[VFB] Re: Thunder Creek Streamers
Hello Walter, I was so looking forward to this swap that I am bummed that I have to drop. My father is in the hospital and I know this will impact time at my vice. This along with forthcoming work travel is forcing me to drop this time. I am hoping there is enough time to get a replacement. Sorry for the inconvenience. Thanks. On Dec 19, 3:02 pm, "Walter" wrote: > We are now full, thanks to all who are in the swap. I will send out an > e-mail with mailing address to everyone. > > Thunder Creek Streamer Swap --- 15 February 2012 > > Great examples on this page--- > > <http://globalflyfisher.com/streamers/guest/thundercreek/patterns.htm>http://globalflyfisher.com/streamers/guest/thundercreek/patterns.htm > > 1--Walter --- Steelcolor Shiner > > 2--Peggy--- Gray and White > > 3--Gary S.--- > > 4--Allan Fish--- > > 5-- David Masson---Rainbow Trout > > 6-- Wayne Blake-Hedges---Baby Largemouth > > 7--Rene Zillmann--- > > 8--Roger Morger--- > > 9--Chappy--- sculpin with chili pepper like colors > > 10--Bob Hendry--- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
[VFB] Re: Streamer
Hi Tony, >From being in the northeast; tying and fishing streamers, I will add a few comments. This fly needs some peacock herl, topping, or bucktail to fill in the open space...of course becoming Carrie Stevens Ghost like. The first thing I always look at are the finish on the heads especially for plate flies. I recommend using some UTC black fine thread. Untwist this thread so it lays flat sort of like very mini floss. You have to untwist with a slight bobbin spin every 5-10 wraps. This allows you to make a sweet head with no imperfections by laying the thread to fill in uneveness. Then use 1 coat of penetrating cement like flexament or sally hansens. then apply 2 -3 coats of hard as hull head cement. Give at least 4-6 hours in between coats. Or you can use rod building epoxy once (this is less non-yellowing over time) This type of finished head commands attention. The marabou throat also looks out of place. I would prefer to see a feather or barbule throat. Instead of the chart tail, use a crest topping - it will also look regal. Marabou is fantastic for streamers and it is fun as you can add a lot of flash. I like to use marabou as an underwing. You can wet it first before you tie it in and when it dries it has a little less bulk and complements both bucktail and feather wings. A marabou throat looks more appealing with this type of wing construction. I just tied up some magog smelts for a client and I need to take some pictures of what I am talking about. Certainly like the jungle cock cheek and eye. This also looks great on a lighter color wing. Where as silver pheasant makes a great cheek for dark wings Can't wait to see your next one. Chappy. On Dec 21, 5:19 pm, Anthony Spezio wrote: > I need to tie some large flies for a couple of fly plates. This is a sample > of one of the streamers I plan on tying. I am not totally satisfied with it > so I am open to comments on any aspect of it before I tie another like it. > I am open o all comments especally the negitave ones.. > Arkansas Tony > > Streamer fot Plate.JPG > 293KViewDownload -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
[VFB] Re: Thunder Creek Streamers
Me too...hehe.. Obviously the sculpin is more a color modification. I will no doubt blend 4 different bucktail colors with copper flash - olives, browns, and orange / pumpkin...anything that bites a chili pepper will attack this low profile morsel as well It will not have pectoral fins...unless I am feeling a little "ORDES" like. hehehe. On Dec 19, 10:27 am, Wayne Blake-Hedges wrote: > Hi Chappy; > > I'm curious to see a scullpin pattern tied this way, don't recall seeing it > mentioned in the thunder creek book I have. > > Wayneb > > Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
[VFB] Re: Thunder Creek Streamers
Hi Walter, Can I join? I will tie a sculpin with chili pepper like colors... Thanks, Chappy. On Dec 15, 8:47 pm, "Walter" wrote: > Greeting all, > > Is there any interest in doing a Thunder Creek Streamer swap? > > If so, how does this sound. > > 10 slots > > Flies due 15 February > > 1 extra fly from each to be donated to Project Healing Waters > > Walter -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
[VFB] Re: Final Juicebug Swap Roster
I only have 12 of the Chappy Sexy Scud but I have extras of the protos that I worked to get to that stage. I will send a handful of these prototypes so I can ship out this week. Thanks. On Nov 22, 1:14 pm, "Walter" wrote: > Thanks Wes, they are done and will be in the mail on Monday when I return > home. > > walter > > From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf > Of Wes Wada > Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2011 12:50 PM > To: VFB Mail > Subject: [VFB] Final Juicebug Swap Roster > > Here is the final Juicebug Swap roster. Two of the initial swappers never > responded to emails, so they have been dropped. > > If you have your flies ready, please mail them. I will update the status of > the list periodically. If you are running behind, please let me know by > private message at wada@gmail.com > > Again, the deadline for receiving the juicebugs is December 1st. I will be > attempting to photograph them as they arrive. > > 1. Wes Wada, Swapmeister - done > 2. Ashley Strutt - done > 3. Eric Worm - working on them > 4. Michael Bliss - done > 5. Don O - done > 6. J. Balmer - working on them > 7. Chappy -done > 8. Walter - working on them > 9. Peggy B - working on them > 10. Jack Lehman - working on them > 11. Gary Webb - working on them > 12. Bob Laubengayer - done > > Many of the participants have already tied (and will send) 15 flies. We > will pool the extras and swappers will get a random selection equally > divided. That will give you some duplicates you can try out fishing. Any > odd number remainder will be donated to the local fly club raffle to support > fishing advocacy programs. > > Toe-tag or otherwise identify your flies. Please include a reusable package > to protect your flies, and if all possible, a self-addressed return > envelope. Include cash for return postage or put a generous amount of > stamps on your return envelope. > > Mailing address for swap: > > Wes Wada > > 1265 NE 9th St > > Bend, OR 97701 > > USA > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" > group. > > To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > For more options, visit this group > athttp://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en > > VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc athttp://www.linesend.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
[VFB] Re: Juice-bug swap progress- Jimi?
Get ready for Chappy's Sexy Scud!!! Just need to know where to send them On Nov 9, 8:13 pm, "Walter" wrote: > That sounds fine to me. > > Walter > > From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf > Of Wes Wada > Sent: Monday, November 07, 2011 11:24 PM > To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: [VFB] Juice-bug swap progress- Jimi? > > No disrespect to Jimi, but let's talk about ideas on how to make sure the > swap is successful? > > If Jimi can't proceed, we should make alternate plans. > > One of the swappers could volunteer to be Swapmeister #2? Probably > recontact everybody and get swap commitments, then extend the date a bit? > Flies would be mailed to a new mailing address. > > Suggest November 15 as a date when the Swapmeister responsibilities change, > if we don't hear from Jimi by then. We'd still rather have Jimi do it, > because he was the person initially excited to make this happen. So thank > you Jimi. > > Any comments or ideas? > > Wes Wada > > Bend, Oregon > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" > group. > > To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > For more options, visit this group > athttp://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en > > VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc athttp://www.linesend.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
[VFB] Re: Juice-bug swap progress and status report
Mine are done. Ready to send. I will be on the look out on where to send based upon the above emails. On Nov 8, 11:59 am, "Don Ordes" wrote: > Wes, it went like this: > > 8/22/11 > > "Just Curious. Looking to hit the bench with a purpose." > Chappy > > "Hi, Chappy, > Anything new on the rope-dub front? No swaps open that I know of. > How about a juice-bug swap? > Materials: > Ice-dub, > clear Jelly-rope (on-line), > clear head cement, > UV Wader repair > Pearl strips > Mono thread > Melted mono/bead eyes (if used)" > DonO > > 8/22/11 > > "Using Don O's suggestion, how about a; > How about a juice-bug nymph swap? > Materials: > Ice-dub, > clear Jelly-rope (on-line), > clear head cement, > UV Wader repair > Pearl strips > Mono thread > Melted mono/bead eyes (if used) > Maybe veriations of Hair ear or copper johns using Dons technuicks? > Due date would be Thankgiving. > What say all?" > Jimi > > A;so: "Due date would be Thankgiving. > 15 tiers +/- > Flies due here by November 23rd 2011 > Thoughts to j...@hdc-nm.com" > > 8/23/11 > > "Don, with your tutelage I think this is going to be a milestone swap for the > VFB group. The variations and results of this technique is so far reaching > for life like and functional flies that the results can be nothing but > successful. > With the swappers applying their own materials and thoughts I think there > will be a cadre of new and exciting creations that will cover a myriad of > situations. > As the swap progresses I intend to keep a running log of data and photos. > Thank you for bringing this idea to our attention and tutoring us through it. > I look forward to seeing the creations others provide, as well as watching my > own ideas take shape from my bench. > I look forward to more of your insight and ideas forthcoming, and the results > of your tutelage from the swappers." > Jimi > > So Jimi was pretty enthusiastic about the swap, and we had a lot of > correspondence from him up until Aug. 29th. That leaves September, October, > and the 1st week in November- two weeks before the swap is due- with no > communication to the swap list. (Don't know how his "running log" is doing, > either.) > > So to be fair to Jimi and the rest of the swappers who are working on their > patterns, we should give Jimmy until this Friday to take up the reins again. > > The swappers may want to start thinking about if they would have the time to > meister this swap. If no one bellies up to the bar, I will do it, but I'd > like to be the back-up to the back-up. > > Here's the latest list Jimi posted: > 1, Jimi, Swapmiester > 2, Ashley Strutt > 3, Eric Worm > 4, Jerry McKaughan > 5, Michael Bliss > 6, Don O > 7, J. Balmer > 8, Chappy > 9, Walter > 10, Peggy B > 11, Jack Lehman > 12, Gary Webb > 13, Bob Laubengayer > 14, Wes Wada > > If Jimi drops the meistering, he'll probably not be in the swap either. So > if there are any new swappers that would like to join, the list is open for > #15, and maybe also for #1. > > If anyone wants an email with many photos of different juice-bug designs for > ideas, I can send it off-list, as the memory for the VFB list is not that big. > > If you want some tutoring on your fly design, you can send me a photo off > list, and I'll do my best to help you out. > > Just let me know. > > DonO > > > > > > > > - Original Message - > From: Wes Wada > To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com > Sent: Monday, November 07, 2011 9:24 PM > Subject: Re: [VFB] Juice-bug swap progress- Jimi? > > No disrespect to Jimi, but let's talk about ideas on how to make sure the > swap is successful? > > If Jimi can't proceed, we should make alternate plans. > > One of the swappers could volunteer to be Swapmeister #2? Probably > recontact everybody and get swap commitments, then extend the date a bit? > Flies would be mailed to a new mailing address. > > Suggest November 15 as a date when the Swapmeister responsibilities change, > if we don't hear from Jimi by then. We'd still rather have Jimi do it, > because he was the person initially excited to make this happen. So thank > you Jimi. > > Any comments or ideas? > > Wes Wada > Bend, Oregon > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" > group. > > To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com > To unsubscribe from thi
[VFB] Re: IOFF Juice Bug/ Nymph Swap, Sign up
How do you use UV wader repair on these flies? On Aug 22, 9:01 pm, "Jimi AKA Desert Eagle" wrote: > This is what I have so far, > Jimi > > How about a juice-bug nymph swap? > > Flies will be; Scuds, nymphs, shrimp or variations of these/ similar aquatic > insects. > > * indicates required material to be in the fly > # indicates an item that may be substituted if not redily available > > Materials: > *Ice-dub, > #clear Jelly-rope (on-line), > *clear head cement, > *UV Wader repair > *Pearl strips > *Mono thread > Melted mono/bead eyes (if used) > > Due date would be Thankgiving. > > 15 tiers +/- > > Flies due here by November 23rd 2011 > > Thoughts to j...@hdc-nm.com > > 1, Jimi, Swapmiester > 2, Ashley Strutt > 3, Eric Worm > 4, Jerry McKaughan > 5, Michael Bliss > 6, Don O > 7, J. Balmer > 8, Chappy > 9, Walter > 10, Peggy B > 11, > 12, > 13, > 14, > 15, -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
[VFB] Re: A new Swap- Jimi D. Some hints
I will join.looks cool. I will tie the KY Jelly. Oh but i am not from Kentucky so I will tie the NH jelly. Chappy. On Aug 22, 6:43 pm, "Don Ordes" wrote: > To those joining the juice-bug/scud swap, there is a tutorial here: > > http://www.fantasyflies.com/juice_bug_tutorial.php > > The UV top-coat is not shown, as that is a later design aspect. > This technique can be changed dozens of different ways to make different > effects, > and they aren't hard at all to do once the model is worked out. It takes as > long to make the mono/bead eyes as it does to tie the fly. > > Lots of samples posted to look at for designs. > > Hints- do them in stages: > Make all the eyes > Tie all the bodies > Do all the vinyl > Do all the UV coat > Do all the sunlight exposure- don't handle until no longer tacky > Paint all the eyes on > Do any other fancies > > Use mono thread to tie, other color threads for hi-lites > > Decide if you want glitter in the UV cover- don't over-do it. > > Pearls- both UV ice dubs and pearl sheets make for excellent prism colors > through the clear bodies. > > After-color markers look best if applied to the Jelly-rope below the final > UV coat > > The UV coat and the Jelly-rope steps can be swapped, or doubled up- it's > your design. > > This is a swap to 'play with', and keep your discards for fishing. > > DonO > > > > > > > > - Original Message - > From: "Jimi AKA Desert Eagle" > To: > Sent: Monday, August 22, 2011 2:19 PM > Subject: [VFB] A new Swap > > > Using Don O's suggestion, how about a; > > > How about a juice-bug nymph swap? > > Materials: > > Ice-dub, > > clear Jelly-rope (on-line), > > clear head cement, > > UV Wader repair > > Pearl strips > > Mono thread > > Melted mono/bead eyes (if used) > > > Maybe veriations of Hair ear or copper johns using Dons technuicks? > > > Due date would be Thankgiving. > > > What say all? > > > Jimi > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" > > group. > > > To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > > For more options, visit this group at > >http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en > > > VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc athttp://www.linesend.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
[VFB] Any open swaps right now?
Just Curious. Looking to hit the bench with a purpose. Chappy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
[VFB] Chili Pepper 2011
Hello, 10 packages all buttoned up and will be in the mail tomorrow. Mr. Oleson actually submitted two ties for the swap so we had 12. Sorry I missed that until 2nite. Lucky I guess. I have taken pictures and will post them on Friends of Chili Pepper on Facebook next week. This way you will be surprised in the packages. Thank you all for participating. Chappy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
[VFB] Re: Chili Pepper Update
Update: I have received flies from: Chris Chapman Tony Spezio Allan Fish Terry Fletcher Jerry McKaughan Kevin Harris Mike Bliss Rodger Oleson Joyce Westphal Scott Bearden will mail his flies on Thursday. Scott contacted me about a sudden delay and I extended the deadline for him so we have a fuller swap. Wayne Blake-Hedges I am waiting to hear from. Paul Hoelscher dropped but gave me plenty of notice. Terry Fletcher helped fill this spot nicely. I will be on vacation next week but will send the flies out to everyone on July 26th. Wayne, I am hoping you can mail me your flies this week or worst case by Monday July 18th. Thanks, Chappy. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
[VFB] Chili Pepper Update
To the swappers: Deadline June 30. I want to put in the mail back to everyone by July 5th please. I have received some super flies from: Tony Spezio Jerry McKaughan Rodger Oleson and Joyce Westphal Nice work - quite impressive. I still have 5 more to tie. How are the rest of you making out? Please finish them and send to me no later than June 30th. We have 1 spot open! - and I know there will be no drops. If Tony is able to send in another great Chili Pepper Original version, you can too. Remarkable job Tony!!! Hope all is well. If you are interested, please email me at ch...@chappysguide.com To view the past 3 Chili Pepper swaps, use this URL http://www.chappysguide.com/html/fly_swaps.html I will create a similar page for this swap also. If you have any pictures of you fishing or big catches (hopefully on your fly or not) please send them and I will add them to the page. Remember, this way you can show off your work to others. BTW - I loaded all of the flies from these swaps into two large fly boxes. They look sweet. I will post the picts and will also include a couple in your return packages as well. CHILI PEPPER SWAP UPDATE June 2, 2011 Need 1 confirmed spot.. Hurry now. 12 flies needed. Mail to Chris Chapman by June 30 to Chris Chapman 61 Forest Ln Boscawen, NH 03303 Ship flies with return postage, envelope, and label inside. Thanks 1. Chris Chapman 2. Wayne Blake-Hedges 3. Tony Spezio 4. Allan Fish 5. Paul Hoelscher 6. Jerry McKaughan 7. Kevin Harris 8. Mike Bliss 9.. Rodger Oleson 10. Scott Bearden 11. Joyce Westphal Hurry and let me know. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
[VFB] Chili Pepper IV - 2011 edition
To view the past 3 Chili Pepper swaps, use this URL http://www.chappysguide.com/html/fly_swaps.html I will create a similar page for this swap also. If you have any pictures of you fishing or big catches (hopefully on your fly or not) please send them and I will add them to the page. Remember, this way you can show off your work to others. BTW - I loaded all of the flies from these swaps into two large fly boxes. They look sweet. I will post the picts and will also include a couple in your return packages as well. CHILI PEPPER SWAP UPDATE June 2, 2011 Need 1 confirmed spot.. Hurry now. 12 flies needed. Mail to Chris Chapman by June 30 to Chris Chapman 61 Forest Ln Boscawen, NH 03303 Ship flies with return postage, envelope, and label inside. Thanks 1. Chris Chapman 2. Wayne Blake-Hedges 3. Tony Spezio 4. Allan Fish 5. Paul Hoelscher 6. Jerry McKaughan 7. Kevin Harris 8. Mike Bliss 9.. Rodger Oleson 10. Scott Bearden 11. Joyce Westphal Hurry and let me know. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
[VFB] Re: 1 More Needed for Chili Pepper Swap
CHILI PEPPER SWAP UPDATE May 31: Need 2 confirmed spots.. Hurry now. 12 flies needed. Mail to Chris Chapman by June 30 to Chris Chapman 61 Forest Ln Boscawen, NH 03303 Ship flies with return postage, envelope, and label inside. Thanks 1. Chris Chapman 2. Wayne Blake-Hedges 3. Tony Spezio 4. Allan Fish 5. Paul Hoelscher 6. Jerry McKaughan 7. Kevin Harris 8. Mike Bliss 9.. Rodger Oleson 10. Scott Bearden Hurry and let me know. On May 31, 8:21 am, Chappy wrote: > CHILI PEPPER SWAP UPDATE May 31: > > Need 1 confirmed spots.. Hurry now. > > 12 flies needed. Mail to Chris Chapman by June 30 to > > Chris Chapman > 61 Forest Ln > Boscawen, NH 03303 > > Ship flies with return postage, envelope, and label inside. Thanks > > 1. Chris Chapman > 2. Wayne Blake-Hedges > 3. Tony Spezio > 4. Allan Fish > 5. Paul Hoelscher > 6. Jerry McKaughan > 7. Kevin Harris > 8. Mike Bliss > 9. Tom Swahn > 10. Rodger Oleson > 11. Scott Bearden > > Hurry and let me know. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
[VFB] 1 More Needed for Chili Pepper Swap
CHILI PEPPER SWAP UPDATE May 31: Need 1 confirmed spots.. Hurry now. 12 flies needed. Mail to Chris Chapman by June 30 to Chris Chapman 61 Forest Ln Boscawen, NH 03303 Ship flies with return postage, envelope, and label inside. Thanks 1. Chris Chapman 2. Wayne Blake-Hedges 3. Tony Spezio 4. Allan Fish 5. Paul Hoelscher 6. Jerry McKaughan 7. Kevin Harris 8. Mike Bliss 9. Tom Swahn 10. Rodger Oleson 11. Scott Bearden Hurry and let me know. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
[VFB] Re: CHILI PEPPER 2011 SWAP
CHILI PEPPER SWAP UPDATE May 31: Need 2 confirmed spots.. Hurry now. 12 flies needed. Mail to Chris Chapman by June 30 to Chris Chapman 61 Forest Ln Boscawen, NH 03303 Ship flies with return postage, envelope, and label inside. Thanks 1. Chris Chapman 2. Wayne Blake-Hedges 3. Tony Spezio 4. Allan Fish 5. Paul Hoelscher 6. Jerry McKaughan 7. Kevin Harris 8. Mike Bliss 9. Tom Swahn 10. Rodger Oleson Hurry and let me know. On May 25, 3:47 pm, Chappy wrote: > We have 6 spots open. Filling up soon!!! > > 12 flies needed. Mail to Chris Chapman by June 30 to > > Chris Chapman > 61 Forest Ln > Boscawen, NH 03303 > > Ship flies with return postage, envelope, and label inside. Thanks > > 1. Chris Chapman > 2. Wayne Blake-Hedges > 3. Tony Spezio > 4. Allan Fish > 5. Paul Hoelscher > 6. Jerry McKaughan > Scott Bearden (Possible) > > Let me know. Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
[VFB] Re: CHILI PEPPER 2011 SWAP
Need 5 confirmed spots.. Hurry now. 12 flies needed. Mail to Chris Chapman by June 30 to Chris Chapman 61 Forest Ln Boscawen, NH 03303 Ship flies with return postage, envelope, and label inside. Thanks 1. Chris Chapman 2. Wayne Blake-Hedges 3. Tony Spezio 4. Allan Fish 5. Paul Hoelscher 6. Jerry McKaughan 7. Kevin Harris Hurry and let me know. On May 25, 3:47 pm, Chappy wrote: > We have 6 spots open. Filling up soon!!! > > 12 flies needed. Mail to Chris Chapman by June 30 to > > Chris Chapman > 61 Forest Ln > Boscawen, NH 03303 > > Ship flies with return postage, envelope, and label inside. Thanks > > 1. Chris Chapman > 2. Wayne Blake-Hedges > 3. Tony Spezio > 4. Allan Fish > 5. Paul Hoelscher > 6. Jerry McKaughan > Scott Bearden (Possible) > > Let me know. Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
[VFB] CHILI PEPPER 2011 SWAP
We have 6 spots open. Filling up soon!!! 12 flies needed. Mail to Chris Chapman by June 30 to Chris Chapman 61 Forest Ln Boscawen, NH 03303 Ship flies with return postage, envelope, and label inside. Thanks 1. Chris Chapman 2. Wayne Blake-Hedges 3. Tony Spezio 4. Allan Fish 5. Paul Hoelscher 6. Jerry McKaughan Scott Bearden (Possible) Let me know. Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
[VFB] Re: Rope Dub Muscles
Uni-Mono Thin. Broke it a few time when I overspun. But no problem. I do not plan to respool 6 lb test however, BTW - how do you spool it without twisting? I am sure you have some line horror stories about respooling to the bobbin the first few times... I furl my own leaders with a power drill. Now trying to do that on a little spool? yikes. On Nov 23, 11:20 am, "Don Ordes" wrote: > LOL. I get accused of having 'fat fingers' all the time, especially when I > stack and pack hair mice. One friend said I could push a golf ball through > a garden hose. LOL > > DVD#2 (if I do it) will have a bunch of roping segments with many furs- > possum being one. There's tons of sub-techniques and tricks to making furs > do the variety of looks they can do. It's a matter of seeing what a > particular fur does by making the dubbing and rope many different ways. > THEN you can tell if the results looks good on the fly design you're making. > Don't have preconceived goals, like you said. You MAKE the dubbing do ITS > thing. That make sense? > > Like the old quote goes- 85% of what a trout eats is 5/8" long, brown, and > fuzzy. With that possum, you'll be able to tie a half-dozen > different-looking brown and fuzzy flies just by selecting and manipulating > the fur and the rope. > > Keep roping furs and your fingrs will get used to it. Remember, too, that > various rope tensions play a part in segment shape when you wrap, and don't > forget the rope compression aspect. > > Q? Are you tying with mono? This helps a great deal. > > DonO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
[VFB] Rope Dub Muscles
Hi, I played around with Australian Possum - fur and hair cut right from the skin and rope dubbed. I like the results but without a binder this stuff is somewhat tough to work with. I have about 20% of the material on the top of the desk when done as there is nothing I added to bind it together. But I achieved my goal. However, when I was done I thought I had arthritis - which I don't. My fingers were burning with pain. So Don, as a master of rope dub - I went back and viewed your DVD. You have mighty fingers and I noticed you have little 'guns' on each one - similar to my biceps...lol. I also saw a little anchor tattooed on the side of your index finger. Were you in the Navy? (Sorry, couldn't resist.) Tell us about those rope dub muscles and how much more practice do I need before the pain goes away. What I found interesting is until you have a tight rope on the thread, you really can't let go - at least with Possum. At that point I used the dubbing clamp to spin and give my fingers a little break. Looks like I need more practice - but I was very pleased with the results. Chappy. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
[VFB] Rope Dub .. to Tube Flies..
Nice work Don. I turned on the video and never took my eyes off of it. I wanted more. Well done. As I mentioned, I have rope dubbed for many years (the first time the article appeared on VFB) and although I have no problem with it, I hardly ever play with it. I know what dubbed body I want and use the rope dubbing process to achieve it. However, I realize I do not fully take advantage of the fact that the dubbing is loose on the thread. As I mentioned, I like Uni 8/0 and it is not what I call smooth. Ans since when I use dubbing it is quite sparse as I seldom tie a fly that doesn't have 4 or 5 components where the dubbing is only 1 of them. So a lot of new ideas were going through my mind watching the video. Another thing is that I do teach rope dub techniques in my fly tying classes but only as the best way to get dubbing (including peacock) on the fly. I could easily have two classes with just working on rope dubbing with a lot of materials. Some of the class will struggle with the rope dub but after a quick walk around everyone get its fairly quickly. But again, rope dub the way I have been teaching it has been with a purpose and a goal. I sadly have missed the point. That being - rope dubbing should not have to have a purpose and a goal. It is the only way I dub - it always can do what I want. But now I am thinking, what are the bounds of rope dubbing? I surely do not know. It has been a long time since I have put the hook in the vise without completing a fly. I am getting excited thinking about going through materials and really seeing what it can do. A few come to mind - Z-lon dubbing (from Blue Ribbon) as this stuff is a pain to dub. Chickabou feathers and underfeathers. Of course Australian Possum (thanks Don - that patch is beautiful - I will not dye this - it is so good natural.) I am now thinking of creating a bushy usual with dubbed snowshoe - just trimmed. No doubt it would be twice a buoyant. Seal, arctic fox. Now I am thinking about adding chopped rubber legs, chopped unique hair. Don Ordes, nice work. I will take good care of this video. My kids 8 and 4 actually liked it although they did not see the whole thing. But I can set up the vises and dump a ton of material on the table, and I am sure they would enjoy playing. Of course - I would set my 4 yr old up with a tube adapter so he can make - CAT TOYS. Use plastic tubes. I like making tube flies, especially my 3-eyed smelt. As a troller for salmon, I don't need to cast them so mimicking a smelt -which is 3D - in that there are 3 eyes and 3 cheeks that meet perfectly around the tube - are fun to make and fun to fish. But I will say other than that, I am not too big on tube flies over conventional. Take care.I am so glad I now have so much room to grow and improve on rope dubbing. Thanks again Don. Chappy. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
[VFB] Re: Digest for vfb-mail@googlegroups.com - 25 Messages in 5 Topics
HI Tony, The last two years have been super busy - travelling about 50% of my time for work including 4 - 2 weeks trips to Asia. Can't complain. Wife and boys are doing well. 8 and 4 - and next year I think fly fishing for my 8 year old. Of course I have bought him his own outfit since he was 6.Hopefully he will make time this year. But he is quite the sk8trboy. Got a rip stick for his 8th birthday. I digress. I still make lures for Chappy's Guide but the fly tying teaching has been tough due to my travel. I actually got out and did some fly fishing on the Beaverkill. Hit this pool three times at the end of the day. Worked the pool intensely and of course the last hour of sunlight the fish rose to the surface to feed. I was sight fishing with a tandem CDC Caddis - 1 size 16 and the other size 18 with 6X tippet. The challenge is to be efficient with the cast, the mend, the hook, the fight, the release, and repositioning in the pool to work unspooked fish. I would be able to score about 8 fish in a hour when all said and done. I had it to myself and it was so awesome. Nice browns and all released. I always make about an hour a week at the vise. And with all of the miles and hotel points - I am taking the family to Hawaii in late Feb for 11 nights.I still can't seem to make time to finish the 4 sets of Green Highlander full dresses that I have wings sets married for over the last 4 years. But if that is my biggest gripe, I will take it. I hope you are doing well. Hope you had a great summer with lots of fish!!! Chappy. On Nov 12, 10:37 am, Anthony Spezio wrote: > Chris > I was thinking about you about a week ago. Was wondering what happened to you. > Tony > > --- On Fri, 11/12/10, Chris Chapman wrote: > > From: Chris Chapman > Subject: Re: [VFB] Digest for vfb-mail@googlegroups.com - 25 Messages in 5 > Topics > To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com > Date: Friday, November 12, 2010, 7:33 AM > > It has been a while since I have posted also. I decided to buy Don O's rope > dub DVD. I went to search the VFB article and was disspointed to see the VFB > site no longer. As I mentioned it has been a while since I have been > plugged into this group or any flt tying groups at that. > > I have been busy re-organizing all of my flies for 2011 - and have been > having fun with Slumpbusters. > I had a good year fishing the Beaverkill in NY - lost of solid dry fly > action. > > Now I have GOOGLE-IZED my PC, I now get these messages in my face everytime I > look to place a call on Google Voice, I will no doubt see what everyone is > discussing. > Thinking of perhaps hosting Chili Pepper Swap #4. I have recently put all > of the Chili Pepper's from 1-3 in a single fly box. Pretty sweet. I need to > take some pictures... > > Take Care. Chappy. > > On Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 11:25 PM, wrote: > > > Today's Topic Summary > Group:http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail/topics > > now tube flies- reply [2 Updates] > emerger [19 Updates] > Superfly [1 Update] > Fishing Jacket Selection [2 Updates] > fly pattern database/scrap book [1 Update] > > Topic: now tube flies- reply > > "dsdur...@msn.com" Nov 11 03:22PM -0800 > ^ > > > > Hey, Ashley! Forgive me I don't know how to use this list very > > well. I do like to use tube flies on the Blues. They do have a > > junction tube connecting the hook to the tube with the crease fly > > pattern I tie but the Blue fish didn't seem to have any problems > > dislodging the fly if you get my meaning. LOL I have used them for > > bass and pan fish also. The junction tubing isn't always necessary > > (dependent on the pattern) but I liked Don O's idea of putting a bit > > of foam into the end of the tube to replace the bobber stopper idea > > they used to use. I may have to test that one out. I tie a lot on > > Yuri's tubes and on plastic tubes systems (Yuri also marketed these > > shortly before his death) there are a lot of companies out there that > > sell very cheap tubing to use for this purpose. There was also > > another company marketing a tube system that was somewhat > > interchangeable call Eumer tubes but they were ridiculously > > expensive. I have a few of them to show when I demo tube flies but I > > don't use them. The paint chips off way too easily and they weren't > > really good quality like Juri's. > > There is a Japanese book out on tube flies by Ken Sawada along with > > the two books I'm sure have already been mentioned by Mark Mandell and > > Les Johnson and I might mention that Paul Marriner has some nice &
[VFB] Re: 4 swap madness
Sorry, I have the dates. that's the drawbacks of surfing from the phone. Chappy wrote: > Hi Rick, > > Please put me down for all 4. When are they do? When will you have > the final count for each swap? > > Thanks > Chappy > > www.chappysguide.com > > > Rick Zieger wrote: > > you are in > > � > > Rick > > > > --- On Sat, 11/8/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Subject: [VFB] Re: 4 swap madness > > To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com > > Date: Saturday, November 8, 2008, 12:18 AM > > > > > > > > > > > > Rick: Can you put me down for the panfish?? Thanks, Chuck > > � > > > > - Original Message - > > From: Rick Zieger > > To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com > > Sent: Friday, November 07, 2008 5:23 PM > > Subject: [VFB] 4 swap madness > > > > > > > > > > > > > > not sure if the first one made it. > > � > > The insanty strikes again. > > 10 people to the swap.� If more than than sign up then there will be more > > thanone group in each swap. > > � > > 1.� panfish��� furled taill mohair leech > > � > > 2.� minnow��� Goldie Jr. > > � > > 3.� caddis pupa� pupal pattern form Fly Fish America > > � > > 4.� ostrich� wet fly > > � > > These are the flies I will be tying. > > � > > join 1,2,3, or all four. > > � > > email me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] that is the only way to join so that the rest > > of the commincations can be off list. > > � > > sign up by Dec 10.� Flies due by Feb 1, 2009 > > I will send my address when we have the final llist out. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[VFB] Re: 4 swap madness
Hi Rick, Please put me down for all 4. When are they do? When will you have the final count for each swap? Thanks Chappy www.chappysguide.com Rick Zieger wrote: > you are in > � > Rick > > --- On Sat, 11/8/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [VFB] Re: 4 swap madness > To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com > Date: Saturday, November 8, 2008, 12:18 AM > > > > > > Rick: Can you put me down for the panfish?? Thanks, Chuck > � > > - Original Message - > From: Rick Zieger > To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com > Sent: Friday, November 07, 2008 5:23 PM > Subject: [VFB] 4 swap madness > > > > > > > not sure if the first one made it. > � > The insanty strikes again. > 10 people to the swap.� If more than than sign up then there will be more > thanone group in each swap. > � > 1.� panfish��� furled taill mohair leech > � > 2.� minnow��� Goldie Jr. > � > 3.� caddis pupa� pupal pattern form Fly Fish America > � > 4.� ostrich� wet fly > � > These are the flies I will be tying. > � > join 1,2,3, or all four. > � > email me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] that is the only way to join so that the rest > of the commincations can be off list. > � > sign up by Dec 10.� Flies due by Feb 1, 2009 > I will send my address when we have the final llist out. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[VFB] Chili Pepper 3 Swap - Future Ungulate Swap....
Hello, I was able to finally update the swap with pictures. Sorry for the delay. http://www.chappysguide.com/html/chili_3.html I was very pleased with the participation and the quality and innovation in the flies. A fun annual event. You will see we have a couple of fishing / people pictures on the site. Thanks Jim and Tony. For the rest of the swappers, if you want to send me a picture anytime - I will post it next to your fly. I plan to add mine next spring when I fish the Elk Hair Chili Pepper or maybe this winter if I get out. Remember, this page will never be removed (I hope). So it is your page as a tyer to add to. I hope all is well and thanks again for your participation. BTW - I might be up for a deer hair or bucktail swap if anyone wants to host. I got some really nice ELK hair in and can't wait to play around with it. I also have some nice colorful bucktail that I would like to mess around with. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
