Re: [VFB] selling flies anywhere
Something I was taught was to lightly coat the hook shank with cement then wrap with thread. Halt-hitch after each step. The guy who taght me said if you can spin the fly on the hook after tying it would only last a fish or two. Material was just to expensive. Also he did not use a bobbin this was in the dark ages pre-genetic hackles. The only way I got material was thru Herter's & scrounging Sent from my Kindle Fire _ From: Alan Di Somma Sent: Fri Oct 12 09:56:05 EDT 2012 To: "vfb-mail@googlegroups.com" Subject: Re: [VFB] selling flies anywhere Brian; One of the things I do to make my flies more durable is to put half hitches in at every junction. But like you say, not too pretty. I tie mine to catch fish and sometimes I do weird little things like leaving off one claw of a craw dad. Or I will put less feet on one side or make one leg of a hopper shorter or cut in half. I think it provokes strike because the fish see it as injured and a quick meal. You won't find that on the commercially tied flies. Thank you, Alan Di Somma Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. On Oct 12, 2012, at 1:39 AM, "Brian Burgess" wrote: I am sure if I put any of my flies up for sale there would be a lot of people asking for their money back. There are never two that look the same and are not the prettiest of flies but they catch the occassional fish before they fall apart or fly off into the nearest tree. Just tied my first pike flies so will be interesting to see how long they last. Thinking about it though even if I were good enough to sell I am sure there must be an easier way to make a living. Good tying and fishing to you all Birdie -- 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 "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 "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
Re: [VFB] selling flies anywhere- the early years of tying
Now we are getting into my neighborhood, lol. I too started tying without much
to work with, and no stores or other flytiers or flyfishermen to help
(Metairie, Louisiana, late 50's).
Tying with lengths of thread rather than a bobbin made for frugal wrappings,
and without the weight of the bobbin to hold the last loops tight,
half-hitching was crucial- no other way. Even then, one bluegill and my fly
fell apart. Had no head cement and didn't know what a whip finish was.
For a long time I tied without a vise, so my left hand fingers became adept at
multi-tasking, something that is natural to me even to this day. Like Bob, my
BB-gun was my materials procurement department. Roadkill had to be 1st hand,
or it was buggy (southern heat). Then I got my 1st kit from Sears. What a
change that made, but I never lost the basics. I still have a baggie of some
of the materials from that kit, just as a keep-sake- will never use it.
DonO
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From: BobH
To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com
Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2012 8:30 AM
Subject: Re: [VFB] selling flies anywhere
Yep but we a lot fun!!! I can remember saving every little feather.
Shooting rabbits starlings and other assorted critters. What a great gift when
someone would give me their deer hide or my folks told me I could spend $20 &
order from Herter's!!
Sent from my Kindle Fire
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From: Anthony Spezio
Sent: Sun Oct 14 09:59:29 EDT 2012
To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [VFB] selling flies anywhere
Bob,
You had to do it that way or the material would fall off the hook. Yes
I started tying in the dark ages.
Tony
--- On Sun, 10/14/12, BobH wrote:
From: BobH
Subject: Re: [VFB] selling flies anywhere
To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com
Date: Sunday, October 14, 2012, 8:56 AM
Something I was taught was to lightly coat the hook shank with cement
then wrap with thread. Halt-hitch after each step. The guy who taght me said
if you can spin the fly on the hook after tying it would only last a fish or
two. Material was just to expensive. Also he did not use a bobbin this was in
the dark ages pre-
Sent from my Kindle Fire
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From: Alan Di Somma
Sent: Fri Oct 12 09:56:05 EDT 2012
To: "vfb-mail@googlegroups.com"
Subject: Re: [VFB] selling flies anywhere
Brian;
One of the things I do to make my flies more durable is to put half
hitches in at every junction.
But like you say, not too pretty.
I tie mine to catch fish and sometimes I do weird little things like
leaving off one claw of a craw dad. Or I will put less feet on one side or make
one leg of a hopper shorter or cut in half.
I think it provokes strike because the fish see it as injured and a
quick meal.
You won't find that on the commercially tied flies.
Thank you,
Alan Di Somma
Sent from my iPad
Thank You,
Alan Di Somma
Phoenix, AZ.
On Oct 12, 2012, at 1:39 AM, "Brian Burgess"
wrote:
I am sure if I put any of my flies up for sale
there would be a lot of people asking for their money back.
There are never two that look the same and are not the prettiest of
flies but they catch the occassional fish before they fall apart or fly off
into the nearest tree.
Just tied my first pike flies so will be interesting to see how
long they last.
Thinking about it though even if I were good enough to sell I am
sure there must be an easier way to make a living.
Good tying and fishing to you all
Birdie
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Re: [VFB] selling flies anywhere
Yep but we a lot fun!!! I can remember saving every little feather. Shooting rabbits starlings and other assorted critters. What a great gift when someone would give me their deer hide or my folks told me I could spend $20 & order from Herter's!! Sent from my Kindle Fire _ From: Anthony Spezio Sent: Sun Oct 14 09:59:29 EDT 2012 To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] selling flies anywhere Bob, You had to do it that way or the material would fall off the hook. Yes I started tying in the dark ages. Tony --- On Sun, 10/14/12, BobH wrote: From: BobH Subject: Re: [VFB] selling flies anywhere To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Sunday, October 14, 2012, 8:56 AM Something I was taught was to lightly coat the hook shank with cement then wrap with thread. Halt-hitch after each step. The guy who taght me said if you can spin the fly on the hook after tying it would only last a fish or two. Material was just to expensive. Also he did not use a bobbin this was in the dark ages pre- Sent from my Kindle Fire _ From: Alan Di Somma Sent: Fri Oct 12 09:56:05 EDT 2012 To: "vfb-mail@googlegroups.com" Subject: Re: [VFB] selling flies anywhere Brian; One of the things I do to make my flies more durable is to put half hitches in at every junction. But like you say, not too pretty. I tie mine to catch fish and sometimes I do weird little things like leaving off one claw of a craw dad. Or I will put less feet on one side or make one leg of a hopper shorter or cut in half. I think it provokes strike because the fish see it as injured and a quick meal. You won't find that on the commercially tied flies. Thank you, Alan Di Somma Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. On Oct 12, 2012, at 1:39 AM, "Brian Burgess" wrote: I am sure if I put any of my flies up for sale there would be a lot of people asking for their money back. There are never two that look the same and are not the prettiest of flies but they catch the occassional fish before they fall apart or fly off into the nearest tree. Just tied my first pike flies so will be interesting to see how long they last. Thinking about it though even if I were good enough to sell I am sure there must be an easier way to make a living. Good tying and fishing to you all Birdie -- 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 "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 "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 "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 "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
Re: [VFB] selling flies anywhere
Bob, You had to do it that way or the material would fall off the hook. Yes I started tying in the dark ages. Tony --- On Sun, 10/14/12, BobH wrote: From: BobH Subject: Re: [VFB] selling flies anywhere To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Sunday, October 14, 2012, 8:56 AM Something I was taught was to lightly coat the hook shank with cement then wrap with thread. Halt-hitch after each step. The guy who taght me said if you can spin the fly on the hook after tying it would only last a fish or two. Material was just to expensive. Also he did not use a bobbin this was in the dark ages pre- Sent from my Kindle Fire From: Alan Di Somma Sent: Fri Oct 12 09:56:05 EDT 2012 To: "vfb-mail@googlegroups.com" Subject: Re: [VFB] selling flies anywhere Brian; One of the things I do to make my flies more durable is to put half hitches in at every junction. But like you say, not too pretty. I tie mine to catch fish and sometimes I do weird little things like leaving off one claw of a craw dad. Or I will put less feet on one side or make one leg of a hopper shorter or cut in half. I think it provokes strike because the fish see it as injured and a quick meal. You won't find that on the commercially tied flies. Thank you, Alan Di Somma Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. On Oct 12, 2012, at 1:39 AM, "Brian Burgess" wrote: I am sure if I put any of my flies up for sale there would be a lot of people asking for their money back. There are never two that look the same and are not the prettiest of flies but they catch the occassional fish before they fall apart or fly off into the nearest tree. Just tied my first pike flies so will be interesting to see how long they last. Thinking about it though even if I were good enough to sell I am sure there must be an easier way to make a living. Good tying and fishing to you all Birdie -- 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 "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 "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 "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
Re: [VFB] selling flies anywhere
Something I was taught was to lightly coat the hook shank with cement then wrap with thread. Halt-hitch after each step. The guy who taght me said if you can spin the fly on the hook after tying it would only last a fish or two. Material was just to expensive. Also he did not use a bobbin this was in the dark ages pre- Sent from my Kindle Fire _ From: Alan Di Somma Sent: Fri Oct 12 09:56:05 EDT 2012 To: "vfb-mail@googlegroups.com" Subject: Re: [VFB] selling flies anywhere Brian; One of the things I do to make my flies more durable is to put half hitches in at every junction. But like you say, not too pretty. I tie mine to catch fish and sometimes I do weird little things like leaving off one claw of a craw dad. Or I will put less feet on one side or make one leg of a hopper shorter or cut in half. I think it provokes strike because the fish see it as injured and a quick meal. You won't find that on the commercially tied flies. Thank you, Alan Di Somma Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. On Oct 12, 2012, at 1:39 AM, "Brian Burgess" wrote: I am sure if I put any of my flies up for sale there would be a lot of people asking for their money back. There are never two that look the same and are not the prettiest of flies but they catch the occassional fish before they fall apart or fly off into the nearest tree. Just tied my first pike flies so will be interesting to see how long they last. Thinking about it though even if I were good enough to sell I am sure there must be an easier way to make a living. Good tying and fishing to you all Birdie -- 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 "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 "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
Re: [VFB] selling flies anywhere
The eyes on the Foggie are round head pins. If one is missing the other will make a wake on only one side. Tony --- On Fri, 10/12/12, Alan Di Somma wrote: From: Alan Di Somma Subject: Re: [VFB] selling flies anywhere To: "vfb-mail@googlegroups.com" Date: Friday, October 12, 2012, 2:16 PM I guess that's because it can't see where it's goingducking & running Thank you, Alan Di Somma Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. On Oct 12, 2012, at 9:51 AM, Anthony Spezio wrote: I think on the retrive the wake is different with one eye, Tony --- On Fri, 10/12/12, Alan Di Somma wrote: From: Alan Di Somma Subject: Re: [VFB] selling flies anywhere To: "vfb-mail@googlegroups.com" Date: Friday, October 12, 2012, 11:35 AM I like they idea. I will have to try that on my next frog. Thank you, Alan Di Somma Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. On Oct 12, 2012, at 9:26 AM, Anthony Spezio wrote: Alan, In my Froggies, I have noticed if I might loose one eye, it is more effective. Tony --- On Fri, 10/12/12, Alan Di Somma wrote: From: Alan Di Somma Subject: Re: [VFB] selling flies anywhere To: "vfb-mail@googlegroups.com" Date: Friday, October 12, 2012, 8:56 AM Brian; One of the things I do to make my flies more durable is to put half hitches in at every junction. But like you say, not too pretty. I tie mine to catch fish and sometimes I do weird little things like leaving off one claw of a craw dad. Or I will put less feet on one side or make one leg of a hopper shorter or cut in half. I think it provokes strike because the fish see it as injured and a quick meal. You won't find that on the commercially tied flies. Thank you, Alan Di Somma Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. On Oct 12, 2012, at 1:39 AM, "Brian Burgess" wrote: I am sure if I put any of my flies up for sale there would be a lot of people asking for their money back. There are never two that look the same and are not the prettiest of flies but they catch the occassional fish before they fall apart or fly off into the nearest tree. Just tied my first pike flies so will be interesting to see how long they last. Thinking about it though even if I were good enough to sell I am sure there must be an easier way to make a living. Good tying and fishing to you all Birdie -- 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 "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 "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 "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 "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 "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 "VFB Mail" group.
Re: [VFB] selling flies anywhere
I guess that's because it can't see where it's goingducking & running Thank you, Alan Di Somma Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. On Oct 12, 2012, at 9:51 AM, Anthony Spezio wrote: > > I think on the retrive the wake is different with one eye, > Tony > > --- On Fri, 10/12/12, Alan Di Somma wrote: > > From: Alan Di Somma > Subject: Re: [VFB] selling flies anywhere > To: "vfb-mail@googlegroups.com" > Date: Friday, October 12, 2012, 11:35 AM > > I like they idea. I will have to try that on my next frog. > > Thank you, > > Alan Di Somma > > > > Sent from my iPad > > > > Thank You, > Alan Di Somma > Phoenix, AZ. > > On Oct 12, 2012, at 9:26 AM, Anthony Spezio wrote: > >> >> Alan, >> In my Froggies, I have noticed if I might loose one eye, it is more >> effective. >> Tony >> >> --- On Fri, 10/12/12, Alan Di Somma wrote: >> >> From: Alan Di Somma >> Subject: Re: [VFB] selling flies anywhere >> To: "vfb-mail@googlegroups.com" >> Date: Friday, October 12, 2012, 8:56 AM >> >> Brian; >> >> One of the things I do to make my flies more durable is to put half hitches >> in at every junction. >> >> But like you say, not too pretty. >> >> I tie mine to catch fish and sometimes I do weird little things like leaving >> off one claw of a craw dad. Or I will put less feet on one side or make one >> leg of a hopper shorter or cut in half. >> I think it provokes strike because the fish see it as injured and a quick >> meal. >> >> You won't find that on the commercially tied flies. >> >> Thank you, >> >> Alan Di Somma >> >> >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> >> >> Thank You, >> Alan Di Somma >> Phoenix, AZ. >> >> On Oct 12, 2012, at 1:39 AM, "Brian Burgess" >> wrote: >> >>> I am sure if I put any of my flies up for sale >>> there would be a lot of people asking for their money back. >>> There are never two that look the same and are not the prettiest of flies >>> but they catch the occassional fish before they fall apart or fly off into >>> the nearest tree. >>> >>> Just tied my first pike flies so will be interesting to see how long they >>> last. >>> >>> Thinking about it though even if I were good enough to sell I am sure there >>> must be an easier way to make a living. >>> >>> Good tying and fishing to you all >>> >>> Birdie >>> -- >>> 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 "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 "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 "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 "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 "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
Re: [VFB] selling flies anywhere
I think on the retrive the wake is different with one eye, Tony --- On Fri, 10/12/12, Alan Di Somma wrote: From: Alan Di Somma Subject: Re: [VFB] selling flies anywhere To: "vfb-mail@googlegroups.com" Date: Friday, October 12, 2012, 11:35 AM I like they idea. I will have to try that on my next frog. Thank you, Alan Di Somma Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. On Oct 12, 2012, at 9:26 AM, Anthony Spezio wrote: Alan, In my Froggies, I have noticed if I might loose one eye, it is more effective. Tony --- On Fri, 10/12/12, Alan Di Somma wrote: From: Alan Di Somma Subject: Re: [VFB] selling flies anywhere To: "vfb-mail@googlegroups.com" Date: Friday, October 12, 2012, 8:56 AM Brian; One of the things I do to make my flies more durable is to put half hitches in at every junction. But like you say, not too pretty. I tie mine to catch fish and sometimes I do weird little things like leaving off one claw of a craw dad. Or I will put less feet on one side or make one leg of a hopper shorter or cut in half. I think it provokes strike because the fish see it as injured and a quick meal. You won't find that on the commercially tied flies. Thank you, Alan Di Somma Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. On Oct 12, 2012, at 1:39 AM, "Brian Burgess" wrote: I am sure if I put any of my flies up for sale there would be a lot of people asking for their money back. There are never two that look the same and are not the prettiest of flies but they catch the occassional fish before they fall apart or fly off into the nearest tree. Just tied my first pike flies so will be interesting to see how long they last. Thinking about it though even if I were good enough to sell I am sure there must be an easier way to make a living. Good tying and fishing to you all Birdie -- 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 "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 "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 "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 "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
Re: [VFB] selling flies anywhere
I like they idea. I will have to try that on my next frog. Thank you, Alan Di Somma Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. On Oct 12, 2012, at 9:26 AM, Anthony Spezio wrote: > > Alan, > In my Froggies, I have noticed if I might loose one eye, it is more effective. > Tony > > --- On Fri, 10/12/12, Alan Di Somma wrote: > > From: Alan Di Somma > Subject: Re: [VFB] selling flies anywhere > To: "vfb-mail@googlegroups.com" > Date: Friday, October 12, 2012, 8:56 AM > > Brian; > > One of the things I do to make my flies more durable is to put half hitches > in at every junction. > > But like you say, not too pretty. > > I tie mine to catch fish and sometimes I do weird little things like leaving > off one claw of a craw dad. Or I will put less feet on one side or make one > leg of a hopper shorter or cut in half. > I think it provokes strike because the fish see it as injured and a quick > meal. > > You won't find that on the commercially tied flies. > > Thank you, > > Alan Di Somma > > > > Sent from my iPad > > > > Thank You, > Alan Di Somma > Phoenix, AZ. > > On Oct 12, 2012, at 1:39 AM, "Brian Burgess" > wrote: > >> I am sure if I put any of my flies up for sale >> there would be a lot of people asking for their money back. >> There are never two that look the same and are not the prettiest of flies >> but they catch the occassional fish before they fall apart or fly off into >> the nearest tree. >> >> Just tied my first pike flies so will be interesting to see how long they >> last. >> >> Thinking about it though even if I were good enough to sell I am sure there >> must be an easier way to make a living. >> >> Good tying and fishing to you all >> >> Birdie >> -- >> 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 "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 "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 "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
Re: [VFB] selling flies anywhere
Alan, In my Froggies, I have noticed if I might loose one eye, it is more effective. Tony --- On Fri, 10/12/12, Alan Di Somma wrote: From: Alan Di Somma Subject: Re: [VFB] selling flies anywhere To: "vfb-mail@googlegroups.com" Date: Friday, October 12, 2012, 8:56 AM Brian; One of the things I do to make my flies more durable is to put half hitches in at every junction. But like you say, not too pretty. I tie mine to catch fish and sometimes I do weird little things like leaving off one claw of a craw dad. Or I will put less feet on one side or make one leg of a hopper shorter or cut in half. I think it provokes strike because the fish see it as injured and a quick meal. You won't find that on the commercially tied flies. Thank you, Alan Di Somma Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. On Oct 12, 2012, at 1:39 AM, "Brian Burgess" wrote: I am sure if I put any of my flies up for sale there would be a lot of people asking for their money back. There are never two that look the same and are not the prettiest of flies but they catch the occassional fish before they fall apart or fly off into the nearest tree. Just tied my first pike flies so will be interesting to see how long they last. Thinking about it though even if I were good enough to sell I am sure there must be an easier way to make a living. Good tying and fishing to you all Birdie -- 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 "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 "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
Re: [VFB] selling flies anywhere
Brian; One of the things I do to make my flies more durable is to put half hitches in at every junction. But like you say, not too pretty. I tie mine to catch fish and sometimes I do weird little things like leaving off one claw of a craw dad. Or I will put less feet on one side or make one leg of a hopper shorter or cut in half. I think it provokes strike because the fish see it as injured and a quick meal. You won't find that on the commercially tied flies. Thank you, Alan Di Somma Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. On Oct 12, 2012, at 1:39 AM, "Brian Burgess" wrote: > I am sure if I put any of my flies up for sale > there would be a lot of people asking for their money back. > There are never two that look the same and are not the prettiest of flies but > they catch the occassional fish before they fall apart or fly off into the > nearest tree. > > Just tied my first pike flies so will be interesting to see how long they > last. > > Thinking about it though even if I were good enough to sell I am sure there > must be an easier way to make a living. > > Good tying and fishing to you all > > Birdie > -- > 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 "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
Re: [VFB] selling flies anywhere
I have been contacted to tie a few of the patterns I came up with for fly shops. By the time I would buy the hooks tey want used, get the permits and stuff for taxes there would not be any money made for a long time. Over half of what they wannbted to pay for the fly would be involved in materials. I tie for me and give some away. 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-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
