ColonelMel 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2017 Breambuster is hosting a swap based on an ad that said every fly fisherman should have 13 basic flies in his box, and each tier picked one of those 13 patterns. I fish a lot of ponds for bluegill, and after consulting Breambuster, I'm stealing his concept with the twist being towards panfish. After extensive research (I googled Top Panfish Flies), a found an article from Fly Fisherman Magazine by Skip Morris (October 17, 2016), listing what he says are the best panfish flies. I tried to search the pattern database to make certain all the patterns were listed, but I had trouble getting results. There are a couple I'm not sure about, but we'll find the pattern if necessary. So, just like Breambuster's swap, each tier will pick one of the 10 patterns and tie nine of it. The first nine tiers to claim a pattern are in. All the usual rules apply: toetags, SASE, etc. I haven't hosted that many swaps, so let's keep this one to USA only. Deadline: I must receive them by February 28. The Ten Best Panfish Flies Are: Popper: djh262-Received Sponge Spider: vcrider-Received Predator: Breambuster-Received F-C Mackie Bug: dflanagan-Received J's Grinchworm: Colonel Mel-Completed SMP: bertgwen-Received Carrot Nymph: wmw4:Recieved Woolly Worm: vicente-Received Clouser Minnow: Kudu-Received 10 Fat Head Diver: Mike West-Received SWAP IS CLOSED If I missed anything, let me know. Colonel Mel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw4 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2017 I'll take the carrot fly if it's still available Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ColonelMel 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2017 You got it, wmw4. Welcome aboard! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vicente 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2017 I'll do the wooly worm. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ColonelMel 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2017 Glad to have you, vicente. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike West 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2017 I'll do the "10 Fat Head Diver" if you mean these: http://www.warmwaterflytyer.com/patterns2.asp?page=7 If so can they all be different color wise or do they have to be all identical? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ColonelMel 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2017 That's the one, Mike West. Each tier with get only one, so you and I will be the only ones that know they may vary a bit. Go for it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
breambuster 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2017 I will do the predator, if that's ok. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ColonelMel 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2017 More than ok.. that would be great. Glad you're not too busy with your swap to join in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
breambuster 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2017 I'm way behind with my swap, Bob's swap and now your swap plus all the other stuff I have to do. I still working my 50 -60 or more hour weeks at 68 years old. And add in trying to learn to play a violin/fiddle which means practice time every day. I may push the deadline, but I will do my best. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dflanagan 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2017 I'll do the F-C Mackie Bug if it's available. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ColonelMel 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2017 Yep, it sure is, dflanagan, but no longer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ColonelMel 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2017 Glad you're making time for this swap, Breambuster. I have my great-great grandfather's fiddle. Had it restored when I got it in the 70s, and tried but never was able to play it beyond some basics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kudu 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2017 I would like to do the panfish clouser if that's ok. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kudu 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2017 I'd like to do the clouser if available Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites