Seadog

I'm in.

Went out yesterday fishing for bluegill and it was not very productive until I started using Chase Creeks soft hackle fly :headbang: Thanks Chase Creek! Sorry for not having any pics. The wife stole my camera

I'll be tying a foam hopper also. I'll try to give it a little twist! Those are really nice Bulldog

I'm in if you still have room

Well, I received my flies today. I have not really been online for awhile, so I completely forgot about this swap. I must say what a nice surprise. Excellent :cheers:

When I woke up this morning to go to work it was -21 and wind chill was -39. It's now up to -12. More and more ice for fishing :headbang:

Those are very nice. I think I'm going have to tie some of those up!

BB, Poodle Bugs are headed south. Make sure you intercept them, they might want to try to migrate to Paris Island :gunsmilie: There is a few x-tras for the swapmeister. Also, I sent some of my other "EZ bluegill flies". A hopper, a couple of beetles, and an ice fly that I'm trying to get just right. I know that you do not get much ice, but maybe you can find some use for it.

BB, The EZ "Poodle Bug" is ready to mail! Need an addy please! I tried to tie something a little different. Also, I am no photographer, nor do I pretend to be. That being said, I posted the pictures and tying instructions in the Step by Step Patterns and Tutorials. I hope it is up to par

The EZ "Poodle Bug" Bluegill Step by Step Swap This Pattern was orginally tied for trout by Bill Pitts. I changed it a little and thought it would be good for bluegill Thread: 6/0 Hook: Standard Dry Fly #12 Body: Dubbed Poodle Wing: Golden Pheasant Tippet Wing Case: Tan 2mm Craft Foam 1. Thread the Hook 2. Dub Body 3. Tie in Wings 4. Tie in Foam Facing the Front of the Fly 5. Add a little more Dubbing 6. Fold the Foam Back 7. Trim

No problem! I thought we had a pretty darn good batch of flies. Also, I thought yours were just fine :thumbup:

Jacktjl and Fred I'm glad you all got your flies. I also wanted to say thanks Fred, for having your realistic instructions posted in realistic section. It's great that you would share that! That is some great Fly Tying.

I have never attempted to tie realistics, but I am fascinated by them and like to observe the work of others. That is a beautiful fly. I'm just curious though, why would you digitally remove the hook?

Dubbing Brush I ran across this and thought it was a relatively simple idea and may help

Something I thought might be a little challenging was a soldier termite

mouse 6196, everything went off with out a hitch. In my last swap I also had one of those coupons. It took my podunck post office 45 minutes to figure out how to use it. That being said, they decided to write down the instructions. Since I was at work the other day, my wife mailed the two Candian parcels for me. She was in and out of the post office in 5 minutes! Just let me know when you receive it.

I'm in with the E.Z. Bug

Flies have been mailed!. It has been a pleasure hosting this swap! I thank all of you :cheers: Please post that you have your flies when you receive them. bigdewy check your messages.

Happy New Year. I think once the kids go to bed My wife and I will drink a couple of Margaritas and play the son's Guitar Hero :rockon: Kids get all the cool stuff!

Received flies today from Chase Creek. Somehow I knew these would be nice quality flies :headbang: :cheers: to you Chase Creek All the flies are in now. Since I'll be spending a second Christmas in Grand Rapids next week. I'll try to get the flies shipped either today or on the 2nd.

I was with you on that last swap. It was a lot of fun and made me tie a pattern that I had never done before. I am sandbagging like redietz. When is the due date?

Received flies today from the Biggest Little City in the World! Bigdewy, those are some really, really nice buggers :headbang: :headbang: Elk Hair Caddis, EXCELLENT :cheers:

My 7 year old son went into his fly box, took out his favorite dry and wet fly, and put it in a ziplock bag. He then got a dollar bill from his piggy bank, which for him is like giving up $100, and wrapped all of it up. It was the best gift I received because it came from the heart.

Received flies today from cajun country. Fred, those are some kick butt spiders :headbang: :headbang:

bigdewy and Fred H. look forward to getting the flies. This is my 2nd time at hosting a swap. I've got to tell ya I really enjoy it. X-tras are really nice and I greatly appreciate it Besides all the x-tras, I think what I enjoy most is going to the mailbox and getting different flies from different regions. I'm like a a little kid running to the mailbox anxious to see what just came in the mail. Well, I hope every one has a very merry and SAFE Christmas :cheers: