flyfishingwright 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2007 This swap is cancled. Ok, so here is the idea: a swap where every swapper will tie 12 of any fly he wishes and also make a new addition to the step by step database. Let's see one of your favorite flies or something you do a little differently than most. I think this would be good practice for anyone and help us to look at what we do in more detail. It would also add 13 new patterns to the step by step forum. And, how many times have you recieved your flies for a swap and wondered how they were made. This will certainly be more work than a normal swap because you will have to do the photography and work that goes along with it. However, I think it could turn out to be a memorable one. Let's see if we can put together a good swap with quality pictures and well thought out instructions. Here are a couple of links to good some good step by step posts: I like that this one shows the materials before the pattern starts. This one does a good job of showing material prep. Let me know if this sounds interesting to you. One last thought, this one may not fill up so I would like to do it with those who are interested even if we don't get 12. Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyfishingwright 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2007 Swappers: 1. majestyja - rhino midge 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. flyfishingwright - sm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
majestyja 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2007 what's the due date? I'm in. I was shown a pattern that works very well a few years ago. I have used it in swaps before a couple times because it produces fish (at least when I use it) it's called a rhino midge- it's probubly my favorite fly. tight lines jeff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaUP 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2007 great idea i would do this but i dont have a digital camera Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyfishingwright 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2007 I was thinking of setting a due date around April 1. This would give everyone about two months so you don't have to feel rushed. DaUP, yeah that would make it tough. We can talk more about the due date if people need it adjusted, but I don't think we would want to rush this one. Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arkfisher 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2007 Any restrictions on the type of fly? I have a pretty good smally pattern that I came up with that I call the PCB ( piney creek bi*ch ) it's doing pretty well with the smallies around here. If that'll work, count me in...and April will be a great due time. Richard Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyfishingwright 0 Report post Posted January 13, 2007 arkfisher, Sounds good, I'll count you in. Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
majestyja 0 Report post Posted January 15, 2007 this is a cool concept where are you tyers? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyfishingwright 0 Report post Posted January 15, 2007 I agree. If we don't get a few more though, it may not be worth it. I leave that up to you guys. I'm up for it either way. Let's see if we can get a few more on the list. Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arkfisher 0 Report post Posted January 16, 2007 I'm really surprised that no one else has joined this one.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyfishingwright 0 Report post Posted January 16, 2007 I thought this might happen. It does require some extra time and a camera. I thought more people would be interested. Well lets give it a day or two and then decide if we should proceed. Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bellinghamster 0 Report post Posted January 16, 2007 What is a good way to photograph the flies? Especially with low lighting? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted January 16, 2007 I will shot for it as long as pictures turn out.Will give this a try. Better yet instead do a step by step for hatches.Been trying to get a few sumitted but pictures won't turn out.But i'll give it another go.I'm in Rick tt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jereme 0 Report post Posted January 16, 2007 I'll do it. I have a few patterns I am thinking about... Is there any theme to this? Jereme Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyfishingwright 0 Report post Posted January 17, 2007 The theme is just doing a step by step, so any fly would be fine. Preferably something that you do a little different or your own fly. A step by step for hatches would be cool. That would fit into this category. Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites