Re: [VFB] Lost my beloved dog and fishing partner Peanut today after nearly 15 yrs.

2014-04-28 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Chuck, We were spared. It went North and South of us. A town both North and South were wiped out. Tony On Sunday, April 27, 2014 2:40 PM, Chuck Alexander chuck101010...@gmail.com wrote: So does she so far LOL... I think I'll keep her around. Hope everybody is safe. Specially up around Tony's

Re: [VFB] And if the tornado threats were not enough!!!!!

2014-04-29 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Chuck, Did you have any problems where you live. Heard on TV where Alabama got hit hard. We were spared here, the bad storms were North and South of us. Have a friend South of us that lost his boat and dock. Just East of us about 20 miles they did have Hail as big as Baseballs. We just had some

Re: [VFB] me in a few years

2014-04-29 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
It will not let me in. Tony On Monday, April 28, 2014 8:33 PM, Chuck Alexander chuck101010...@gmail.com wrote: Rick: I have been going to FAOL for yrs, but apparently have forgotten my user name (I know my password for sure). I saw the new look, so thought I might have to re register. Tried

Re: [VFB] Fwd: DO NOT DELETE . . . **ASPIRIN**

2014-04-29 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Chuck, Al your replies seem to go to my Spam File. I have no idea why. I click on them then click on Not Spam and they will go to my IN box. Tony On Tuesday, April 29, 2014 10:51 AM, Chuck Alexander chuck101010...@gmail.com wrote: I have a cpl friends and family members who attribute their

Re: [VFB] Fwd: Fishing in the rain

2014-04-29 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
I just got a message a few days ago with a lightening strck fishing rod. It was not this one. I have already dumped it. Tony On Tuesday, April 29, 2014 11:38 AM, Gary Webb glwranger...@gmail.com wrote: Maybe with fiberglass rods, or bamboo. On Tue, Apr 29, 2014 at 10:01 AM,

Re: [VFB] And if the tornado threats were not enough!!!!!

2014-04-29 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
You were not the only one. Arkansas Tony On Tuesday, April 29, 2014 9:40 AM, Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Chuck, I'm really glad to read your reply. I was very concerned for you guys and worried that you hadn't posted.  We just got 2 of rain and moderately high gusts here.  Allan

Re: [VFB] me in a few years

2014-04-29 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
. Try it again and maybe it will do the same for you, Chuck From: 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2014 7:16 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] me in a few years It will not let me in. Tony On Monday, April 28, 2014 8:33 PM, Chuck Alexander

Re: [VFB] clarification. . **ASPIRIN**

2014-04-29 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
I am also on the low dose. Tony On Tuesday, April 29, 2014 4:29 PM, Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net wrote: You're right, Nev.  Bayer took crystal aspirin off the market in September, 2010.  But the myth perthithtth. af. On 4/29/14, 4:46 PM, Neville Gosling wrote: I'm not knocking the

Re: [VFB] Extreme Weather

2014-04-29 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
I might of mentioned. I have a friend in Mayflower. He lost his boat and dock on Lake Conway. Tony On Monday, April 28, 2014 11:02 AM, Neville Gosling nev.gosl...@shaw.ca wrote: Tony So glad that you and Dot were spared the extreme weather. These tornadoes seem to be getting more

Re: [VFB] Quiet night

2014-05-03 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
If my balance is good today, I plan on getting down to the dock and wet a line in the river. They say it will get to 82 today, Barely got to 60 yesterday. Tony On Friday, May 2, 2014 10:10 PM, Alan Di Somma phxflyt...@cox.net wrote: I hope you are going fishing and not into the bath room to

Re: [VFB] Quiet night

2014-05-03 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
I meant to mention, while Wayne was here for the Sowbug week he spent most of his time removing a lot of the Coon Tail grass around my dock. It had gotten so thick that it would stall the outboard trying to get out of my dock. Now in most places around the dock, you can see gravel. Not having

Re: [VFB] Quiet night

2014-05-03 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
I meant to mention, while Wayne was here for the Sowbug week he spent most of his time removing a lot of the Coon Tail grass around my dock. It had gotten so thick that it would stall the outboard trying to get out of my dock. Now in most places around the dock, you can see gravel. Not having

Re: [VFB] bad connections??

2014-05-06 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Got you here. Tony On Tuesday, May 6, 2014 12:29 PM, 'J Mck' via VFB Mail vfb-mail@googlegroups.com wrote: Test good in Arkansas Jerry McKaughan, President CADDIS Fly Fishing Club P.O. Box 9104 Russellville, AR 72811 www.caddisflyfishers.org On Tuesday, May 6, 2014 10:27 AM,

[VFB] : Chili Demon

2014-05-06 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
 wrote: Tying the Chili Demon Fly Tying the Chili Demon Fly View on youtu.be Preview by Yahoo   Just found this. Thought I would post it. Aransas Tony -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [VFB] : Chili Demon

2014-05-06 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
From: 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail vfb-mail@googlegroups.com; To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com vfb-mail@googlegroups.com; flyfishingandflytyingforpanf...@yahoogroups.com flyfishingandflytyingforpanf...@yahoogroups.com; Subject: [VFB] : Chili Demon Sent: Tue, May 6, 2014 7:12:24 PM  wrote

Re: [VFB] : Chili Demon

2014-05-07 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
on Android From: 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail vfb-mail@googlegroups.com; To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com vfb-mail@googlegroups.com; Subject: Re: [VFB] : Chili Demon Sent: Wed, May 7, 2014 1:38:20 AM I can make arraignments for that, I don't charge much

Re: [VFB] Back in biz...

2014-05-07 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Nick, Good to see you back and glad you started out with the Chili Pepper. I see on Facebook that you have had a few problems, I hope you have them resolved. Tony On Monday, May 5, 2014 12:38 PM, Niclas (Gmail) n.runars...@gmail.com wrote: I haven't been anywhere special. The only reason for

Re: [VFB] : Chili Demon

2014-05-07 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
If you do work for me that I can't do you will get a good deal. LOL Tony On Wednesday, May 7, 2014 9:42 AM, Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net wrote: I think Wayne's getting a good deal.  Sent from my iPhone On May 7, 2014, at 9:43 AM, 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail vfb-mail@googlegroups.com

Re: [VFB] Vise repair question

2014-05-07 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
I chipped the jaw on mine a number of years ago. Sent it back to them and they replaced the jaw with a warning not to place small hooks near the edge of the jaw. Send it back to them. Tony On Wednesday, May 7, 2014 6:15 PM, 'J Mck' via VFB Mail vfb-mail@googlegroups.com wrote: Send it to

Re: [VFB] Fishing report from today, and a JUST MY LUCK STORY LOL....

2014-05-07 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Glad someone is fishing. Tony On Wednesday, May 7, 2014 8:29 PM, Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Chuck Alexander chuckalexan...@centurylink.net wrote: dang, nobody on the fishig group will believe my story with no camera. You're right. -- -- You received this message because

[VFB] Large Trout

2014-05-11 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
I used to tie for this resort.  They are across and down river about a mile from my house. Arkansas Tony HUGE 28.7 lb Brown Trout on White River at His Place Resort HUGE 28.7 lb Brown Trout on White River at His Place Res... View on youtu.be Preview by Yahoo -- -- You received this

[VFB] Fly Tying Books

2014-05-19 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
I regretted selling my tying book collection so I decided to get some to replace them. Just received my books from Edward Hamilton Books. One of the books is form our own Hans Weilenmann titled  365  Trout Flies. Very good photos and recopies. Also got several other books on tying. Arkansas

Re: [VFB] Fly Tying Books

2014-05-19 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Not really, Just  bought these books because they were priced lower than list. I only want a few with patterns  I bought 8 books. I just bought some to replace what I sold. Tony On Monday, May 19, 2014 4:00 PM, aflyt...@comcast.net aflyt...@comcast.net wrote: Tony Any specific books you

Re: [VFB] Forest fires

2014-05-22 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Hate to hear about the fires destroying what nature has given us. Here in Arkansas we too have fire danger but not as bad as some other places. Tony On Thursday, May 22, 2014 8:52 AM, phxflyt...@cox.net phxflyt...@cox.net wrote: Well folks, I guess I shouldn’t have sent that last post about

Re: [VFB] Barred legs swap

2014-05-22 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
My legs are still attached. Tony On Thursday, May 22, 2014 4:54 PM, Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net wrote: OUCH, Rick.  Did they yell a lot? Duckin' and Runnin'. al On 5/22/14, 5:06 PM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail wrote: Tony Spezio, Gary Webb, and Kevin Harris.  Your legs went in the mail

Re: [VFB] Question Re: Biots

2014-05-23 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
The Turkey Biot Has shades of brown and black. Just use a brown Goose Biot. Tony On Friday, May 23, 2014 3:45 PM, Bob Hendry robinhoo...@gmail.com wrote: Hi VFB'ers, I'm lookin' at a pattern for a Catskill style Pink Lady that calls for Body = turkey biot.  So go figure, I don't have any

Re: [VFB] A thought for you...Jimi

2014-05-26 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Jimi, I will save this and spend more time reading it when it is quit here. I was in the12th Air Force in part of my Air Force days. This was not during WW II. It was three years after the War ended. I was just n18 then. Later spent time in the 8th Air Force. Tony On Monday, May 26, 2014 1:22

[VFB] My Back Yard

2014-05-27 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Things are slow so I thought I would post a photo of my backyard yesterday. Photo was taken by my grand daughter. Arkansas Tony -- -- 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

Re: Was Re: [VFB] My Back Yard

2014-05-27 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
I did not see any photo. The guy with a fuzz under his nose is me but no photos here. Tony On Tuesday, May 27, 2014 12:02 PM, Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net wrote: On 5/27/14, 12:27 PM, Neville Gosling wrote: Hi Tony: Your photo brings back pleasant memories. Thanks for sharing

Re: [VFB] My Back Yard

2014-05-27 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Mart, It is a new dock since you were here. In fact it is the third dock we have had. The first a tornado got it. The second a 70 foot maple tree fell on it and crushed it. This one so far has been the best one. Do you remember the pair of waders we found floating in the river when we took the

Re: [VFB] My Back Yard

2014-05-28 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
: No bones in the waders? That’s good. From: 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2014 7:40 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] My Back Yard Mart, It is a new dock since you were here. In fact it is the third dock we have had. The first a tornado got

Re: [VFB] My Back Yard

2014-05-28 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Mart, We could of added a lot to it and made it a mystery. How I wish we could go back to those days. Our house was open to anyone that cared to enter and I was able to do about anything I wanted to do. The VFB was alive and I was doing a lot of tying and fishing. Always looked fwd to Sowbug

Re: [VFB] RE:Golden Gate casters club

2014-06-02 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Somebody got a deal on that one. Tony On Monday, June 2, 2014 12:14 PM, Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Here you go, Bob: http://www.reelreports.com/store/VINTAGE-FERDINAND-CLAUDIO-FLY-ROD-8-6-MODEL-856A-DT6-IN-SOCK-%26-TUBE-RARE-NR-141077937953.html af On 6/2/14, 12:30 PM, Bob

Re: [VFB] RE:Golden Gate casters club

2014-06-02 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Somebody got a deal on that one. Tony On Monday, June 2, 2014 12:14 PM, Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Here you go, Bob: http://www.reelreports.com/store/VINTAGE-FERDINAND-CLAUDIO-FLY-ROD-8-6-MODEL-856A-DT6-IN-SOCK-%26-TUBE-RARE-NR-141077937953.html af On 6/2/14, 12:30 PM, Bob

Re: [VFB] RE:Golden Gate casters club

2014-06-02 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Somebody got a deal on that one. Tony On Monday, June 2, 2014 12:14 PM, Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Here you go, Bob: http://www.reelreports.com/store/VINTAGE-FERDINAND-CLAUDIO-FLY-ROD-8-6-MODEL-856A-DT6-IN-SOCK-%26-TUBE-RARE-NR-141077937953.html af On 6/2/14, 12:30 PM, Bob

Re: [VFB] RE:Golden Gate casters club

2014-06-02 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Somebody got a deal on that one. Tony On Monday, June 2, 2014 12:14 PM, Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Here you go, Bob: http://www.reelreports.com/store/VINTAGE-FERDINAND-CLAUDIO-FLY-ROD-8-6-MODEL-856A-DT6-IN-SOCK-%26-TUBE-RARE-NR-141077937953.html af On 6/2/14, 12:30 PM, Bob

Re: [VFB] RE:Golden Gate casters club

2014-06-02 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
I don't know what is happening with Yahoo Mail. My reply was to Allan's post. Tony On Monday, June 2, 2014 4:15 PM, 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail vfb-mail@googlegroups.com wrote: Somebody got a deal on that one. Tony On Monday, June 2, 2014 12:14 PM, Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net

Re: [VFB] I'm finally back

2014-06-03 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Welcome back Joe. Hope to see you at some of the shows. Tony On Tuesday, June 3, 2014 9:15 AM, Joseph Fusco, Sr. jfusc...@gmail.com wrote: Just returned home from 9 weeks of rehab from a broken hip.  The head of my left femur - which was anchoring my artificial hip - snapped and I had to

Re: [VFB] Now it's time...

2014-06-03 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Nice Film. There are a few two handers starting to show up here. Tony On Tuesday, June 3, 2014 4:31 PM, Niclas (Gmail) n.runars...@gmail.com wrote: I never thought I would take that step. 2-hand is not for me. I'm always going to be a 1-handed fisherman. Today I was just about to buy

Re: [VFB] speckled legs

2014-06-09 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
I got mine, Like I said I found it in the carpet the next day after I opened toe envelope. It is now in my collection. Tony On Monday, June 9, 2014 10:08 AM, Gary Webb glwranger...@gmail.com wrote: I got one, and I have managed not to lose it so far. Gary L Webb On Mon, Jun 9, 2014 at

Re: [VFB] Went fishing today

2014-06-18 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
I wish I could get back up that way. Tony On Wednesday, June 18, 2014 7:04 PM, Peggy Brenner peggy.bren...@comcast.net wrote: Also, if you require a night out the Italian place on the corner across from Buffalo Zacks is good and won't kill your bank account.  Great pizza and salads,

Re: [VFB] Dead VFB

2014-07-09 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
If you go to S.D. contact me and I will put you in contact with some friends there. They know some good spots. Been getting photos and messages from them for the past few months. One came out last April and made a bamboo rod that he is using all the time. Tony On Wednesday, July 9, 2014 3:52

Re: [VFB] Prayers needed...

2014-07-09 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Nick, It is a sad thing. will keep her in my prayers. Tony On Wednesday, July 9, 2014 3:41 PM, Michael Bliss flyfish...@gmail.com wrote: I certainly offer mine. Mike Sent from my iPhone On Jul 9, 2014, at 11:20 AM, Niclas (Gmail) n.runars...@gmail.com wrote: We got a phone call last

Re: [VFB] vfb dead??

2014-07-09 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
I am here but not doing much. Tony On Wednesday, July 9, 2014 3:30 PM, Phxflytyer phxflyt...@cox.net wrote: Say hello to my brother in law. Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. On Jul 9, 2014, at 1:27 PM, J

[VFB] Prayers needed

2014-07-10 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
For you that have been to my house and know my wife Dot. She has been in the hospital for three days. I am sure prayers will help. Arkansas Tony -- -- 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] Prayers also needed.

2014-07-10 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Will do Bob. Tony On Thursday, July 10, 2014 9:08 AM, Dan kc5...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Bob; Prayers are being sent as we speak. May you have a quick and complete recovery. Salty Dan If at first you don't succeed, maybe you shouldn't try sky diving!

[VFB] Prayers

2014-07-11 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Thanks to all for the prayers. Dot still has a way to go but things are looking up. Arkansas Tony -- -- 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] Large Brown Trout

2014-07-21 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Today at the senior center for lunch, a friend that fishes in my area of the river told me about a Brown that was caught last Friday about 30 feet below my dock here on the White, It was 25+ pounds. He witnessed it. Sorry to say it was caught by a bait fisherman and it did not survive. On

Re: [VFB] Fwd: Re: Site name needed?? EP feathers

2014-07-31 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Don I really miss it all. The list has gone into cyber space. I have had not much to say, I am  not doing anything except getting old. Oh I forgot, I am already there. Tony On Thursday, July 31, 2014 4:30 PM, Don Ordes f...@tribcsp.com wrote: Oh WOW!!! I have a chance!  Good to hear from

Re: [VFB] Dean River BC

2014-07-31 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Good for you, I have the river in my back yaer and can't get out to fish it, Tony On Thursday, July 31, 2014 6:14 PM, Neville Gosling nev.gosl...@shaw.ca wrote: It is hot here for BC and I am doing housework - more specifically cleaning. I never realized what hard work it is! I should be

Re: [VFB] Are we too Old?

2014-08-01 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
I find a lot of the old list members now post mostly on Facebook. It sems there is not enough time to post an other lists. Tried to open what you sent, I could only open two of them. I just can't handle forums. Tony On Friday, August 1, 2014 5:13 PM, Neville Gosling nev.gosl...@shaw.ca wrote:

Re: [VFB] Are we too Old?

2014-08-04 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
are on Facebook.   Rick On Friday, August 1, 2014 6:57 PM, 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail vfb-mail@googlegroups.com wrote: I find a lot of the old list members now post mostly on Facebook. It sems there is not enough time to post an other lists

Re: [VFB] Are we too Old?

2014-08-04 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
I am here. Tony On Monday, August 4, 2014 5:00 PM, Don Ordes f...@tribcsp.com wrote: Is it time for a roll call? DonO From: 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail Sent: Monday, August 04, 2014 3:52 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Are we too Old? I would like to see

Re: [VFB] Are we too Old?

2014-08-05 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
email lists.  To keep track of our kids we are on Facebook.   Rick                                           On Friday, August 1, 2014 6:57 PM, 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail vfb-mail@googlegroups.com wrote:   I find a lot of the old list members now post mostly on Facebook. It sems

Re: [VFB] Are we too Old?

2014-08-05 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Nev,  I think that should be the better I used to be LOL Tony On Tuesday, August 5, 2014 12:57 PM, Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net wrote: On 8/5/14, 11:56 AM, Walter K. Shockley wrote: Great reply Nev, I will have to rewrite down least I forget in 10 minutes. Walter DAGNABBIT!  I

Re: Fwd: [VFB] Are we too Old? SURVEY

2014-08-05 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Jimmy, you are a youngster, I am pushing 85, not quite there yet but you can call me 84. Tony On Tuesday, August 5, 2014 5:38 PM, Peggy Brenner peggy.bren...@comcast.net wrote: Ok, young and old farts, (VFB'ers). lets do one of My well known VFB surveys.  OK?? Could be fun.   Add your

Re: [VFB] Summary of Are we to Old Survey

2014-08-07 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Looks like I am the oldest coot on the list so far. Tony On Thursday, August 7, 2014 10:30 AM, Reuven Segal beer...@gmail.com wrote: A year younger.I will have to live with it. I am still trying to figure out what happened since 18! It was when I first got a flyrod. Been fishing the

Re: [VFB] Summary of Are we to Old Survey

2014-08-07 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
I like it too, just get to where I can't seem to understand forums. I agree, leave like it is. Tony On Wednesday, August 6, 2014 6:29 PM, Jimmy D. Moore ray...@earthlink.net wrote: I'd say us guys and gals are the backbone of the VFB. :-P I'm not surprised.  AND I like the VFB foremat

Re: [VFB] Summary of Are we to Old Survey

2014-08-07 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
, Jack Lehman jklepo...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Tell us again about how you invented fly fishing, Uncle Tony! Jack On 8/7/2014 10:49 AM, 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail wrote: Looks like I am the oldest coot on the list so far. Tony On Thursday, August 7, 2014 10:30 AM, Reuven Segal

Re: [VFB] Fly Line | Fly Fishing Line | Fly Fishing -- Shadow

2014-08-09 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Checked the link, the price is right. I get my lines locally from Global Dorber, they are just a dollar less. I wonder if the lines are being manufactured by the same company. If they are they are good lines. Tony On Friday, August 8, 2014 10:46 PM, aflyt...@comcast.net aflyt...@comcast.net

Re: [VFB] Summary of Are we to Old Survey

2014-08-09 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Peggy, It is people like you that keep this going. We do need young ones to carry on. I personally thank you for what you are doing. Our club is also working with young people. At the last Kids outing they had over 100 kids at Dry Run Creek. One day for tying and one day for fishing. Tony On

Re: [VFB] Are we too Old?

2014-08-09 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
and so quiet.  Beautiful. Mike Bliss Sent from my iPhone On Aug 4, 2014, at 4:00 PM, Don Ordes f...@tribcsp.com wrote: Is it time for a roll call? DonO From: 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail Sent: Monday, August 04, 2014 3:52 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Are we too Old

Re: [VFB] Observations of VFB and age

2014-08-09 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
I live in a rural area where they are lakes and rivers all around. One of the big business in the area is fishing and guiding on the lakes and ricers and creeks along with a lot of campgrounds. What we see here are many people leaving Wal-Mart with 15.00 spinning outfits on plastic covered

Re: [VFB] Observations of VFB and age

2014-08-09 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Nev, I still have two of those. One is still brand new, never used. I got that one in a bunch of stuff that was given to me several years ago. That was also my first fishing thing. I caught my first trout on it. You could cast it out then hook the like on a bell that was on a length of spring

Re: [VFB] Observations of VFB and age

2014-08-10 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
up.it wasn't back in '39 however  :) Quite a beautiful piece of equipment however. Deserves to be mounted on a wall. On 10/08/2014 7:44 AM, 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail wrote: Nev, I still have two of those. One is still brand new, never used. I got that one in a bunch of stuff

Re: [VFB] Handline

2014-08-10 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Joyce, Never heard od that one . I am trying to visualize doing that in my mind. Tony On Sunday, August 10, 2014 5:25 AM, ashley strutt galeforce1...@gmail.com wrote: I remember those, harbour walls and piers are full of kids and adults during the summer using those to catch stuff,

[VFB] Tankera

2014-08-11 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Reuven Segal    So dear Tony..do you see a future for bamboo tenkara rods? Won't have to deal anymore with those pesky guides and wrappings :) R On 10/08/2014 1:23 PM, jerryp...@comcast.net wrote: I've messed a To vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Aug 10 at 9:20 PM So dear Tony..do you

[VFB] Fly TYing

2014-08-13 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
My son has a friend in Shomkin PA that has a teen age daughter that is interested in learning to tie fishing flies. If there is someone that might know of classes that she can attend in that area, please message me with details. Thanks, Arkansas Tony -- -- You received this message because

Re: [VFB] Camping in Arkansas

2014-08-15 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Bull Shoals State Park is one of the best. right on the river. The FFF Conclave is the first weekend in October. I am in the phone book, if you have time give me a call and come by and visit a bit. I am ten miles down river from the dam. Tony On Friday, August 15, 2014 7:03 PM, Allan Fish

Re: [VFB] POPPER Swap

2014-08-16 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
I will think on this one. Might just do it. Tony On Saturday, August 16, 2014 9:30 AM, Donna tieem...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Allan That is one fly i never tie.       Donna Sent from Donna's iphone On Aug 15, 2014, at 10:40 PM, Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Okay. Mike was

Re: [VFB] Re:POPPER swap - Halfway point

2014-08-16 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
OK, put me down. I think it was 15 poppers or is it 16. I will do cork poppers covered with Mylar Braid. Tony On Saturday, August 16, 2014 4:46 PM, Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net wrote: 8/16/14  5:45 p.m. EDT Eight signed up - Eight openings.   Popper swap entries.    1.  Al Fish –

Re: [VFB] Hair Hackle Flies

2014-08-18 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
I had Grant's book in my collection that I sold. That book is just a soft cover self printed book that sells for high dollar if you can find a copy. I also had MacKenzie's book that is a good book. I really regret selling mu collection of tying books. Tony On Monday, August 18, 2014 1:22 AM,

Re: [VFB] testing

2014-08-27 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Got you in Arkansas. Tony On Wednesday, August 27, 2014 8:46 AM, J Balmer jbal...@betadigm.com wrote: testy   From:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Don Ordes Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2014 10:41 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB]

Re: [VFB] testing

2014-08-27 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Glad to hear this Don, you have to do what you have to do. Just remember, old comes too soon and you can't go back and do what you planned to do. This comes from someone they is already there. Tony On Wednesday, August 27, 2014 11:59 AM, Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net wrote: On 8/27/14,

Re: [VFB] Frog Pattern

2014-09-06 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
I like that Big Mouth frog. Tony On Friday, September 5, 2014 7:45 PM, 'wayneb22...@yahoo.com' via VFB Mail vfb-mail@googlegroups.com wrote: Me too! The smiley frog it will be! Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android From: Allan Fish

Re: AGES - was Re: [VFB] Jimmy

2014-09-11 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Good to hear from you Pete. Tony On Thursday, September 11, 2014 7:03 AM, Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Okay - here's what I've got as of now. Let me know as ages need to be updated. Al Tony Spezio 85 Denny Conrad 79 Al Fish 78 Jimmy D. Moore 77 Joe Fusco 76 Joyce

Re: [VFB] test

2014-09-14 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
I give you 100. Tony On Sunday, September 14, 2014 6:50 PM, Joyce M Westphal joyce...@gmail.com wrote: Loud and clear in Utah. Joyce On Sun, Sep 14, 2014 at 5:05 PM, Chuck Alexander chuckalexan...@centurylink.net wrote: You passed the test in Bama, Chuck -Original Message-

Re: [VFB] Wolves change rivers

2014-09-22 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Not only with animals but with small airports too. I lived in a wooded area and we had a small airport two miles from my house. I did a lot of flying back then. Then they stripped the woods and built sub divisions. People complained about the airplanes and the airport closed. There was a lot of

Re: [VFB] VFB Facebook

2014-09-24 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
I will accept you as a friend, Send me an invitation. Seems like the old members are all there. Tony On Wednesday, September 24, 2014 12:44 PM, 'Eric Worm' via VFB Mail vfb-mail@googlegroups.com wrote: I just joined the facebook page, sent a note to two others to join as well... Eric

Re: [VFB] Wow

2014-09-28 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
I id not get it either. Tony On Saturday, September 27, 2014 10:57 PM, Don Ordes f...@tribcsp.com wrote: I didn’t get Christian’s email. Can anyone re-post it? DonO From: Joyce M Westphal Sent: Saturday, September 27, 2014 6:51 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Wow

[VFB] Large Trout

2014-10-03 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
 I posted this the other day but it bounced so I am posting it again. To add to this my neighbor told me yesterday that he had seen it the day before and tried to entice it with a big Sculpin with no luck.Tony  I note all the time when a big trout is around my dock when I see boats around

[VFB] FFF Fly Fair

2014-10-04 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Had a pleasant afternoon and evening with Allan Fish yesterday. We will be tying at the FFF Fly Fair today and tomorrow.Arkansas Tony -- -- 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] test

2014-10-15 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Still getting you here in Arkansas. Tony On Wednesday, October 15, 2014 10:33 AM, Jimmy D. Moore ray...@earthlink.net wrote: Sold my bass boat to son Joe .. ROTFLMBFAO =-O Don Ordes wrote: Bass boating accident would work -Original Message- From: Jimmy D. Moore Sent:

Re: [VFB] test

2014-10-15 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Club P.O. Box 9104 Russellville, AR 72811 www.caddisflyfishers.org On Wednesday, October 15, 2014 2:40 PM, 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail vfb-mail@googlegroups.com wrote: Still getting you here in Arkansas. Tony On Wednesday, October 15, 2014 10:33 AM, Jimmy D. Moore ray...@earthlink.net

Re: [VFB] Re: POPPER SWAP CLOSED

2014-10-22 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
I have just started and had a mishap. If I can use my right arm,I will try to get them done this week.Tony On Tuesday, October 21, 2014 6:35 PM, Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Calm down folks, you've got a month. I just started last night. af Sent from my iPhone On Oct

[VFB] Nail knot

2014-11-04 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Been trying to tie a nail knot but for some reason it just don't look right. Tony -- -- 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] Nail knot

2014-11-04 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
This was just a joke. Tony On Tuesday, November 4, 2014 7:47 PM, aflyt...@comcast.net aflyt...@comcast.net wrote: You may also like the nailess nail knot.  there are how to videos on U tube. Gary     From: 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB MailSent: Tuesday, November 04, 2014 11:59 AMTo:

Re: [VFB] OFF TOPIC. My Baby got crashed into by a deer

2014-11-06 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
If it weren't for bad luck, you would have no luck at all.Tony On Thursday, November 6, 2014 1:24 PM, Chuck Alexander chuckalexan...@centurylink.net wrote: Same here: I had a brother in law killed like that, and my Daddy had a deer total his truck one morning on his way to work.

Re: [VFB] Re: Popper Swap - Anybody in a hurry?

2014-11-06 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
I want to thank all of you. I am getting now to where I can type a bit, hope I can start tying in a few weeks.Tony On Thursday, November 6, 2014 11:15 AM, Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Doing eggzackly that. af Sent from my iPhone On Nov 6, 2014, at 9:14 AM, dehavenphoto

Re: [VFB] Re: Sowbug Roundup 2015 - Your Invitation - Reminder

2014-12-04 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Been a number of years since you made the  show. Hope you can make it in 2016.Tony On Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:53 PM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail vfb-mail@googlegroups.com wrote: I will miss you there.Rick   From: Jimmy D. Moore ray...@earthlink.net To: Chet Pat Smith

Re: [VFB] RE:Christmas fly patterns

2014-12-04 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
I saw a Christmas Tree on Facebook last year. It was tyed from Green Deer Hair.Tony On Thursday, December 4, 2014 2:03 PM, 'wayneb22...@yahoo.com' via VFB Mail vfb-mail@googlegroups.com wrote: | Hi All;Anyone know of any Christmas related fly patterns? Thanks in advance; Wayne b |

Re: [VFB] RE:Christmas fly patterns

2014-12-05 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
remember his name though.     On Thu, Dec 4, 2014 at 5:20 PM, 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail vfb-mail@googlegroups.com wrote: I saw a Christmas Tree on Facebook last year. It was tyed from Green Deer Hair.Tony On Thursday, December 4, 2014 2:03 PM, 'wayneb22...@yahoo.com' via VFB Mail vfb

[VFB] Denny Conrad

2014-12-06 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
We got a call from Liz, Denny's daughter last night that Denny Conrad had passed at 5:30 that evening.We were good friends. I will miss his regular weekend calls.Arkansas Tony -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email

Re: [VFB] Looking for Jeff Hines

2014-12-08 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Jimmy,I will fwd this to Jeff. I will not give out info without his permission.He can contact you as I can't reach him now.Tony On Monday, December 8, 2014 1:01 PM, Jimmy D. Moore ray...@earthlink.net wrote: Looking for  Jeff Hines, a good friend  of mine and Denny's. If you have

Re: [VFB] test please let me know if im getting out.

2014-12-08 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Got you here in Arkansas.Tony On Monday, December 8, 2014 1:17 PM, Jimmy D. Moore ray...@earthlink.net wrote: m getting out.  not sure about first email I sent. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to

[VFB] Rene Christmas Swap

2014-12-08 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
I sent this and it bounced.Rene,What was the Christmas Swap that you hosted. I remember tying a woven fly with all three Christmas colors.Tony -- -- 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] Denny Conrad - A tribute from Jimmy D and Jeff Hines

2014-12-18 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
This is the first I have heard of this. Thanks Jimmy.Tony On Thursday, December 18, 2014 6:14 PM, Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Jimmy,You brought a bit of a tear to my eye. You're a good man, Jimmy!al Sent from my iPhone On Dec 18, 2014, at 7:12 PM, Jimmy D. Moore

Re: [VFB] Doug.jpg (JPEG Image, 705x529 pixels)

2014-12-22 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Jimmy, Send them to me direct if you will. I want to put them in Denny's file.Tony On Saturday, December 20, 2014 4:08 PM, Alan Di Somma phxflyt...@cox.net wrote: Jimmy…send them to me also please. phxflytyerPhoenix,AZ  Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting

[VFB] MERRY CHRISTMAS

2014-12-24 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
I want to wish all a safe and MERRY CHRISTMAS along with New Years Greetings.May the New Year be a better one for all.Arkansas Tony -- -- 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

[VFB] HAPPY NEW YEAR

2014-12-31 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
HAPPY NEW YEAR to all, may the new year be a better one for all of us.Arkansas Tony -- -- 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

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