[VFB] Re: Streamer Update

2013-02-05 Thread Bob Hendry
Hi Peggy,

Thanks, Peggy.  By the way, it was nice to have met you at Somerset; always 
nice to have a real face attached to a name!  8 ~ }

Looking forward to getting a hold on the flymphs.  I'm thinking of tying a 
couple at the Sowbug.  

Cheers,

On Monday, February 4, 2013 6:05:41 PM UTC-5, Peggy B wrote:
>
> A nice set of streamers from Keith Passant arrive today, i should have 
> most in by the weekend, they are all accounted for at least! 
>
> Peggy B 
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Re: [VFB] Re: Streamer

2011-12-23 Thread Anthony Spezio
I will give it my best, I just did not think there were so mane variables.
Tony
 


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Sent: Friday, December 23, 2011 9:15 AM
Subject: Re: [VFB] Re: Streamer
 

Tony: 

I am sure that what ever you tie, it will be very much appreciated by whom 
ever receives it. 
You are a great tier and I believe it will turn out great. 
You need to give your self more credit. I know how humble you are but the 
rest of us on the list think very highly of you. 

Thank 
You,
Alan Di Somma

You know you'r a redneck when...
. 

From: Anthony Spezio  
Sent: Friday, December 23, 2011 7:38 AM 
To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com  
Subject: Re: [VFB] Re: Streamer 
 Looks like I may have to start from scratch. 
I only need to tie two alike for the plates and I have never tied any 
streamers of this type in all my years of tying. This is a learning curve for 
me. 
Tony 



From: Joyce Westphal 

To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com 
Sent: Friday, December 23, 2011 5:21 
AM
Subject: Re: [VFB] Re: 
Streamer


Tony, have you considered making a streamer with a bit of 
golden pheasant for the tail instead of biots.  I find in fishing streamers 
that no tail or a very soft tail, golden pheasant or a bit of arctic fox fur 
works wonderfully.  For the wing the feather is Ok, but more effective in 
the water is artic fox tail (if you have some) or maraboo.  The movement is 
better and seems more alluring to the fish,  It's a good concept..think 
your pattern will work just fine. I have also found that if you want the colors 
to remain more true and have an inner glow so to speak, that you can first wind 
silver tinsel under the body the whole hook length, then leave a bit -2-3 
wraps, 
as a tag just above the barb area,  then tie the floss on for the 
body.  There seems to be a nicer look and more alive look in the water when 
I do this.  Have fun. Joyce


On Thu, Dec 22, 2011 at 9:45 AM, Anthony 
Spezio  wrote:

Chappy, 
>I am thinking about using Peacock Sword for the tail instead of  Biots. Should 
>I have the curve up or down. Also think of Peacock Herl for the  throat what 
>do you think. 
>Was thinking about a bit of a tag of Black Ostrich and tying in the tail then 
>a  bit more Black Ostrich in front of the tail tie in  between the tail and 
>body. Will have to pick up some UTC Black I really don't  like to tie with it. 
>Tony 
>
>From: Chappy 
>To: VFB Mail  
>Sent: Thursday, December 22,  2011 7:50 AM
>Subject: [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 f

Re: [VFB] Re: Streamer

2011-12-23 Thread phxflytyer
Tony:

I am sure that what ever you tie, it will be very much appreciated by whom ever 
receives it.
You are a great tier and I believe it will turn out great.
You need to give your self more credit. I know how humble you are but the rest 
of us on the list think very highly of you.

Thank You,
Alan Di Somma

You know you'r a redneck when...
.

From: Anthony Spezio 
Sent: Friday, December 23, 2011 7:38 AM
To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com 
Subject: Re: [VFB] Re: Streamer

Looks like I may have to start from scratch.
I only need to tie two alike for the plates and I have never tied any streamers 
of this type in all my years of tying. This is a learning curve for me.
Tony

From: Joyce Westphal 
To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com 
Sent: Friday, December 23, 2011 5:21 AM
Subject: Re: [VFB] Re: Streamer


Tony, have you considered making a streamer with a bit of golden pheasant for 
the tail instead of biots.  I find in fishing streamers that no tail or a very 
soft tail, golden pheasant or a bit of arctic fox fur works wonderfully.  For 
the wing the feather is Ok, but more effective in the water is artic fox tail 
(if you have some) or maraboo.  The movement is better and seems more alluring 
to the fish,  It's a good concept..think your pattern will work just fine. I 
have also found that if you want the colors to remain more true and have an 
inner glow so to speak, that you can first wind silver tinsel under the body 
the whole hook length, then leave a bit -2-3 wraps, as a tag just above the 
barb area,  then tie the floss on for the body.  There seems to be a nicer look 
and more alive look in the water when I do this.  Have fun. Joyce


On Thu, Dec 22, 2011 at 9:45 AM, Anthony Spezio  wrote:

  Chappy,
  I am thinking about using Peacock Sword for the tail instead of Biots. Should 
I have the curve up or down. Also think of Peacock Herl for the throat what do 
you think.
  Was thinking about a bit of a tag of Black Ostrich and tying in the tail then 
a bit more Black Ostrich in front of the tail tie in between the tail and body. 
Will have to pick up some UTC Black I really don't like to tie with it.
  Tony

  From: Chappy 
  To: VFB Mail  
  Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2011 7:50 AM
  Subject: [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

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Re: [VFB] Re: Streamer

2011-12-23 Thread Anthony Spezio
Looks like I may have to start from scratch.
I only need to tie two alike for the plates and I have never tied any streamers 
of this type in all my years of tying. This is a learning curve for me.
Tony
 


 From: Joyce Westphal 
To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com 
Sent: Friday, December 23, 2011 5:21 AM
Subject: Re: [VFB] Re: Streamer
 

Tony, have you considered making a streamer with a bit of golden pheasant for 
the tail instead of biots.  I find in fishing streamers that no tail or a very 
soft tail, golden pheasant or a bit of arctic fox fur works wonderfully.  For 
the wing the feather is Ok, but more effective in the water is artic fox tail 
(if you have some) or maraboo.  The movement is better and seems more alluring 
to the fish,  It's a good concept..think your pattern will work just fine. I 
have also found that if you want the colors to remain more true and have an 
inner glow so to speak, that you can first wind silver tinsel under the body 
the whole hook length, then leave a bit -2-3 wraps, as a tag just above the 
barb area,  then tie the floss on for the body.  There seems to be a nicer look 
and more alive look in the water when I do this.  Have fun. Joyce


On Thu, Dec 22, 2011 at 9:45 AM, Anthony Spezio  wrote:

Chappy,
>I am thinking about using Peacock Sword for the tail instead of Biots. Should 
>I have the curve up or down. Also think of Peacock Herl for the throat what do 
>you think. 
>Was thinking about a bit of a tag of Black Ostrich and tying in the tail then 
>a bit more Black Ostrich in front of the tail tie in between the tail and 
>body. Will have to pick up some UTC Black I really don't like to tie with it. 
>Tony
>
> 
> From: Chappy 
>To: VFB Mail  
>Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2011 7:50 AM
>Subject: [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
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Re: [VFB] Re: Streamer

2011-12-23 Thread Joyce Westphal
Tony, have you considered making a streamer with a bit of golden pheasant
for the tail instead of biots.  I find in fishing streamers that no tail or
a very soft tail, golden pheasant or a bit of arctic fox fur works
wonderfully.  For the wing the feather is Ok, but more effective in the
water is artic fox tail (if you have some) or maraboo.  The movement is
better and seems more alluring to the fish,  It's a good concept..think
your pattern will work just fine. I have also found that if you want the
colors to remain more true and have an inner glow so to speak, that you can
first wind silver tinsel under the body the whole hook length, then leave a
bit -2-3 wraps, as a tag just above the barb area,  then tie the floss on
for the body.  There seems to be a nicer look and more alive look in the
water when I do this.  Have fun. Joyce

On Thu, Dec 22, 2011 at 9:45 AM, Anthony Spezio  wrote:

> Chappy,
> I am thinking about using Peacock Sword for the tail instead of Biots.
> Should I have the curve up or down. Also think of Peacock Herl for the
> throat what do you think.
> Was thinking about a bit of a tag of Black Ostrich and tying in the tail
> then a bit more Black Ostrich in front of the tail tie in between the
> tail and body. Will have to pick up some UTC Black I really don't like to
> tie with it.
> Tony
>
>   *From:* Chappy 
> *To:* VFB Mail 
> *Sent:* Thursday, December 22, 2011 7:50 AM
> *Subject:* [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
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Re: [VFB] Re: Streamer

2011-12-22 Thread Anthony Spezio
Chappy,
I am thinking about using Peacock Sword for the tail instead of Biots. Should I 
have the curve up or down. Also think of Peacock Herl for the throat what do 
you think.
Was thinking about a bit of a tag of Black Ostrich and tying in the tail then a 
bit more Black Ostrich in front of the tail tie in between the tail and body. 
Will have to pick up some UTC Black I really don't like to tie with it.
Tony
 


 From: Chappy 
To: VFB Mail  
Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2011 7:50 AM
Subject: [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

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Re: [VFB] Re: Streamer

2011-12-22 Thread Anthony Spezio
Chappy,
Thanks for the info, Some of the comments you made here have been made by 
others too.
I see I need a lot of improvement on this. This is my first attempt in tying 
this type of fly though I have been tying for many years.
Thanks again.
Tony
 


 From: Chappy 
To: VFB Mail  
Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2011 7:50 AM
Subject: [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

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[VFB] Re: Streamer

2011-12-22 Thread Chappy
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

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Re: [VFB] Re: Streamer swap announcement 2011

2011-02-16 Thread Niclas Runarsson
There you go... Nick Runarsson in a nutshell... "I'll do it later."

The standing result: Too late...

OK, Peggy. Soren slipped in, so put me up as a reserve then. In case 
someone falls out, I'll be filling up the hole.

/Nick



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Hi Peggy,

I´m if there still is room.

Soren


On 14 Feb, 08:40, "rene.zillm...@t-online.de" 
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> Hi Peggy,
> sounds great, I'm in. I'll decide soon, what I will ty!
> Rene
> -Original-Nachricht-
> Subject: [VFB] Streamer swap announcement 2011
> Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:52:11 +0100
> From: Peggy Brenner 
> To: Virtual Fly Box 
> It's been a while since I hosted a streamer swap, tried one in the 
> summer and it was slim pickens for tyers. So let's go with a single or 
> tandem streamer of choice. Max 10 tyers. Deadline April 15, in time 
> for trolling for big fish after ice out. Peggy
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Re: [VFB] Re: Streamer swap announcement 2011

2011-02-16 Thread Rene Zillmann
hi Soren,
I feared that you have left the group, great that you are still here,

Rene


On 02/16/2011 09:41 AM, Soren Finne wrote:
> Hi Peggy,
>
> I´m if there still is room.
>
> Soren
>
>
> On 14 Feb, 08:40, "rene.zillm...@t-online.de"  online.de> wrote:
>   
>> Hi Peggy,
>> sounds great, I'm in. I'll decide soon, what I will ty!
>> Rene
>> -Original-Nachricht-
>> Subject: [VFB] Streamer swap announcement 2011
>> Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:52:11 +0100
>> From: Peggy Brenner 
>> To: Virtual Fly Box 
>> It's been a while since I hosted a streamer swap, tried one in the
>> summer and it was slim pickens for tyers. So let's go with a single or
>> tandem streamer of choice. Max 10 tyers.
>> Deadline April 15, in time for trolling for big fish after ice out.
>> Peggy
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Re: [VFB] Re: Streamer swap announcement 2011/now closed

2011-02-16 Thread Peggy Brenner

Soren, you are in and the swap is closed!

Peggy



On 2/16/2011 3:41 AM, Soren Finne wrote:

Hi Peggy,

I´m if there still is room.

Soren


On 14 Feb, 08:40, "rene.zillm...@t-online.de"  wrote:

Hi Peggy,
sounds great, I'm in. I'll decide soon, what I will ty!
Rene
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Subject: [VFB] Streamer swap announcement 2011
Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:52:11 +0100
From: Peggy Brenner
To: Virtual Fly Box
It's been a while since I hosted a streamer swap, tried one in the
summer and it was slim pickens for tyers. So let's go with a single or
tandem streamer of choice. Max 10 tyers.
Deadline April 15, in time for trolling for big fish after ice out.
Peggy
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[VFB] Re: Streamer swap announcement 2011

2011-02-16 Thread Soren Finne
Hi Peggy,

I´m if there still is room.

Soren


On 14 Feb, 08:40, "rene.zillm...@t-online.de"  wrote:
> Hi Peggy,
> sounds great, I'm in. I'll decide soon, what I will ty!
> Rene
> -Original-Nachricht-
> Subject: [VFB] Streamer swap announcement 2011
> Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:52:11 +0100
> From: Peggy Brenner 
> To: Virtual Fly Box 
> It's been a while since I hosted a streamer swap, tried one in the
> summer and it was slim pickens for tyers. So let's go with a single or
> tandem streamer of choice. Max 10 tyers.
> Deadline April 15, in time for trolling for big fish after ice out.
> Peggy
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