I hope that those involved in this heated discussion aren't offended (very much). I think that alot of the shrapnel generated by the original post can be explained thusly (and this is for your benefit, Jack...no offense (not much anyway.)
Many of us here in the VFB have commercial interest in fly tying and fly fishing (some of us even depend on it to help make ends meet.) There is an unwritten code among gentlemen/gentlewomen here that we don't advertise for commercial gain on Byard's list. He also depends on this commerce for his bread and butter...so out of respect and appreciation for what he does....we don't advertise. >From time to time people do sell used things here...and that's ok. In general, however, it is a joy to trade items (flies) with others. Chris
