flpanfisher 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2013 anyone heard from hooked01, looks like the last time he was online here was 20 April. Hope everything is ok and nothing has happened to him. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gpd4 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2013 I just got a message from him that he was going to have to drop...so everyone gets one of their flies back if you want it back and I'll have them in the mail as soon as I get the last package - my guess is tomorrow or Friday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flpanfisher 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2013 as swapmeister, you are entitled to mine, or donate to casting for recovery chapter or wounded warrior project if you'd like. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
natedubay 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2013 Keep mine, or donate it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
essequamvideri 0 Report post Posted May 10, 2013 I would have no problem with donating my extras. Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christopher K 0 Report post Posted May 11, 2013 You can keep mine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gpd4 0 Report post Posted May 13, 2013 All flies that are coming have arrived. I'm going to try to get them all back out today or tomorrow. Thank you all for joining - there will be fish with sore lips all over in the next week or so! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gpd4 0 Report post Posted May 13, 2013 My morning has been less than productive, so all the flies are sorted and all but two are in the mailbox to go out today. Mike, I need to get stamps and will do so when I take Christopher's package to fedex. Thank you all for the extras and tight lines to you all! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flpanfisher 0 Report post Posted May 13, 2013 any pics of a complete set of them for the swappers to drool over and others who didn't join can see what they missed until they arrive at their destinations? If not, that's cool, just asking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Li'lDave 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2013 any pics of a complete set of them for the swappers to drool over and others who didn't join can see what they missed until they arrive at their destinations? If not, that's cool, just asking. I'd be keen to see a couple of pics as well.... I built my first non-kit popper last night (out of foam and mylar), minus the finishing touches and am keen to see others... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christopher K 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2013 I am ashamed of my work! You guys really outdid yourselves, especially crackleback, amazing spinning my friend! I really am kicking myself for going balsa, next time they will be deer hair and they will be better! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crackleback 0 Report post Posted May 15, 2013 Thanks for the kind words Christopher K. Mine came today and were swimming in a local pond within the hour. I also got pics of all the flies and will post them over in the "swap pics" thread. -Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flpanfisher 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2013 My swap flies came in the mail yesterday. They are great. Everyone who sent flies in did a wonderful job on them. I forgot the toe tag on mine (sorry) it was the turned chartruese foam popper with olive maribou tail. I tied it on a B 10 S size 6 Gamakatsu hook for a larger hook gap. Let me know how they work, or anything I could do to improve them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GLoy 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2013 have mine also. nice job everyone! thanks and tight lines to all... gary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
essequamvideri 0 Report post Posted May 21, 2013 Mine arrived and as usual it is just like Christmas morning. These flies are going to be used later this summer on the late evenings chasing crappie and white perch. crackleback, I really appreciate the hair stacking. I an working on my stacking and will look forward to doing an equal job someday. Christopher, I am especially looking forward to using your balsa popper. I suspect it will like a cork... ;-D I'm planning on catching many smallies this summer with it. Last question, Nate, what the hell is that frog made of and how did you make it? My daughter is bugging me to make some of these into earrings for her. gpd4, Thank you for hosting this one. Glad to see you made it back form you trip unscathed. I realized I'd didn't toe tag mine either. If anyone has success with them, please let me know. I'll be using mine to chase stripers later this fall. Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites