smallieFanatic 0 Report post Posted August 19, 2009 Man, Mike, this looks like its gonna be one sick swap!! And I missed it too! :ripped: Jan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arkansas Mike 0 Report post Posted August 19, 2009 Man, Mike, this looks like its gonna be one sick swap!! And I missed it too! :ripped: Jan If the rest of the flies look as good as ibrb's Cahills, then yep...it is going to be great. I hate you missed this one, Jan. I've seen your dry flies. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atroutbum2 0 Report post Posted August 22, 2009 Im gonna mail them out today Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arkansas Mike 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2009 I have an entirely new level of respect for you, Salty. Your Wulffs are... well, perfect, Sir. They came in over the weekend. And thanks a ton for the extras! I want you in all of my swaps! I dig the way you tag your flies. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the saltydog 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2009 Thanks, I'm glad you appreciate them. I really enjoyed tying them, its been a while since I tied some classics and it was a great theme for a swap. In regards to toe tagging, it was the only thing I could think to do with the colors of adhesive foam that come in the big pack that I would never use to tie flies.... even if there was a pattern that called for mauve sticky foam, I couldn't bring myself to tie it or be seen in public with that... the 80's are well behind us thank goodness. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arkansas Mike 0 Report post Posted August 24, 2009 I'm really impressed with the flies that have been coming in, fellas. Got Firetiger's today. Niiiiiice. :thumbsup: 11 Days left. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arkansas Mike 0 Report post Posted August 25, 2009 Received your Adams today, atroutbum2. Fantastic work! All of you guys are just amazing tiers. And thank you, Sir, for the extras. These last few days have been like Christmas when I visit the mailbox. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rich5665 0 Report post Posted August 26, 2009 Mike, If I can't locate some black hackle, I may do the gnats in brown or olive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the saltydog 0 Report post Posted August 26, 2009 Mike, If I can't locate some black hackle, I may do the gnats in brown or olive. If you PM me your addy I could drop some black hackles in the mail to you, let me know size and how many. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arkansas Mike 0 Report post Posted August 27, 2009 Mike, If I can't locate some black hackle, I may do the gnats in brown or olive. If you PM me your addy I could drop some black hackles in the mail to you, let me know size and how many. I'm easy, Rich. Whatever works best for you. I could send you some black hackle, but all I have in black at the moment is Metz saddle, and I'm not too sure I have any smaller sizes. I bet Salty has some better quality... But, like I say, if you want to go with brown or olive...it's all good. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atroutbum2 0 Report post Posted August 27, 2009 Mike, If I can't locate some black hackle, I may do the gnats in brown or olive. the trick to swaps is to alter the pattern to fit what materials you have on hand, then you just call it a "variant" :devil: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arkansas Mike 0 Report post Posted August 27, 2009 Hey, atroutbum2. So...if I tie a Muddler, and it comes out looking nothing like a Muddler...can I just lie and tell everyone it's a Muddler Variant? Sweet. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atroutbum2 0 Report post Posted August 27, 2009 Hey, atroutbum2. So...if I tie a Muddler, and it comes out looking nothing like a Muddler...can I just lie and tell everyone it's a Muddler Variant? Sweet. Mike Yep I once read an article somewhere that with all the various interchangable materials, there are about 1300 correct ways to tie an adams dry fly, i think my variant tied for this swap makes it 1301 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rich5665 0 Report post Posted August 27, 2009 Found the Hackle in a Sports Shop yesterday. Went there on a whim and spent more money than I was intending to :hyst: Came home with the Hackle, some streamer hooks, flash, chenille, thread and chain beads. Almost bought a 9" 9wt and an Orvis reel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arkansas Mike 0 Report post Posted August 27, 2009 Almost bought a 9" 9wt and an Orvis reel. So, Rich...what stopped you? $$$? Wife? I try to avoid going into Fly Shops if at all possible for that very reason. It's like going to Wal-Mart... I always spend 5 times more than I intended. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
