Polarbear78

I would be fishing on say the Pere Marquette in the NW lower peninsula of Michigan and also some waters in the upper peninsula. Not sure if I will be able to go out for this spring, but for sure next fall. To be completely honest the term "spey" does confuse me and as I search on google it appears to confuse many others as well. I suppose when I said spey I was referring to something like the Lady Caroline as you posted something with long hackle and a slim and sparse body...I want to learn how to tie those more" traditional" patterns... I also know that traditional patterns are another topic. Hopefully you can understand what I am trying to say and maybe someone can point me in the right direction.

I am hoping to get a chance to try my luck with some salmon and steel head later this year with my fly rod so I was wondering if anyone would be able to give me a few good flies to tie up and possibly a basic material list including hooks for this style of tying. I have never tried salmon flies or steelhead for the matter. I have lots of materials for bass, panfish, and pike flies... I am hoping to be able to use some of this but am sure I will need different types of hackle and hooks for sure. I am really interested in tying these spey flies. Thanks.

Just got them in the mail. Haven't had time to open them yet, but they made it. Just opened them and they look great. Is that hot glue for the red and clear? I like it. Thanks for the extras.

Just got them in the mail. Haven't had time to open them yet, but they made it.

I have been looking around for some top water patterns. I love top water flies, but after searching and searching I cannot really find anything I like or even a pattern that I can change to make my own. I found a link for the half and half Clouser. It is a combination of a Lefty deciever and the Clouser minnow. I love to fish Clouser style minnows as I have always had great luck, so I will give it a go with this new pattern for me.

Alright, I'll keep my eyes open. I always have good luck when throwing a streamer you tied for a swap!

Got two more in the mail today, Robert's and My bad habits. They both look great. I see a lot of fish being caught with these. Thanks for the extras. Two more sets to go.

Same here

Got a set in from shadowfly today. Look good!

Looks like this swap is just about done. Another one in the books. Still waiting on a few more to come in... I sent a PM to all that are still missing... Everyone has been pretty quiet so I am hoping we will get them here on time Just a reminder they are to be in my hands for Feb 1, not just in the mail. If we don't have a full turnout I will return your extras in your package when I send them back to you. Thanks everyone that participated!

10 days left in this one and I am still waiting on receiving or hearing from 5 people. Hopefully I get them soon.

Got Flytryer's in the mail... Thanks for already putting postage on it and not just including canadian money...

Got two more in the mail today... Bruce's and Atroutbum2's. both look great. Still waiting on 6 more and deadline is approaching fast! How is everyone else doing out there?

Got them today and the look great. I like how you package them each individually.

Got two more in the mail today, Rich MC and Famil00... both looks great and thanks for the extras. Rich, I have never seen anything like yours before... I am excited to give it a try in the spring!

The mail sometimes takes a little longer up here so I wouldn't be too concerned. I will let you guys know though as I receive them.

Thanks guys, I'll keep looking for them in the mail. This one is almost done! As soon as I get them all I will turn them around next day!

okay, I'll keep my eyes open for them

Got a package from olefish today- they will catch fish for sure! they look great and thanks for the extras!

Thanks everyone for joining. I will update the list as they arrive.

Thanks for joining. They should be waiting for me when I get back up there!

Those are looking great everyone! Can't wait to hit the water with them!!! Robert- I don't think it is too large of a hook. We are seeming to have a good variety of fly size so I wouldn't worry about it.

Sounds like everyone is going good on their flies. Thanks for everyone sending them in so fast! I am currently not at school, went home for Christmas break so when I get back I should have a few packages waiting for me. I will keep you guys updated though as to what I received when I return on January 8th...or Maybe January 9th... 600 mile drive each way tends to take up most of your day

Sounds good, can't wait to see how they turn out!

No rush. Still plenty of time!