fly tryer 0 Report post Posted June 10, 2009 Thanks for joining guys, we are up to 8 at present. Fly tryer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fly tryer 0 Report post Posted June 11, 2009 Ok, I will leave it open till Sunday14th then close with the number we have at that time, hopefully we will have the full 12. Fly tryer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wellman 0 Report post Posted June 11, 2009 Anyone interested in joining a swap for "traditional wets or nymph patterns, I will host if I can get 12 people, I have been in several swaps now and feel I should take a turn in hosting. This will be my first. Is a soft hackle traditional wet fly? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rich5665 0 Report post Posted June 11, 2009 Wellman - I guess it depends on whose definition of a traditional wet fly is being used. I did a search and found this link. http://www.overmywaders.com/cblog/archives...an-Wet-Fly.html As the title shows Traditional American Wet Fly. I would guess that the Brits might pshaw at what we would consider traditional The flies posted to the ClassicFlyTying Forum could be considered traditional as well. If I tie a specific wet fly pattern for a few years is it then a traditional wet fly? Philosophy at it's finest I guess. One man's traditional fly is just some hair and feathers tied on a hook, in another's view. In the end it's up to the Swap Meister to decide what's traditional. Of course I could always use more soft hackle flies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aroostookbasser 0 Report post Posted June 11, 2009 I agree....more softhackles is a good thing. Keeping with the "traditional" of sorts....I'll tye the Diawl Bach......a nickname my Welsh auntie used to call me. It's treated as a wet, although distinctly nymph in appearance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the saltydog 0 Report post Posted June 11, 2009 Valid point, I might have had too much scotch when I jumped in with a soft hackle.. I know better. I'm in with a grizzly king Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fly tryer 0 Report post Posted June 11, 2009 As I am a Brit, there is nothing wrong with soft hackle, spiders etc are considered traditional wets. Fly tryer AKA True Brit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aroostookbasser 0 Report post Posted June 13, 2009 I think we can all agree that softhackles are traditional wetflies.............. ............and I'ld love to have a few more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildman66 0 Report post Posted June 14, 2009 I would like to join. Trying to keep pushing envelope with my fly tying. Will tie nymphs that work well on the rivers and creeks I fish. Thanks! Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fly tryer 0 Report post Posted June 15, 2009 Well it looks like we will be going with 9 of us so folks you will need to send 8 flies each to me by the end of July, if you are in the US you can send a couple of dollars to cover postage or extra flies I really dont mind. Please make sure you include toe tags, and a self addressed envelope for return. Enjoy tying, I look forward to seeing the results. Please make sure you do not put "flies" on the package as I have had some confiscated at customs. I always mark mine fishing hooks. Steve (fly tryer) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yellow bomber 0 Report post Posted June 16, 2009 All set for an addy! Just finished the 8th one now Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arkansas Mike 0 Report post Posted June 16, 2009 Sorry I missed this, fly tryer. It sounded like a good "first swap" for a tyer, and I've yet to join in on one. I'll be keeping an eye out, and join in on the next one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rich5665 0 Report post Posted June 16, 2009 Arkansas - I think there are still three spots open in this swap Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fly tryer 0 Report post Posted June 16, 2009 Guys I know I initially said we would close the swap on Sunday, Arkansas Mike saw it late and would like to join. I have no objections, so you now need to tie 9 and not 8 flies. I hope you don't mind but as Mike is new to swapping I would like to give him the encouragement others have given me. Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rich5665 0 Report post Posted June 16, 2009 Not a problem with me, as I was away this weekend I was still under the understanding we were tying 12 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites