Graeme, The swap filled up so fast, some folks got left out. The swappers are not wanting to expand the #of tiers, as I only wanted 20 to start with.
If Bart drops out for Rene, I should be able to get you in at #26. If not, I may go to a swap A & B with 15 tiers each. We'll see. DonO ----- Original Message ----- From: "graeme-callander" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2003 3:07 AM Subject: RE: [VFB] Rope-dub Swap > Sign me up please. > All the best > Graeme. > > -----Original Message----- > From: DonO [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: 20 January 2003 18:31 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [VFB] Rope-dub Swap > > > OK, > With the vfb rope-dub page, the mpeg, and a year to work on it, plus the new > Whiting hackles delivered, I'm going to host my first swap. It IS > different. > > Name: DonO's Rope-dub Swap > > 20 tiers, 21 flies required ( 1ea. for me and 1 ea. for Byard). You'll > receive 19 flies back. > Due date: May 1st- enough time for Co op #2 to complete. Can extend. > Flies: Dry or wet- must incorporate any style of segmented rope-dubbing, > fuzzy or clean. > Any type of dubbing is acceptable, but tougher dubbings will get extra > points. > Roping on a Knor-vise is acceptable, but must be so noted on the flies. > All flies must be toe-tagged with the type of dubbing used- that's all, > plus, of course, your name and the name of your creation. > Other details of shipping, postage, etc. will be handled off vfb. > > What's new... > Along with getting back an assortment of styles and ties- which makes it > worth it to enter... > > This swap will be judged. I will pick a winner based on the overall > quality, consistency, and innovation of the roping technique used. One > rule: dubbing segmentation must be visible. > > Prizes: > 1st place will receive a show-mouse > 2nd place will receive a 14/0 Monster Muddler rear-view mirror hanger-fly > 3rd place will receive a realistic stonefly > > So there are NO losers! Everybody at least gets their swap flies and new > ideas. > > If anyone wants to get in, but needs help, there's plenty of time. I've > roped every dubbing/fur in my entire collection, and it all works. So if > you want to send me a sample of the dubbing you want to work with, I'll rope > it for you and return it as a sample to tie from. > > Who's interested? > > DonO
