Re: [VFB] Pink Squirrel Nymph Swap-Swp info- one extra?

DonO Sorry if I missed it somewhere, but I can't seem to find your shipping address. I've got my flies tied and ready to ship out to you. let me know and I'll get them in the mail this week. Cheers Darren On Sun, 3 Feb 2019 at 10:16, Ron Boutin wrote: > DonO. My flies are done. I hope to have

Re: [VFB] Sign-up list update #5- 1st Swap, 2019 - Pink Squirrel Nymph

Hey Don If there is still some room, I'd like to add my name to the list. I really like this fly and have a variation to share. Cheers Darren On Thu, 24 Jan 2019 at 15:51, DonO wrote: > Just a few more as we’ll have the 18 we need. If I missed you, please let > me know. > > *Tiers: (re-upda

Re: [VFB] Mike Martinek

Peggy, thanks for passing this along. I'm sad to hear that Mike passed. He was a huge inspiration to me and many other tyers who tied featherwing streamers. He self-published 2 books of streamer flies, mostly ones he designed as well as some that his friends had created. They are tough to find, Mik

Re: [VFB] What are your favorite online pattern resources?

Here is a list of places I find inspiration when the tyer's block hits. http://www.flytierspage.com/ http://globalflyfisher.com/video/fly-tying http://www.frankenfly.com/ Here are some of my favorite Youtube channels Skylar Hardman - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPQR4EwhpJ2ATL1kTDPvGzw The Fl

Re: [VFB] Fantasy Fly news and updates- You-tube Channel

1-hour video. We’ll post pattern videos on You Tube > to get traffic to the website. > > DonO > > *From:* Pacres > *Sent:* Saturday, April 15, 2017 6:05 AM > *To:* vfb-mail@googlegroups.com > *Subject:* Re: [VFB] Fantasy Fly news and updates > > Congrats Don. cant wai

Re: [VFB] Fantasy Fly news and updates

flies. > > > > > 2. *Website:* *Completely re-doing FantasyFlies.com > <http://FantasyFlies.com>* with a *new web-page program and provider.* > Will be much easier to post new photos, articles, videos, etc. No one but > Darren can upgrade the html-based site as it

Re: [VFB] #32 Mustad Royal Coachman Video in the making

Can't wait to see the video, Don. I have a couple spools of the UNI-Caenis thread. Label says it is a 20 denier thread and is really fine. I've only ever tried tying with it a couple times and it is quite fragile. Cudos to you Don for tying at both extremes of the size scale. On 3 April 2017 at 09

Re: [VFB] Thinking of buying myself something to clear me up

I love my Ekich bobbin, but I've been eyeing the Regal Revolution and the Custom Dubbing Blending kit that Hareline has. God knows I don't need anymore dubbing, but it would be one of those luxury items that would be cool to have to play around with. I guess it depends on your budget. http://dailyf

Re: [VFB] Thread Colors

I think I only use about 6 - Black, Olive, Red, Fl Fire Orange, Pink and White would be my most used colors. On Mon, Apr 25, 2016 at 12:57 PM, Michael Drew wrote: > I just have a quick question. If you could only have 6 colors of thread to > tie with, doesn't matter what the denier or ought is,

Re: [VFB] Need a message translated

Did you try using google translate or Babelfish? http://translate.google.com On Sun, Nov 24, 2013 at 1:12 PM, Anthony Spezio wrote: > I have received a message that I am sure might be Spanish. Can someone > translate it for me if I send it direct. It has something to do with > airplanes. > Tha

Re: [VFB] IMPORTANT DOCUMENT!!!

This looks like spam what is the doc mike? On Monday, April 29, 2013, Michael Bliss wrote: > I have an important document that i would like to share with you i > uploaded it with google document, CLICK > HERE.for immediate access, > please sign on wi

Re: [VFB] Thread storage

I use something similar to what Rick uses, but I had found one with 5 drawers. I have 2, but I wish I had a couple more. I just picked up a couple more of the 3 drawer ones, but they are not quiate as compact as the 5's. I also seen something on Ebay today that might work well. http://www.ebay.ca/i

Re: [VFB] Carp

I've never tried it, but I do see more and more of it all the time. D On Tue, Aug 28, 2012 at 8:36 PM, The Smiths wrote: > Simple question. Lets see if it causes as big of an up roar here as it did > in my local TU chapter. > Question.How many on this site fly fish for carp? > > Gary S > >

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

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] tube fly supplies

I get a lot of my tubes and hairs from Canadian Tube Flies http://www.canadiantubeflies.com/ and fox hair from Foxy tails UK http://www.foxy-tails.co.uk/ . I always get some bonus materials when I order from Foxy tails in the form of their off cuts. D On Sun, Apr 1, 2012 at 7:17 PM, wrote: > D

[VFB] Don Ordes' Bonito Bandito

Don has the featured fly today on streamers 365. Very cool streamer indeed. http://streamers365.com/2012/02/43-bonito-bandito/ Darren -- http://dailyflytyer.com - The Daily Fly Tyer http://streamers365.com - Streamers 365 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mai

Re: [VFB] Streamers 365!! - Dedicated to classic featherwing streamers

egroups.com > *Subject:* [VFB] Streamers 365!! - Dedicated to classic featherwing > streamers > > ** ** > > Just a notice to all VFBers. > > > > Darren MacEachern's (aka 'Pacres' ) *Streamers 365* site - *is now on > line!* > > S

Re: [VFB] Streamer

Hey Tony Just a couple things I would change. With the butt of the streamer, there is a bit of a bump in the floss, I would tie material all along the shank to keep that even. It's a tricky spot to keep even. The wing is a good proportion, but just a little too high angled. You could either tie t

Re: [VFB] Jimmy's Tying Desk

I like the tape measure you have on there. I would find that handy on occasion. On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 1:52 PM, Jimmy D. Moore wrote: > This is a cleaned up version. Not normally so neat. The desk is a > watchmaker's > desk. Lots of drawers and a center drawer with canvas bottom, catches all >

Re: [VFB] International Fly Tying Symposium 2012

f fish and whether they are prone to jump > when hooked. > > Neville (Nev) Gosling > Greater Vancouver > BC Canada > > > On 21/11/2011 2:47 PM, Pacres wrote: > >> Hey all. >> >> It was great fun to be able to make it down for this show, and I'd like &

Re: [VFB] International Fly Tying Symposium 2012

I'm driving down from Ontario on Friday, I can't wait. On Mon, Nov 14, 2011 at 12:43 PM, Wayne Blake-Hedges wrote: > Hi All; > > The IFTS is being held Saturday November 19th and Sunday November 20th in > somerset NJ. > >http://internationalflytyingsymposium.com/celebritiesandtiers.html > > B

Re: [VFB] Stolen Items

Tony, Can you pass along descriptions so we can keep our eyes open for things being sold. Darren On Wed, Oct 12, 2011 at 8:35 PM, Allan Fish wrote: > ** > J., > > It was in the workroom in the basement of his house. > > a. > > Maybe the hotel has some idea who was there @ that time. Sorry for y

Re: [VFB] Streamer Swap 2011 update with address

Virtual Fly Box > Subject: [VFB] Streamer Swap 2011 update with address > > > 1 Don Ordes > 2 Gary Smith > 3 Rene Zillman > 4 Pacres > 5 Scott Bearden > 6 Dail Graham > 7 Dave Masson > 8 Peggy Brenner > 9 Robert Laubengayer > 10 Soren Finne > > Deadline is

Re: [VFB] Sowbug 2011 Pics Part 1

Nice pictures! looking forward to seeing more. Wish i could make it out On Fri, Mar 25, 2011 at 6:18 PM, Michael Bliss wrote: > Thanks for sharing. Wish I could have been there. > > Mike > > On Fri, Mar 25, 2011 at 12:06 PM, Neville Gosling wrote: > >> Fellow VFBers: >> >> Below is an abrevia

Re: [VFB] Streamer swap announcement 2011

I'm in for a streamer swap! On Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 2:40 AM, rene.zillm...@t-online.de < 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,

Re: [VFB] New knife with a flyfish theme

Wow! I love it. On Fri, Jan 28, 2011 at 1:33 PM, wrote: > Very nice knife. Very nice cousin! . > A misquote from an old TV show: "He done good!" > > Gary L Webb > > > > > >To > >

Re: [VFB] Somerset NJ show and new fly tyers

Glad to hear of the new people picking up rods and vises. I've been wanting to head out to the show for the past few years, perhaps next year I'll be able to. thank for posting, it's great to hear about the shows I don't get to see in person. Darren On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 1:17 PM, Larry Johnson

Re: [VFB] New cartoons on website- Joyce

someday I might post them as well, but hesitate >> because they are often edgy and sometimes off-color. Here is one of my >> favorites, which he probably drew in less than five minutes to hand to a >> friend: >> >> ------ >> >&

Re: [VFB] Web Cam

We used to do it on the fly tying forum a few years back. It was cool, but the scheduling is what kinda killed things I think. If you can make it a regular thing that people can drop into watch, you could probably make that work. On Sat, Oct 23, 2010 at 9:18 PM, Wes Wada wrote: > Hi DonO, > Have

Re: [VFB] Fwd: Bugger Saddle Necks are Going Outta-Sight!

Check out Howard's Hackle from Alberta. http://howardhackle.com/ Might be a good alternate source for you. On Sat, Jul 24, 2010 at 3:53 PM, Wes Wada wrote: > Hi Rodger, > > I was lucky to have bought quite an assortment of colored grizzly > necks years ago, and I paid about $19 apiece for full ne

Re: [VFB] Juice-bug tutorial

Thanks again for putting this together Don. I think it turned out really well. I would have glued most of the dubbing if I hadn't seen the tutorial! Cheers On Fri, Jul 23, 2010 at 3:48 PM, Don Ordes wrote: > For those who wanted to learn how to tie the 'Juice-bugs', Darren MacEachern > has poste

Re: [VFB] RE: Bargain priced hooks

Yes, great prices on theose streamer hooks. I picked up a ton of the 3907 a/b/c and some 36808 snf 36685 for classic streamers. Very hard to find otherwise. On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 12:49 PM, Chuck Alexander wrote: > I checked out the "ended auctions" and I could not believe that some of > them

Re: [VFB] Fly Line Question?????

Did you pull off the entire line? I had a friend once spool a line, tying the "attach this end to backing" end where it was supposed to go. Seems the factory put a loop on the wrong end and he was trying to cast the running level line. Sort of the same result as you are getting. I would give that a

Re: [VFB] Rope dub swap list is final

Don I'm doing the Evil Weevil var, and Rueven is doing the *Alpaca Wooly-bugger. * * * *Darren * On Wed, Apr 21, 2010 at 12:01 PM, Don Ordes wrote: > This is the *final list* for the *Rope-dub 2010 Swap*. You have *21*flies > to tie. > I will take it *off list* now. So if you have any questi

Re: [VFB] Rope-dub swap- 3 more days to close ranks.

Hey Don I'll be tying up my best producing Evil Weevil! Cheers Darren On Sat, Apr 17, 2010 at 9:57 PM, Don Ordes wrote: > Here's the list of rope-dub swappers and their flies to date. > If I hear from Jimi, it will be 22 swappers. If not, I can take a > replacement, > or cut the number back

Re: [VFB] Thanks Don (streamers)

er, > B.C. Canada > > -- > *From:* vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] *On > Behalf Of *Pacres > *Sent:* April 13, 2010 7:04 AM > > *To:* vfb-mail@googlegroups.com > *Subject:* [VFB] Thanks Don (streamers) > > I just wanted to share a couple

Re: [VFB] Thanks Don (streamers)

gt; *From:* vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] *On > Behalf Of *Pacres > *Sent:* Tuesday, April 13, 2010 9:04 AM > > *To:* vfb-mail@googlegroups.com > *Subject:* [VFB] Thanks Don (streamers) > > > > I just wanted to share a couple flies I tied up. DonO had s

Re: [VFB] Re: Rope-dub swappers list

Okay, I'm in, pattern TBA. :) Don, I love the DVD, I've watched it three time through now. Cheers\\ Darren On Thu, Apr 8, 2010 at 2:16 PM, KP wrote: > YEs I will do the swap. Have not > done one this winter which is unusual so here comes somethin from the >

[VFB] Ta-tada-daaaaa....

wrote: >> >>> Just wanted to let all of you know my new website is up and running, >>> thanks to Darren MacEachern, whom you know as 'Pacres' here on the VFB. He >>> stepped up after my guru passed away in December and disassembled my website >>> and p

Re: [VFB] where is everyone

If you aren't getting messages, you can always check the internet location to see if new messages are being added. http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en Check your spam filters, if you labeled one VFB message as spam, likey most others will get that label as well. I've seen a few messages

Re: [VFB] yves guillemaut

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Re: [VFB] VFB Site

If Byard is willing, I have lots of webspace I could host the archive on. There have been a couple sites that have disappeared over the past year or so that were a great source of information. Cheers Darren On Fri, Jan 8, 2010 at 12:25 PM, Rene Zillmann wrote: > It would be really a shame, if w

Re: [VFB] Tying Small Flies...

A couple things you can try. At least an 8/0 thread, 11/0 or 14/0 is better if you can find it. I usually tie down in hook size to get a feel for proportion and technique. Tie a couple 12's then 14's then 16 etc... until you get the hang of it. Fewer wraps than larger flies, and sparser material

Re: [VFB]

Wow, that's a lot more than I expected. I bought this on eBay just a couple months back thinking it was interesting. Thanks for the info. On Sunday, January 3, 2010, the smith's wrote: > > > > > > > > Darren > Just checked the current price on the Signs of > Life. the asking price is $359.00. >

Re: [VFB] First Edition Fly Fishing Books

Gary, I recently picked up a copy of John Gierach's Signs of Life (signed), and a few other hard to find books. From what I can tell, this is a first edition (not sure how to find out about first printing). Anyhow just wondering for book, how do you store them if they are worth a few bucks? What

Re: [VFB] Article: Should You Learn How To Tie Flies For Fly Fishing?

This is spam. On Fri, Jan 1, 2010 at 8:45 PM, Ricky Burns wrote: > Found this nice article I would like to share . . . > > === > > Learn More About Tying Flies At: http://www.howtotieflies.info > > My name is Emmett Gregg, and I am a professional f

Re: [VFB] Will probably need some help...

Don, I run a buch of sites. If you need some help, I can lend a hand. Email me off list and I'll send you a list of the sites I take care of. Cheers Darren On Tue, Dec 22, 2009 at 12:59 AM, Don Ordes wrote: > Guys, > I'm not one to post personal tragedies on this site, but I will make an > exce

Re: [VFB] RE: Photographing Flies

t; piece of mat board as a background. Actually I watched someone photograph > everyone tying at Conclave and went to see just what he was using, sweet > idea. > > And don't look for a Brand name ring flash, the Nikon one is out of sight > price wise, but there are a couple of

[VFB] Re: Record Grayling...

You gotta be kiddin. Is that thing for real? Nice one. On Saturday, October 31, 2009, Neville Gosling wrote: > > > > > > Wow Nick, that's a huge grayling! > Neville (Nev) Gosling > Greater Vancouver, > B.C. Canada > > > > > From: vfb-m...@googlegroups.com  'vfb-mail@googlegroups.com');> > [

[VFB] Re: sub for seals fur

Hey Pat I assume you are in the US and are not allowed to import seal. There are a couple things you can use instead. A synthetic sub called Simi-seal is available, but it doesn't have the same translucence or coarse textrue seal does. Pigs wool or Polar bear under fur works really well if you ha

[VFB] Re: guys

Sounds like a great deal. Do you know if this is open to fly tyers outside the USA, specifically Canada? Darren On Sat, Oct 17, 2009 at 12:35 PM, Mark Romero wrote: > Jimi.try this. 800-541-9498 > > > From: j...@hdc-nm.com > > To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com > > Subject: [VFB] Re: guys > >

[VFB] Re: Website building software

Depends what you want it for. You might want to try a blog software (you can make it just pages if you want to) as most are free, very simple to use and don't add in the pop-ups most free web hosts add to support the "free". I run my blog on wordpress.com and quite enjoy the ease of use. I handl

[VFB] Ray Bergman Signature

Does anyone haoppen to have an image or link to an image of Ray Bergman's Signature. I'm buying an autographed book and I want to compare the signature to a know one. Darren -- http://flytyer.wordpress.com - The Daily Fly Tyer --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received

[VFB] Re: Recipe Help, Rainbow Warrior?/

It's a fly source file. On Sun, Feb 22, 2009 at 10:16 PM, Desert Eagle wrote: > > Not the one. > Thanks though. > Jimi > USCG ITWPATWT 100% Vet > > > >I have lost my recipe for the Rainbow Warrior, and I cant find it in my > web > >site archives. > >Help? > > > > http://www.southeastflyfishingf

[VFB] Re: Recipe Help, Rainbow Warrior?/

Try this one. On Sun, Feb 22, 2009 at 9:52 PM, Desert Eagle wrote: > > I have lost my recipe for the Rainbow Warrior, and I cant find it in my web > site archives. > Help? > Jimi > USCG ITWPATWT 100% Vet > > > > > -- http://piscatorflies.com - Piscator Flies http://flytyer.wordpress.com - The

[VFB] Re: computer programs for fly patterns also hello

You can register off the top page of flyangler.ca. then go the the member download area to get it. On Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at 6:24 PM, wrote: > Man: This new high Speed (HughesNet) is GREAT.. I downloaded the whole > file (it says 5.3 megs) in less than ONE MINUTE.. It would have taken an > hour b

[VFB] Re: computer programs for fly patterns also hello

Here is the new download site for those interested - http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=247021 On Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at 5:24 PM, Pacres wrote: > flysource.net. > > Email me and I can send you a zip of all the flysource files I have. There > are about 1600

[VFB] Re: computer programs for fly patterns also hello

flysource.net. Email me and I can send you a zip of all the flysource files I have. There are about 1600 or so in my collection. The streamer list also uses this format - http://streamerlist.ning.com/ and there is a download available from flyangler http://flyangler.ca/media/flyangler_flysource.zi

[VFB] Re: Polor Bear Hair/Fur

Superfly does stock it still. They are a distributor though, so would need to go through one of the shops they supply. ( most of the Canadian shops deal with them) send me an emial off list and I can direct you. It isn't legal though to ship it outside of Canada and you may run into some problems

[VFB] Re: Polor Bear Hair/Fur

If you are in Canada, I could get some to you, but otherwise it's pretty tough and most likely you would need a permit to possess. Like Nev mentioned, the natual white is really hard to get. I did get some Superfly packages that were nice and white, along with a bunch of other colors. I've been t

[VFB] Re: Vise ID...

Not sure it would be an AK vise as I do have a few of his tools (Great stuff if you can find it) and the logos are quite different. It may be an older incarnation of the brand though. Darren On Thu, Oct 30, 2008 at 1:19 PM, Anthony Spezio <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Jeff, > The logo can very w