jburge

I’ll bite. Pattern TBD

Seeing as I had lunch (ribs) with fishingbob yesterday and picked up this set of flies, I’m in total agreement with him… you all are going to love em. Nice work by all tiers, and huge thanks to Bob for another annual success!

Being fortunate enough to live close to the man himself (Bob), we shared some lunch and I picked up a fantastic set of flies. It seems everyone involved in this swap got their flies in early and I was the last guy to the party. But, that meant I was first to see the whole collection and I can most assuredly say, every swapper will be delighted. Thanks again Bob for this annual tradition. Our prayers are with you and your lovely wife.

Wouldn't miss it. I'm in!

Picked up flies today from the man himself... FishingBob! Just a simple, "Wow!" These flies look great, amazing work done by some incredible tiers. Bob, it was good to see you on the mend and feeling much better! Thanks for another amazing swap! It's something I look forward to every year!

I'm an elf... some of the time 🤪

Oh, yeah, I’m in!

Had the double pleasure this morning of coffee with fishingbob and picking up a fantastic box of flies. Kudos to swapmeister Bob for another annual success, and kudos to the amazing tyers in this swap. Nicely done!

Ooooh, yeah. I'm in!

LOL, that's funny! And yeah, why should I buy stamps when I can either drop the flies at Bob's house, or even better, enjoy great sushi, BBQ, Mexican, and a whole lot more while we laugh and tell hilarious fish "stories." Oh, and this Cali boy is originally an Okie. Born in Midwest City when my dad was stationed at Tinker. Small world.

Had the privilege today of lunch with the man himself--THANKS Bob! We enjoyed classic fish, shrimp, and langostino tacos, plus I picked up a fantastic set of flies. Kudos to all! Again, another great swap!

I just picked up yesterday's mail today, and woohoo! This is a fantastic set of flies. Great job by all tiers, and thanks DarrellP for hosting!

Oh yeah, I'm in.

Unlike the proverbial check, the flies are in the mail. The pattern is a March Brown Spider. From "The Soft-Hackled Fly and Tiny Soft Hackles" by Sylvester Nemes, here's the recipe (page 142): body: Mixed hair from hare's face rib: Narrow gold (small gold wire in this case) hackle: Brown partridge tying silk: Orange Enjoy!

I'm in. Pattern TBD, but will be from "The Soft Hackled Fly and Tiny Soft Hackles" by Sylvester Nemes.