsmith
Oh Thank God!!! You meant the age of the tier. I was thinking was of you were keeping your farts in a bottle and aging them. Whew. I was about to leave the list J Jerry Goldsmith From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jimmy D. Moore Sent: Monday,

[VFB] Re: Old Fart Swap

2008-10-27 Thread Jerryphl9
Does being an AARP member count? Even with my next birthday coming up I'm still about 4 years to young. -- Jerry Caruso [EMAIL PROTECTED] "All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia" -- Original message -- From: "Jimmy D. Moore" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Morning

[VFB] Re: Latest on OLD FART SWAP - dropping age limit.

2008-10-27 Thread Jerryphl9
I'm in. I'll do either a Wissahickon Midge or a Ridley Creek Fuzz Ball. I'm leaning toward the Fuzz Ball. -- Jerry Caruso [EMAIL PROTECTED] "All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia" -- Original message -- From: "Jimmy D. Moore" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I di

[VFB] Re: CHUCK - was Re: Latest on OLD FART SWAP - dropping age limit.

2008-10-27 Thread boosbooksandbargains
Oh, and I think there was a bunch of "depends" coupons with my AARP membership ROFL... Seriously, I think I'll tie (If Jimmy D will have me in the swap) an old pattern. Can somebody give me some examples of some real old patterns??? Thanks,. Chuck - Original Message - From: "Allan Fis

[VFB] Re: CHUCK - was Re: Latest on OLD FART SWAP - dropping age limit.

2008-10-27 Thread Jerryphl9
I've got a pattern book that contains a bunch of british patterns in it some which might be older than the earliest American patterns. Do you want me to check for you. -- Jerry Caruso [EMAIL PROTECTED] "All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia" -- Original message ---

[VFB] Re: CHUCK - was Re: Latest on OLD FART SWAP - dropping age limit.

2008-10-27 Thread boosbooksandbargains
Well, I didn't join up yet because all it gave me (that I saw) was some high dollar life insurance, and discounts on hotel rooms, car rentals, and airline tickets. None of which I'd use LOL, Chuck - Original Message - From: "Allan Fish" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Cc: "Jimmy D. Moore" <[E

[VFB] Re: Old Fart Swap

2008-10-27 Thread Dail Graham
Jimmy-I am 74 and tie for fun and fishing- hey count me in! also I enjoy your quotes keep them coming. Dail Graham - Original Message - From: Jimmy D. Moore To: Virtual Fly Box ; Fly Fishing World ; Hill Coountry Fly Fishers Sent: Monday, October 27, 2008 9:52 AM Subject:

[VFB] Re: Rules - Old Fart Swap

2008-10-27 Thread Peggy Brenner
I who has a birth year that ends in 9, means I have a Birthday that ends in 0 next year and will be old enough for the swap, and as the IWFF is having their festival in saltwater next year, I'll make up something saltwaterish. Peggy B On Mon, Oct 27, 2008 at 1:27 PM, Jimmy D. Moore <[EMAIL PROTEC

[VFB] Re: HELP

2008-10-27 Thread david masson
Sorry about this john but did my flies arrived yet I know this has nothing to do with help but I was just wounding that all Thanks dave From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John C. Bennett Sent: October 27, 2008 11:35 AM To: 'vfb-mail@googlegroups.com' Subje

[VFB] Re: AW: [VFB] RE: Winter Streamer Swap 2 Update

2008-10-27 Thread david masson
Thank john sorry about the other e-mail dave From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John C. Bennett Sent: October 27, 2008 11:26 AM To: 'vfb-mail@googlegroups.com' Subject: [VFB] Re: AW: [VFB] RE: Winter Streamer Swap 2 Update Received a great set of stream

[VFB] Re: CHUCK - was Re: Latest on OLD FART SWAP - dropping age limit.

2008-10-27 Thread boosbooksandbargains
Jerry: Sure.. I'd appreciate that. Thanks, Chuck - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, October 27, 2008 7:17 PM Subject: [VFB] Re: CHUCK - was Re: Latest on OLD FART SWAP - dropping age limit. I've got a pattern book tha