Re: [VFB] Saltwater Swap First Arrival

2014-01-27 Thread the smiths
Will send one more Gary - Original Message - From: "Peggy Brenner" To: "Virtual Fly Box" Sent: Monday, January 27, 2014 6:49 PM Subject: [VFB] Saltwater Swap First Arrival Your choice of saltwater fly, limited to 12 tiers and flies due on Tax day April 15, 2014 send to Peggy Bren

Re: [VFB] boat cracks

2014-01-14 Thread the smiths
Oxy Acetyline like I said before to get them to melt and hold tight. Thanks, Chuck From: the smiths Sent: Monday, January 13, 2014 2:27 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] boat cracks a propane tourch and an aluminum rod made special for doing this type of repair is the

Re: [VFB] boat cracks

2014-01-13 Thread the smiths
Hi Gary; That's what the eutectic rod is. Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- From: the smiths ; To: ; Subject: [VFB] boat cracks Sent: Mon, Jan 13, 2014

Re: [VFB] boat cracks

2014-01-13 Thread the smiths
it, Chuck's wanting to repair fiberglass cracks, not pinholes in aluminum. af On 1/13/14, 3:27 PM, the smiths wrote: a propane tourch and an aluminum rod made special for doing this type of repair is the way to go. you can even weld coke cans together wothout burning a hole in

[VFB] boat cracks

2014-01-13 Thread the smiths
a propane tourch and an aluminum rod made special for doing this type of repair is the way to go. you can even weld coke cans together wothout burning a hole in them. My old canoe has several holes repaired this way from being run agound on sharp rocks. Very easy to use. Gary S -- -- You

Re: [VFB] How far off is this fly from a Tom Nixon original?

2014-01-09 Thread the smiths
I just looked through both of Tom's books. He did tye verations of the Calcasieu Pig Boat ,None of the photos or pattern instructions call for a rabbit strip tail. most of them were tailess, and all had painted eyes. Gary S - Original Message - From: Anthony Spezio To: vfb-mail@

Re: [VFB] Saltwater Swap for April 2014

2013-12-06 Thread the smiths
Sign me up. Getting on a jet in the morning for a week of bonefish and tarpon fishing in Belize at Belize River Lodge. They make a Key Lime pie to die for! Gary Smith - Original Message - From: "Peggy Brenner" To: "Virtual Fly Box" Sent: Friday, December 06, 2013 7:42 PM Subject: [

[VFB] squirrels

2013-12-04 Thread the smiths
When you think about it city squirrels or the ones living in the burbs don't have much to worry about except guys with high powered air rifles that take 40 or so a year off their bird feeders. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this

Re: [VFB] Black squirrel tail needed??

2013-12-04 Thread the smiths
color most times is ther protection, or a major part off it. But do you mean a real “species” of albino’s?? Thanks, Chuck From: the smiths Sent: Monday, December 02, 2013 9:41 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Black squirrel tail needed?? Chuck There is also a

Re: [VFB] Black squirrel tail needed??

2013-12-02 Thread the smiths
I'll get my air rifle and "knock one off the bird feeder" We don't live in the city, but we're too close to get away with shooting a regular firearm. Gary On Sun, Dec 1, 2013 at 8:42 PM, the smiths wrote: I have some grey squreel tails I shot off m

Re: [VFB] Roll call and winter fly-swap interest??

2013-12-01 Thread the smiths
Still reading it. Gary S - Original Message - From: Don Ordes To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, December 01, 2013 1:23 PM Subject: [VFB] Roll call and winter fly-swap interest?? VFB Roll Call... Who’s still here? And let us know how you are doing if you feel l

Re: [VFB] Black squirrel tail needed??

2013-12-01 Thread the smiths
I have some grey squreel tails I shot off my bird feeders last year. How many do you need? Gary - Original Message - From: Chuck Alexander To: fly fishing for panfish ; vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, December 01, 2013 4:25 PM Subject: [VFB] Black squirrel tail needed

[VFB] ageing

2013-11-02 Thread the smiths
Just rememberany time you and the sun get up on the same day is a good day. Gary -- -- 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-unsubs

Re: [VFB] ]Jimmy D Update- fishing blues

2013-11-02 Thread the smiths
Reminds me of the Red Hat gals with their purple dresses. Gary - Original Message - From: Allan Fish To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, November 02, 2013 2:15 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] ]Jimmy D Update- fishing blues On 11/2/13, 12:44 PM, Don Ordes wrote: Gettin

Re: [VFB] ]Jimmy D Update

2013-11-01 Thread the smiths
013 6:31 PM, the smiths wrote: Tony I will trade you my Cabala's 60 miles for your back porch. gary - Original Message - From: Anthony Spezio To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, November 01, 2013 6:07 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] ]Jimmy D Update I

Re: [VFB] ]Jimmy D Update

2013-11-01 Thread the smiths
Tony I will trade you my Cabala's 60 miles for your back porch. gary - Original Message - From: Anthony Spezio To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, November 01, 2013 6:07 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] ]Jimmy D Update I know what you mean about driving. Dot will not let me dr

Re: [VFB] Sandy

2012-10-29 Thread The Smiths
She is arriving as I type this in NE Penna. gary s -- From: "Rene Zillmann" Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 6:40 PM To: Subject: [VFB] Sandy Hi'all, hope you are all safe on the east coast, the news look terrible here Rene -- You received this

[VFB] Re: VERY Interesting video

2012-10-08 Thread The Smiths
Lets stick to fishing before the hornets nest get stirred up. Getting on some very thin ice preacher Chuck. Gary From: Chuck Alexander Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2012 12:33 AM To: Chuck Subject: VERY Interesting video Folks: This is good stuff. Please take 8 minutes of your life to watch t

Re: [VFB] Moderator's spam report for vfb-mail@googlegroups.com

2012-09-07 Thread The Smiths
cation as spam; this is a service for group moderators. If you do not wish to receive these notifications in the future, you may change your preferences by going to: http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail/manage_post --- 1 of 1 --- Subject: test From: "The Smiths" Date: S

[VFB] test

2012-09-07 Thread The Smiths
Anyone reading this? Not getting answers to questions I sent. Gary -- 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

Re: [VFB] Hurricane Isaac now sharpening hook.

2012-09-03 Thread The Smiths
I have my nippers and hook hone on a 8" cord with a dropper loop in the middle. The loop is attached to a zinger. When I tie on a fly and clip the tag end of the leader, the hone is right at hand as a reminder to touch up the hook point. Gary S. - Original Message - From: Anthony S

Re: [VFB] Carp

2012-08-28 Thread The Smiths
lling as some other areas of the country to take a fly, but in the heat of a summer drought, sometimes they are the only fishing available. Be sure to check out the pictures in the newsletter of a friend's and my trip to Baja. Jack Lehman Austin On 8/28/2012 7:36 PM, The Smiths wrot

Re: [VFB] Carp

2012-08-28 Thread The Smiths
don't seem to be as willing as some other areas of the country to take a fly, but in the heat of a summer drought, sometimes they are the only fishing available. Be sure to check out the pictures in the newsletter of a friend's and my trip to Baja. Jack Lehman Austin On 8/28/

[VFB] Carp

2012-08-28 Thread The Smiths
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 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@google

[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] Grappling Hook

2012-08-11 Thread The Smiths
looks like the old snagging set up they used years ago on the salmon river in New York Gary S - Original Message - From: "Alan Di Somma" To: "Vfb Fishing List" Sent: Saturday, August 11, 2012 9:41 AM Subject: [VFB] Grappling Hook Here is what I plan to use to retrieve my rod & ree

Re: [VFB] vfb alive and welll

2012-08-10 Thread The Smiths
you bare you soul and dirty laundry to the world on face book. A place to be very carefull. gary - Original Message - From: Jimmy D. Moore To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, August 10, 2012 6:59 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] vfb alive and welll You're probably right, To

[VFB] Fw: Insect Identification - Picture of Giant Mayfly

2012-06-06 Thread The Smiths
http://www.insectidentification.org/pictureviewer/insect-pic-detail.asp?identification=Giant-Mayfly&sCurrentPic=giant-mayfly.jpg&sCurrentCredit=Courtesy%20of%20Michelle%20S.%20from%20British%20Columbia -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to

Re: [VFB] Dragonfly on my lampshade

2012-06-06 Thread The Smiths
For some strange reason they are also called a Michigan caddis. Gary - Original Message - From: "Allan Fish" To: Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2012 11:06 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] Dragonfly on my lampshade I had replied to Chuck off-list about his mayfly. With its size, it's most very clo

Re: [VFB] A loverly bunch

2012-03-03 Thread The Smiths
Did you coat them with clear nail polish after you cured them with the blue light? I like the Clear Goo a lot better than the two part epoxy. Gary - Original Message - From: "Peggy Brenner" To: Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2012 6:45 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] A loverly bunch What type of h

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

2012-01-27 Thread The Smiths
I do keep a couple of spinning rod for kids. all of my personal gear is fly fishing and has been for the last 60 years. Gary S - Original Message - From: Wayne Blake-Hedges To: virtual flybox Sent: Friday, January 27, 2012 7:28 PM Subject: [VFB] RE: Other types of fishing bes

Re: [VFB] QUOTE FOR THE DAY 1/27/12

2012-01-27 Thread The Smiths
got both - Original Message - From: "Jimmy D. Moore" To: "Virtual Fly Box" Sent: Friday, January 27, 2012 12:25 PM Subject: [VFB] QUOTE FOR THE DAY 1/27/12 Looks like De Somma is the only VFB'er to receive the Quote for the day this morning? I sent two different quotes so as to make

Re: [VFB] Thunder Creek Streamers

2012-01-09 Thread The Smiths
#3 Black Nose Dace - Original Message - From: Walter To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, January 09, 2012 7:16 PM Subject: [VFB] Thunder Creek Streamers An update for this swap. This is what I have thus far. I've added my address to the bottom of th

Re: [VFB] Thunder Creek Streamers

2011-12-17 Thread The Smiths
I will do a salt water silversides. Gary S. - Original Message - From: "Walter" To: Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 8:37 PM Subject: RE: [VFB] Thunder Creek Streamers We're down to three openings... Thunder Creek Streamer Swap --- 15 February 2012 Great examples on this page

Re: [VFB] Thunder Creek Streamers

2011-12-16 Thread The Smiths
I will join in. Will look for something in Fulsher's new book. Let you know in a day or two. Gary S. - Original Message - From: "Walter" To: Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 8:47 PM Subject: [VFB] Thunder Creek Streamers Greeting all, Is there any interest in doing a Thunder

[VFB] The Salmon Flyer

2011-12-15 Thread The Smiths
Here is a link on how to hand twist gut without a machine. Gary S. http://www.ronnlucassr.com/The%20Salmon%20Flyer/SALFLYER/vol_1/winter/new_gut.html -- 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] Twisting gut strands

2011-12-15 Thread The Smiths
George Kelson's book THE SALMON FLY has instructons on how to build your own twisting machine. Don't know of any instructions on how to do it by hand. Gary S. - Original Message - From: "Peggy Brenner" To: "Virtual Fly Box" Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 1:27 PM Subject: [VFB] Tw

Re: [VFB] What are you all tying right now?

2011-12-12 Thread The Smiths
n the hook shank and what type streamer hook was used. If you have the recipe for the Black Nosed Dace and the Emerald Shiner I will take those 8^) On 12/12/11, The Smiths wrote: I have both of Fulsher's books. Which pattern do you want? There must be 20 different ones. Gary S -

Re: [VFB] What are you all tying right now?

2011-12-12 Thread The Smiths
I have both of Fulsher's books. Which pattern do you want? There must be 20 different ones. Gary S - Original Message - From: "Allan Fish" To: Sent: Monday, December 12, 2011 9:52 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] What are you all tying right now? Tying a bunch o Thunder Creek streamers.

Re: [VFB] My eBay Watch List

2011-12-04 Thread The Smiths
s not bringing up anything in particular- just a search page. Curious minds need to know. Is it a 'watch'? DonO - Original Message ----- From: The Smiths To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2011 1:54 PM Subject: [VFB] My eBay Watch List So

[VFB] My eBay Watch List

2011-12-04 Thread The Smiths
Something to read until it warms up again. http://my.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?MyEbayBeta&f=f#GoTo240 -- 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

[VFB] quake

2011-08-23 Thread The Smiths
Here in north east PA coal country, we were thinking mine subsidence at first. The shafts do collapse and create some very large sink holes. Big enough to take a whole house. Gary S -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send em

Re: [VFB] Some juice-bug experiments- bloody scuds

2011-08-22 Thread The Smiths
If fish only saw black and white we would not need all the colors we buy and would have missed out on the old victorian salmon flies. Gary S - Original Message - From: "Peggy Brenner" To: Sent: Monday, August 22, 2011 6:22 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] Some juice-bug experiments- bloody scud

Re: [VFB] IOFF Role call status Aug. 20th update

2011-08-20 Thread The Smiths
You are #17 - Original Message - From: Anthony Spezio To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 10:25 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] IOFF Role call status Aug. 20th update I am not on the "Still Here" list below.I did reply the other day. Tony --

Re: [VFB] IOFF ROLL-CALL The List Aug. 18th, B

2011-08-19 Thread The Smiths
I don't know who. But it is the orginal title for the first 50 that signed on. Gary S - Original Message - From: Rodger Oleson To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, August 19, 2011 5:47 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] IOFF ROLL-CALL The List Aug. 18th, B Who came up with the

Re: [VFB] IOFF ROLL-CALL

2011-08-17 Thread The Smiths
Still trying at tying Gary Smith - Original Message - From: Hans Weilenmann To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 9:00 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] IOFF ROLL-CALL I is still here too... Hans On Wed, Aug 17, 2011 at 7:05 AM, Don Ordes wrote: OK

Re: [VFB] Small mouth Bass Flies

2011-05-15 Thread The Smiths
You are in for a real treat! Gary S - Original Message - From: "Peggy Brenner" To: "Virtual Fly Box" Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2011 6:51 PM Subject: [VFB] Small mouth Bass Flies I have a chance to go for some small mouth bass at a local lake, suggestions? I always thought I'd never go

Re: [VFB] Squirrel's mask

2011-05-03 Thread The Smiths
The fox is much bigger than the grey The red is the smallest and the meanest of the bunch. - Original Message - From: ashley strutt To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2011 8:10 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] Squirrel's mask Is a fox squirrel bigger than a grey?

[VFB] Fw: Red Skelton Show...not a joke (UNCLASSIFIED)

2011-04-02 Thread The Smiths
Red Skelton Show...not a joke ! Think about this for a minute. Red Skelton said this back in 1969, 42 years ago! This will take your breath away...so sad, but s true!!! Just remember this was on TV back in 1969! A Red Skelton Show from 42 years agoPlease Wa

Re: Re: [VFB] 2011 Clouser Minnow Swap

2011-03-24 Thread The Smiths
Crap!!! I just looked at the message. I think I sent them to the wrong address!! Gary S - Original Message - From: Rodger Oleson To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2011 8:33 PM Subject: Fwd: Re: [VFB] 2011 Clouser Minnow Swap On 3/7/2011 4:21 PM

Re: Re: [VFB] 2011 Clouser Minnow Swap

2011-03-24 Thread The Smiths
Ok whats the total needed? I just sent 11 out today. If the number is short let me know. Gary S - Original Message - From: Rodger Oleson To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2011 8:33 PM Subject: Fwd: Re: [VFB] 2011 Clouser Minnow Swap On 3/7/2011 4:

Re: [VFB] Chinese fur farms...

2011-03-19 Thread The Smiths
MeddelandeThe latest product in my local fly shop in Tibeten temple dog hair. $5 for a 1.5 inch square. Don't think I will be buying any anytime soon. Gary S - Original Message - From: Chuck Alexander To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2011 5:04 PM Subjec

Re: [VFB] swap

2011-02-24 Thread The Smiths
I wiil do this fly TBD Gary S - Original Message - From: "Rodger Oleson" To: Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 8:34 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] swap On 2/23/2011 8:11 PM, Peggy Brenner wrote: On 2/23/2011 7:56 PM, J Mck wrote: I'd like to host this swap for 12 swappers, fly size is size

Re: [VFB] Bobbin holder for sewing machine size spools?

2011-02-23 Thread The Smiths
Matarelli makes a bobbin holder just for the small spools. They list for $18.95 in Feather-crafts fly fishing catalog. You can find them on line at feather-craft.com. Gary S. - Original Message - From: Wayne Blake-Hedges To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, February

Re: [VFB] sowbug

2011-02-14 Thread The Smiths
#x27;ll know someone's made a mistake if, after the wedding, the father dances back down the aisle while clicking his heels in jubilation and yelling 'who-hoo'!) You must stand to benefit if she is a good cook. So is that 1st-hand or 2nd-hand invite meals? Buggs - Origina

[VFB] sowbug

2011-02-14 Thread The Smiths
I have been elected, selected ,recruited, drafted, shanghighed what ever term you select to walk a fatherless bride down the asile. I will not be able to make sowbug this year, duty calls and she has a loud voice...one hell of a good cook though!! Gary S -- You received this message because

Re: [VFB] Streamer swap announcement 2011

2011-02-13 Thread The Smiths
I'll give it a go. ten it is. Gary S - Original Message - From: "Peggy Brenner" To: "Virtual Fly Box" Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2011 6:52 PM Subject: [VFB] Streamer swap announcement 2011 It's been a while since I hosted a streamer swap, tried one in the summer and it was slim pick

Re: [VFB] Yak hair

2011-01-23 Thread The Smiths
It wii take a dye and can be used for big streamers for muskie, Pike and salt water streamers for snook etc. Gary S. - Original Message - From: Michael Drew To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2011 7:04 PM Subject: [VFB] Yak hair Hi, I'm fairly new to

Re: [VFB] Whose going to Sowbug?

2011-01-20 Thread The Smiths
Bet I can snore louder than he can! Even wake myself up sometimes. Gary S. - Original Message - From: Tom Davenport To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2011 8:01 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] Whose going to Sowbug? Oops! Forgot to take it off list! On

Re: [VFB] Australian Possum Dubbing /DONO Penguin

2011-01-09 Thread The Smiths
There are 50 Australian opposum fox tails on ebay for $35 or one for $2.95. Have no idea if they can be made into usable dubbing. Gary S. - Original Message - From: Don Ordes To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2011 8:09 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] Australian P

Re: [VFB] I feel like an idiot..... So what else is new LOL...

2010-10-13 Thread The Smiths
The list didn't get to north east PA. Please send it again. Gary S. - Original Message - From: Niclas (Gmail) To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2010 6:36 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] I feel like an idiot. So what else is new LOL... Me neither...

Re: [VFB] Can't stand this feeling

2010-08-24 Thread The Smiths
Hate to tell you this But that problem comes with ageing. Better to have it than not! Gary S - Original Message - From: Chuck Alexander To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 1:45 AM Subject: [VFB] Can't stand this feeling Don. And I hate this fe

Re: [VFB] SWAP ANNOUNCEMENT Tandem Streamers

2010-06-23 Thread The Smiths
Would like a spot in this one also. Gary S. - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2010 3:06 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] SWAP ANNOUNCEMENT Tandem Streamers Hi Peggy, sounds good, I'm in. Will decide on pattern, when I'm back at home Rene -- You received this message bec

Re: [VFB] SWAP ANNOUNCEMENT! Classic Streamers

2010-06-23 Thread The Smiths
Got any spaces left? If so I will take one. Gary S. - Original Message - From: "David Masson" To: Sent: Monday, June 21, 2010 10:07 PM Subject: RE: [VFB] SWAP ANNOUNCEMENT! Classic Streamers Hi peggy please enter my name if you got room also please send me a cheat sheet Thanks dave

Re: [VFB] Fuel prices and contamination- I am spoiled

2010-05-19 Thread The Smiths
Lots of them here in PA. your biggest problem would be to get one to sell you land or a home unless you are of the sect. Gary S. - Original Message - From: Don Ordes To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 4:15 PM Subject: [VFB] Fuel prices and contami

Re: [VFB] Looking for Garrell Hathaway

2010-05-12 Thread The Smiths
I have given up on ever getting the wet fly swap. Its lg over due. gary S. - Original Message - From: Don Ordes To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 6:34 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] Looking for Garrell Hathaway Don't know him, Jimmy. And I still

Re: [VFB] Disposing books and VHS Tapes

2010-05-08 Thread The Smiths
Have a Samsung that makes DVDs from VHS tapes. There are some tapes that will not copy , but i understand there are programs to get around that. Gary S. - Original Message - From: Don Ordes To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, May 08, 2010 12:21 PM Subject: Re: [VFB]

Re: [VFB] Pres. Obama Now Wants to Ban Sports Fishin g, Make Recreational Fishing a Crime - Update: Glenn Beck Vi deo on Gov't's US Water Grab Efforts « Frugal Café Blog Zo ne

2010-03-10 Thread The Smiths
From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of The Smiths Sent: March 10, 2010 3:48 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Pres. Obama Now Wants to Ban Sports Fishing, Make Recreational Fishing a Crime - Update: Glenn Beck Video on Gov't'

Re: [VFB] Need a source for pine squirrel strips

2010-03-01 Thread The Smiths
Sorry missed the last part wanting precut and dyed. you message comes in one long string. Gary S. - Original Message - From: The Smiths To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, March 01, 2010 11:52 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] Need a source for pine squirrel strips

Re: [VFB] Need a source for pine squirrel strips

2010-03-01 Thread The Smiths
www.flytyingfurs.com has them for $3.50 each. Gary S. - Original Message - From: Wes Wada To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, March 01, 2010 11:28 PM Subject: [VFB] Need a source for pine squirrel strips Hi FlyGuys and FlyGals, We've had three brilliant, spring

Re: [VFB] How does jig thread compare in diameter with 6/0 or 3/0?

2010-02-28 Thread The Smiths
A much bigger thread would feel like rope after useing 0/0 or 8/0. gary S. - Original Message - From: Wes Wada To: flyfishingandflytyingforpanf...@yahoogroups.com ; vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, March 01, 2010 12:20 AM Subject: [VFB] How does jig thread compare in

Re: [VFB] Honemoon Destination???

2010-02-28 Thread The Smiths
Try www.belize river lodge.com no connection just going there later in the year myself. Gary S. - Original Message - From: "Alan Di Somma" To: Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2010 6:02 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] Honemoon Destination??? If you are considering Belise, then you are in for some

Re: [VFB] Feathers

2010-02-24 Thread The Smiths
Did you find the price of the feathers. Tony --- On Wed, 2/24/10, The Smiths wrote: From: The Smiths Subject: Re: [VFB] Feathers To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2010, 2:07 PM They are a wholeseller

Re: [VFB] Feathers

2010-02-24 Thread The Smiths
They are a wholeseller and require $100 min order. Gary S. - Original Message - From: Anthony Spezio To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Cc: flyfishingandflytyingforpanf...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 2:32 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] Feathers I could

Re: [VFB] A New Fly and Technique

2010-02-09 Thread The Smiths
George Vincent -- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of The Smiths Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 10:22 To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] A New Fly and Technique It might not not pass the test of bein

Re: [VFB] A New Fly and Technique

2010-02-09 Thread The Smiths
It might not not pass the test of being a fly here in Penna. The Penna code requires that most of the fly must be made of natural materials. Not man made rubber or plastics. Gary S. - Original Message - From: Wes Wada To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 20

[VFB] eye glasses

2010-02-03 Thread The Smiths
Just for the heck of it I put a yard stick on my chest to see just how close and how far I can see clearly with them. Its actually from 7" to about 35" before it gets fuzzy greater depth of field than I had been using. Nice part is my head position isn't inportant to seeclearly with. gary S.

Re: [VFB] Head Magnifiers

2010-02-03 Thread The Smiths
----- From: The Smiths To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 11:36 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] Head Magnifiers They have a very shallow depth of field. Small movements of your head will put them out of focus. tried them, never could get use to the fade

Re: [VFB] Re: Black Bottom Crawler

2010-02-03 Thread The Smiths
title of the book olease. Gary S. - Original Message - From: "Paul" To: "VFB Mail" Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 7:22 AM Subject: [VFB] Re: Black Bottom Crawler Pattern has been found. It's an Atlantic salmon pattern that is tucked away (not indexed) inside a Lee Wulff book. No

Re: [VFB] TOE SACKS

2010-02-03 Thread The Smiths
Re: [VFB] TOE SACKS I think they are basically the same type of bags What they are called depends on where you live. To me a gunny sack was a rough bag made of burlap. grain bags where made of heavy canvas to transport wheat or oats in. The patterned ones came with flour or sugar in them Gary

Re: [VFB] Head Magnifiers

2010-02-02 Thread The Smiths
They have a very shallow depth of field. Small movements of your head will put them out of focus. tried them, never could get use to the fade in and out of focus. Had a pair of glasses made that focus on my PC screen and work well when I tye. Gary S. - Original Message - From: Mi

Re: [VFB] TOE SACKS

2010-02-02 Thread The Smiths
When I was a kid growing up in michigan we called them tote sack because thats what we had to do with them. tote them home. They came with patterns on them and no company logo or prodect info. Gary S. - Original Message - From: J McK To: Fly Swap Sent: Tuesday, February 02,

Re: [VFB] VFB- Fanatic Swap- Flies have flown

2010-02-02 Thread The Smiths
Jimmy Is toe sack just the Texan way of saying tote sack? Inquiring minds want to know. Gary S - Original Message - From: "Jimmy D. Moore" To: Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 6:39 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] VFB- Fanatic Swap- Flies have flown A toe sack is a burlap bag, like potatoes

Re: [VFB] Something different , Our backgrounds

2010-01-28 Thread The Smiths
Who would have thunk it, braces for horses! - Original Message - From: Bruce P. Whittle, DVM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 4:05 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] Something different , Our backgrounds I am Bruce Whittle, a large animal veterinarian in nor

Re: [VFB] book

2010-01-17 Thread The Smiths
Subject: Re: [VFB] book That's OK. Once you get a chance to watch it, you'll see how to furl a fly using the rope-dub on thread or wire. DonO - Original Message - From: The Smiths To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 9:26 PM S

Re: [VFB] book

2010-01-17 Thread The Smiths
urces, pictures, etc. It's new, 2008. $17.00 or so. - Original Message - From: The Smiths To: flyfishingandflytyingforpanf...@yahoogroups.com ; vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 8:26 PM Subject: [VFB] book Does anyone have any knowledge

[VFB] book

2010-01-17 Thread The Smiths
Does anyone have any knowledge of a Paper back byKen Hanley titled Tying Furled Flies? 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-un

[VFB] emails

2010-01-16 Thread The Smiths
Is the site still working? have not gotten any mail in two days 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.

Re: [VFB] Polar Bear

2010-01-09 Thread The Smiths
If you are planning on selling any of it in the US you will need to provide the buyer with a proof of orgian proveing the it is from a skin taken before 1969. Other wise the buyer could be subject to heavey fines and jail time. Gary S. - Original Message - From: Harmen Boshuis To: