Li'lDave 0 Report post Posted March 28, 2018 Hello... hello...As mentioned previously. This year I am trying to get enough donations for two sets of flies for CfR retreats. The first in Canberra (ACT) and the second in Melbourne (Victoria).I would like participants to tie a dozen flies. No more. Of a selection of dry flies (#14/16), emergers (#14/16), nymphs (#14/16) and woolly buggers (#8 to #12).Dries eg. Spinners, stimulator, red tagEmergers eg. Klinkhamer, cdc emerger, possum emergeNymphs eg. Hares ear, ptnWoolly buggers eg olive, tan or black3 of each or something like that. TOTAL 12 flies.Each set of 12 will be donated to one of the ladies participating in the retreat.As we have 2 retreats I will make 2 lists. Please let me know if you want to participate in one or both.CANBERRA1 vicrider - received2 fishing bob - received3 woodenlegs - Received4 cphubert - received5 adam Saarinen - received6 flytire - Received7 ward - done8 richard w9 richard s - done101112 Dave - DoneMELBOURNE1 zip - Address sent2 vicrider - received3 fishing bob - received4 dflanagan - received5 Woodenlegs - Received6 cphubert - received7 adam Saarinen - received8 ward - done9 richard w101112 Dave - DoneDue date here in my hands will be 30 June. This gives me time to sort the flies into their respective boxes and get them to the hosts. Update (12 April): Boxes have been organised, and my supplier is also going to tie up a set of nymphs for inclusion as a donation.Everyone welcome.Ta Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vicrider 0 Report post Posted March 28, 2018 Of course you know I'm in. How about this though...I can see not wanting 13 from one and 17 from another but how about two complete sets, one for each group. Identical sets going to two different groups and it doesn't cost but a dime or two (more) to ship two sets as one, if at all. SO...I'll do two unless you don't like the idea. Nick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zip 0 Report post Posted March 28, 2018 Dave,I'm in for a spot in Melbourne. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishingbobnelson 0 Report post Posted March 28, 2018 I can do both. No Mrs. Simpson this year? I really liked tying them last year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Li'lDave 0 Report post Posted March 28, 2018 Awesome All three are in. Bob. If you want to tie a Mrs Simpson again you are welcome. Because well... you are you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dflanagan 0 Report post Posted March 28, 2018 I'm in for Melbourne. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vicrider 0 Report post Posted March 28, 2018 I did a Mrs. Simpson for the swap last year too. After all, it is an Australian original from what I read. WHOOPS...Now I re-read the stories and it Mrs. Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor in New Zealand. If it fishes in New Zealand it should fish anywhere. It's fun to tie even if a bit tricky and also makes a great looking Sculpin or Gobie with the Sculpin heads. Haven't tried them yet but they look good. Here's the ones I did for the swap last year... And the ones I put the Sculpin head on for a Sculpin swap looked more like these I also sent to the swap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woodenlegs 0 Report post Posted March 28, 2018 Sign me up for both Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cphubert 0 Report post Posted March 28, 2018 I'm in for both. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Li'lDave 0 Report post Posted March 29, 2018 Thank you, thank you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted March 29, 2018 mayflies? caddis flies? stoneflies? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Saarinen 0 Report post Posted March 30, 2018 I'm in for both! Thanks Dave! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Li'lDave 0 Report post Posted March 30, 2018 Mayflies are more popular here flytire. Some stimulators work as stoneflies too. Adam. Thanks mate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Saarinen 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2018 I'm done, i'll get em in the post oneday soon! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dflanagan 0 Report post Posted April 2, 2018 Lead wraps ok for weight? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites