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Horseshoes, I'm down for a peacock softhackle (caddis emerger). I've been searching for something that I think will show off this dubbing and this looks like the one. Hope y'all enjoy John

I've been "off the grid" for a bit, celebrating the birth of our first granddaughter. Woohoo! And what do I see when I return home... some dubbing that looks great! I'll be getting to work on some ideas and patterns straight away. This is gonna be fun! John

Finally got the mail this evening, and lo and behold... a great set of flies that I can't wait to try. Thanks to all for tying and thanks to NJ for hosting! John

Frank, Gorgeous fly and fabulous SBS! Thanks so much for contributing. John

Carl, Flies are heading your way. Dropped 'em in the mail today. John

Flies are done, need an addy. Here's the recipe: TMC 2499SPBL #10 3 wraps Wapsi lead tape UTC 70 black thread 4x tippet ribbing Metz Thin Skin mottled oak olive -- all dubbing tied in with dubbing loops -- Targus dark orange brown dubbing Targus coral dubbing hot spot Targus dark chocolate dubbing Everything listed in the order it was tied in. Hope you enjoy! John

Fishy Bob, If I ever go down that way to visit family I will definetly hold you two up to that treat. Ha! And it's guaranteed to be a fun and tasty lunch! Bob and I had lunch on Friday and you all are in for a treat. I got to see first-hand the awesome nymphs that he tied up for this swap. John

I'll give it a go... that is if you can deal with a newb I've been wanting to tie and fish these for a long time, but just haven't done it... yet. John

Carl, Just superb SBS. Kudos! What a great contribution to the forum. Just curious... I learned to tie my first bugger with lead wraps underneath. Is that something you like to do, or do you prefer cones/beads? John

troutguy, Just wanted to let you know a great set of flies arrived today. Woohoo! Fine tying by all. Plus... I just got off the phone with fishingbobnelson (he lives right up the road). His computer is down and out and in the shop, but he also wanted to let you know his flies arrived and they rock! Thanks for hosting. Really appreciate all your hard work. John

OK, well fishingbobnelson lives just up the road from me and he got his a couple of days ago, so he must have special hookups. The good news is, I got mine yesterday. Wow, what a great set of flies by all! Thanks, guys and thanks Horseshoes for hosting. Can't wait to get these on the water. John

Bob, You must have friends in the post office. How come I live just down the road and still have no flies? Hmmm... those Sacto/Tijuana guys must be hooking you up John

Carl, Thanks for doing this! I'm in. John

Happy birthday, Bob! Now, quit sitting around and enjoying the cake and get to fishing John

Rocco, I'm going to echo everything rstout said. I too, bought the Kathy Scott DVD and learned how simple it can be. I built up my own boards and now make all my own 7.5 foot and 10 foot furled leaders. I've experimented with 2lb and 4lb mono, 2lb and 4lb fluoro, UNI thread, and Flymaster thread (went a little overboard). I love 'em all. Like rstout, they all turn over incredibly well, and you can't beat the price as well as enjoyment of making your own. John

Don't know Mike 15851, but I do know that Redneck also disappeared from two other swaps (Dry Fly Reversal and Great Nor'Easter), although he came through on my Tenkara swap earlier this year. Don't know what to think... John

Kudos, guys! A beautiful set of flies arrived yesterday. A worthy tribute to a great fly-fisherman. Thanks NJ All Day for hosting. John

Sweet set of flies arrived in yesterday's mail. Awesome ties, guys! :thumbsup: Thanks for hosting Rich. John

Green Drakes are winging their way eastward... no, wait, maybe they'll go south first since their from Sac. Naaahhh. That only happens to fishingbobnelson John

'Shoes... FWIW Redneck also vanished from the Great Nor'Easter swap, although he delivered on my Tenkara swap earlier this year. Don't know what to make of it. Thanks for hosting! John

Iron Blue Duns have left the building (actually were outta here yesterday)... John

Orange mud hoppers are winging their way across the country... John

Wow! Glad to hear your flies are showing up. I always have a little concern in the back of my head wondering if they made it safely home Keep me posted as to when they arrive. Thanks! John

Ray, Maybe next month? I'm tying for three other swaps right now and don't want to get too overloaded, but wouldn't mind hosting another one if the timing's right. John

And one more update... all flies are outta here! Just got back from the post office and sent all packages. Please let me know when they arrive. Thanks! John