Bead Head 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2006 I'm just wondering if someone wants to host a trout fly swap for beginners. I'd really like to participate in a fly swap but I'm reluctant to join cause I'm just a beginner and my flies don't relly compare to what I've seen the most of you tie. Thanks Bead Head Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
backstroker 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2006 I cant host but id love 2 get in on this ill tie up some sz 14 scuds Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Madore 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2006 I'd really like to participate in a fly swap but I'm reluctant to join cause I'm just a beginner and my flies don't relly compare to what I've seen the most of you tie. I was in the very same boat a little while ago and the members here basically said "Don't worry about it: this isn't a talent show..... Jump in a swap and have fun!" I will offer you the same advice. Just pick a swap you're interested in and say "I'm in!" Unless otherwise stated by the swapmeister (or swapmistress), the guys and gals here are not interested in how pretty your flies are. It's about the ride, and not the destination. If you get your ties done and submitted on time, you'll be more than welcome to join swaps. Trust me: I bet mine are uglier than yours Cheers! Gary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slacker 0 Report post Posted May 25, 2006 Bead Head, I can't host yet either but if we can get this one going I'll be in for sure. Let's get this filled up! Tim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adamtn 0 Report post Posted May 25, 2006 I cant host but i'm in with a soft hackle pheasent tail size 12-14. I just started tying so they may not be perfect but i've been catching a ton of fish on them the past couple of weeks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Madore 0 Report post Posted May 25, 2006 Guys, Check out fcflyguy's thread on a Rainbow swap... He's looking for people Cheers! Gary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bead Head 0 Report post Posted May 26, 2006 I just checked out fcflyguy's thread and his swap is for flies that look like trout. I was thinking more on the lines of flies that catch trout I guess I should have been a little more specific. No worries though I can wait Thanks Bead Head Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
majestyja 0 Report post Posted May 26, 2006 I e-mailed steeldrifter and asked If I can host my first swap, If I can I'll host this one, I'm just waiting on a reply! majestyja-jeff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
majestyja 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2006 I'll host this one! the rules of the forum say we must complete 3 swaps and I have done 6. so, I'll host this one Jeff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greifs 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2006 what are the rules? Deadline and who's eligible, Only Beginners :baby: ?? oh... hold on. Bead head said flies that catch trout... my flies don't catch anything. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slacker 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2006 Maybe they'll work up here north of the border. Get 'em tied! let us know the rules ...... this should be great. Tim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
majestyja 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2006 open to the first 12 tyers, trout patterns due date july 15th. lets get her done :headbang: sm-majestyja 1- bead head-recieved 2- slacker-recieved 3-adamtn-addy sent 4-backstroker 5-flypimp -recieved 6-spanky-recieved 7-Ekroth-recieved Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bead Head 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2006 I guess I should have said flies that you think might catch a trout cause mine don't catch anything either. I'm in with size 14 Adams Irresistible. Bead Head Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
backstroker 0 Report post Posted May 28, 2006 im in with a scud :headbang: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greifs 0 Report post Posted May 28, 2006 majestyja actually, this deadline, though very reasonable, may be hard for me to hit. I should probably back out of this one. I'm actually moving twice between now and the 14th June. Two weeks left of school which includes a finals week, starting a new job of the 19th in another city, and haven't a clue which box my vise is in. Sorry for the confusion. Greifs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites