Anbody interested in doing a Saltwater FLY SWAP.

I have done this on another web site and it was fun. Never know what youll get but thats whats cool about it.

Below I have copied some guidelines


1. A dozen tyers

2. someone vollunteers to act as the Swapmaster.

3. The Swapmaster keeps track of all tyers who commit to participating and when 12 are signed up, "close" the swap to new participants.

4. The Swapmaster should then post a list of who's in, what they've committed to tie, and what the deadline is. (maybe 1st of every month?)

5. Flies should be mailed in large, rigid envelopes. Tyer's Screen name and real name printed on it. Include a return envelope in the package, with your return address on it, and the same amount of postage as was required to ship your flies to the swapmaster.

6. Make sure the return envelope is big enough to accomodate large flies!

7.Include information about the pattern you've tied, a receipe, etc. if you have it.

8. Include an extra fly for the swapmaster as a courtesy, not mandatory, but a nice touch.

9. Make the deadline.


For the Swapmaster
1. Keep the swap informed by posting a thread with the subject line "SWAP Update." Spell out who's in, what they are tying, and any news.
2. Post a reminder a week before the deadline.
3. Post a list of what flies you've received as they arrive.
4. Keep the flies in their original envelopes in a safe place.
5. When all the flies have arrived, find a big open space -- like a clear kitchen or dining room table and put down 12 pieces of 8.5x11 paper.
6. Write each tyers Reel-Time name and real name on the bottom of each piece of paper.
7. Open the envelopes and carefully put each tyers contribution on their sheet of paper.
8. Keep the return envelopes in a stack.
9. Distribute the flies, one set at a time, between the 12 sheets of paper.
10. When they are all distributed. Carefully collect the flies and place them in the receipient's fly box, sheet of foam, cardboard or whatever. Place that in the return envelope. DO NOT SEAL YET.


11. When all the return envelopes (11, the 12th being you, the swapmaster) are filled, check to see if there are any flies remaining to be sorted. If not, and if you think everything is good to go: seal the envelopes.


12. Take the bundle to the post office, mail it, and post a message saying the swap is in the mail. A photo of the set with a key to who tied what is a nice touch.

Capt Walt

I'm interested, is this a monthly ongoing thing or a one time swap? I dont know that I could do monthly etc once the fishing heats up, but I know I can get a couple dozen more done before it gets hot and heavy. If its a one time deal I'm in for a dozen september night flies. a ken A. pattern.

I will tie!! :kewl:

o.k Ive done a few hunderd SWAPS so if you guys want a SWAP MASTER (no problem ) ONE TIME DEAL.seasone will be starting soon.
so we need to get started, eyeryone SIGNED in by---->
APRIL 21'st all flys sent in by MAY 5th. Ill send out MONDAY MAY 7th. will take PIC'S an post the. so if you want in SIGNE UP NOW. TIE WHAT EVER YOU LIKE. that way everyone get a good aasortment of new flys for SPRING.
WILL SEND ADDRESS WHERE TO SEND after ALL HAVE SIGNE IN. ALL packages need to be sent w/ S.A.S.E. returned postage-->is a MUST, if you want your flys:huh:
GOOD LUCK GOOD TYIN:wave:

so far we have

1. teeser
2. newengland
3. throwing timber
4. saltydog

SIGNE UP NOW

Are we going to do this with just 4 guys?

We gotta have more guys interested maybe putting something on the main forum??

throwing timber GOOD SUGGESTION
GOOD LUCK GOOD TYIN

ok! I'm in.How many flies do you want sent "in the package'?

I'll do ray's flys:rotfl:

I'll do Rhody Flatwings

If everyone is cool with Clousers tied by a guy who is just figuring ont how to tie I am in.

What better way than to jump right in BOB!!!

I'm just like Bob. I've been tying for a season, and I can tie nice clausers, half and halfs and gartside gurglers. If this is cool with everyone I am in too.

NEW LIST for fly swap
1.TEESER
2. NEW ENGLAND
3. THROWING TIMBER
4. SALTYDOG
5. SALTFLY
6. STRIPERCRAZY
7.BOB FISHGERALD
8. BILLY BANKS
9. AT GRIMALDI

O.K. if you want we can let this run till this weekend to see if you can get 4. more. then close it monday the 30th. an then get all flys to me by MAY 12th then I can take pic's an post on MAY 14th an in the MAIL by the 16th so you should have them around MONDAY 20th.
GOOD LUCK GOOD TYIN :humpty:
P.S. you can TIE what you like. that way we get an assortment of different FLYS.

I am in. crease fly?

thank you, AT Grimaldi Ill put on the list.
GOOD LUCK GOOD TYIN:humpty:

NEW LIST for fly swap:jump:
1.TEESER
2. NEW ENGLAND
3. THROWING TIMBER
4. SALTYDOG
5. SALTFLY
6. STRIPERCRAZY
7.BOB FISHGERALD
8. BILLY BANKS
9. AT GRIMALDI

we got 9 all we need is 3 more, theres got to be 3 guys tying that want some NEW FLYS for the season.
GOOD LUCK GOOD TYIN:cheers:

I'm in...epoxy fly

Suggestion, what about making one or two extra and then auction the lot off for charity?

I'm in for tying up a few extras for charity, just let me know what the final tally is. :kewl:

TIMF. your a good man thank you
NEW LIST for fly swap
1. TEESER
2. NEW ENGLAND
3. THROWING TIMBER
4. SALTYDOG
5. SALTFLY
6. STRIPERCRAZY
7. BOB FISHGERALD
8. BILLY BANKS
9. AT GRIMALDI
10. TIMF

to clear thing up this is how it works. if we get 12 tiers, we usualy tie 11 flys :shocked: yes 11, thats you you dont get your fly back. so when we get the TOTAL in Ill let you know the amout including the EXTRA for JOHN.
GOOD LUCK GOOD TYIN:usd:

Hey guys, room for one more tyer? Im only 15 but have been tying for 3 years. I can tye some clousers and decievers, and i will tye some different flies.

NEW LIST for fly swap
1. TEESER
2. NEW ENGLAND
3. THROWING TIMBER
4. SALTYDOG
5. SALTFLY
6. STRIPERCRAZY
7. BOB FISHGERALD
8. BILLY BANKS
9. AT GRIMALDI
10. TIMF
11. BUCKMANJR
YES SIR! your in. tie up all the same flys :usd:
one more, guys just one more.
GOOD LUCK GOOD TYIN:bounce:

We still waiting on a 12th, or are we going with 11?

we will close out at 11 an all tie 12. with the 12 fly going to the site
1. TEESER
2. NEW ENGLAND
3. THROWING TIMBER
4. SALTYDOG
5. SALTFLY
6. STRIPERCRAZY
7. BOB FISHGERALD
8. BILLY BANKS
9. AT GRIMALDI
10. TIMF
11. BUCKMANJR

1.TIE'M UP
2. put a S.A.S.E. in the package you are sending. (do NOT send plain envelops) you will lose the flys.
send to-------> C/O
SALTYDOG
90 MANNING ST
HUDSON, MASS 01749

S.A.S.E.----> SELF ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOP in this case you should use the mailling envelops--or boxes that are SELF SEALED.with RETURN POSTAGE)
so go to it. Ill be waiting, an will post as they come in.
GOOD LUCK GOOD TYIN:smash:

Salty you're from Hudson??? Not much salt out there at all. You must have a long ride to fish. I head out there to fish Lake Boon for largemouth.

saltydog;mine are in the mail tomorrow!!!!!:jump1:

I've been looking for my vice:huh: for a few days:lossinit: I may have lost it. man how do ya lose a vice...if I don't find it tomarrow, don't wait for me I don't want to hold you guys up:huh: if I can't find it it going to stink...I'm just getting started tieing bucktails for plugs and everything:scream:

stripercrazy. good luck let me know if you dont find it, we will cross you of the list, if you cant find it use--> VICEGRIPS:hihi:
GOOD LUCK GOOD TYIN:beat:

I am going to try and wrap mine up this weekend. stripercrazy, I might have a vise you can use until yours show up, check your PMs.

I've been looking for my vice:huh: for a few days:lossinit: I may have lost it. man how do ya lose a vice...if I don't find it tomarrow, don't wait for me I don't want to hold you guys up:huh: if I can't find it it going to stink...I'm just getting started tieing bucktails for plugs and everything:scream:

I'll mail you one of mine if you'll promise to return it!:walk:

will be checking EVERYDAY

Ive got a few more plugs to build.
GOOD LUCK GOOD TYIN:rotf3:

DON'T FORGET---> try to get them to me by the MAY 12th

put a S.A.S.E. in the package you are sending. (do NOT send plain envelops) you will lose the flys.
send to-------> C/O
SALTYDOG
90 MANNING ST
HUDSON, MASS 01749

S.A.S.E.----> SELF ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOP in this case you should use the mailling envelops--or boxes that are SELF SEALED.with RETURN POSTAGE)
so go to it. Ill be waiting, an will post as they come in.
GOOD LUCK GOOD TYIN:bo:

Hey Salty.....just to make sure, we are sending 11 flies total right? 10 for the guys in the swap and 1 for the site?

CORRECT:wall:
GOOD LUCK GOODTYIN:uhuh:

FLY SWAP info,
the FIRST one in was SALTFLY, thank you
GOOD LUCK GOOD TYIN:jump:

Guys if possible how about making two extra so a total of twelve then auction them off for MAC. I am a bit behind but will be getting them out this weekend after the epoxy dries.

I sent 12 [lets dooooooo it!]

bob and terrence thanks, I'd lose my head if it wasn't attached. my vice is in the missing...if you guys send me a list of everyone I get flyies out when I can, but don't count me in ...sorry...ed

stripercrazy, don't worry about it there will be outher SWAPS.
GOOD LUCK GOOD TYIN:cheers:

I too am a little behind on the flies I owe but they will be in the mail Monday.

Hey Salty have my flies gotten to you yet?

Flies will be in the mail monday :kewl:

Ed your vice is in the orange box labeled Fly tying stuff. If you need a vice youre welcome to stop in tomorrow night after work.

Clousers are in the capable hands of the USPS.

running late.

I an running late. I need for the epoxy to set. If I get them in the mail by wednesday the 16th, is that too late? My apologies for the delay.

- ATG

FLYS IN SO FAR
1.saltfly
2.BillyBlanks
3.timf
4.SaltyDog

just keep on tyin, we will be waiting.:jump:
P.S. AT Grimaldi, no problem

mine will be at the p.o tomorrow am. Apologies to the others for my delay.

Glad you got them. I was in the neighborhood so it was easier to drop them off. Thanks for putting this together.

revised list RECEIVED FLYS

FLYS IN SO FAR
1.saltfly
2.BillyBlanks
3.timf
4.SaltyDog
5.Bob
------>still got a few more to go. you know who you are, lets get going, were wait on you guys. will be check mail every day.
.
GOOD LUCK GOOD TYIN

Hope my flies don't bring down the quality of the swap. You should have seen the ones that didn't make it into the envelope.

Saltydog I sent my flies on Saturday. I hope you get them soon.

TEEZER, came in todays mail:claps:
thats 6 in will be waiting:chatter
GOOD LUCK GOOD TYIN
FLYS IN SO FAR
1.Saltfly
2.BillyBlanks
3.Timf
4.SaltyDog
5.Bob
6.Teezer

come on guys try to get them in by the week-end :whackin: so I can get PIC'S an POST an out MONDAY.
GOOD LUCK GOOD TYIN:btu:

sent yesterday postal liars said you should have today by 3pm. I included a stamped self addressed postage paid for flat rate mailing envelope. I sent a bakers dozen flat wings :thanks: For putting this together.

Throwing Timber, well you won't believe this but I was just reading your post, time 12.oclock when themail delivery just came. GOT'EM
THANK YOU SIR.
QUESTION where did you get your PLASTIC:huh: I need a bunch for my LONG FLAT WING,
thank's again
GOOD LUCK GOOD TYIN @ PLUGGIN:wiggle:

LAST CALL:sleeps:
NEW LIST for fly swap
1. TEESER------------------->got'em
2. NEW ENGLAND---------------------------->NOT IN
3. THROWING TIMBER ---> got'em
4. SALTYDOG -------------> got'em
5. SALTFLY------------------>got'em
6. STRIPERCRAZY---------------------------->NOT IN
7. BOB FISHGERALD-------->got'em
8. BILLY BANKS ------------->got'em
9. AT GRIMALDI------------------------------>NOT IN
10. TIMF--------------------->got"em
11. BUCKMANJR------------->got'em

NOW I need to hear from the guys that are NOT IN-----> ARE YOU SENDING or are you OUT ???????? im heading to MIKES to pick up supplys an deliver a plug, WILL check back later.

plastic was from M &d's of course site sponsor I use the same plastics for my plugs :uhuh: I think its like two dollars for a bagillion plastic bags. Talk to mike cc he'll set you up with the bags. Im glad you got them ok.

Guys it's time to close this out. I will put everything together this week take pic;s an send out. all left over flys I will send to JOHN for auction. THANK YOU
GOOD LUCK GOOD TYIN :cool:

I just dropped my 12 Crease flies in the USPS today to SaltyDog.

with a return SASE.

Thanks for all your patience.

- ATG

AT Grimaldi, A BIG THANK YOU, as soon as I get them Illlet you an the outher know. Im WORKING this weekend, if Ihave time Ill take them w/ me an take pic's an put in envelops to mail MONDAY.
GOOD LUCK GOOD FISHIN;)
P.S. THANK YOU ALL :kewl:

hey saltydog!Monday is is the holiday.We forgive you!THANK A VETERAN &remember those that paid the ULTIMATE PRICE for freedom and those who are serving today to preserve it.

SEMPER FI

AT Grimaldi, GOT'EM
GOOD LUCK GOOD FISHIN:rotf3: