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    josephcsylvia

    I have found A gentleman in northern Maine that has an amazing shop. I have purchased some capes and other material over the years. I finally had an opportunity to visit his shop this fall, I was completely amazed at the quality and selection he has. He grows his own roosters, sheep, and even Jungle Cock. I found it rather interesting.

     

    One think that is a bit different, his internet is EXTREMELY slow because of where he lives.

    His preference is that folks call him.

     

    http://theriaultflies.com/aboutthefamilyfarm.html

     

    Hope this helps in you search.

     

    Michael

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    The D.H.Russell Canadian Belt Knife. I have had one of these for 30 years. I've used on Moose, Bear, Beer, Geese, Ducks, Rabbits, Groundhog. I've tried to skin squirrel, but it is a bit big. They also make a Tout & Bird Knife. It is a bit smaller than the original. A good friend of mine has this one and loves it. That being said, my niece gave me an Old Timer Sharpfinger. This is reasonably priced and it holds a shaving edge.

     

     

     

    Michael

     

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    Cockroach

     

    This was originally a tarpon fly and I do believe it was created by Lefty Kreh. I could be wrong on the origins. The tarpon fly is usually tied to the back of the hook near the bend. The shank is wrapped in thread.

     

    I tie it more in the common fly style. I tie to behind the eye. This keep the hook point further back in the fly.

     

    One issue I have found with this fly, the squirrel tail is quite slick. I have had many that the hair has pulled out. I now put a drop of super glue on the buts of the hair as I tie it in. This seems to help a lot.

     

    Michael

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    WAY OFF SUBJECT.....

     

    Poopdeck,

     

    Is that a Stanley #60 double spoke shave in you picture? I looks like you were making a hammer handle.

     

    Sorry 'bout that,

    I have to agree with L.B. I just received a couple of these before my last swap. I really enjoyed how it felt in my hand. Only one thing I need to get used to is not using my little finger as a break and not to use it to roll up my thread. I keep loosening the tension knob doing that. As for being out of balance when I spin it, I do this very little so what wobble there is is not a big concern. JMO

     

    Michael

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    Hi,

    Had an other thread going checking to see the interest in this and got enough interest to host it.

    http://www.flytyingforum.com/index.php?showtopic=83813

     

    Here is the deal:

    We will leave it open to 12 tiers if we don't get 12 we will go with what we have.

    All tiers tie 6 flies you get 6 back, I'll be tying also of course so you don't get your own back.

    The reason I'm going with 6 is because these flies are involved,time consuming and can be expensive to tie. If the group as a whole wants to tie the standard 12 that's fine with me.

     

    The only rule is:

    1. Has to be a Stacked Deer Hair Bass Bug with a Weed Guard. Bass bugs are useless without a weed guard.

    Or tied Weedless IE: Bendback or Clouser Style.

    It can be a Top Water or a Bottom Bouncing/Subsurface design.

     

    And yes I'm going to fish mine.(hence the weed guard requirement) I don't care how pretty they are...they are not going to set on the mantle or desk with me,well at least not until I catch at least one fish with it and then maybe I'll retire it.

     

    They can be any size or pattern they don't have to be the same...in other words all 6 flies can be different. You don't have to tie 6 of the same thing.

     

    If that's how it goes what I will do is pick one set of 6 flies, pick one fly and have all the names in a hat, pull a name and that person gets that fly until we are done with that tier..ect.

     

    If you can tie a decent stacked deer hair bass bug please join. Don't be shy because of some of the talent here. Just give it your best effort. It's all about fun,sharing and learning.

     

    Standard Fly Swap Rules Apply.

    http://www.flytyingforum.com/index.php?showtopic=1515

     

    Due Date is: 10-1-2016.....is that long enough?

    Please be prompt.

     

    Edit: Just a side note I'm good for 12 or I'll do the 6 and throw in some hand shaped cork/foam poppers in as some bonus flies.

     

    You know what I don't like about these swaps? Hardly anyone ever posts what they got...I'll be taking pictures and posting every entry.

     

    Edit: Closing this off at 6 tiers @6 flies each 8-26-2016

    Unless someone just really wants to get in over the 6 count and everyone else agrees to tie an extra one or two.

    Swap Meister: Mike West

     

    1. josephcsylvia _6...Recieved

    2. jjs89yj _6...Recieved

    3. eastern fly_6

    4. Crackleback _ 6....Recieved

    5. vicente_6_Recieved

    6. essequamvideri _6...Recieved I think no toe tag. Came in a clear Dakota box?

    SUNOFABRICK!!!!!!

     

    I knew there was something I was forgetting. I give you permission to name them what ever comes to mind. Sorry 'bout that.

     

    Michael

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    I've never read one of his books ... but I always liked Mcmanus' humor in his column.

    MIkechell,

     

    If you enjoyed McManus you might like MacDougall, He writes just like back woods Maine people speak. It can be a challenge to read some of it, but this is where I learned to fish. I have met many people that are just like his characters in his books. My first book was a B-day gift that is signed by him before he passed. A good friend knew him well. I can still find some of his books on the used book sights.

     

    Michael

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    I also have met some of the mentioned. Especially at the fly shows. One that I remember well was Jack Gartside. Truly enjoyed the conversation and the lesson in tying. He was a fantastic teacher.

     

    However the one I have the fondest memories of was Gadabout Gaddis. I think I was about 6 and stood by his side and fished in Auburn Maine.... well me and about 200 other kids that day.

     

    Thank you Dad for the introduction and fishing.

     

    Michael

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