fishingbobnelson 0 Report post Posted May 26, 2018 We used to have at least one new swap a week and swaps filled in a day or two. There are members that I swapped with many times who just don't post anymore. Is there another site with swaps? Does anyone know what happened? I really miss the challenge of new patterns and materials, or just tying a dozen of my favorite flies. I keep seeing new members, are they not interested in swapping, or is something else holding them back? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bassbuster 0 Report post Posted May 26, 2018 I can't speak for everyone, but for me, life got in the way. Been too busy to even try to tie anything lately. I would like to get into a new swap myself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted May 26, 2018 i'm here and waiting for a swap to start up. i'm not keen on being a swapmeister Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vicente 0 Report post Posted May 26, 2018 Right now I'm just a bit on the busy side to host, I feel like we've still been doing reasonably well with swaps maybe not as good as before I became a member as I'm still new here compared to some of you, it's also getting into fishing season right now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stabgnid 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2018 I'm here and Always looking for an interesting swap !! To be honest it is a little intimidating for a newby to get into a swap after they see all the great pictures on the forum .. I was very intimidated when I first got on here I lurked in the shadows for a couple months before I ask to get into one . Steve-stabgnid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zip 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2018 I think with nicer weather rolling around people would rather be out fishing flies than tying them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moshup 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2018 Gone fishing ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vicrider 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2018 Actually, the present swaps and benefits are winding down and I have a friend on another board trying to get back into this one but hasn't been able to. As soon as he gets in I was going to fire up a swap of some kind. They tend to go in bunches, then everyone waits until they're caught up and bunches again. Right now I'd hope most people are using their time to fish those swap flies and plan vacations and things like that. Swaps always fill and get more response from late fall through spring than in summer from my observations. Nick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RickZieger 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2018 Sent some flies in a small box for a swap. The meister was unhappy with that. Said he had to tear the box apart to get it open. Since I have many more flies than I will ever use, I am not swapping much. Rick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piker20 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2018 I really enjoyed swaps, unfortunately international postage costs have made it too much of an economical issue now. And some sets go missing and it leaves a bad taste. But swaps are great and I feel it introduced me to new styles and improved my tying a lot. I would encourage anyone waiting to take that step to jump right in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philly 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2018 It's not just board. Over the years I've noticed swap activity drops during the summer. As already noted folks are out fishing, on vacation, working on their gardens, around the house, etc. I like to tie but all I do now is just replace flies I've lost while fishing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eastern fly 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2018 We used to have at least one new swap a week and swaps filled in a day or two. There are members that I swapped with many times who just don't post anymore. Is there another site with swaps? Does anyone know what happened? I really miss the challenge of new patterns and materials, or just tying a dozen of my favorite flies. I keep seeing new members, are they not interested in swapping, or is something else holding them back? What kind of swap would you like to get into? Mine is winding down. Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishingbobnelson 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2018 We used to have at least one new swap a week and swaps filled in a day or two. There are members that I swapped with many times who just don't post anymore. Is there another site with swaps? Does anyone know what happened? I really miss the challenge of new patterns and materials, or just tying a dozen of my favorite flies. I keep seeing new members, are they not interested in swapping, or is something else holding them back? What kind of swap would you like to get into? Mine is winding down. Kevin Personally I like trout patterns as that is what I fish for this time of year, but I would consider just about anything. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishingbobnelson 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2018 Just to clarify I went back and roughly counted swaps for the same period of time Jan to May: 2018/11, 2017/20, 2016 /16, 2015/ 23. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockworm 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2018 When I lived in Indiana I participated in more swaps. Postage cost no more than a couple of bucks. Now I live in Quebec (Canada) and the cost of postage is more than the value of the flies. (And I do value the flies!) I still enjoy the swaps, but I commit to one only when I can't resist. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites