Re: [VFB] Hopper Swap Fly Pics

2012-08-03 Thread Peggy Brenner
Nice photos, and Hoppers. Now the question, what did you use to get the names in these and the black background? Peggy On 8/3/2012 2:05 AM, Chuck Alexander wrote: Folks: Here is some pics from the recent Hopper swap, meistered by Jerry McKaughan. Some pics are far from perfect, but you get

Re: [VFB] I've got hoppers!

2012-08-03 Thread Robert Morger
Central Texas crops where wiped out by a mysterious swarm of grasshoppers from Arkansas yesterday afternoon. Government officials believe this might be another terrorist attempt to harm the USA. The Official said they would put there best team on it. Rainbow team was seen leaving a undisclosed lo

Re: [VFB] fish handling

2012-08-03 Thread Robert Morger
It also depends on the size of the fish the larger the fish the more damage just lipping does to the fish. If the fish is over 5 lbs you should also support the fish under the belly or pull no more than the head out of the water. On Fri, Aug 3, 2012 at 12:11 AM, Chuck Alexander wrote: > Birdie: I

[VFB] hopper swap

2012-08-03 Thread Rick Zieger
Gto some great looking flies in. Thanks to the swapmeister nd all the great tyers.   Rick -- 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-unsub

[VFB] WHOOPS! Was re: Hopper swap pictures.

2012-08-03 Thread Allan Fish
I somehow got confused. I don't know why I thought Alan sent the pictures. My "adopted son" Chuck is the one who took the great pictures. My apologies. A sheepish Fish On 8/3/12 2:05 AM, Chuck Alexander wrote: Folks: Here is some pics from the recent Hopper swap, meistered by Jerry McKaug

Re: [VFB] Hopper Swap Fly Pics

2012-08-03 Thread Allan Fish
Alan of the Single L: Those are GREAT pictures. Quit apologizing. Only ONE minor error. You have my hopper and Joe Fusco's hopper reversed. Joe's is the pretty one with the yellow belly. Mine's the sloppy one with foam only. I'm going to try to take some this afternoon myself. I mine

Re: [VFB] Hopper pics ccrrected version

2012-08-03 Thread Rene Zillmann
great looking flies, can't wait to get mine in here in Germany Rene On 08/03/2012 04:35 PM, Chuck Alexander wrote: Folks: I'm sorry, but I reversed the flies by Allan Fish and Joe Fusco. Attached are the corrected pics, Chuck -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB M

Re: [VFB] Hopper Swap Fly Pics

2012-08-03 Thread Chuck Alexander
Peggy: Thanks: The black background is a piece of velvet I got with my "photo box", and I did the names with a program I use called iPhoto". I think you can get a free version. Chuck - Original Message - From: "Peggy Brenner" To: Sent: Friday, August 03, 2012 5:36 AM Subject: Re:

RE: [VFB] Hopper Swap Fly Pics

2012-08-03 Thread Webb, Gary
Thanks Chuck. Great photos. You've made mine look as good or better than in my hand. Gary L Webb From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chuck Alexander Sent: Friday, August 03, 2012 1:05 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com; fly fishing for panfish Subject:

Re: [VFB] Hopper Swap Fly Pics

2012-08-03 Thread Chuck Alexander
Peggy: To get that black effect. Like I said, I used the black velvet. But, I put the camera to "auto", then had a bright light above and slightly behind (as a backlight) the flies, then backed away from the flies about 3ft, then zoomed in close, and used the flash. It makes JUST the fly and

Re: [VFB] Hopper Swap Fly Pics

2012-08-03 Thread Anthony Spezio
I love " I Photo" but I can't install it on my new computer with Windows 7. I hate Windows 7 it will not take a number of programs I had with my old computer. Arkansas Tony --- On Fri, 8/3/12, Chuck Alexander wrote: From: Chuck Alexander Subject: Re: [VFB] Hopper Swap Fly Pics To: vfb-mail@go

Re: [VFB] Hopper pics ccrrected version

2012-08-03 Thread Chuck Alexander
Rene: I didn't think about that. I hope I didn't spoil the surprise factor for you and Robert, Ashley, or anybody else "across the pond", Chuck - Original Message - From: Rene Zillmann To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, August 03, 2012 9:31 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] Hopp

Re: [VFB] Hopper Swap Fly Pics

2012-08-03 Thread Chuck Alexander
Gary: Thanks. and BTW, you gave me a great idea of what to do with some of the foam you sent me with your flies. I think the bluegill here will kill that fly, Chuck - Original Message - From: Webb, Gary To: 'vfb-mail@googlegroups.com' Sent: Friday, August 03, 2012 9:43 AM Su

Re: [VFB] Hopper pics ccrrected version

2012-08-03 Thread ashley strutt
Hi Chuck, No, you haven't spoilt it for me. You've given me something to look forward to seeing when I get home next week. I'm working away at the moment so any distraction is welcome. Ashley On 3 Aug 2012 17:40, "Chuck Alexander" wrote: > ** > Rene: I didn't think about that. I hope I didn't s

Re: [VFB] Hopper pics ccrrected version

2012-08-03 Thread Rene Zillmann
Hi Chuck, don't worry. That's not x-mas, so surprise not content of a swap . Kind regards Rene On 08/03/2012 06:40 PM, Chuck Alexander wrote: Rene: I didn't think about that. I hope I didn't spoil the surprise factor for you and Robert, Ashley, or anybody else "across the pond", Chuck

Re: [VFB] Hopper pics ccrrected version

2012-08-03 Thread Chuck Alexander
Ashley (and Rene). Thanks. I appreciate it, Chuck - Original Message - From: ashley strutt To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, August 03, 2012 12:05 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] Hopper pics ccrrected version Hi Chuck, No, you haven't spoilt it for me. You've given me so