any one up for a SWAP if so lets DO it. we will have till APRIL 1st to get them tied an send to me. Ill will give everyone the address in a PM
you all know how it goes when we get all the tiers signed in, yu will send the FLYS to ME in a S.A.S.S.E that is a self stamped w/return address on it. to get your NEW flys back so just say IM IN an we can get started.
GOOD LUCK GOOD TYIN:rotf2:


1. SALTYDOG

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Here's one of my favorites for Long Island Sound.

Here's my other "Go To" for back bays here on L.I.
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If I could tie worth a damn I'd be in

Salty-D - Count me in for a flyswap, assuming you all can accommodate my timeline... I'm off for a couple of weeks after St. Paddy's Day (March 17th), therefore I'll need to know how many I'm tying for long before then. Also, I don't know the rules... an you help me out? Pg

IrishBass, so far it's just YOU and ME:smash:
GOOD LUCK GOOD TYIN:)

1.SALTYDOG
2.IrishBass
3.SCOUT
4.SALTYFLY
5.BILLYBANKS

I'm in!

OK,I'm in.

Salty, I'm in. Talked to Murph last night, he may be in too. Gurglers cool?

Hey Irish,

I saw you asked about how the swap works.... It's pretty easy. You tie up enough flies for each person, so if there ends up being six, you tie up six flies and send them in (usually you donate one to the swapmaster, don't have to but its a nice gesture). When you send the flies in, send along a self addressed and stamped envelope so they can be returned to you. I think that's about it......

Oh are we doing mystery flies this year too?

Hey Irish,

I saw you asked about how the swap works.... It's pretty easy. You tie up enough flies for each person, so if there ends up being six, you tie up six flies and send them in (usually you donate one to the swapmaster, don't have to but its a nice gesture). When you send the flies in, send along a self addressed and stamped envelope so they can be returned to you. I think that's about it......

Oh are we doing mystery flies this year too?

When do we determine how many (who's In)?
Cut-off date for head count?
What is the address to send them to?
Any money with the flys to cover postage?

Thanks!

Hey Scout,

We should determine soon.....but it's up to the swapmaster. I'd say we should get at least 6. Depending on what everyone wants to do, we could do 2 flies per head to make it a dozen.

When you go to the postoffice to send your flies, get another envelope and have it stamped there with proper postage. The swapmaster will pm you his address.

Salty, if you don't want to, I'd be happy to be the swapmaster again this year, but that's totally up to you. Thanks for participating guys, these can be fun and it's a good way to add a selection to your fly box.

- Billy

up date on SWAP

1.SALTYDOG
2.IrishBass
3.SALTYFLY
4.BILLYBANKS

OK 2. MORE AN WERE GOOD TO GO. not much interest this winter
so will give it till MONDAY to SIGNE UP.:uhuh:
GOOD LUCK GOOD TYIN

Billy remember what happened last year.i prepaid with the p.o. scale postage and they wouldn't take it on the return when the flys were coming back to me.What you should do, is to p.o. scale the "to" package and see what that costs and then place regular stamps on the return package that adds up to the same and put it in the "to" package and seal.Remember your're dealing with the government.:hidin:

Hahaha good point...... :agree:

Guys - thanks for clearing up the details.. One last question: Are we supposed to state what we're tying? I haven't decided... I was thinking about dome sort of shrimp pattern if that works for folks..
PS - I like the new format...

Not to be a pain but I never tied a shrimp pattern. I f thats what is decided on, I'll do my best!

Guys,

Everyone ties one pattern, each tier ties a different pattern. So for example if I tie gurglers, I'll tie all 12 of them and send them in. Everyone picks their patterns before hand. So what will everyone be tying?

Sorry fellas, I just got word my company is sending me on a special project to the west coast in two days for two to three week duration. I have to pull out of the swap.
My apollogies to you all.

:scream:

UP DATE ON SWAP

NO PROBLEM,SCOUT is OUT. not much intrest this season, we only have 4. this will be an EASY ONE.

here whats up -----> everyone ties 3 flies NOT 4 flies so you don't get your fly back. put in a S.A.S.E. (self addressed stamped envelope) so your get FLYS BACK
TO---->
FLY ROD & REEL OUTFITTERS
90 MANNING ST
HUDSON MASS 01749

send when your done, you have till APRIL1.will be waiting an will let you know when they arrive.
thank you
GOOD LUCK GOOD TYIN:wavey:

3 Flies total? That's it? Do you guys have any interest in tying two of each pattern? Total of 6 flies each?

Thanks for understanding. Got to work to pay the fishing bills. Next season I hope to be in! Maybe Portland, Oregon will have some fish the next few weeks.
Talk wid yoose guys later, fergitaboutit!
:walk:

See ya Scout! Safe travels.

I haven't had much time since the new year but those pics make me want to break out the vise...Hmmm

Still time to get in?

will have to get answer for the guys in the swap, it's ok w/ me,
it's only ONE more fly an still plenty of time.
BUT they have to know to ADD another fly.
it's up to you guys----->



GOOD LUCK GOOD TYIN

I don't want to cause anyone any problems. If I am to late I completely understand. I'll just watch for the next one. Thanks

No problem with me.Lets say the 15th is the cutoff date.

It's cool with me too. What is everyone tying?

OK JOEBE your in man check earlyer post for update info TIE UP WHAT EVER you LIKE,cool now everyone ties 4 flies cut off date is the 15th if any one else would like IN.would be nice to get more so if your READING THIS SIGNE UP it not painfull an just think NEW FLYS for SPRING.:hihi:
GOOD LUCK GOOD TYIN:wave:

It's cool with me too. What is everyone tying?I'll "spin" up 4 eels:humpty:.

GO FOR IT:hihi:
GOOD LUCK GOOD PLUGGIN:wave:

In the mail this morning:smokin:.

Yo! I'm baaack! Got cut loose early from the left side of the USA. What are ya up to, 4 flies or now with me 5 flies? Is the cut off APRIL 15th????

Yo! I'm baaack! Got cut loose early from the left side of the USA. What are ya up to, 4 flies or now with me 5 flies? Is the cut off APRIL 15th????It was March15 and flies to "the dog" by the 1st of april.

OK, I lose. :crying:
Next year it is! :smokin:

Saltydog check your PM. got my package sent back:rollem:

Saltydog, got the flies in the mail to you today.

Will keep an EYE-OUT
GOOD LUCK GOOD TYIN

SWAP UP DATE

Im late in getting thing together:humpty: my father pasted this week an we had a large military funeral. now that that has been taken care of, I will get the swap flys together this week an out by the week -end
GOOD LUCK GOOD TYIN

Sorry to hear about your Dad, Salty. No rush on the flies on my end if you're busy.

My condolences to you and your family.Take all the time you need.Family is way more important.Sorry,Man.

FLYS are I the MAIL:bounce: THANK you all, heres a pic of the flys . the OSTRICH one is one I did last year an was a KILLER. can be used all season, an at NIGHT. I did up 12 for this season, NOW you have one.
GOOD LUCK GOOD TYIN:cheers:

My condolences for your loss. Thank You to everyone for the flies!

Guys - Huge apologies... I thought we had an April 15 cutoff (don't ask me why), but anyway, I was traveling over the past few weeks and was out of commission... I'm popping the flies into the mail tomorrow.
If it's too late, let me know I can I send the flies directly. It's just 4 right?
- Irish

IrishBass, send me one with your return address, an Ill send you one.NO PROBLEM
GOOD LUCK GOOD TYIN:jump:

Nice work on the flies, BillyBlanks gurglers make a fine substitute for cinders after dark, just fyi. cb