JHP Fly Swap II

[ranchwife]

I'm feeling the need to tie more flies. ###Is there any interest in starting a second JHO fly swap? ###Is it too soon? ###I would be willing to coordinate it (to give Songdog's wallet a break). ###I was thinking about distributing the flies the first full week of June? ###What do ya'll say?

We'll run this just like we did the last one. ###Everyone will need to make two flies of the same pattern. ###If there are 6 people participating not counting yourself), you'll make 12 flies. ###You'll then mail them to me and I'll distribute them. In the end you'll end up with 2 flies in 6 different patterns. ###

[songdog]

I'm in. ###Let me know if you want specific pattern(s) or another free for all. ###Either way works great here.

[ranchwife]

I was thinking that we should do another free for all - since summer is just around the corner and it is nice having a variety of different flies for streams, lakes, and reservoirs. ###I've came up with a caddis emerger pattern and an extended body dry fly that is pretty neat. ###
Fishing season (for creeks) doesn't open till May 25th in our neck of the woods, so I have a while to wait till we can hit the creeks. ###Tying flies will help pass the time.

[Hunterbug]

I'm in, Parachute Stimulators all around.

[songdog]

I'll tie a caribou and CDC caddis. ###It's basically an unsinkable version of the classic elk hair caddis. ###If you can sink it, you get your money back.

I'll tie a second if Julie is going for the double again. ###

Love getting those flies in the mail!

[ranchwife]

I'll be tying a Beaded caddis emerger and an extended body may fly.

I enjoyed getting the flies in the mail also.

[hronk]

I'm in! anybody want to try some 18-20 midges if I tie some up?.....hronk ### ###

[pitdog]

I'm in. I'll tie some prince nymphs or some hornbergs. They seem to work well in the Eastern Sierra and Idaho (Silver Creek and Sun Valley area).
steve

[ToddP]

Ok, ###this gives me practice tying these flies over & over for you guys. ###I've tied a couple GHRE and could use the practice on a couple more. ###I promise to send the better ones :smile-blue

Hronk,
Midges, ###yeah midges are big around these parts. ###I don't have a problem with midges.

Later,
Todd

[BJS]

Hello All,

I missed out on the first fly swap but would like to join in on this one. ###I'll contribute some Bird's Nests. ###I've had great success with them where ever I go.

[ranchwife]

BJS - Welcome to JHP! ###I think you'll become addicted to this place - most of us have! ###Thanks for being part of the fly swap!

Ranchwife

[shaman]

Well I'll try for this one also. As soon as we figure out how many and how soon my son(6 yrs old) and I will see if we can't produce enough wooly buggers(variety of colors) and some black ants(haven't had the time or courage to try anything more adventurous yet).

If anybody manages to catch anything on any of these I want a blow by blow description of the action please. It will be nice haveing a variety of choices when I finally manage to find the time to go fishing(darn job).

[ranchwife]

So far we have 8 people involved in the swap. ###You have till May 6 to sign up. ###These people are going to make the following flies:

Ranchwife (me) - Beaded Caddis Emerger and a Bead-head Flashy Nymph
Songdog - Caribou and CDC Caddis
Hunterbug - Parachute Stimulator
Hronk - midges
Wingman - Nymphs and Hornbergs
ToddP - GHRE (?)
BJS - Birds Nests
Shaman - Buggers and Ants

If you have changed your minds, let me know. ###I would like to get these in the mail to you by June 3, so I would need them by May 27th. ###That gives us 4 weeks to tie all the flies up. ###If you have a small fly box, put your name on it and send it with your flies - I'll send back your new flies in the same box. ###Be sure to include a recipe list with your flies so that others can make them later.

Ranchwife (Julie)

(Edited by ranchwife at 2:48 pm on April 25, 2002)

[ToddP]

Let's try again

GRHE, not GHRE
Golden-Ribbed Hares Ear (Nymph)

Todd

[ranchwife]

It looks like you all need to tie 14 flies of the same pattern. ###If anyone is finished with their flies, you can go ahead and send them to me. ###Messenger me here for my address. ###If everyone finshes their flies before May 27th, and sends them to me early, I'll send them out early. ###Any questions, let me know.

Ranchwife

[shaman]

O.K. I have the 7 ants done. Just need to get the 7 buggers knocked out. Ranchwife, why don't you go ahead and send me your address(messenger/ email). Thank You.

[shaman]

Just got back from the post office. They are out and on their way. Don't think anybody is going to confuse them with store bought:nope-blue:

[songdog]

I have been a tying fool lately. ###The annual fly fishing trip to the Eastern Sierras is this week and I normally tie a box for the three other guys that go. ###Well, this year the number jumped to seven other guys... ###I've tied a couple hundred flies in the last week (which is way more than I normally tie). ###And of course, they all want #24 parachuttes or something like that.

I'll get to these as soon as I get back.

Hronk - any pattern recommendations for the Rock Creek area this week?

[pitdog]

Ranchwife,

I just sent you the flies via US Priority Mail.

sp

[ToddP]

Man, talking about getting under the gun. ###I have yet to start. ###With the longer evenings now the "honey do" list keeps getting longer and longer. ###

What I need is a couple days of rain!!!!

Later,
Todd

[ranchwife]

Shaman - I received your flies yesterday - they look great. ###What materials did you use for each type of fly?

Wingman - I'll be waiting for yours . . . .

[shaman]

Thank you for the kind words. Well, lets see, the ants are just black 6/0 with some red floss and a couple of twists of gray(ish) hackel. The buggers: tail-marabou, body-chennile wrapped with hackel.

[hronk]

Ranchwife: ###Just got back from Washington moving my sister down here. ###Will get the flies out in the mail on Monday or Tuesday. ###You live in some really neat country. ###Had dinner at the Basque resaraunt on Tues. night in Alturas.....Songdog. ###I've been gone since the 5th and don't really know what's been going on. ###I'm going to "midge" Crowley in the morning, so message me or call at 760 873 6152 for info tomorrow afternoon if you haven't left yet

[ranchwife]

Hronk - My husband and I ate there Wednesday night - best beef around!! ###It is a wonderful area - but we try to keep that quiet. ###


Wingman - I received your flies today - Beautiful!!

(Edited by ranchwife at 7:33 pm on May 17, 2002)

[hronk]

Ranchwife: ###Flies are ready to go and I sent you a msg.....Need your address. ###Thanks.....hronk

[ranchwife]

The May 27th due date is just around the corner (5 days to be exact). ###I've received flies from 2 people and am waiting to get them from the rest of you. ###Message me when you need my address. ###I'm excited to see what you have all made - it's kind of like Christmas . . . :surprised-purple:

[BJS]

Ranchwife,

Flies are in the mail. ###You should receive them by Saturday if not before.

BJS

[ranchwife]

Hronk - Just received your flies yesterday - they look great! ###My husband looked at them, nodded his head, handed them back to me and said, "Have fun trying to tie them to your line." ###I laughed and told him that they aren't all that small!!

I guess I'm still waiting for flies from Songdog, Hunterbug, and ToddP. ###As soon as I get these, I'll send them out!

[ToddP]

They're on their way ranchwife. ###Mailed them out first class on Saturday. ###Post office said it would take three days to get to you. ###

The fly is a Gold-Ribbed Hare's Ear nymph.
Thread: bronze 6/0
Hook: TMC 3761 size 12
Tail: Fibers from mottled hen saddle feather
Ribbing: fine gold wire
Dubbing: Hare's mask
Wing Case: Mottled turkey quill section.

There's fifteen flies. ###Use the extra as you see fit.

Thanks,
ToddP

[ranchwife]

BJS - I received your flies yesterday - they look wonderful. ###I'm anxious for everyone to see the great flies that all have tied!! ###As soon as I get songdog's and ToddP's (both are in the mail), I'll send them out.

[ranchwife]

I just realized that I don't have flies from Hunterbug yet - are they in the mail? ###Let ###me know ASAP so I can either send out what I have, or wait for yours. ###

[ranchwife]

Well, I haven't heard from hunterbug, so I am going to send what I have received from everyone else. ###Since there is one less person, I will be sending back two of the flies that each of you made. ###I hope to have the flies in the mail Monday. ###All the flies look beautiful and I an anxious for all of you to receive them.

[ToddP]

Make sure you send back the ugly ones for me!! :shocked-big-eyes:

Ooops ###that would be all of them. ###LOL

ToddP

[pitdog]

Ranchwife,

I hope it's not to late, but I would rather you keep the extra flies if you want them.
sp

[songdog]

ditto

[shaman]

likewise

[hronk]

Me too!.....hronk

[BJS]

Keep the extras...BJS

[ranchwife]

Well, the flies are going into the mail tomorrow! ###I sincerely apologize for the time it has taken me to get them out to you all. ###My life got really busy last week and the first part of this week. ###I will be posting the recipies for the flies here, rather than mailing it to you. ###Hope that is okay!!

[BJS]

Received my envelope of flies today. ###Just wanted to tell everyone they did a great job and I'm looking forward to giving them all a try. ###Thanks Ranchwife for organizing the Swap. ###We appreciate it!

[pitdog]

Got mail!!! ###

They look great! Thanks Ranchwife for the time and effort!

I just started tying the "Virtual Stonefly" and can't wait for the next swap.

Take a look at it. ###
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VIRTUAL STONEFLY, By Al Campbell
Hook: Nymph, Mustad 80050BR; Tiemco 200R; or equivalent. Size 4 to 8.

Thread: 6/0 or 3/0, black.

Tail: Black porcupine quill tips (sharp points trimmed for safety reasons).

Under-body: Black and orange dubbing topped with black swiss straw.

Under-rib: 4lb test monofilament.

Outer-body: Light amber Larva-Lace.

Thorax: Black dubbing.

Wing cases: Pheasant body feathers dyed black (waterproof marker), then covered with Anglers Choice Soft Body and trimmed to shape.

Legs: Black collared peccary hair coated with black nail polish after bending to shape.

Eyes: Black plastic craft bead string.

Antennae: Collared peccary hair.

It's lots of work, but they look realistic (hence the name).

steve


(Edited by wingman at 10:16 pm on June 22, 2002)


(Edited by wingman at 10:18 am on June 23, 2002)

[ToddP]

I got my flies Saturday and they look great. ###I think I like collecting flies more than fishing with them. ###Thanks alot everyone.

Todd

[shaman]

Aw man, I'm leaving for a week of church camp this morning and haven't got mine yet. Suspense is killing me. Something to look forward to when I get ###back.

[shaman]

I'm baaaack. Picked up the mail and I am humbled by the great flys. Thank you one and all.