Oh boy - I just noted that these are supposed to be 28 or smaller. Nuts, I
must have messed up. When are these due? Sorry
Mike
On Tue, Jan 5, 2010 at 6:18 PM, Allan Fish wrote:
>
> TINY FLY SWAP
>
>
>
> NO increase. TEN. MAXIMUM. No extras. First come first
>
> served and all th
Scott,
I use the plastic medicine prescription containers. In the large ones I can
hook the flies to one of my cards, roll it a bit and slide it in the container.
Tony
--- On Mon, 1/25/10, scott bearden wrote:
From: scott bearden
Subject: [VFB] Shipping flies
To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com
Date
Jim,
I guess I go along with you on this. Just trying to get some action on the
list. I was hoping more would reply with more than a line or two. I will post
my background later today.
Tony
--- On Mon, 1/25/10, Jimmy D. Moore wrote:
From: Jimmy D. Moore
Subject: [VFB] Something different , Ou
Feb 15th I believe. Mike did you live in Michigan at one time?
BobH
- Original Message -
From: "Michael Bliss"
To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 3:26:17 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: Re: [VFB] TINY FLY SWAP CLOSED
Oh boy - I just noted that
Feb 15th I believe. Mike did you live in Michigan at one time?
BobH
YEGOSH - THAT SOON? ;-)
--
Allan Fish
Greenwood, IN
afi...@sbcglobal.net
--
You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group.
To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@goog
I attach my flies directly to a toe tag, place that in a manila coin
envelope & then put them in a mailing envelope that has a bubble wrap liner.
From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of scott bearden
Sent: Monday, January 25, 2010 11:13 PM
To: vfb-mail@go
Thanks for sharing. My wife Jody and I will keep you and Pete in our
prayers.
JIMMY
Peter Gramp wrote:
This is Pete Gramp's wife. Pete will be unable to participate in any
VFB discussions or what he calls "fly swaps" due to personal medical
reasons until the chemo regimen is completed on M
Im not sure Im even getting through.
Robert Scarbrough
From: rustyh...@centurytel.net
To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [VFB] Something different , Our backgrounds
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:01:59 -0800
I grew up in MN and have always fished. Started out with a Zebco 202 reel
You made it to Arkansas
Tony
--- On Tue, 1/26/10, Bob Scarbrough wrote:
From: Bob Scarbrough
Subject: RE: [VFB] Something different , Our backgrounds
To: "vfb-mail@googlegroups.com"
Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2010, 9:46 AM
Im not sure Im even getting through.
Robert Scarbrough
From
I have been trying not to be a Lurker but havent gotten any reply from anyone
til now.
And I would like to literally make it to Arkansas and do some fishing! :)
Bob
Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2010 07:50:45 -0800
From: bambot...@yahoo.com
Subject: RE: [VFB] Something different , Our backgrounds
T
I ship flies in in bank check-boxes. Glue a piece of thin styrofoam to the
bottom and it
becomes a cheap fly box.
Get a bunch of these and have a cheap supply of back-up boxes for your spares,
collectibles, models, swap-flies, etc. (flies you don't intend to take fishing)
Thay way they don't
I'm one you could call a lurker. Always read but seldom comment.
Here goes: I live in Iowa work for a security firm, worked in the IT field for
about 30 years.
Have been fly fishing for around 12 years, have only fished Taneycomo or in NE
Iowa for trout. Pretty much panfish and bass arou
Got it in Central Illinois.
From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of Bob Scarbrough
Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 9:46 AM
To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: [VFB] Something different , Our backgrounds
Im not sure Im even getting through.
Ro
I guess I can be classified as a Lurker, I like to read the posts but very
rarely comment.
I have been flyfishing about 15 years now, wont say Im good but catch some fish
anyway. Fish mostly at Taneycomo for trout as in Iowa have to go up in the NE
part to fish for trout . I flyfish for b
Bob,
Nothing is boring when it comes to knowing people. Next time at Tanny, come
down another hour and visit with me. I am in Arkansas on the White.
Tony
--- On Tue, 1/26/10, Bob Scarbrough wrote:
From: Bob Scarbrough
Subject: [VFB] Not to be a Lurker
To: "vfb-mail@googlegroups.com"
Date: Tue
Tony's too modest to say much about himself, so I'll do it for him.
To see and read a bunch on Tony, click on the link below. He's
one of the nicest people you'll ever meet. He's also a world class
fly tyer and bamboo rod builder.
JIMMY D
http://www.deepcreekflyfishers.org/tony_spezio.htm
Bob,
You just got a invitation. Contact me off list.
If interested the Sowbug show is in Mtn. Home Arkansas on March 18, 19, 20. We
will have over 100 tyers and a number of VFB members will be attending and
tying. Rosanne and Terry Wilson the Bluegill experts and Fishy Fullman will be
there as
you can send the box to them and always have them send it back to you or bring
it to you later.
- Original Message -
From: scott bearden
To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 12:13 AM
Subject: [VFB] Shipping flies
I have never mailed flies out befor
Bob,
Me again, We need the lurkers to post to let us know you are out there. If no
one posts the list will die a slow death. I am on two other tying lists and
there are only about one message about every three to four months. When someone
posts something, the list awakens and there will be seve
Ill be sure to do that, thanks
Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:42:39 -0800
From: bambot...@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: [VFB] Not to be a Lurker
To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com
Bob,
Nothing is boring when it comes to knowing people. Next time at Tanny, come
down another hour and visit with me. I am in
I am in agreement with Tony. I have been on the list since its inception a
decade+ ago.
Years ago, when the VFB group was part of the VFB website with Byard Miller,
the owner & moderator, it was a very lively list. Everyone, just about, had
something to say. Threads about everything flyfishi
Bob,
I have been a gypsy but never got to Michigan and I never drove stock cars
or robbed a bank. (Saw a Mike Bliss was on a PO poster)
Mike
On Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 3:27 AM, wrote:
> Feb 15th I believe. Mike did you live in Michigan at one time?
>
> BobH
>
>
> - Original Message -
Thanks DonO: We have indeed lost members. I just checked and as of
today, we have 200 members, a far cry from our high water mark of 600 +.
Right now we're averaging 775 posts per month, which comes in at 29 VFB
posts per day. 775 sounded like a lot, but the 29 ain't much. With 200
members,
I suppose I can be counted as a lost member:)
-Original Message-
From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of Jimmy D. Moore
Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 12:33 PM
To: Virtual Fly Box
Subject: [VFB] 200 VFB members as of today
Thanks DonO: We have ind
I've fly fishing and tying since my grand parents gave me a tying kit when I
was twelve and told to get on with it. I've been on this list a while but
only post when I feel I can contribute something. Since joining the list
I've leant alot, made friends, made a few contacts (which resulted in a tri
Hello you All
Wouldn't it be Jimmy (Mud Hole Lunkers) or some such to dredge me out of the
reeds?
I'm not gonna tell anyone about lurking, skulking, poaching or the like, but
I've got my fair share of the value of you old bunch of smelly waders.
Jimmy, who has defended me against the worst of the
Nice colours.
I've seen a few posts saying food dye now a chance to ask the questions I've
been wondering.
How colour fast is food dye? I take it that dying is just the same as
feather/dylon dye.
Ashley
2010/1/26 Harmen Boshuis
> The one on the left was done with blue food coloring.
>
> The o
Just hold on a moment! The general trend in this conversation is that the
VFB list is not what it used to be because it has less members now than in
its heyday. The implication is that this problem of a diminishing number of
members is peculiar to VFB, but I can assure you that is not. Roll back to
Well said Nev.
Have any solution to the well defined problem??
I sure dont.
2010/1/26 Neville Gosling
> Just hold on a moment! The general trend in this conversation is that the
> VFB list is not what it used to be because it has less members now than in
> its heyday. The implica
When I was younger, I was called a “swarthy Lesotho.” Does that count?
From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of David Colyn
Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 1:40 PM
To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [VFB] 200 VFB members as of today
Hello you A
Prolly only if you was seated on the back of a Basotho pony.
ROTFLMAO
2010/1/26 J Balmer
> When I was younger, I was called a “swarthy Lesotho.” Does that count?
>
>
>
> *From:* vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] *On
> Behalf Of *David Colyn
> *Sent:* Tuesday, January
Harmen:
I need some marine mamal (PB) the same colour as the left for some intruder
flies.
Neville (Nev) Gosling
Greater Vancouver,
B.C. Canada
_
From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of Harmen Boshuis
Sent: January 26, 2010 11:37 AM
To: vfb
I have to agree in several respects. I've been a member of several fishing
clubs over the years, most of which have folded for lack of participation.
I'm a member, & former president, of a local blues club w/ similar issues;
200+ members, less than 20 of whom attend most events & perhaps 10 or 12
t
Nev.,
I agree with you- to a point. Yes, memberships are down, and that's a
trend- I agree.
My thought and 'soap-box' is that 200 VFB members could make for a very
lively list if just
those 200 participated.
There'd be no reasons for lamentations and nostalgia if there were just 50,
or even
The food dye is very color fast.
Dyed using straight vinegar and heated in microwave. Feathers were pre rinsed
with hot water and liquid dish detergent. I let them soak for about 1/2 hour
and then rinse before putting in the dye.
___
No infection found in thi
Stepping up J
Peculiar???
2010/1/26 J Balmer
> I have to agree in several respects. I've been a member of several fishing
> clubs over the years, most of which have folded for lack of participation.
> I'm a member, & former president, of a local blues club w/ similar issues;
> 200+ members, l
David,
I don't remember the 'Ode to Emma'. Please refresh these tired, abused brain
cells.
DonO
- Original Message -
From: David Colyn
To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 12:39 PM
Subject: Re: [VFB] 200 VFB members as of today
Hello you All
Oh My Goodness. here comes Buggsy
Bwahahahahahaha
2010/1/26 Don Ordes
> Nev.,
> I agree with you- to a point. Yes, memberships are down, and that's a
> trend- I agree.
> My thought and 'soap-box' is that 200 VFB members could make for a very
> lively list if just
> those 200 participated.
>
Hello Don
2010/1/26 Don Ordes
> Nev.,
> I agree with you- to a point. Yes, memberships are down, and that's a
> trend- I agree.
> My thought and 'soap-box' is that 200 VFB members could make for a very
> lively list if just
> those 200 participated.
>
> There'd be no reasons for lamentations
Hold on, I'll go find it
2010/1/26 Don Ordes
> David,
> I don't remember the 'Ode to Emma'. Please refresh these tired, abused
> brain cells.
>
> DonO
>
>
> - Original Message -
> *From:* David Colyn
> *To:* vfb-mail@googlegroups.com
> *Sent:* Tuesday, January 26, 2010 12:39 PM
> *S
Sorry Don, it was 5 1/2 years ago and some months of gestation.
You composed the most beautifull ode to an expected daughter.
And its been lost in my maelstrom of electronic records. (I know I have a
hardcopy in the archives)
But, more to my point, we do things out of kindness, and forget them, bu
David:
This is a quote taken directly from my Jan 2010 newsletter sent to my fellow
club members
"I returned from the United Kingdom just three days ago after my longest
ever stay in the UK since coming to Canada in 1972. Every time that I go
back, I find things just that little bit diffe
I'm as good maintaining my inbox as I am maintaining my tying bench.
This was what I found in a mid-August mail from 2004. (Not by Don though...)
--
So welcome to the world, Emma Elizabeth Colyn,
I'm sure it won't be long,
Before a fl
Neville
I hear you, however. (oops)
Does one (collective) need the introduction of new ideas (blood) to maintain
the health of the genepool?
Genetics 101. Duh, yes, from a stagnation point of view, however (oops
again) the ability to think out of the box, or burn the bloody thing, as the
likes o
OMG Nick, you are LEGEND!!!
Where do I post Emmas 1st Rainbow pic???
2010/1/26 Niclas Runarsson
> I'm as good maintaining my inbox as I am maintaining my tying bench.
> This was what I found in a mid-August mail from 2004. (Not by Don
> though...)
> *---
cmon, cmon
2010/1/26 David Colyn
> OMG Nick, you are LEGEND!!!
>
> Where do I post Emmas 1st Rainbow pic???
>
> 2010/1/26 Niclas Runarsson
>
> I'm as good maintaining my inbox as I am maintaining my tying bench.
>> This was what I found in a mid
I too am a "founding" member. Unlike many I go way back to the
Newsgroups days, what a chaotic mess that was!! VFB traffic is
reasonable. Other formats generally require one to go to a URL, when
the Streamer list went that way I went away. The Google digest is
friendly, one click and I'm able to re
Nev.,
Someone has to host and moderate those type forums, right? The VFB used to
have a chat-room, and that was fun when people participated. What would it
take, and from whom, to implement this approach?
I, for one, don't see a problem with this site and the way it works. Again,
the ease of
Paul, you have WAY more miles on the clock than I do wrt the social
networking sites, and I bow to your time.
I am with you dude, from the time you asked me about my "lame ass" Lesotho
bugger, I've been watching your stuff. This is where I keep quiet.
Neville, Listen to this man Marriner!
201
What Don said!!!
Don accept my ass on FB..
2010/1/26 Don Ordes
> Nev.,
> Someone has to host and moderate those type forums, right? The VFB used to
> have a chat-room, and that was fun when people participated. What would it
> take, and from whom, to implement this approach?
>
> I, f
When I do flies, I like to make a paper or cardstock about 4 x 2 that has
the recipe for the fly on it. Then I stick the point of the fly in that
cardboard. Next, using big plastic bags, I use a kitchen Oster food sealer
to seal the fly and cardboard in a plastic envelope. They arrive in perfect
David, post it here.
(Windows Mail)
Select 'Format...Rich Text...', cursor where you want the photo, select 'insert
picture', find photo in browse dialog box,
& select 'open'.
Thanks, NICK!!! I looked but couldn't go that far back. I though Buggs might
have some hidden talents. Otherwise, h
umm, sorry blokes windows mail not part of the options.
2010/1/26 Don Ordes
> David, post it here.
>
> (Windows Mail)
>
> Select 'Format...Rich Text...', cursor where you want the photo, select
> 'insert picture', find photo in browse dialog box,
> & select 'open'.
>
> Thanks, NICK!!!
_
From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of David Colyn
Sent: January 26, 2010 1:00 PM
To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [VFB] VFB Then & Now -Suggestion
Neville
I hear you, however. (oops)
Does one (collective) need the introduction
His talents are very well hidden. Hiding them is probably his BEST talent.
But nobody (OK, I'm a little humble) is perfect. With his ode to Emma, he
showed that he can get sloppy too...
/Jester
-Ursprungligt meddelande-
Från: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] F
I have a question about a crocheted fly I read a little about in a old article.
It didnt tell much about the fly just showed a picture (b&w) and not very
good at that. It looked like some kind of parachute fly because it had a top
wing like a parachute adams!
Bob Scarbrough
a69ju
*Jimmy -
I have a question regarding VFB membership. Since Byard has basically let
go of the VFB, but is still keeping it set up on a server, are we still
holding to a dues system? If we are, where do we send it and how will it be
used?
--
Joe Fusco, Sr.
Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen’
Hi Joyce, with respect, shipping out of the US may be easy, shipping
into the US is another kettle of fish!
cheers
Paul
On Jan 26, 5:25 pm, Joyce Westphal wrote:
> When I do flies, I like to make a paper or cardstock about 4 x 2 that has
> the recipe for the fly on it. Then I stick the point of
_
From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of Don Ordes
Sent: January 26, 2010 1:14 PM
To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [VFB] VFB Then & Now -Suggestion
Nev.,
Someone has to host and moderate those type forums, right? The VFB used to
hav
Does anyone know anything about Crocheted flies? I read a old article about
one but it was very short and only showed 1 BW picture, very grainy. Its not
actually done with a hook and thread, I hope.
If this is a repeat sorry, having problems with mail and not knowimg if these
are getting
In 1944 my first year in High School, in N.J., one of my classmate was a fly
fisherman, we were 14 at that time. He showed me how to tie flies. Back then,
there was no waxed thread, bobbins and a lot of the materials we have today. We
picked up a lot of road kills.
Some day I will post the story
Genetics 101. Duh, yes, from a stagnation point of view, however (oops
again) the ability to think out of the box, or burn the bloody thing, as the
likes of Don, Jimmy or Tony do every now and then, seems to indicate that
the ability to regenerate internally, is a malaligned ability. And here we
fa
I wouldn't use a crocheted parachute, I fall fast enough as it is.
From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of Bob Scarbrough
Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 3:45 PM
To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com
Subject: [VFB] Crocheted Fly
I have a question about a croc
Buggs' parachute flies have air-bags in case the parachute fails to open.
Dr. D
- Original Message -
From: J Balmer
To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 3:40 PM
Subject: RE: [VFB] Crocheted Fly
I wouldn't use a crocheted parachute, I fall fast enou
Paul,
Like you, I just don't think a forum will be a good thing. I for one just can't
handle it. That is why I am not on any forum lists. By the way, I did not
mention I got to meet you at one of the shows when I listed some of the VFB
members I have met at shows.
Tony
--- On Tue, 1/26/10, Paul
Is that the one caught on the Chili Pepper. I have to see that.
Tony
--- On Tue, 1/26/10, David Colyn wrote:
From: David Colyn
Subject: Re: [VFB] 200 VFB members as of today
To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com
Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2010, 3:01 PM
OMG Nick, you are LEGEND!!!
Nev,
Some change is good but some is bad. The river I moved to 16 years ago has
changed and the people fishing it have also changed but not for the good. Now
from my first tying days, it really has changed and most of it for the good.
I can't agree on a forum.
Tony
--- On Tue, 1/26/10, Neville G
Tony, send me your pvt email addy to davidco...@gmail.com, I'll send you an
original pic
D
2010/1/27 Anthony Spezio
> Is that the one caught on the Chili Pepper. I have to see that.
> Tony
>
> --- On *Tue, 1/26/10, David Colyn * wrote:
>
>
> From: David Colyn
>
> Subject: Re: [VFB] 200 VFB m
Tony,
Are they more durable than regular tied flies? Im not that great a tier so
still trying to figure some of this stuff out. :)
Bob
Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:43:52 -0800
From: bambot...@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: [VFB] Crocheted Fly
To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com
I do it with a
They are very durable, They are real easy to tie, go to flyanglersonline.com.
Denny Conrad did a step by step on this fly. If you get down my way, I will be
glad to show you how it is done.
Tony
--- On Tue, 1/26/10, Bob Scarbrough wrote:
From: Bob Scarbrough
Subject: RE: [VFB] Crocheted Fly
T
Done.
Tony
--- On Tue, 1/26/10, David Colyn wrote:
From: David Colyn
Subject: Re: [VFB] 200 VFB members as of today
To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com
Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2010, 5:12 PM
Tony, send me your pvt email addy to davidco...@gmail.com, I'll send you an
original pic
D
2010/1/27 A
Right back at ya
D
2010/1/27 Anthony Spezio
> Done.
>
> Tony
>
> --- On *Tue, 1/26/10, David Colyn * wrote:
>
>
> From: David Colyn
> Subject: Re: [VFB] 200 VFB members as of today
> To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com
> Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2010, 5:12 PM
>
>
> Tony, send me your pvt email
Looks like ai have one wrong fly with the photos.
Tony
--- On Tue, 1/26/10, Anthony Spezio wrote:
From: Anthony Spezio
Subject: Re: [VFB] Crocheted Fly
To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com
Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2010, 4:43 PM
I do it with a Mini Latch hook called a Knit Picker , much easier than
Hi Tony:
This was David Colyn's response to my original "Then & Now"
Well said Nev.
Have any solution to the well defined problem??
I sure dont.
.and so I anwered him by saying what I believe and that is that
forums (or bulletin boards if you like the word better) seem
Personally I like the simplicity of the VFB list as it exists now. I say
that as I also frequent half a dozen forums every day and it gets hard to
keep up with. Running a forum takes money, time and resources, and those
three things are why a lot of web sites go the way of the Dodo. Just look at
th
Nev,
I may not like it but if that happens, I will stay with all my friends. I tried
a forum and am signed up to two of them. I just don't participate because I
just don't know how to navigate them. For you young guys with computer
knowledge , it may be fine. For this old toot that had his learn
Paul, what happens when you try to ship into the US? Inquiring minds wish to
know. Thanks. Joyce
On Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 3:11 PM, Paul wrote:
> Hi Joyce, with respect, shipping out of the US may be easy, shipping
> into the US is another kettle of fish!
>
> cheers
> Paul
>
> On Jan 26, 5:25 pm,
Bob: I'm sorry to hear about your wife, Chuck
- Original Message -
From: Bob Scarbrough
To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 10:16 AM
Subject: [VFB] Not to be a Lurker
I'm one you could call a lurker. Always read but seldom comment.
Here go
Tony: That's awesome how you put the flip up wings on the Tuholer, so you
can hook it up and ride on down the road. I bet you got a lot of stares
going down the road huh??? Chuck
- Original Message -
From: "Jimmy D. Moore"
To: "Virtual Fly Box"
Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 10:49
Nev: I agree totally with you. There are soo many groups now compared to
years ago, yet there are still only 24 hours in a day, so ppl are spread too
thin. I think that is the problem.. Chuck
- Original Message -
From: "Neville Gosling"
To:
Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 1:58
One thing I learned about asking a zillion questions when I first joined here.
If you are a lurker . or not a lurker, and you ask a question. ANY question. no
matter how simple it may seem. You can bet your last dollar that there is
somebody else out there who wanted to ask that very same questi
81 matches
Mail list logo
