Hey All:

The cold is starting to set in, and the fishing starting to slow down......so the time has come for another fly swap. We were thinking 12 tiers, each person picks a pattern. Once we have 12 people lined up we can work out the details and deadlines. So who's interested and what will you be tying?? I'll twist up 12 of Gartside's Gurglers.

I'm in for some flatwings:bgi:

Had to Op Out.

Sorry.

Netx time maybe?

Nice......we're off to a good start:

1. BillyBlanks
2. Throwingtimber
3. NEWENGLAND
4. NEWENGLAND (2)


Who else is in?!?!

Ill make up some clousers.

Ill tie up a dozen shrimp for the flats.The bass couldn't pass'm by:kewl::kewl:

I'll tie some decevers:rotf2:

Nice! We're up to 7 already. Here is where we stand:

1) BillyBlanks - Gartside Gurglers
2) ThrowingTimber - Flatwings
3) NewEngland - Surf Smurfs
4) NewEngland (2) - Poppers
5) BuckmanJr - Clausers
6) Saltfly - Shrimp
7) StriperCrazy - Deceivers

Salt.....wish I had some of your shrimp for next week. I'm off to Florida to fish for Snook. Those things work wonders down there. I've got a few different patters I'm going to try but nothing beats the real thing on a light weight spinning rod.

Billy ATG is in Florida right now so I dont think he's seen this. Put him down for the swap as well I'm sure he would want to be included. If he can't for whatever reason, I'll tie up a second dozen in a diff. pattern

:thanks:

Nice! We're up to 7 already. Here is where we stand:

1) BillyBlanks - Gartside Gurglers
2) ThrowingTimber - Flatwings
3) NewEngland - Surf Smurfs
4) NewEngland (2) - Poppers
5) BuckmanJr - Clausers
6) Saltfly - Shrimp
7) StriperCrazy - Deceivers

Salt.....wish I had some of your shrimp for next week. I'm off to Florida to fish for Snook. Those things work wonders down there. I've got a few different patters I'm going to try but nothing beats the real thing on a light weight spinning rod.A friend of mine is a guide down there and fishes the west side.If you want his # let me know.He's been fishing the beaches and doing quite well

Thanks for the heads up Salt. Unfortunately I'll be on the East Coast. I've fished there a few times so I should be able to find something to catch. There's plenty of snook and lady fish to keep me busy on the fly. ATG is in.....just let me know what he will be tying so we can post it up, but regardless we'll save a spot for him.

I know he's heavy into crease flies so maybe pencil him in for those? If he switches to something else we can always put him down for whatever he decides to tie up, no?

You got it Timber.....crease flies it is. Who else is in? Still have plenty of room!

O.K. count me in for some Well Diggers

1) BillyBlanks - Gartside Gurglers
2) ThrowingTimber - Flatwings
3) NewEngland - Surf Smurfs
4) NewEngland (2) - Poppers
5) BuckmanJr - Clausers
6) Saltfly - Shrimp
7) StriperCrazy - Deceivers
8) ATG - Crease Flies (or other)
9) Denis - Well Diggers

We are in pretty good shape, just need a few more and we can close it out. Who else is interested???

What do we need like 3 more?

I'm in if Timber is tying my dozen as well j/k.. Maybe ez-body sand eel pattern.

Two more spots left......
1) BillyBlanks - Gartside Gurglers
2) ThrowingTimber - Flatwings
3) NewEngland - Surf Smurfs
4) NewEngland (2) - Poppers
5) BuckmanJr - Clausers
6) Saltfly - Shrimp
7) StriperCrazy - Deceivers
8) ATG - Crease Flies (or other)
9) Denis - Well Diggers
10) Tynan19 - Ez-body sand eels

Two more spots left......
1) BillyBlanks - Gartside Gurglers
2) ThrowingTimber - Flatwings
3) NewEngland - Surf Smurfs
4) NewEngland (2) - Poppers
5) BuckmanJr - Clausers
6) Saltfly - Shrimp
7) StriperCrazy - Deceivers
8) ATG - Crease Flies (or other)
9) Denis - Well Diggers
10) Tynan19 - Ez-body sand eels

I'll do albie mushmouths

1) BillyBlanks - Gartside Gurglers
2) ThrowingTimber - Flatwings
3) NewEngland - Surf Smurfs
4) NewEngland (2) - Poppers
5) BuckmanJr - Clausers
6) Saltfly - Shrimp
7) StriperCrazy - Deceivers
8) ATG - Crease Flies (or other)
9) Denis - Well Diggers
10) Tynan19 - Ez-body sand eels
11) Striperman36 - Albie Mushmouths

One more and we can close it out.......

There's got to be one more guy on this site that can tie up some nice flies......

OK, Billy I'm in, how about a small squid fly that has worked in the past?

1) BillyBlanks - Gartside Gurglers
2) ThrowingTimber - Flatwings
3) NewEngland - Surf Smurfs
4) NewEngland (2) - Poppers
5) BuckmanJr - Clausers
6) Saltfly - Shrimp
7) StriperCrazy - Deceivers
8) ATG - Crease Flies (or other)
9) Denis - Well Diggers
10) Tynan19 - Ez-body sand eels
11) Striperman36 - Albie Mushmouths
12) Cb2fly - Squid Flies

Consider this swap closed!!!

New proposition: In past fly swaps we have also included a "mystery fly" Each tier includes one of these (whatever pattern you'd like to tie) and when I send back your packages I will mix these up so each person will get one back. Everyone game for that?

Rules from a previous swap (just for a guideline):

1. A dozen tyers is about the perfect size.
2. A swap should be proposed by someone willing to act as the Swapmaster.
3. The Swapmaster should keep 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.
5. Swaps are supposed to be fun, so deadlines should be realistic -- at least a month away from the time the swap is closed in most cases.
6. Flies should be mailed in large, rigid envelopes. The perfect way to ship flies into the Swapmaster is to put them in a plastic, inexpensive flybox with the tyer's Reel-Time 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. (shipping fly boxes is a great idea, mainly because it insures that no hooks will poke through the paper envelopes and impale some poor postal worker, be sure to write your name on the box though!)
7. Make sure the return envelope is big enough to accomodate large flies! It's a shame for the swapmaster to have cram other tyers' work into a small envelope. Some flies are quite long, have delicate tails, and need lots of room.
8. It's a nice gesture to include some information about the pattern you've tied, a receipe, etc.
9. Some tyers put each fly into its own plastic sleeve.
10. Include an extra fly for the swapmaster as a courtesy, not mandatory, but a nice touch.
11. Try to make the deadline.
12. Put your screen name on the outside of the envelope when you ship it to the swapmaster.
13. Make an effort to show off your best work. Don't rush. Tying a dozen of the same pattern can be tedious, so don't do it all at once unless you're really determined or an efficient tyer. Try to tie something unique. Swaps are a great way to receive patterns you might never consider. That's not to say that a Deceiver/Clouser/common pattern isn't appreciated.

For the Swapmaster
1. Keep the swap informed by posting a thread with the subject line "SWAP [whatever title] 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. I would recommend not opening any envelopes until they have all arrived.
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.


So deadline......lets say all flies should be to me Sunday January 5th. If this is an issue with anyone please let me know. And please, please don't be late. It will delay the entire swap (no one wants to be "that guy").

Ok enough said.......let's get to tying.

Billy

Flies are in the mail.

Thanks Denis, you're the first. I'll let you know when they come in.

Denis - Just got your flies. Very nice work my friend. Looking forward to tossing these around come spring.

How is everyone else doing? The board has been dead lately. Still on time?

As you finish up PM me and I can send over my adress. :wid:

Happy Holidays everyone!

You'll get mine right around the 1st.

Mine are done. Will be mailed tomorrow. Are we doing the mystery fly, I will put one in. We should send 12 of ours correct and then you send one of ours back correct with the set?

Sounds good Tynan, and yup we're doing a mystery fly.

The swap is due to close tommorow and so far I have flies from:

Denis

Tynan - in mail

Anyone else?

I need to finish mine. I expect to finish them this weekend.

Im done just need to know where to mail them :D

Great! Check you pm's

Hey Timber, have you herd from ATG? Havent seen him post on here for a while.

I'm working on them, very soon:btu:

Hey all.

I have mine done, just need to know where to send them. Can someone send me a PM? and, NO, I am not sending them to either Ed or Vic - I know better. :) LMFAO.

- ATG

Nice....check your pm's

billy;the shrimp are swimming your way this afternoon

Who we missing?

The only flies I have received so far are Denis' well diggers and your sand eels Tynan.

I tracked down NewEngland on his personal email account and he said he was out......very dissapointing, considering he had signed up for two spots.

Guys, please remember if you sign up for something like this, the other people in the swap are depending on you to participate and have tied flies in anticipation of you taking part.

Since guys have already sent the full amount of flies, I think everyone else should too. I'll figure out a way to mix them up, we'll just get a couple of the same pattern.

don't stress:conf:out about it.If you want post a deadline :rtfm:to the participants and go from there.You got my support

No stress my good man, I get enough of that at work!

Ive herd from:
Striperman36
ThrowingTimber
Stripercrazy
ATG
Saltfly
Cb2fly

Got flies from:
Tynan
Denis
Myself

Havent herd from:

BuckmanJr.
NewEngland - out x 2

Has anyone herd from buckmanjr? or know him?

don't stress:conf:out about it.If you want post a deadline :rtfm:to the participants and go from there.You got my support

Wasn't the dedline the 5th? :gu: Not stressing either. Can't use them for awhile anyway.

Some of us have to work Tyan :chased:

LOL. I am at work now. I actually tied them while I was at work. I am just busting anyways.

If I did that, well do you have any openings?

Hey Guys,

Just wanted to ask, who fishes a sinking line? Curious cuz whoever gets my mystery fly will need one to fish it correctly.

I do when the water is moving,waves on the beach,and deeper than 4ft. on the flats.

Saltfly, got your shrimp. Nice work

the sand eel is yours.that's another"killah" on a grey day on the flats.on a sunny bright day knock off some of the flash if they turn off after attacking.

sucks to get old...I can't see crap:rocketem: I may start over with bigger flys too:splat: I see the eyeball doctor...god I may need bi -focals

Got flies from:
Tynan
Denis
Saltfly
Myself

ATG is on the way.........where is everyone? Commin up on 3 weeks past due.

Ed -

go to OSJL, AC Moore or Michaels and get a cheap pair of 1.0+ or 2.5+ or better. I have perfect vision, but a little magnification helps worlds. That being said, I am no optometrist. :smash:

- ATG

ATG, got your crease flies. Nice job, thanks for the participation.

Guys,

If I don't hear back from the people with outstanding flies I'll close the swap within the next week or two. Tiers that have sent thier flies feel free to give input if you feel we should hold off or close it.

I think closing it in two weeks is reasonable.Also ,a notice to those who havent sent flys yet to please respond if they're "in or out" as of now.That way if there are others who would like to participate there is still time.

totally spaced this sorry guys, theyve been in my truck since I got the address to send to. Works been nuts, havent taken a actually leave the desk lunch in weeks. My apologies.

No problem Timber, glad you've got them done.

totally spaced this sorry guys, theyve been in my truck since I got the address to send to. Works been nuts, havent taken a actually leave the desk lunch in weeks. My apologies.

Yeah but how much time do you take off during the season and when your there how productive are you after fishing all night. I think you owe them . :faga::bshake:

Haven't herd from anyone else, so once I get Timber's flies we'll close the swap out on Saturday (unless I hear from someone). That will leave us with 6 tiers, so we'll get two from each + mystery flies for those that tied them.

stoped at quakerlane b and t for hooks and fin and feather both places 1's gone and knocked on the trailer at ql...no one around...pissed me off...ended up at allies donuts it was noon time too...I don't want to slow you guys up don't wait for me...sorry:pats:

I ended up making a heavy large squid, I fish this fly in and around large rocks and structure in where bass can ambush this fly, i fish it very low to the structure, this fly has been very successful for me. It should ride like a clouser hook side up with an airflo cold water fast sink tip in rips and sharp drop offs. This has the possibility of catching fish on the drop, you need to mend the line to try and keep tension on the fly the deeper you dredge the various water levels. This fly has been very good at fishing below large Bluefish blitz, when large stripers set up below the "top or middle" layer of baitfish.

Billy,
I know you got my flies a while ago, I said I was going to make a small (kind of a shallow or flats type of squid)

Well, I ended up making big, ugly and heavy 3/0 clouser style SQUIDS- "as the MIB would say". They have been very sucessful for me over the years when fished deep with the Airflo Forty Plus Coldwater sink tip, low & slow. I think I am getting sick of winter, ready to go out with these spring temps.
cb

I'm with you CB, cant wait for spring. Thanks for the albie post on the other spot. We gotta plan a trip come spring.

Timber, your flies are in.

Swap is closed, I'll package them up and get them in the mail ASAP.

Thanks for all of your contributions.

Hey Guys,

Got the flies and the swap is all closed up. You should be getting the same number of flies back that you sent in (its a bit of a mix n match since we only had 7 tiers). If you sent in more than 12+1 I assumed the extra flies were for me (thank you to those who did). Should have them in the mail tommorow.

Enjoy!

Guys,

I went to the post office this morning and the flies are headed your way. Hopefully they'll get much use come spring. It was a fun swap and am always up for another. Note for the next one....unfortunately the post office doesnt except dated postage?? News to me, but just a heads up.

Best of luck on the water!

:jump1::bounce::jump1:THANKS for doin the leg work.BRAVO-ZULU!!

:thanks::wave:

Guys,

I went to the post office this morning and the flies are headed your way. Hopefully they'll get much use come spring. It was a fun swap and am always up for another. Note for the next one....unfortunately the post office doesnt except dated postage?? News to me, but just a heads up.

Best of luck on the water!I just got the flies.It looks like I porked you on that postage issue with the metered postage prepaid:huh: they should've told me.I'll send out the cost to you today.MY HUMBLE APPOLOGIES.just opened the package!!!!!!! KOOOOOLLL!!! `great work everyone.:btu:

Billy was my postage ok I just sent a prepaid flat rate envelope?

Just opened the package,great job to all the tiers.
thanks for being the swap master Bill good job.

Billy & all,
Thanks for the great selection of flies, and work getting them in and out. I will look forward to bring these flies out this season, thanks to everyone. cb

Saltfly, no worries on the postage, I got you covered. Thanks for the shrimp!

Here are a few of the flies from the swap... some of these were the mystery flies. Thanks again to all those who helped out. cb

Some more...

Thanks for posting those CB. Can't wait to put them to use!

SaltFly
I am really liking the Shrimp pattern for the flats, can't wait to use it....
That will go nicely with the clear intermediate line for the Veterans 9 WT outfit we are collaborating on...I am just now seeing that you were part of the swap.
Nicely done!!
cb

thanks chuck,it was my best flats fly last year bar none.alot of fish actually came back for it when the cast went almost behind the fish.

I agree, that looks like a great fly. I'll have to get down to the cape or RI and catch up with CB for some flats action!