vicrider 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2014 Just got mine in the mail today. Been a hectic week. 3 kids, 5 grandkids, 2 nephews, one extra family of four, and a couple extras floating in and out from other relatives. Camper in the yard, tents in the yard, couch and extra bed full, and one bathroom. Been bush for sure and a morning line for the john. Did my part by being up and done before anyone else and then made a big breakfast almost every morning. Lots of fun but now we're down to 3 grandkids at my son's house but mostly here it seems for rest of summer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joseph russell 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2014 Just got mine in the mail today. Been a hectic week. 3 kids, 5 grandkids, 2 nephews, one extra family of four, and a couple extras floating in and out from other relatives. Camper in the yard, tents in the yard, couch and extra bed full, and one bathroom. Been bush for sure and a morning line for the john. Did my part by being up and done before anyone else and then made a big breakfast almost every morning. Lots of fun but now we're down to 3 grandkids at my son's house but mostly here it seems for rest of summer. Boy have you been busy wow sounds like lots of fun . Will be on the look out for uk ur package. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cannonx4 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2014 I'll have mine ready this upcoming week, I have razored more than I have made. Being a semi new tyer, I don't want to send junk. My best or it don't make the cut, actually it does make the cut, the razor cut. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vicrider 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2014 Cannonx4, good on ya'. I've been back into tying and swapping for a couple of years now but mine are still of questionable quality, tho good for a fish every now and then. No one can do any better than their best. For some their best is maybe a little better than the rest but we all still do as good as we can and just enjoy the swap and fish the flies if so inclined, or save them s some do. For me, most go into fishing boxes which I almost never get to use but a few get set aside as special now and then. Look forward to your efforts and will know you put your best into them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joseph russell 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2014 Hey I just got back in town from are little vacation and some flies from Vicrider are waiting for me well done Nick. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidR 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2014 Mailed this morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joseph russell 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2014 Will keep a look out DavidR Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cannonx4 0 Report post Posted July 19, 2014 Well I am down to only one more to go, almost there. If I don't have to order more deer hair to get that one made. Was curious though what do most people use to mail the flies in to keep them from getting messed up? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atxdiscgolfer 0 Report post Posted July 19, 2014 Altoids box Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
breambuster 0 Report post Posted July 19, 2014 I agree with atxdiscgolfer. I always use an Altoids box. I have SEVERAL for just that purpose. Then I mail them in the padded mailers from Wal-Mart. If you have a decent Wal-Mart nearby (we don't) you can get them in packages of 5. I use the 8 1/2 X 11 size to mail them in and include a SASE that is in the 5 X 7 inch size for the return trip. I've never had a problem & the flies always arrive just fine. Take care BB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joseph russell 0 Report post Posted July 19, 2014 Got your flies in jd1983 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djtrout 0 Report post Posted July 19, 2014 hey I'll pile on: altoids. I think the original altoids were developed when someone observed a fly swap and said, why not package our mints in this? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
netabrookie 0 Report post Posted July 19, 2014 Mine went in the mail this morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joseph russell 0 Report post Posted July 19, 2014 Ok netabrookie I will keep an eye out for them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joseph russell 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2014 Hey Jd1983 I forgot to thank you for the extras for Breambuster and myself Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites