scottiedog 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2009 SWAP CLOSED 9 swappers, tying 18 flies each - 18 of same fly, or 9 of two different flies - swapper's choice The Spun & Crippled Swap... inspired by Kelly Galloup's Cripples & Spinners book - and also by the podcast on Fly Fishing Internet Radio. (This is also posted on FAOL, so the post sign-up management will be done by email) So, here goes: Allowed Patterns: anything that is a cripple or spinner Number of Tyers: Min 12, Max 20 - when signing up, just be prepared to tie up to 20 flies if we get that level of interest. Sign-up Deadline: 10th June - 5pm EST - I'll close it out then at whatever number of tyers we have. If it's less than 12 I'll extend the deadlines so we can get a good swap size. Advise pattern ASAP after signing up - I'll bug you till you do. Also PM your email address and I'll use a list to keep everyone updated with progress. Tying Deadline: 10th July - flies to be received by then at latest. Rules: ALL flies submitted to be accompanied by fully self-addressed, stamped return envelope - use a rigid container to ensure your flies don't get squashed - and stick toe tags on all the flies so people know what they are getting. I'll PM you my address for shipping when the sign-up closes. Please PM me your email after sign-up. Don't leave to the last minute - if I get them in early, I'll ship them back early. If you read the book or listen to Kelly's podcast, you'll realize how important fishing this type of fly is - what better way to get stuck in than with a good selection of flies. Thanks, JW Swap Members 1. texfly (FAOL) : DOA Cripple, DOA Spinner 2. Ron Eagle Elk (FAOL) : Snowshoe Hare BWO Cripple 3. cholcomb13 (FAOL) : CDC & Elk Cripple 4. sanctyphillia (FAOL) : PMD & BWO 5. johnniewalker (FAOL) : Galloup's Knocked Down Cripple & Galloup's Downed Caddis 6. Student4evr (FTF) : TBD 7. Feenom (FAOL) : TBD 8. sjo (FAOL) : #18 Charron Sparkle Dun, #18 Weamer's Burke Emerger 9. Old Hat (FTF) : Callibaetis Cripple : RECEIVED Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Student4evr 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2009 Scottiedog: I have probably tied hundreds of cripples in the course of my efforts. It will be somewhat satisfying to do it intentionally. I'm in. By the Way, there is a good article in the new "Fly Tyer" on Bob Quigley. Frank aka Student 4evr Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottiedog 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2009 Thanks Student4evr!! Appreciate the article ref Keep signing up everyone - JW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Student4evr 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2009 Scottiedog: If it turns out that there are a small number of swappers, why don't we do 2 or 3 patterns to fill up those altoids tins. :dunno: Frank aka student4evr Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atroutbum2 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2009 have you met the ftf requirements to host a swap on ftf? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottiedog 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2009 Everyone - I spoke with steeldrifter before I posted this swap - informed him of the background to the swap being on FAOL and not getting quite enough people, so asked if okay to post here - was given authorization to do so. Check me out on FAOL for more info - userid there is johnniewalker. Can assure everyone this is a bona fide swap and will be executed professionally. Pretty specialized, so looking for people who either enjoy already this style of fishing, or want to gain a starting set of flies. JW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottiedog 0 Report post Posted June 10, 2009 student4evr - testing your suggestion of x2 flies to get this to a good sized swap - we're at nine tyers right now. Should be fine to go ahead and then we can close this swap and start tying!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Hat 0 Report post Posted June 10, 2009 I would be happy to join in with a callibeatis cripple. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottiedog 0 Report post Posted June 11, 2009 OK! Old Hat - you're last in. Swap now closed - we'll tie 20 flies each, can be 20 of the same pattern, or 10 of two different patterns. Let's tie!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottiedog 0 Report post Posted June 11, 2009 PMs sent with address details etc. JW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Student4evr 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2009 I have been off fishing some great lakes in BC for the last 10 days and I am really glad to see the last participant joining. Welcome Old Hat, your flies go into my Archives; I will copy but won't fish. Frank aka Student4evr Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottiedog 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2009 Some phenomenal flies in from Old Hat!!! Thanks - look forward to receiving the rest of them and turning around quickly. JW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottiedog 0 Report post Posted July 29, 2009 All flies in the mail - thanks for participating!! The set is excellent, a really great spread from big # to small # and covering imminent hatches, certainly here in the east. Cheers - JW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Hat 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2009 All flies in the mail - thanks for participating!! The set is excellent, a really great spread from big # to small # and covering imminent hatches, certainly here in the east. Cheers - JW Got mine yesterday, thanks so much for hosting. It is as you said a great spread of flies from all participants. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
