2008 Fly Tier of the Year

[Guest]

 

Well, I am a little late getting things started this year but I am very excited to announce that the time has come to start thinking about the 2008 FTOTY Contest. Reading the rules and guidelines you will see that I went back to the old deadline date of December 31st. We had a good turnout last year but that time of year is just bad for me with my busy Christmas work schedule that starts early November. Hopefully those that have not entered in the past because of the holidays can plan ahead and get their flies in before they roll around.

 

As always, I have always preached that the FTOTY contest is more than a competition, it should be looked at as an opportunity to challenge yourself to dig deep and tie to the best of your ability. Countless members over the years has told me that the FTOTY contest helped them become a better fly tier because it forced them to really focus on the techniques they used and take their time to make each thread wrap count.

 

If you have never entered a FTOTY contest yet I hope you make the decision to give it a try. Every year has been a fun, exciting and unique event and really brings us together as a community. It gives everyone the opportunity to showcase their flies as well as enjoy all of the flies that other members contribute.

 

I will be working hard to get some good prizes again this year and I am hoping to bring back the medals that we did a few years ago, everybody seemed to really like them. Prizes will be announced as they are secured.

 

You officially have about 7 months to get your flies done but it is never too early to start thinking about and planning what you are going to tie.

 

Remember, I host and bust my butt every year for everyone's enjoyment. Join in, have fun, challenge yourself and be a part of this unique event that has become a tradition here at FTF.

[day5 0]

Cant wait!!! Ill be sure to cook something up!!!

[Fred H. 0]

What happens to the flies that are sent in?

[arkfisher 0]

Thanks for posting this early! I'm going to get around to sending in some entries this year...last year is seemed that the deadline crept up too quickly!

[shezli 0]

cool!

something to look foreword to.

S

[day5 0]

What happens to the flies that are sent in?

 

Do you really think smalllie has time to tie his own flies?

[Fred H. 0]

I would like a chance to get a realistic back if I sent one in. Maybe an auction with all the proceedes going to conservation or charity.

[riffleriversteelheadslayer 0]

can't wait thanks for the heads up will

Fred the flies all go in a frame and Will carts them to shows all over

[picketpin 0]

thanks for the info looking foward to it

Mike

[Fly Tyer Guy 0]

O.K.!, here we go again! This Is gonna be fun!!! :headbang:

[purolohi kalastaja 0]

Cant wait!!! Ill be sure to cook something up!!!

 

Just make sure ya don't forget to take it out of the oven before it explodes!!! :hyst:

 

(Now, to come up with something better than Day5....hmmm...)

[day5 0]

Cant wait!!! Ill be sure to cook something up!!!

 

Just make sure ya don't forget to take it out of the oven before it explodes!!! :hyst:

 

(Now, to come up with something better than Day5....hmmm...)

 

 

Wine Bomb! :hyst:

[tyrite 0]

Can you summit more than just one Unix Fly you have Made or is it just a one Pattern deal?

Ether wait it sounds great.

 

thanks tyrite (Glan Dayton)

[mswaterfowler 0]

can you submit one fly into two categories?

[Guest]

mswaterfowler,

 

Only if you tie and enter one into each category. It would be an organizational nightmare to allow multiple categories for one fly.