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Flies are in the mail, you should have them no later than Friday.
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Flies are done...just need the addy...
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Invite PM has been sent..waiting for a response...
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OK...I'll bite...Invited by Day 5......I haven't been paying as much attention to FTF as much as I have TFF....so I'll be patrolling the site to search out whom to offer my invite too...I'll send the invite in 24 hours...
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I'm looking these foam heads and I am having a hard time finding them. Does anyone know of a place that carries a good selection of colors/sizes and a fair price.
Thanks in advance
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Often I've found that bucktails aren't really tanned at all, just dyed and dried. Real tanning "sets" the hair, locking the follicles in the skin. If the skin remains greasy or damp or even just a little humid, bacteria will grow and eventually cause hair to slip. If you have bugs, a close inspection will reveal themI'm pretty sure this was the issue. I went through all my bucktails and the only ones affected were ones that had been out of the box part of the summer in the basement. I sealed them up in a ziplock and through in a few silica packets, I will give it a few days and see if it gets any better if not I'll just toss them. They are only partial pieces anyway.
Thank you everyone for all your input...
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if you have an infestation problem, usually you will see shed larval skins- anywhere from aound 1/16 to 1/8 inch in length, kind of tan and brown and instantly recognizable as insect material. Other causes of bucktails (and any other hair or fur product) losing hair are fungus and bacterial action (decomposition). It's not too uncommon to get a bucktail which is somewhat greasy, which impedes the "tanning" process. Often I've found that bucktails aren't really tanned at all, just dyed and dried. Real tanning "sets" the hair, locking the follicles in the skin. If the skin remains greasy or damp or even just a little humid, bacteria will grow and eventually cause hair to slip. If you have bugs, a close inspection will reveal them.if they are decomposing...anything I can do to stop it?
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how visible would the bugs be? I have not seen any signs other than one or 2 of the ends of the bucktails kinda falling apart.
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I was going though my bucktail tonight and I had one of them fall apart in my hands. The hide was kinda beat up and looked spotty. Is this the tell tale signs of an infestation of bugs in my materials, if so how do I take care of this so it doesn't get to the rest of my stuff?
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this one I gotta try, just one question, what is a good substitute for this Palmer Chenille, will something like a Ice Chenille or Estaz work just as well?
thx's
Mike
Estaz Grande would be my first choice..then regular estaz...The long fibers make it work
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I use a piece 2 times as long as you need. Once I have the mono through the bunny strip, I tie an overhand knot on fur side of the strip and pull it to burry it in the fur. With the loose end, I will clamp it down with pliers to make it course so there is someting for the thread to hold on to. Then just tie it in to the desired length. I'm away from home for the week, once I get home I will post some close up shots.
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Very nice is it weighted or a floater
Jeff
No weight added, fish it on a sinking line for best results.
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To everyone in this swap I appologize for the delay in getting the flies out to everyone. Due to some situations both inside and outside my control the flies finally went out yesterday (4/3). I did not have access to post an update untill very recently and should have done so early. I truly hope this does not sour your appreciation for these sites and how much enjoyment they bring us all.
again...I am sorry for what happend...and you should have your flies very shortly.
Eli
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All Packages Have Arrived. I will sort and get the flies out ASAP. Thanks for bearing with me.
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1.GLbeachbum-en route
2.OLB*received
3.Redwings1*received
4.Gray Squirrel*received
5.Fry Flier*received
6.fcflyguy*received
7.atroutbum2*received
8.Mr. Jingelsen route
9.JKR*received
10.NTS*received
11.Threader*received
12.Bowfin47*received
13.Joe Hard*received
Hexfli*DONE
Sounds like I should have the last 2 packages in the next few days...
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Waiting on flies from Joe Hard (en route), GLBeachbum, and Mr. Jingles should be here in a few days. As soon as I get them, they will be out to you all.
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Here is where we stand as of Saturday 2/18
1.GLbeachbum
2.OLB
3.Redwings1*received
4.Gray Squirrel*received
5.Fry Flier*received
6.fcflyguy*received
7.atroutbum2*received
8.Mr. Jingels
9.JKR*received
10.NTS*received
11.Threader*received
12.Bowfin47*received
13.Joe Hard
Hexfli*DONE
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hey guys...sorry, I've been really busy and bit out of the loop. I have been updating the very first post with who's flies have arrived. The camera and I finally cooperated this morning and I got pictures of all the flies received so far. 6 packages in so far plus my contribution.
here we go.
atroutbum2
redwings1
threader
greysquirell
fry flier
fcflyguy
hexfli
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4 Packages are in...I will post pictures soon, hopefully tonight
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No size restrictions on hooks. I would say anything from a 6 - 1/0 would be awesome!
Fry Flier:
Those things might be classified as lethal weapons in some states. Thats a hunk of lead!
They are on the heavy side, but its completly up to you if you want to start over. Thats the fun of a swap you get to experiment and get others to try your handywork.
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3 More To GO! :headbang:
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I would say a 2 or a 4 would be a good average size.
I think I will be tying a DNA bend back
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12 of one pattern. The swap will probably be made up of clousers and decievers though.
Invitation swap the second chancers
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Awesome Flies everyone...thanks for the invite Matt...