He sent me a very nice married wing salmon fly on a brooch pin when I
became President of United Fly Tyers and we corrosponded for several
years. [email protected] and [email protected] are the last
addy I have.
Peggy
On 11/17/2011 4:06 AM, Thomas R. Eckert wrote:
does anybody have Bas Vershoor’s addy or any sign of life?
Thomas
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*Von:*[email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] *Im
Auftrag von *Don Ordes
*Gesendet:* Donnerstag, 17. November 2011 06:08
*An:* [email protected]
*Betreff:* [VFB] Holland Fly Fair
Martin,
That show was fabulous. Are they going to have another?
We spent a week in Paris before we headed through Belgium to the show in
Holland.
Our other guide was Wim Tehaar (I can't remember the spelling). Do you
know him?
He dared me to swallow one of those whole herrings head-first at one of
those stands along the North Sea,
and I did. Gulped like a sea gull. I think I have photos of that event.
I think Rein was egging me on, too.
Is Bas Vershoor still with us?
Thanks,
DonO
----- Original Message -----
*From:*Martin Westbeek <mailto:[email protected]>
*To:*[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
*Sent:*Wednesday, November 16, 2011 4:52 PM
*Subject:*Re: [VFB] International Fly Tying Symposium 2012
Hi Don,
Doing fine. Have been very busy in our new house, but most of the
work has been done, so I've got more time for fishing and tying than
I had the past 8 months or so. I tied at a show here and there, but
now that I've got my tying stuff organised I'm finally back into the
swing of things. I still owe you a reply to a mail you sent me just
before things got really hectic!
When I last heard from him Jan was fine, retired, and fishing a lot.
That shrimp is one of his shrimps allright, but the material is a
little too shiny and metallic looking for eelskin. I remember that
Flyfair. The Irish soccer coach who officially opened the show was
Jack Charlton I think. I don't have Jan's email address, maybe Hans
does? Have not seen Rein Simonse after that Flyfair back in 98.
Mart
----- Original Message -----
*From:*Don Ordes <mailto:[email protected]>
*To:*[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
*Sent:*Wednesday, November 16, 2011 7:45 PM
*Subject:*Re: [VFB] International Fly Tying Symposium 2012
Martin,
How you been? Been awhile. How is Jan doing? We hit it off great
at FlyFair in '98.
Below is a photo of the his shrimp with his card.
I musta gave away 20 mice at that show, one being to that famous
Irish soccer coach that was touring the tables with his huge
entourage. Can't remember his name, but he's as big over there
as Vince Lombardi is over here. The mouse ended up in his trophy
showcase (as told by one of his 'bodyguards'). Chandler maybe?
Is this shrimp tied with eel?
Do you know Rein Simonse? He was one of our guides and escorts.
I would like to email Jan if you have an addy for him.
Thanks,
Don
----- Original Message -----
*From:*Martin Westbeek <mailto:[email protected]>
*To:*[email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>
*Sent:*Wednesday, November 16, 2011 10:28 AM
*Subject:*Re: [VFB] International Fly Tying Symposium 2012
Hi,
Still here! Eel skin is nice stuff. Dutch flytier Jan
Reniers has used it a lot for different patterns, and he has
a page on Hans' Flytier site.
I use it for Muddler type flies, and sub the wing with eel
skin. You cut a canoo shaped wing from the skin, fold it in
half lenghtwise, and split the end along the fold. Next you
tie in the other end and you make the head out of sculpin
wool or deer hair. Like so:
http://home.planet.nl/~westb001/Eelskinmuddl.html
and mini versions (scroll down on same page) are great
flies, too.
When they are cured correlty they should not smell too much.
Most of the times they will remain supple, but they should
not be greasy.
After use, when the fly dries up, the eel skin will curl up
like crazy, but next time you fish the fly the curls will
disappear when wet.
It's a nice pattern to fish in the dark as well because you
will hear it whizzing by: frrrrrllllll frrrrrrrrrrrllllll.
Come to think of it - I'll send you some, Neville! I cured a
batch just before we moved, to clear the fridge.
Mart
----- Original Message -----
*From:*Anthony Spezio <mailto:[email protected]>
*To:*[email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>
*Sent:*Wednesday, November 16, 2011 1:45 PM
*Subject:*Re: [VFB] International Fly Tying Symposium 2012
If Martin Westbeek is still on the list, he should be
able to give you some tips. He has tied with Eel Skin.
Tony
*From:*"[email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>" <[email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>>
*To:* [email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>
*Sent:* Tuesday, November 15, 2011 7:15 PM
*Subject:* Re: [VFB] International Fly Tying Symposium 2012
That's for sure. I learned a lot from you and many of
the other I've met over the years. Along with all those
fly swaps on VFB, FF@ and various web sites I've hung
out on. I still trying to figure out what to do with the
eel skin I picked up last January. A minnow pattern made
totally out of the skin. I wonder if it gives off a
scent when rehydrated?
Jerry Caruso
"All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia."
Jerry,
You livened my memory, it was Seven Springs PA. That was
the first time we met. I still remember that grin when
you introduced yourself to me.
The show moved to Seacaucus N.J. then to Somerset. Those
were some good times. Lot of water under the bridge
since then.
Tony
*From:*"[email protected]" <[email protected]>
*To:* [email protected]
*Sent:* Tuesday, November 15, 2011 2:50 PM
*Subject:* Re: [VFB] International Fly Tying Symposium 2012
Tony:
I drove out to the show when it was held at 7 Springs to
meet you and Hans W. I think it moved to Bayonne the
following year or the next one and then finally settled
in Somerset. Wayne, I'll see you Saturday. I'm looking
for my club name tag so I know who I am.
Jerry Caruso
"All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia."
Say Hello to Jerry for me. I think that is where we
first met many years ago.
Tony
*From:*Wayne Blake-Hedges <[email protected]>
*To:* "[email protected]"
<[email protected]>
*Sent:* Monday, November 14, 2011 10:17 PM
*Subject:* Re: [VFB] International Fly Tying Symposium 2012
Hi Jerry;
Good to hear from you, how ae you doing?
See ya Saturday;
Wayneb
*From:*"[email protected]" <[email protected]>
*To:* [email protected]
*Sent:* Monday, November 14, 2011 10:46 PM
*Subject:* Re: [VFB] International Fly Tying Symposium 2012
I'll be there Saturday. I'll be tying at some point,
probably during the afternoon, at the South Jersey
Coastal Fly Anglers table. Stop by. It's always good to
place faces to names.
Jerry Caruso
"All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia."
Hi All;
The IFTS is being held Saturday November 19th and Sunday
November 20th in somerset NJ.
http://internationalflytyingsymposium.com/celebritiesandtiers.html
Besides Peggy Brenner, Nick Runarsson and me, is any one
else attending?
Wayneb
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