browndrake Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Well, let's start this off right this year and actually get it rolling in January. I really don't plan on any unexpected moved this year, so should be good to host without interruptions, unless somebody else is wanting to step into that role. ***EDIT This years theme: (Thanks to Big Pine for the idea.) ... “meat” year—streamers, leeches, crayfish and other stuff that will cross over between big trout, warm water critters, and even saltwater. If there is nothing like that in your repertoire, still join the fun and just tie whatever. Aaron ***EDIT adding the rules here at the top.: - Each tier will tie 1 fly for each participant, plus one extra - the extra fly will be donated to Brad for use how he sees fit (perhaps the annual auction) - Commitment deadline: lets say Valentine's weekend (this is when people need to commit that they are in the swap). - Completion deadline - Flies should be completed and in the mail to me by March 15th. I'll PM the participants my mailing address. Flies will be mailed to the tiers as soon as possible after they have all been received. - Flies should be mailed in some sort of reusable container that is large enough to hold all the flies that are going back to you. Put your real name, UJ name, and mailing address in or on the box so I know who to return it to. -There is only one really firm rule on this: Participants MUST include a postage paid return envelope to get your flies back to you. So, if you forget your postage paid return envelope, think of it like donating your flies to Brad's pile for auction purposes! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Participants: (so far) browndrake Big Pine D. Case john mcg shoot-straight Keith Chubs WMassGriff Nick Colt45 Link to post Share on other sites
Big Pine Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Count me in either way. Maybe we could do a “meat” year—streamers, leeches, crayfish and other stuff that will cross over between big trout, warm water critters, and even saltwater? Just an idea, but it might be fun. Link to post Share on other sites
D. Case Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 I'd like to join in either way, theme or not. Dave Link to post Share on other sites
john mcg Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 I do need motivation to un tote my stuff. Link to post Share on other sites
WMassGriff Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 How does it work? I've started my tying for 2019 season. Link to post Share on other sites
john mcg Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 Everybody ties a number of a chosen fly and then everyone gets one of each. At least that is the way its worked in the past. Link to post Share on other sites
browndrake Posted January 25, 2019 Author Share Posted January 25, 2019 Like^^^ said. We all tie enough flies for everybody participating, mail them to me, and I divide them up and mail back out to everyone. When I get back to a computer, later today, I'll post the rules. Link to post Share on other sites
browndrake Posted January 26, 2019 Author Share Posted January 26, 2019 ok, added rules and deadlines to the first post. I'm fine with any theme. Big Pine threw out possible theme of “meat” year ....streamers, leeches, crawdad, mouse... so many choices..... Other ideas to batter back and forth or go with that? Link to post Share on other sites
shoot-straight Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 I'm in-don't care if it's themed or not. Link to post Share on other sites
Keith Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Count me in....I like the streamer etc idea. Link to post Share on other sites
Chubs Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 I'm in. I like the "meat" theme, too. Link to post Share on other sites
WMassGriff Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Ok, I have a pattern picked out! Link to post Share on other sites
browndrake Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 Sounds good. We have 8 people in so far. Two weeks left to sign up. If you know anybody else that would enjoy participating, let them know whats going on and see if they want to join. aaron Link to post Share on other sites
john mcg Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 I've decided on a pattern. Its basically a soft hackle/marabou leech pattern inspired by a fly (I have no idea where I got it) that I used on West Canada Creek years ago. It will be designed to get down deep in fast water where you know or suspect there are fish holding in a scoop hole. This sucker (pun intended) caught browns when nothing else worked in high water. Link to post Share on other sites
john mcg Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 I figured it makes sense to describe a fly in order to maybe not have two many similars--rather a variety. Perhaps a picture as well? What say you? Link to post Share on other sites
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