dogfacedoc 0 Report post Posted June 28, 2019 I messaged steeldrifter and got the go-ahead for starting a swap for my local Project Healing Waters chapter's trip to Venice, LA in September. We will be chasing redfish September 12th to the 15th. There will be 5 anglers. Full disclosure, I will be one of the anglers. I will also be tying some flies for the group, I just have not decided which pattern yet. For those not familiar with PHW, it is a group that introduces disabled veterans to fly fishing. They do rod building, fly tying, casting instruction, and guided trips. My local chapter (Oklahoma City) was started a year ago and has had several trips for trout and striper in the region, but I believe this is the first trip for reds. Those of us fishing on the trip will build a rod, take a casting class and then hopefully pull in a red! https://projecthealingwaters.org/ What I am asking from you all is to tie whatever number of flies you feel is appropriate for the group. I would like to have at least one fly pattern for each angler, but extras would be appreciated in case snags and big fish steal a fly. If you would like to participate, please post up with what pattern you would be sending. I will respond here and update this post, and send you a PM with my address. I will leave this open to anyone who wants to join, I just ask that flies arrive to me by 9/1/19. 1 - atxdiscgolfer - RECEIVED 2 - DarrellP - clousers - RECEIVED x2 3 - Piker20 - assorted - RECEIVED 4 - IRLyRiser - RECEIVED 5 - fshng2 - assorted - RECEIVED Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atxdiscgolfer 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2019 Any saltwater pattern? I can tie up some for you and the guys Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dogfacedoc 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2019 Redfish "specific" if possible but any saltwater pattern would be much appreciated! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarrellP 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2019 I can tie up some Clousers. Been wanting to try some red fox and coyote for them. How do we send them to you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dogfacedoc 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2019 I can tie up some Clousers. Been wanting to try some red fox and coyote for them. How do we send them to you? PM sent, sir. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IRLyRiser 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2019 I can whip up a batch of these for you guys. Theyre mainly good for larger reds on a 9 weight. I could tie them smaller for an 8 weight if you need. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dogfacedoc 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2019 I can whip up a batch of these for you guys. They're mainly good for larger reds on a 9 weight. I could tie them smaller for an 8 weight if you need. Excellent, what's it called? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarrellP 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2019 What size rods will you be using? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarrellP 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2019 Since you don't have many people signing up yet, I will try to tie up several patterns. I was thinking maybe some Seaducers, some snapping shrimp. I have never tried a Merkin before, but I may try to tie some of those. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dogfacedoc 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2019 Since you don't have many people signing up yet, I will try to tie up several patterns. I was thinking maybe some Seaducers, some snapping shrimp. I have never tried a Merkin before, but I may try to tie some of those. 8-10wt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IRLyRiser 0 Report post Posted July 9, 2019 Not sure. Weather sucks here today. Ill see if I can find the name and start tying them up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IRLyRiser 0 Report post Posted July 9, 2019 Can’t find a name, but here’s the guy who I got it from. http://www.redchaser.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dogfacedoc 0 Report post Posted July 17, 2019 Received a ton from Scotland today. Thank you piker20! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Li'lDave 0 Report post Posted July 24, 2019 .... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dogfacedoc 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2019 Received from DarrellP, clousers, white Zonkers and crabs! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites