Re: [VFB] IOFF Year?

[Mike Bliss]

2005

> On May 27, 2015, at 1:53 PM, Neville Gosling  wrote:
> 
> Attn Mike Bliss
> 
> What year did the IOFF thing take place? Just curious…..Nev
> 
>> 
>>> On May 25, 2015, at 3:39 PM, Mike Bliss >> <mailto:flyfish...@gmail.com>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I checked the records.  I still have all the old docs for the IOFF that I 
>>> did and Birdie was not on the list. I am sure that no one would mind if he 
>>> were added.  I would be happy to get some parchment and make up one for the 
>>> swap and add a fly.  Let me know.
>>> It was also kind of sad looking through the list of original members to the 
>>> IOFF.  Several of them are gone like Mark and Murf.  
>>> 
>>> Mike
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Re: [VFB] Birdie fly plate?

[Mike Bliss]

Do you want just one certificate and the charter?

Mike


> On May 25, 2015, at 10:09 PM, Don Ordes  wrote:
> 
> Mike,
> Would you mind forwarding me those documents for the IOFF?  I can’t locate 
> the files in my old archives.
>  
> Thanks,
> DonO
>  
> From: Mike Bliss <mailto:flyfish...@gmail.com>
> Sent: Monday, May 25, 2015 4:39 PM
> To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com <mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com>
> Subject: Re: [VFB] Birdie fly plate?
>  
> I checked the records.  I still have all the old docs for the IOFF that I did 
> and Birdie was not on the list. I am sure that no one would mind if he were 
> added.  I would be happy to get some parchment and make up one for the swap 
> and add a fly.  Let me know.
> It was also kind of sad looking through the list of original members to the 
> IOFF.  Several of them are gone like Mark and Murf. 
>  
> Mike
>  
>> On May 25, 2015, at 9:58 AM, Allan Fish > <mailto:afi...@sbcglobal.net>> wrote:
>>  
>> On 5/25/15 11:08 AM, Don Ordes wrote:
>>> List,
>>>  
>>> Would someone want to host a ‘Birdie Swap’ in his honor, but with a twist. 
>>> Just one fly from each tier sent in to the meister, frame them as a plate, 
>>> and send it to the family from his VFB friends?  (Was Birdie and IOFFer? 
>>> Anyone still have the list?)
>>>  
>>> I’d say open the ‘swap’ and whoever contributes by the time for framing 
>>> will be in the group. The ‘frame-meister’ will set the date.  I’ll 
>>> contribute the money for the frame and matte, unless others want to chip in 
>>> $$ with their flies.
>>>  
>>> The only work will be mounting and framing, not sending back sets to all 
>>> swappers as for a regular swap. Depending on how many sign up, the frame 
>>> may not be too big, but it’s the gesture that counts. And we only have to 
>>> tie one special fly. Hopefully a VFBer with some framing experience will 
>>> step up. We could do this with just a dozen flies, but more would be 
>>> better. We could each get a photo of it for our memories.
>>>  
>>> If he was an IOFFer, having his certificate in the plate center would be 
>>> perfect, with the flies surrounding it. What better send-off for a VFB 
>>> fanatic.
>>>  
>>> Sign-ups:
>>> 1.  DonO-  realistic stonefly- the ‘Birdie Special’, plus another for the 
>>> framer
>>> 2. Allan Fish -  A set of 4 wet flies ("Partridge and...") and a set for 
>>> the meister.  (I am not a good fly framer.)
>>> 3.
>>> 4.
>>> ...
>>>  
>>>  
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Re: [VFB] Birdie fly plate?

[Mike Bliss]

I checked the records.  I still have all the old docs for the IOFF that I did 
and Birdie was not on the list. I am sure that no one would mind if he were 
added.  I would be happy to get some parchment and make up one for the swap and 
add a fly.  Let me know.
It was also kind of sad looking through the list of original members to the 
IOFF.  Several of them are gone like Mark and Murf.  

Mike

> On May 25, 2015, at 9:58 AM, Allan Fish  wrote:
> 
> On 5/25/15 11:08 AM, Don Ordes wrote:
>> List,
>>  
>> Would someone want to host a ‘Birdie Swap’ in his honor, but with a twist. 
>> Just one fly from each tier sent in to the meister, frame them as a plate, 
>> and send it to the family from his VFB friends?  (Was Birdie and IOFFer? 
>> Anyone still have the list?)
>>  
>> I’d say open the ‘swap’ and whoever contributes by the time for framing will 
>> be in the group. The ‘frame-meister’ will set the date.  I’ll contribute the 
>> money for the frame and matte, unless others want to chip in $$ with their 
>> flies.
>>  
>> The only work will be mounting and framing, not sending back sets to all 
>> swappers as for a regular swap. Depending on how many sign up, the frame may 
>> not be too big, but it’s the gesture that counts. And we only have to tie 
>> one special fly. Hopefully a VFBer with some framing experience will step 
>> up. We could do this with just a dozen flies, but more would be better. We 
>> could each get a photo of it for our memories.
>>  
>> If he was an IOFFer, having his certificate in the plate center would be 
>> perfect, with the flies surrounding it. What better send-off for a VFB 
>> fanatic.
>>  
>> Sign-ups:
>> 1.  DonO-  realistic stonefly- the ‘Birdie Special’, plus another for the 
>> framer
>> 2. Allan Fish -  A set of 4 wet flies ("Partridge and...") and a set for the 
>> meister.  (I am not a good fly framer.)
>> 3.
>> 4.
>> ...
>>  
>> 
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Re: [VFB] tHANKS FOR THE BIRTHDAY WISHES.

[Mike Bliss]

Happy Birthday Jimmy

Mike


> On Mar 18, 2015, at 7:25 PM, Phxflytyer  wrote:
> 
> Happy Birthday Jimmy.
> 
> I will be in Texas April 4-13' hope we can get together?
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
> Thank You,
> Alan Di Somma
> Phoenix, AZ.
> 
> Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once.
> 
> 
> 
>> On Mar 18, 2015, at 12:38 PM, "Jimmy D. Moore"  wrote:
>> 
>> TURNED 78 YESTERDAY
>> 
>> Thanks for the BD wishes.
>> 
>> JIMM Y D
>> 
>> JIMMY D. MOORE, ARS WB5RHT,author Moon Holler Misfits Fishing & Hunting 
>> Club, Member, TOWA, Past VP Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited, North Zone 
>> Fishing Editor Emeritus,Texas Fish & Game Magazine, Virtual Fly Box & Fly 
>> FishingWorld Moderator, Scout Exec. Boy Scouts of America, Retired
>> 
>> http://bigtroutman.tripod.com/index.html
>> *  <º><   ***
>> 
>> 
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Re: [VFB] Hook trade wanted.

[Mike Bliss]

Chuck,

I have some in 4, 10 and 16.  Let me know if you need some.

Mike



> On Mar 13, 2015, at 9:01 PM, Chuck Alexander  
> wrote:
> 
> Neville: I ordered them in size 8 tonight for bluegill as we don’t have any 
> trout where I’m at, so we’ll see if they catch bluegill/bass, or crappie 
> coming soon I hope. Chuck
>  
> From: Neville Gosling 
> Sent: Friday, March 13, 2015 9:25 PM
> To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com 
> Subject: Re: [VFB] Hook trade wanted.
>  
> I have some of the 37160 hooks but they are size 1/0 and were favoured for a 
> steelhead nymph fly some 30 odd years ago. I tied several of the flies but 
> never caught anything on them.
>  
> Nev
>  
>  
>> On Mar 13, 2015, at 4:01 PM, Chuck Alexander > > wrote:
>>  
>> I just now went ahead and ordered some of these hooks online. Thanks for the 
>> ppl’s responses anyway. Has anybody tried this type “San Juan Worm” tied on 
>> these type hooks?? If so, any luck??? Thanks, Chuck
>>  
>> From: Chuck Alexander 
>> Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2015 5:35 PM
>> To: fly fishing for panfish 
>>  ; 
>> vfb-mail@googlegroups.com 
>> Subject: [VFB] Hook trade wanted.
>>  
>> Folks: I am in need of a few Mustad (or other brand) Classic 37160 (shown 
>> here http://www.jsflyfishing.com/mustad-classic-37160-fly-hook 
>>   ) hooks in a 
>> size 6-10, with a preference of  sized 6 and 8. I have some bass hooks, 
>> kinked back popper hooks, saltwater hooks (stainless steel) etc that I will 
>> trade hook for hook if somebody will trade with Me. I want to tie some 
>> copper wire and peacock herl “San Juan Worm” patterns I saw tied on these 
>> hooks as I have never had much luck with the traditional San Juan Worm flies.
>>  
>> The other day, when digging up some old dead plants from my raised beds in 
>> the garden, found a lot of wigglers and red worms, so I thought about using 
>> those on a bare hook and casting them as an :” Alabama Juan Worm” fly LOL... 
>> Contact me OFF LIST to see if we can work a trade. I’d like to have about 
>> 25-100 in different sizes if possible,mix or match if possible and will 
>> trade other types of materials. The hooks as you can see, are $9.50 per 
>> hundred, which is mot much by itself, but since I want nix or match, it 
>> could run up quite a bill for ones I may or may not ever use, which is why 
>> I’d rater trade for them if possible.
>>  
>> Or, I’d buy 50-100 (or however many you have  so I can at least try out the 
>> pattern I’m wanting to try) mix or match from you outright, and will pay 
>> more if you have a brand that is more expensive than the Mustad shown in the 
>> link I have attached. I have all sorts of materials, but especially chenille 
>> and rubber (silli) legs in particular to trade for them if you don’t 
>> need/want more hooks. Thanks, Chuck
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Re: [VFB] Prayer Request

[Mike Bliss]

You have our families sympathy Jimi.  As you say she has gone to a better place.

Mike


> On Jan 3, 2015, at 10:52 AM, Jimi  wrote:
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> To all who know us I request prayers for our family and friends locally.
>  
> On Friday morning at 0930 Wilma Berry passed from our presence to a place 
> without pain, suffering and a sound mind. The last year has been a test of 
> patience and disappointment in hoping she would improve to a better state. 
> Wilma is the mother of my Bride Theresa.
>  
> The family is in Odessa Texas making the plans for her funeral and 
> celebration of her life and the lives she has touched with her presence. 
> Currently it appears it will be Monday or Tuesday in Odessa.
>  
> Anyone wishing to contact her or text her you can do so at 575-513-2843. She 
> will be able to fill in details of what is going on.
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> Thank you for your prayers.
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> When I die, I want to go with my boots on, my heart full, with my friends, 
> in a pile of spent brass.
> The Lone Survivor, Marcus Luttrell
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[VFB] GSP thread

[Mike Bliss]

Well, I just tied some flies with GSP thread.  For this application I loved it. 
 It lays flat reducing buildup and is way strong.  It is also a little 
expensive.  I wondered if anything in the sewing applications is the same thing?

Mike

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Re: [VFB] midge patterns

[Mike Bliss]

Okay - now I will have to decide which of these looks the best and tie some.  
Thanks Neville

Mike


> On Dec 12, 2014, at 8:02 PM, Neville Gosling  wrote:
> 
> There are a lot of midge patterns to be found here
> 
> https://planettrout.wordpress.com/tag/midge-patterns/page/3/
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Neville Gosling
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Re: [VFB] Chamois Midge

[Mike Bliss]

This is the case caddis and is one of my favorite patterns which from the 
article you referenced in your other post made me curious about the chamois 
midge.  I love the first pattern and have not found a midge nymph pattern that 
works well with the exception of a small rainbow warrior.

Mike

> On Dec 12, 2014, at 7:07 PM, Allan Fish  wrote:
> 
> On 12/12/14, 8:57 PM, Mike Bliss wrote:
>> Does anyone have a pattern for this midge?  Not the chamois caddis but 
>> midge.  Dave Whitlock created one but I cannot find it.
>> 
>> Mike
>>   
> 
> Fly Anglers Online has one:
> http://www.flyanglersonline.com/flytying/fotw2/031003fotw.php
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Re: [VFB] Chamois Midge

[Mike Bliss]

I wanted the pattern but this just increased my knowledge of the midges.  Very 
interesting.  Our trout seem to be keying on these little buggers.

Mike


> On Dec 12, 2014, at 8:20 PM, Neville Gosling  wrote:
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> Hi Mike
> 
> You might find what you are looking for here
> 
> http://bit.ly/1z3pxKN
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> Neville Gosling
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>> On Dec 12, 2014, at 5:57 PM, Mike Bliss  wrote:
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>> Does anyone have a pattern for this midge?  Not the chamois caddis but 
>> midge.  Dave Whitlock created one but I cannot find it.
>> 
>> Mike
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[VFB] Chamois Midge

[Mike Bliss]

Does anyone have a pattern for this midge?  Not the chamois caddis but midge.  
Dave Whitlock created one but I cannot find it.

Mike

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Re: [VFB] Denny Conrad

[Mike Bliss]

This is so sad to lose Denny and before Chris.  We were enriched by their lives 
and we will miss them.

Mike


> On Dec 6, 2014, at 6:07 AM, 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail 
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> We got a call from Liz, Denny's daughter last night that Denny Conrad had 
> passed at 5:30 that evening.
> We were good friends. I will miss his regular weekend calls.
> Arkansas Tony
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Re: [VFB] Edgar Sealey & Sons hooks

[Mike Bliss]

Interesting - thanks Neville

Mike


> On Nov 21, 2014, at 12:30 PM, Neville Gosling  wrote:
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> Hi Mike:
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> I remember the firm of "Edgar Sealy & Sons" & got the following from the web 
> - although I don't think that it is 100% accurate. I could be wrong but I 
> don't think that they continued making hooks up to 1981. I suspect that the 
> hook making ceased long before that.
> 
>  "Edgar Sealy & Sons started as a hook-maker some time around 1930, and are 
> listed in the Kelly's Directory of 1932 at Brookhill Works, Hewell Road, 
> Redditch."
> 
> "At their peak in the 1950s, they were employing around 100 people, but they 
> were taken over by Dunlop Sports in 1960, and became more of a distributor 
> than manufacturer, though they continued making hooks until they closed the 
> factory and moved to Falmouth in 1981."
> 
> "Some of their machinery was bought by Vince Green, and is still used in the 
> manufacture of Sprite hooks." 
> 
> Not sure of status of Sprite now. Vince Green had a stroke and closed the 
> business and shortly after he passed away. Someone has subsequently tried to 
> resurrect Sprite. 
> 
> I went for a tour of the Partridge Factory in Redditch in 1985. At that time, 
> Partridge already had some of the hook making machinery that formerly 
> belonged to Sealy. 
> 
> As far as I know, Edgar Sealy & Sons was the first company to produce the 
> "Octopus" style of hooks which is popular today
> 
> "Their reels were all made by J. W. Young and at one time were Young's main 
> distributor." I have one of their reels in almost mint boxed condition.
> 
> As I recall, there was also a Bernard Sealy involved in the fishing tackle 
> industry in the UK but I was unable to find any reference to them.
> 
> Neville (Nev) Gosling
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>> On Nov 20, 2014, at 6:51 PM, Mike Bliss > <mailto:flyfish...@gmail.com>> wrote:
>> 
>> I am organizing my tying materials.  Years ago I picked up several boxes of 
>> Edgar Sealey & Sons hooks.  One box I am not sure what they are exactly.  
>> The number is S3008.  I don’t have a book that can tell me what they are.  
>> It looks like a standard wet fly hook.  Any help out there?  Are they worth 
>> anything other than for the hook?
>> 
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[VFB] Edgar Sealey & Sons hooks

[Mike Bliss]

I am organizing my tying materials.  Years ago I picked up several boxes of 
Edgar Sealey & Sons hooks.  One box I am not sure what they are exactly.  The 
number is S3008.  I don’t have a book that can tell me what they are.  It looks 
like a standard wet fly hook.  Any help out there?  Are they worth anything 
other than for the hook?

Mike

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