Re: [VFB] Grappling Hook

2012-08-13 Thread Alan Di Somma
Thanks Scott. I will try that also. I plan on going back Thurs to try my grappling hook. Thank you, Alan Di Somma Sent from my iPad On Aug 13, 2012, at 10:02 AM, Scott Bearden wrote: > Personally I would try rare earth magnets. They will probably only latch on > to the guides since th

Re: [VFB] Bass Froggie

2012-08-13 Thread Anthony Spezio
It is basically a strip of foam tied in just behind the hook eye and then folded back and tied off at the tail. Tie in a couple of saddle feathers then the foam. Fold one side of the foam back then the other side and tie off. This forms the body. A couple of quilt pins for the eyes and you have

Re: [VFB] Bass Froggie

2012-08-13 Thread Anthony Spezio
You can also find it on FAOL step by step.. One of the Warm Water  sites also has me tying it step by step. I can;t think of the name right now. Tony --- On Mon, 8/13/12, Allan Fish wrote: From: Allan Fish Subject: Re: [VFB] Bass Froggie To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Monday, August 13,

Re: [VFB] Aug. 2012 Roll Call- Who's still here and tuning in?

2012-08-13 Thread Tom Swahn Jr
Hi All! Tom in VT back on the list after what seems like forever!! Tom On Sat, Aug 11, 2012 at 9:00 PM, Don Ordes wrote: > ** > 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

Re: [VFB] Bass Froggie

2012-08-13 Thread Allan Fish
Bob, Tony wouldn't do this because he'd think it's self-serving. But I can do it for him!! It's on Tony's tying video.You can order it here: http://tuholer.com/ The recipe is also on that website. Cheers, Allan On 8/13/12 6:03 PM, haerb...@comcast.net wrote: What is the recipe for

Re: [VFB] Bass Froggie

2012-08-13 Thread Anthony Spezio
Chuck, I think it is an added feature. For a wider Froggie, just cut your foam wider. I have tyed some on a # 16 3X hook and cut the foam down to 1/16 " and on # 2 hooks cutting 3/16" thick foam 1/4" wide.  Tony --- On Mon, 8/13/12, Chuck Alexander wrote: From: Chuck Alexander Subject: Re: [

Re: [VFB] Bass Froggie

2012-08-13 Thread haerbob3
What is the recipe for the froggies My wife and I have really started to get int the warm-water fishing this past year. Sad part of it is been living across the street from a good fishing lake for the last 8 8^P go figure!! BobH - Original Message - From: "Chuck Alexander" To: vfb-

Re: [VFB] test

2012-08-13 Thread Anthony Spezio
I will be tying at Calelas' in about two weeks, Will check there too. I can never have too many. I tie my Froggies and the Chili Peppers on them. Tony --- On Mon, 8/13/12, Robert Morger wrote: From: Robert Morger Subject: Re: [VFB] test To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Monday, August 13, 2

Re: [VFB] test

2012-08-13 Thread Robert Morger
I was assured that we had 4-5 boxes coming now that may change by next week but who knows. Only problem I have seen with them is they are more expensive at BP then Cabela's On Mon, Aug 13, 2012 at 9:02 AM, Anthony Spezio wrote: > If you are sure you want to let them go, I will take them. I am no

Re: [VFB] Bass Froggie

2012-08-13 Thread Chuck Alexander
Tony: Thanks. It just looked to me that I had tied a frog that was too long and slender to ride very well on top of the water, so I put the rubber legs in as stabilizers (out riggers LOL) Chuck - Original Message - From: Anthony Spezio To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Monda

[VFB] roll call

2012-08-13 Thread The Smiths
Still here in NE PA hot and dry hopeing the trout don't die. Gary S -- 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.co

Re: [VFB] Aug. 2012 Roll Call- Who's still here and tuning in?

2012-08-13 Thread Brian Burgess
I'm here in good old Blighty. Went fishing today' only hooked one and lost that in a weed bed, still theres always next time. Birdie - Original Message - From: Alan Di Somma To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2012 2:57 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] Aug. 2012 Roll

Re: [VFB] Grappling Hook

2012-08-13 Thread Scott Bearden
Personally I would try rare earth magnets. They will probably only latch on to the guides since they are steel underneath (unless it has those Recoil guides), but their gripping power is amazing. If you have any old hard drives laying around inside lies one of the most powerful magnets you could ev

Re: [VFB] Re: Roll call

2012-08-13 Thread Michael Drew
Just sitting in the background, absorbing all the knowledge offered. On Mon, Aug 13, 2012 at 8:05 AM, Paul wrote: > Still get my Daily Digest. > > Paul Marriner > > > On Sunday, August 12, 2012 12:08:23 PM UTC-3, Neville (Nev) Gosling wrote: >> >> Here! but I'd rather be fishin' >> >> Neville (N

Re: [VFB] Aug. 2012 Roll Call- Who's still here and tuning in?

2012-08-13 Thread Jack Lehman
I'm alive. Just back from Baja. Mostly too hot and dry to fish around here. Jack Lehman Austin -- 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-ma

Re: [VFB] Bass Froggie

2012-08-13 Thread Anthony Spezio
Chuck, I ilke the added legs.  Tony --- On Sun, 8/12/12, Chuck Alexander wrote: From: Chuck Alexander Subject: [VFB] Bass Froggie To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com, "fly fishing for panfish" Date: Sunday, August 12, 2012, 2:16 AM Folks: I have always been a fan of, and had great success wi

[VFB] Re: Roll call

2012-08-13 Thread Paul
Still get my Daily Digest. Paul Marriner On Sunday, August 12, 2012 12:08:23 PM UTC-3, Neville (Nev) Gosling wrote: > > Here! but I'd rather be fishin' > > Neville (Nev) Gosling > Greater Vancouver > BC Canada > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group

RE: [VFB] Virtualflybox / The internet has a memory

2012-08-13 Thread Webb, Gary
We're still having a great time. Gary From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Don Ordes Sent: Monday, August 13, 2012 9:09 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Virtualflybox / The internet has a memory The IOFF, Co-op swaps, splines vs spin

RE: [VFB] Fishing

2012-08-13 Thread Anthony Spezio
I don't know if I still have one. We lost so much stuff in the move we made to Arkansas. When I get time, I will check my boxes of reels that are in storage. If I still have it, we can make a deal if interested. Tony --- On Mon, 8/13/12, Webb, Gary wrote: From: Webb, Gary Subject: RE: [VFB]

Re: [VFB] Virtualflybox / The internet has a memory

2012-08-13 Thread Don Ordes
The IOFF, Co-op swaps, splines vs spines, dialogs on cree & awesome hair, - what a great time we had. - Original Message - From: Dan To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2012 10:41 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] Virtualflybox / The internet has a memory Ye

RE: [VFB] Fishing

2012-08-13 Thread Webb, Gary
You bet it was. Never found another one for sale (for me) but I keep looking. Gary From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Spezio Sent: Monday, August 13, 2012 8:23 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [VFB] Fishing Good to hear stories

Re: [VFB] test

2012-08-13 Thread Anthony Spezio
If you are sure you want to let them go, I will take them. I am not sure they are still making them. Let me check on what others I might need and have you pick them up for me. I will get back to you later today. I might need some 55's size 14. I used to buy them by the thousands when I was tying

Re: [VFB] test

2012-08-13 Thread Robert Morger
Tony we were out of the #8 LO58 Eagle Claws at the Shop had most every other type and size though. I did some hunting through my stuff I have about half a pack maybe a bit more of the #8's if you still need them. Drop me a address and I will get them off to you. I'll let you know when we get more i

RE: [VFB] Fishing

2012-08-13 Thread Anthony Spezio
Good to hear stories like this. It was worth it was it not. Tony --- On Mon, 8/13/12, Webb, Gary wrote: From: Webb, Gary Subject: RE: [VFB] Fishing To: "'vfb-mail@googlegroups.com'" Date: Monday, August 13, 2012, 7:50 AM Jimmy your story about an Ambassador 5000 reminded me of one  I f

Re: [VFB] Re: HUGE Rattler

2012-08-13 Thread Robert Morger
Saw a beutiful coral snake this morning didn't have the heart to lay him to waste so I just ran him off. If he comes back the chickens will peck him to death. On Sat, Aug 11, 2012 at 11:06 PM, Chuck Alexander wrote: > Tom: here's a photo of that vise. I think I paid $39.95 for it. Don't waste >

Re: [VFB] Aug. 2012 Roll Call- Who's still here and tuning in?

2012-08-13 Thread Pacres
Echo! Still here and kicking, been busy with my streamers 365 project, but still reading the posts. Darren On Mon, Aug 13, 2012 at 9:00 AM, Robert Morger wrote: > Only Here when I am here > > On Mon, Aug 13, 2012 at 7:58 AM, Allan Fish wrote: >> There are 221 members on the list. >> > > > --

Re: [VFB] Aug. 2012 Roll Call- Who's still here and tuning in?

2012-08-13 Thread Robert Morger
Only Here when I am here On Mon, Aug 13, 2012 at 7:58 AM, Allan Fish wrote: > There are 221 members on the list. > -- " Americans can always be counted on to do the right thing - After they have exhausted all other possibilities. " --Winston Churchill Robert Morger Central Texas -- You rece

Re: [VFB] Aug. 2012 Roll Call- Who's still here and tuning in?

2012-08-13 Thread Allan Fish
There are 221 members on the list. a. On 8/13/12 8:45 AM, Jimmy D. Moore wrote: Anybody keeping track of how many VFB'ers are still around? Looks like a bunch. JD haerb...@comcast.net wrote: Still crazy after all these years BobH -

RE: [VFB] Fishing

2012-08-13 Thread Webb, Gary
Jimmy your story about an Ambassador 5000 reminded me of one I found for my Dad. He had always wanted one, but with a wife and six kids it was way outside of the budget limits. I found a broken one at a garage sale a bought it for $5.00. I about ABU's lifetime warranty for their Ambassado

Re: [VFB] Aug. 2012 Roll Call- Who's still here and tuning in?

2012-08-13 Thread Jimmy D. Moore
Anybody keeping track of how many VFB'ers are still around? Looks like a bunch. JD haerb...@comcast.net wrote: Still crazy after all these years BobH -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB

Re: [VFB] Aug. 2012 Roll Call- Who's still here and tuning in?

2012-08-13 Thread haerbob3
Still crazy after all these years BobH - Original Message - -- 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...@googlegroup