RE: [VFB] Roll call

2012-08-12 Thread George Vincent
Still here, lurking. Haven't had much to say! George Vincent Maryland -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Neville Gosling Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2012 11:08 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Roll call

RE: [VFB] Anyone familar with a Universal #2 vice

2012-05-21 Thread George Vincent
Looks like an old Herter's vice, but I believe the Herter's vice was red with a black knob and shaft. George Vincent -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jimi AKA Desert Eagle Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2012 6:20 PM To

RE: [VFB] summer time swap

2012-05-10 Thread George Vincent
I would also be interested. George Vincent _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of J Mck Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 12:09 PM To: Fly Box Subject: [VFB] summer time swap I'm thinking about hosting a 2012 Summertime Hopper Fly Swap.

RE: [VFB] Mark Martin Midge

2012-04-29 Thread George Vincent
What works for me is NO strike indicator. I use a modified Czech / European nymphing technique. The Zebra midge is my "GO TO" fly. George V _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Spezio Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2012 8:10

RE: [VFB] Collapsibe Eye Needles

2012-04-18 Thread George Vincent
many away to others in need of a threader at tying events. George Vincent _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Neville Gosling Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 2:15 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Collapsibe Eye Needles Another

RE: [VFB] Jimmy D & Sowbug

2012-03-23 Thread George Vincent
Jimmy, this sounds like a good time to sit, contemplate and finish the companion volume to "Moon Holler Misfits." I have been anxiously waiting for the second volume since 2004! George Vincent BTW, I still have the key fob on my key chain from the 2002 VFB Retiree Swap. ___

RE: [VFB] Antron Question???

2012-03-10 Thread George Vincent
It is definitely poly yarn. Looks exactly like what I have from Hook and Hackle and the price is right. Antron is a little more expensive and Zelon is pricier still. I use it for spent wings and parachute posts. George Vincent _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail

RE: [VFB] Home made dubbing question, Proportions

2012-02-28 Thread George Vincent
Just straighten out a paper clip and leave a curve on one end. Makes a simple easy to use dubbing loop tool. Or use a cup hook threaded into a small brass door knob. George Vincent -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of

RE: [VFB] Other types of fishing besides fly fishing and how much gear do you still have?

2012-01-28 Thread George Vincent
Wayne, why keep the bait casting gear? when you can always put garden hackle or a minnow on a hook using a fly rod and have the best of both worlds! George V. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email t

RE: [VFB] Other types of fishing besides fly fishing and how much gear do you still have?

2012-01-28 Thread George Vincent
Wayne, why keep the bait casting gear? when you can always put garden hackle or a minnow on a hook using a fly rod and have the best of both worlds! George V. _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2012 10:16 AM To: Digest

[VFB] Head Cement

2012-01-14 Thread George Vincent
Bob, I either use Hard as Nails as head cement or Minwax Polycrylic Water Based Protective Finish which dries clear. I bought an 8 oz can and I have had it for years. It never dries out and I would be glad to share some with you at next weeks tying class. Just bring a small empty bottle. George

RE: [VFB] Digest for vfb-mail@googlegroups.com - 7 Messages in 3 Topics

2011-12-11 Thread George Vincent
WD-40 George V -- 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 grou

RE: [VFB] Re: Mayfly Vise

2010-04-10 Thread George E Vincent
Where can I see a picture of the Bach vise and get more information about it? George Vincent -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Don Ordes Sent: Friday, April 09, 2010 18:31 To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Re

RE: [VFB] Vises

2010-02-11 Thread George E Vincent
Even though I am a big fan of Thompson vises, this model never appealed to me. They had a nice line of accessories, however, they were designed only for the Cobra and the investment was more than I cared to make. George _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m

RE: [VFB] Vises

2010-02-11 Thread George Vincent
super. George From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Spezio Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2010 11:47 To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Vises One of the guys in our tying group offered to trade his Orvis Baetis vise for my Norlander

RE: [VFB] Vises

2010-02-11 Thread George Vincent
The Vosseler certainly looks like it used a design developed by Thompson as the Cobra Vise. George Vincent _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Martin Westbeek Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 19:02 To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com

RE: [VFB] A New Fly and Technique

2010-02-09 Thread George Vincent
than these items is prohibited." page 12 2009 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary Steelhead flies are a perfect example, e.g. crystal meth. My steelhead fly box hasn't got one fly made of natural materials. George Vincent -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the &

RE: [VFB] A New Fly and Technique

2010-02-09 Thread George E Vincent
than these items is prohibited." page 12 2009 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary Steelhead flies are a perfect example, e.g. crystal meth. My steelhead fly box hasn't got one fly made of natural materials. George Vincent _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googl

RE: [VFB] Tying Small Flies...

2010-01-04 Thread George E Vincent
OK, this is definitely for me. Count me in PLEASE! George Vincent _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of haerb...@comcast.net Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 11:01 To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Tying Small Flies... ahh

RE: [VFB] Fly Fishing stuff for Christmas

2009-12-27 Thread George E Vincent
Received one fishing related item, a book by Art Lee "Tying and Fishing the Riffling Hitch." Hopefully, it will increase my productivity on the steelhead and salmon streams ;)) George Vincent -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" gro

RE: [VFB] Snow storm back east

2009-12-20 Thread George E Vincent
We just finished getting 20 inches of snow in Bowie, Maryland. It set a record for a December snowfall. We will start digging out today. George Vincent _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of iain short Sent: Sunday, December 20, 2009 01:11

RE: [VFB] Thanks for your Help - Rivers Survey

2009-12-05 Thread George E Vincent
Nice job Jimmy, it was fun to look back over my fishing log. There are a few I had almost forgotten that I fished and seeing the list reminds me of many that I still have to fish. I, for one, appreciate your effort. George V _ From: Jimmy D. Moore [mailto:ray...@earthlink.net] Sent

RE: [VFB] RIVERS WE'VE FISHED

2009-12-01 Thread George E Vincent
, *Blacktail Deer Creek, Pebble Creek Virginia - Chesapeake Bay and tributary (Rappahanock River) PEI Canada - *West River, *Dunk River, Morell River, Wilmont River, Mill River, Trout River George E. Vincent Bowie, Maryland Member Potomac Patuxent Trout Unlimited and Free State Fly Fishers

RE: [VFB] re: help with spider type flies

2009-11-29 Thread George E Vincent
Joe, what issue, the latest I received was the Autumn issue. George _ From: Joseph Fusco, Sr. [mailto:jfusc...@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2009 20:49 To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] re: help with spider type flies Joyce - The latest FLY TYER magazine

[VFB] Re: Reeling left-handed

2009-11-20 Thread George E Vincent
as I am concerned they are wrong. George Vincent _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jimmy D. Moore Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 12:09 To: Virtual Fly Box; Fly Fishing World; Hill Coountry Fly Fishers Subject: [VFB] Reeling left-handed

[VFB] Re: Digital Camera Comparative Site.... VERY MUCH ON TOPIC

2009-11-16 Thread George E Vincent
it is simple to use. George Vincent --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 vf

[VFB] Re: Christmas Fly Swap

2009-11-03 Thread George E Vincent
Iain, add my name to the list. George Vincent _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of iain short Sent: Monday, November 02, 2009 14:25 To: VFB-new; Chris Broomell; Chris Broomell; Deb Duran Subject: [VFB] Christmas Fly Swap Christmas Fly Swap

[VFB] Re: Wet Fly Swaps 1 & 2

2009-11-01 Thread George E Vincent
No problem here. George _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of iain short Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2009 23:27 To: VFB-new Subject: [VFB] Wet Fly Swaps 1 & 2 Hi Guys We have a postal dispute/strike here with 100.000.000 undeliv

[VFB] Re: peggy's swap

2009-07-30 Thread George
Peggy, please add me to the second swap as well as the first. George Vincent _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Peggy Brenner Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 19:06 To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Re: peggy's swap When

[VFB] Re: question

2009-07-28 Thread George
laceable studs. Extremely comfortable. I can hike and stand all day in comfort. But, I must agree the rubber soles do not have the same grip as felt, but it is close. George Vincent _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of J McK Sent: Tuesday, Ju

[VFB] Re: New Swap Catskill tradition Dry

2009-07-25 Thread George
Add my name to the list. George Vincent _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Peggy Brenner Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2009 10:06 To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] New Swap Catskill tradition Dry And let's try our luck in the

[VFB] Re: Recipe Peacock and Bronze

2009-07-13 Thread George
Tony, the photos would be much appreciated. George _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Spezio Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 12:08 To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Re: Recipe Peacock and Bronze Can send the Step by step

[VFB] Re: count your blessings

2009-07-11 Thread George
was enough for a whole family! George Vincent _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Joyce Sent: Saturday, July 11, 2009 08:35 To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Re: count your blessings I feel I must comment. As one who grew up with

[VFB] Re: 4-july

2009-07-05 Thread George
Iain, you must have the wrong date, Canada was July 1st. Aren't they still a British protectorate? Here in the States we celebrate our Independence on the 4th of July. As far as I know all the Tory's went North ;)) George Vincent _ From: vfb-mail@google

[VFB] Canada Day

2009-07-01 Thread George
Happy Canada Day Fête du Canada To all above the lower 48 George Vincent --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegro

[VFB] Re: Wading experience...

2009-06-30 Thread George
fer the indignity, I just hate the embarrassment! George Vincent _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Niclas Runarsson Sent: Monday, June 29, 2009 16:26 To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Wading experience... I have just come

[VFB] Re: QFTD

2009-06-27 Thread George
leader much the same as a strike indicator. In many instances the trout will take the dry. George Vincent _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Fusco, Sr. Sent: Saturday, June 27, 2009 09:11 To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB

[VFB] Re: FIRST Traditional Winged Wet Fly Swap

2009-06-25 Thread George
beled "Fishing Flies"? Or will this cause concern to customs? George Vincent _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of iain short Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2009 15:00 To: VFB-new Subject: [VFB] FIRST Traditional Winged Wet Fly Swap FI

[VFB] Re: SECOND Traditional Winged Wet Fly Swap

2009-06-23 Thread George
Ian, I am going to tie a Teal and Green for the Second Traditional Winged Wet Fly Swap. George Vincent _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of iain short Sent: Monday, June 22, 2009 23:52 To: VFB-new Subject: [VFB] SECOND Traditional Winged Wet

[VFB] Re: FIRST traditional winged wet fly Swap

2009-06-23 Thread George
Ian, I am going to tie a Grizzly King for the First Traditional Winged Wet Fly Swap. George Vincent _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of iain short Sent: Monday, June 22, 2009 23:54 To: VFB-new Subject: [VFB] FIRST traditional winged wet fly

[VFB] Re: SACOND Traditional Winged Wet Fly Swap

2009-06-22 Thread George
Iain, please add my name to the Second Traditional Winged Wet Fly Swap as well as the first. I need to reconnect with my past! I will mail both together in separate tins. George Vincent _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of iain short

[VFB] Re: New Swap

2009-06-18 Thread George
Yes Iain, add my name to the list. It has been many years since I tied a traditional wet fly. These were all that we had when I first began fly fishing and tying flies other than the occasional garden hackle fly! George Vincent -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com

[VFB] Re: Old Fart Swap / found Allan's fly

2009-06-01 Thread George
Rene, photos are nicely done. I am glad that you got Jimmy's location correct as Texas and not USA! That's why they call it the "Lone Star" State! George Vincent -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Beh

[VFB] Re: Something new- Fly of the Week?

2009-05-30 Thread George
Count me in also, I think this is a really terrific idea. George Vincent _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Peggy Brenner Sent: Saturday, May 30, 2009 00:09 To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Re: Something new- Fly of the Week

[VFB] Re: rod and reel question

2009-05-28 Thread George
place your finger under the cork as the fulcrum. I generally place the fulcrum (my finger) closer to the front of the cork. George Vincent _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of J McK Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2009 16:13 To: Fly Swap Subject

[VFB] Re: Left hand reel

2009-04-06 Thread George
reels oriented to the old way. Famed fly caster Lefty Kreh still advocates using your dominant hand as I was taught. George Vincent _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of iain short Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 03:09 To: VFB-new Subject: [VFB]

[VFB] Fishing in Ireland

2009-04-04 Thread George
I cannot remember if there are any members here who live in Ireland or not. I am interested in a trip to Ireland next spring and would love to do some trout fishing while there. I anyone has any information, I would certainly appreciate it. Thanks in advance, George Vincent

[VFB] Re: Back from Sowbug

2009-03-24 Thread George
the fishing to the event? George Vincent -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Allan Fish Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 07:22 To: flyfishingandflytyingforpanf...@yahoogroups.com; Virtual Flybox; Fly Fishing Digest Subject: [VFB

[VFB] Re: ] Re: Old fart swap

2009-03-12 Thread George
The Blue Crystal Flash Fly is from Tim Caillouette. It was loose in my set without a toe tag so I contacted Jimmy. George Vincent _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jimmy D. Moore Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 18:19 To: vfb-mail

[VFB] Re: Mayfly Dry and Nymph Swaps

2009-03-08 Thread George
Not a problem Chris, things happen. I look forward to receiving some really nice flies from a great bunch of tyers. George Vincent _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Broomell Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 17:35 To: vfb-mail

[VFB] Re: soft hackle fly swap

2009-02-17 Thread George
Jerry, please add my name to the list for the soft hackle swap. I will tie a partridge and herl. George Vincent _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of J McK Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 22:08 To: Fly Swap Subject: [VFB] soft hackle fly swap

[VFB] Re: Active Nymphing was QUOTE FOR THE DAY

2009-02-16 Thread George
ation, presentation, presentation. Keeping the fly in the water is very important, even fishing out a bad cast can produce a catch. I can usually spot a novice by watching the number of false casts. The fly in the water is what catches the fish, the fly in the air doesn't. Geor

[VFB] Re: new swap

2009-01-13 Thread George
Iain, please count me in. George Vincent _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of iain short Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 00:55 To: VFB-new; Chris Broomell; deb duran Subject: [VFB] new swap Hi Guys Any one interested in a new swap ? Some

[VFB] Re: Old Fart Swap

2009-01-11 Thread George
Jimmy, I also changed the name of my pattern from "American Beauty" to "Old Glory" George Vincent -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Rene Zillmann Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2009 13:11 To: vfb-mail@goog

[VFB] Merry Christmas

2008-12-24 Thread George
mutual enjoyment for our sport here on the Listserver. George Vincent --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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

[VFB] Fwd: Re: [VFB] royal wulff question

2008-11-24 Thread George
You might also want to consider using Turkey Flats in either medium dun or white for the post. George Vincent -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of DonO Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2008 16:48 To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB

[VFB] Re: Vise ID...

2008-11-01 Thread George
tying classes to make one. It comes in handy for holding a hackle that is being used for tails. George Vincent _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 16:20 To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Re

[VFB] Re: Vise ID...

2008-10-30 Thread George
Nick, I have an AK Best Third Hand and the logo is "AK'S Fly Tying Tools" in Green Letter with a fly attached to a fly line. The vise doesn't look like any in his books or on his video. George Vincent _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

[VFB] Re: Latest on OLD FART SWAP - dropping age limit.

2008-10-28 Thread George
join and don't mind being called an OF, welcome aboard. To join, just reply to this email and add your name after the last name below. Jimmy Moore Joe Fusco Everett Hall George Vincent Git - R - Dun ! ><º> ** JIMMY D. MOORE[EMAIL PR