[VFB] RE:HAPPY BIRTHDAY

2015-03-22 Thread 'wayneb22...@yahoo.com' via VFB Mail
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TONY SPEZIO! Wayne Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- 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] Rotary Hackle Pliers??

2015-03-13 Thread 'wayneb22...@yahoo.com' via VFB Mail
Not trying to complicate the issue but, my favorite  hackle pliers are mini-grabbers. The really small ones, I think they're about an inch long and dirt cheap! Wayne Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post t

Re: [VFB] Sowbug

2015-02-02 Thread 'wayneb22...@yahoo.com' via VFB Mail
Hi your Majesty; Yes, we are all planning on attending. Wayne Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- 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

Re: [VFB] Sowbug

2015-02-01 Thread 'wayneb22...@yahoo.com' via VFB Mail
The more the merrier,  perhaps we could have a meeting with King Chili and the Pepper Knights. Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- 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 unsubscr

Re: [VFB] Re: [flyfishingandflytyingforpanfish] Trickle charger for my marine deep cycle battery

2014-12-17 Thread 'wayneb22...@yahoo.com' via VFB Mail
Hi Wes; I'm not familiar with them but, the description and reviews sure look good.  I may have to get one myself.   My experience is with solar charge controllers and marine dual chargers, all using pwm charging.    I've experienced a significant increase in  battery life over the chargers we

Re: [VFB] Re: [flyfishingandflytyingforpanfish] Trickle charger for my marine deep cycle battery

2014-12-16 Thread 'wayneb22...@yahoo.com' via VFB Mail
Interesting,  at first glance I thought the link said a 5amp hour charger to trickle charge.  Yep, 750 milliamp will take a long time! I think Neville is on a better track but this will work. The best battery chargers use PWM (pulse width modulation) which can significantly extended the life of

[VFB] RE:Christmas fly patterns

2014-12-04 Thread 'wayneb22...@yahoo.com' via VFB Mail
Hi All; Anyone know of any Christmas related fly patterns? Thanks in advance; Wayne b -- -- 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-u

Re: [VFB] Nail knot

2014-11-05 Thread 'wayneb22...@yahoo.com' via VFB Mail
I thought you "nailed" it! Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- 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] Frog Pattern

2014-09-05 Thread 'wayneb22...@yahoo.com' via VFB Mail
Me too! "The smiley frog it will be! " Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- 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...@

[VFB] Frog

2014-09-03 Thread 'wayneb22...@yahoo.com' via VFB Mail
Hi Bob; Yes, I'm going to tonight's meeting and Saturday's tying class.  And yes, that is the pattern I'll be demoing Saturday. I sent you a text earlier about meetings,  did you recieve it? Wayne Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [VFB] My health update

2014-08-16 Thread 'wayneb22...@yahoo.com' via VFB Mail
Good Luck and best wishes on a speedy remission and recovery! Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- 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] Fly Line | Fly Fishing Line | Fly Fishing -- Shadow

2014-08-08 Thread 'wayneb22...@yahoo.com' via VFB Mail
http://www.shadowflyfishing.com/flyline.html Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android Hi All; Anyone ever use one of these lines? -- -- 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

[VFB] Shadow fly lines

2014-08-08 Thread 'wayneb22...@yahoo.com' via VFB Mail
Hi All; http://www.shadowflyfishing.com/flyline.html Anyone tried one of these lines?  Apparently,  you can pick the color from quite a few choices. Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this gro

Re: [VFB] Summary of Are we to Old Survey

2014-08-08 Thread 'wayneb22...@yahoo.com' via VFB Mail
Scott: your the "list baby" so far!  With your recent fitness changes you could probably pass for ten years younger! Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googl

Re: Fwd: [VFB] Are we too Old? SURVEY

2014-08-05 Thread 'wayneb22...@yahoo.com' via VFB Mail
Wayne Blake-Hedges (Wayneb) 54 Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- 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] Did a little fishin

2014-06-30 Thread 'wayneb22...@yahoo.com' via VFB Mail
SirD is the taper of the bamboo rod I made.  Was at Myrtle Grove again Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- 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 t

Re: [VFB] Went fishing today

2014-06-17 Thread 'wayneb22...@yahoo.com' via VFB Mail
Myrtle Grove So, are we going to have fishing report from you soon? Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- 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 e

Re: [VFB] RE:Golden Gate casters club

2014-06-02 Thread 'wayneb22...@yahoo.com' via VFB Mail
Hi Bob; Just saw your message,  was in my spam file for some reason. Both rods are fiberglass,  top one is made by Powell, bottom by Fern Claudio. Both are/were members of the club. Claudio rods sell for over $1,000.00 when you can find them. Wayne Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- You

Re: [VFB] barred legs update

2014-05-31 Thread 'wayneb22...@yahoo.com' via VFB Mail
Mine cane today. Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- 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 m

Re: [VFB] RE:Golden Gate casters club

2014-05-29 Thread 'wayneb22...@yahoo.com' via VFB Mail
Hi Scott; They added blue food coloring to keep algae growth down. The weather has been pretty good, some really great visibility but still windy. Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this grou

Re: [VFB] Greetings from guess where

2014-05-28 Thread 'wayneb22...@yahoo.com' via VFB Mail
Hi Scott; Hoping to visit the fly casting Mecca today! Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- 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-

Re: [VFB] Barred legs

2014-05-27 Thread 'wayneb22...@yahoo.com' via VFB Mail
Cool, should be waiting for when I get home from visiting my daughter. Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- 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, sen

Re: [VFB] Barred legs swap

2014-05-16 Thread 'wayneb22...@yahoo.com' via VFB Mail
Ok;  will get the cash in the mail Monday. Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- 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-unsub

Re: [VFB] Barred legs swap

2014-05-16 Thread 'wayneb22...@yahoo.com' via VFB Mail
Hi Rick; Can we pay via PayPal? Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- 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...@googl

[VFB] RE:Bobbins

2014-05-09 Thread 'wayneb22...@yahoo.com' via VFB Mail
Hi All; My first choice is the Rite bobbin, then a Mattarelli midge for Pearsalls thread.  That said, I've recently discovered it really doesn't matter what bobbin I use. I imagine if I had a Norvise, id use the bobbin made for it. Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- You received

Re: [VFB] Good to be bck on VFB

2014-05-07 Thread 'wayneb22...@yahoo.com' via VFB Mail
One of the founding members of the VFB locked out? Sounds like an interesting story, welcome back Jimmy! Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- 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

Re: [VFB] Back in biz...

2014-05-07 Thread 'wayneb22...@yahoo.com' via VFB Mail
Hi Nick; Glad to see you back and glad you got through your tying funk! How did everything work out with you slightly smokey car? Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [VFB] RE:Boa & Mohair leech patterns

2014-05-07 Thread 'wayneb22...@yahoo.com' via VFB Mail
Thanks Rick! Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- 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,

[VFB] RE:Boa & Mohair leech patterns

2014-05-07 Thread 'wayneb22...@yahoo.com' via VFB Mail
Hi All; Have my first warm water outing this Saturday,  plan on using leech patterns and was looking for some tips on how you would fish them.  The pond is about 200 acres with cypress trees in some areas else typical pond weeds, lily pads, coontail, etc. Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Andro

Re: [VFB] : Chili Demon

2014-05-07 Thread 'wayneb22...@yahoo.com' via VFB Mail
I'm good at weeding! Wayne Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- 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 Fo

Re: [VFB] : Chili Demon

2014-05-06 Thread 'wayneb22...@yahoo.com' via VFB Mail
Your a movie star, can I have your autograph? Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- 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-unsub

Re: [VFB] Barred legs

2014-05-06 Thread 'wayneb22...@yahoo.com' via VFB Mail
Orange and black sounds good to me. Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- 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...@goo

Re: [VFB] Ronco Fishing Rod

2014-05-06 Thread 'wayneb22...@yahoo.com' via VFB Mail
I had the pocket fishermen way back as a teen. More a novelty than anything. I think it was pretty cheaply made, didn't last long before things started breaking. I think a compact Tenkara rod is a better choice Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- You received this message because y

Re: [VFB] Gorgeous day

2014-05-05 Thread 'wayneb22...@yahoo.com' via VFB Mail
Hi Nev; Sounds like a good outing to me despite the weather! Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- 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 t

Re: [VFB] Quiet night

2014-05-03 Thread 'wayneb22...@yahoo.com' via VFB Mail
Since losing my boss and another at work I've been I pretty busy taking up the slack.   That plus we have water everywhere from recent storms. I am attending my monthly tying club meeting Saturday whoopee! Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- You received this message because you ar

Re: [VFB] Barred legs

2014-05-01 Thread 'wayneb22...@yahoo.com' via VFB Mail
I'm interested Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- 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 mor

Re: [VFB] me in a few years

2014-04-29 Thread 'wayneb22...@yahoo.com' via VFB Mail
Weird, been a member for years, password never changed. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- 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-uns

Re: [VFB] Where IS everyone? In Boise.

2014-04-24 Thread 'wayneb22...@yahoo.com ' via VFB Mail
Hi Don; Had to look up what midstream meant, cool! Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- 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

Re: [VFB] Where IS everyone?

2014-04-24 Thread 'wayneb22...@yahoo.com' via VFB Mail
An Anderson 7'9" is a sweet rod! Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- 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...@google

[VFB] RE:Value of a good day fishing

2014-04-24 Thread 'wayneb22...@yahoo.com ' via VFB Mail
Hi All; I've been dealing with incompetent management at work for some time. I came back to work today after taking yesterday off to go fishing and both screwups have been removed. Moral of the story, a fishing trip can truly solve all your problems!  AND, a great reason to go fishing! Sudde

Re: [VFB] Anybody out there? need some advice

2014-04-10 Thread wayneb22...@yahoo.com
We just purchased a 15" MacBook pro for the wife, she's killed numerous pc's hoping that the mac fares better.  I'll stick with my panasonic toughbook but not sure what to do about the fact it's still using windows XP.  I must admit, I think XP is the best windows version ever! Wayneb Sent

Re: [VFB] Anybody out there? need some advice

2014-04-10 Thread wayneb22...@yahoo.com
What Microsoft thing? Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- 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] Blizzard blewsome flies in my way

2014-04-03 Thread wayneb22...@yahoo.com
I too have experienced a blizzard,  in April no less! Great ties everyone and a big thanks to Peggy Brenner for hosting! Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@go

[VFB] RE: Posting from phone to photobucket

2014-04-02 Thread wayneb22...@yahoo.com
Hi All; I figured out my issues. Photobucket automatically posts some photos but, not all.  I found a tutorial on how to post the rest. Now, I just have to organize them! Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" grou

Re: [VFB] One of my favorites to see a certain person tie:

2014-04-02 Thread wayneb22...@yahoo.com
Hi King Chili; You arrived at a good time, I posted a photo of your knit pickin mayfly as one of my favorites to see tied with a guess who tied it. As you can see by the posts, it recieved rave reviews! Having some fun; Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- You received this messag

[VFB] RE: Uploading pics from smartphone

2014-03-31 Thread wayneb22...@yahoo.com
Hi All; Anyone have any experience uploading photos from a Samsung Galaxy S3 to photobucket? I tried several times using photo bucket's auto upload feature last night to no avail. Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB

Re: [VFB] Sowbug 2014

2014-03-28 Thread wayneb22...@yahoo.com
Hi Alan; I was actually hoping it would make you feel like you were there. Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- 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,

Re: [VFB] test

2014-03-27 Thread wayneb22...@yahoo.com
Test back at ya! Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- 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 m

Re: [VFB] How'd Sow Bug go?

2014-03-25 Thread wayneb22...@yahoo.com
Hi Jimmy; Overall,  it seemed like attendance was lower or equal to last year.  That said, I think tyer attendance was better or perhaps the variety of patterns and techniques was MUCH better! Mike George tying deer hair, several tiers demonstrating weave patterns,  two tying Calcesiau pigboa

Re: [VFB] RE: Sowbug

2014-03-17 Thread wayneb22...@yahoo.com
Just a fellow Hoosier substituting for ya! Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- 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

[VFB] RE: Sowbug

2014-03-17 Thread wayneb22...@yahoo.com
Hi All; Sitting at Tony's house flirting with Alan Fish's girlfriend. Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- 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, sen

Re: [VFB] SOWBUG Trip

2014-03-16 Thread wayneb22...@yahoo.com
OVERHANGING! Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- 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,

[VFB] SOWBUG Trip

2014-03-16 Thread wayneb22...@yahoo.com
Bob Hendry and I are overhanging in Jackson Tennessee,  6 hours to mountain home, get there tomorrow afternoon! Can't wait; Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-ma

[VFB] RE:SOWBUG BOUND

2014-03-16 Thread wayneb22...@yahoo.com
Just picked up Bob Hendry headed to Sowbug Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- 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

Re: [VFB] happy birthday Jimmy Moore

2014-03-15 Thread wayneb22...@yahoo.com
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIMMY! Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- 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] Swbug

2014-03-15 Thread wayneb22...@yahoo.com
Who knows??? Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- 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

[VFB] RE: MY Cellphone

2014-03-14 Thread wayneb22...@yahoo.com
Woo hooks replaced the digitizer and now my phone is back in action just in time to leave for mountain home Sunday! Sowbug here I come! Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send emai

Re: [VFB] RE: Tiefest 2014

2014-03-10 Thread wayneb22...@yahoo.com
Hi Chuck; Yes the tail is chartreuse ostrich herl which is then wrapped up the hook to form the body.  The tail also has a few strands of flash. Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group,

[VFB] RE: SowBug 2014

2014-03-10 Thread wayneb22...@yahoo.com
Hi All; Any word on what the fishing has or will be week of Sowbug?   Any information on hatches? Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- 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 unsu

[VFB] RE: Tiefest 2014

2014-03-08 Thread wayneb22...@yahoo.com
Heading to Tiefest 2014 with Bob Hendry Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- 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...

Re: [VFB] RE: Gudebrod 00 orange silk and Partridge

2014-03-08 Thread wayneb22...@yahoo.com
That's another thing that makes this hobby fun, all the history and tidbits of information that come along for the ride! I've acquired eight colors of the NOS Gudebrod silk so far.  I've only tied with the orange but hope to give the others a go soon.  I don't think all the spools are waxed, an

Re: [VFB] RE:Doing a wee bit of tying

2014-03-08 Thread wayneb22...@yahoo.com
Yes, they're primary use is to connect into electronic circuits for testing.  The best price and selection by far can be found on ebay.  They even have some types with narrow rectangular bases. Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [VFB] RE: Gudebrod 00 orange silk and Partridge

2014-03-07 Thread wayneb22...@yahoo.com
Hi Tony; The thread is new old stock from a clothing factory.  I think it's waxed (dang if I know why?).  It came on a 925 yard spool and I spooled some on a sewing bobbin using my wife's sewing machine.  While doing this the thread left residue on the sewing machine. When tying the fly the th

Re: [VFB] RE: Gudebrod 00 orange silk and Partridge

2014-03-07 Thread wayneb22...@yahoo.com
Hi Tony; The thread is new old stock from a clothing factory.  I think it's waxed (dang if I know why?).  It came on a 925 yard spool and I spooled some on a sewing bobbin using my wife's sewing machine.  While doing this the thread left residue on the sewing machine. When tying the fly the th

Re: [VFB] RE:Doing a wee bit of tying

2014-03-07 Thread wayneb22...@yahoo.com
Thanks; my wife gave me a book on tying with beads and thought I would give them a try this year.  I'm tying these for a swap. If nothing else,  they look good. Will have to let you all know how successful they are. Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- You received this message bec

Re: [VFB] RE:Doing a wee bit of tying

2014-03-07 Thread wayneb22...@yahoo.com
I've been using them that way for years.  I just purchased 80 of the really small ones, I epoxied magnets to the base of clip and use them to display flies on a magnetic dry erase board above my tying desk. The small ones make great hackle pliers too! Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android --

Re: [VFB] RE:Doing a wee bit of tying

2014-03-07 Thread wayneb22...@yahoo.com
I've been using them that way for years.  I just purchased 80 of the really small ones, I epoxied magnets to the base of clip and use them to display flies on a magnetic dry erase board above my tying desk. The small ones make great hackle pliers too! Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android --

Re: [VFB] RE:Doing a wee bit of tying

2014-03-07 Thread wayneb22...@yahoo.com
Thanks; my wife gave me a book on tying with beads and thought I would give them a try this year.  I'm tying these for a swap. If nothing else,  they look good. Will have to let you all know how successful they are. Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- You received this message bec

Re: [VFB] RE:Doing a wee bit of tying

2014-03-07 Thread wayneb22...@yahoo.com
Thanks; my wife gave me a book on tying with beads and thought I would give them a try this year.  I'm tying these for a swap. If nothing else,  they look good. Will have to let you all know how successful they are. Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- You received this message bec

Re: [VFB] RE:Doing a wee bit of tying

2014-03-07 Thread wayneb22...@yahoo.com
Thanks; my wife gave me a book on tying with beads and thought I would give them a try this year.  I'm tying these for a swap. If nothing else,  they look good. Will have to let you all know how successful they are. Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- You received this message bec

Re: [VFB] RE:Doing a wee bit of tying

2014-03-06 Thread wayneb22...@yahoo.com
Hi Chuck; I just purchased 80 1.6" long mini-grabbers on ebay for 14.99 with free shipping direct from China. Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroup

Re: [VFB] RE:Weathet

2014-03-02 Thread wayneb22...@yahoo.com
Hi Alan; Me too, looks like some nasty stuff in thier neck of the woods. Latest prediction for my area put us at about an inche of ice followed by 9 inches of snow.  Yay! Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" grou

[VFB] RE:Weathet

2014-03-02 Thread wayneb22...@yahoo.com
Hi All; With the latest weather working across the US, how is everyone doing? Should be hitting my area (Washington DC area) with freezing rain then snow starting 3am tomorrow. Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mai

Re: [VFB] Gudebrod products

2014-02-27 Thread wayneb22...@yahoo.com
Hi Chuck; I have one of the original long spool Gudebrod bobbins, I think I got it from someone at Sowbug.   They are an unusual design. Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send ema

[VFB] Gudebrod 10/0 Threads

2014-02-26 Thread wayneb22...@yahoo.com
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Re: [VFB] Gudebrod products

2014-02-26 Thread wayneb22...@yahoo.com
Hi Tony; There's a bunch of the old long Gudebrod spools of 10/0 yellow on evilbay. Wayne Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- 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 thi

Re: [VFB] Thread

2014-02-25 Thread wayneb22...@yahoo.com
Rumors abound on the internet that Gudebrod is coming back but not hear yet. I can't wait to try the NOS Gudebrod silk I just bought on evilbay. Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, s

Re: [VFB] Thread

2014-02-25 Thread wayneb22...@yahoo.com
So funny, I swear by 6/0 & 8/0 unithread and me don't like Danville.  I would tie with Gudebrod if it comes back, like that one a lot! Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email

Re: [VFB] Re: thread diameters

2014-02-25 Thread wayneb22...@yahoo.com
Hi Paul; I stand corrected,  Paul Mariner author of the Uni-products thread brochure!  I dug my copy out and re-read the section on thread size, well said thorough explanation. I understand what your saying about optical comparisons but that said, a visual examination and subsequent visual re

Re: [VFB] Re: thread diameters

2014-02-24 Thread wayneb22...@yahoo.com
Hi Paul; Are you the Paul of Uni-products? I have a copy of your thread brochure, have to re-read it this evening.  >From what I recall, it's a good treatise on fly tying thread. I still think some type of visual comparison under low magnification should show relative size differences in threa

Re: [VFB] RE: thread diameters

2014-02-23 Thread wayneb22...@yahoo.com
Nah, a 2.65gram weight or in other words a modern US penny! Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- 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

Re: [VFB] RE: thread diameters

2014-02-23 Thread wayneb22...@yahoo.com
There's probably some way to optically measure it,  like comparing known line widths with a low power microscope or something. Hmm, has me thinking. Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this gr

Re: [VFB] RE: thread diameters

2014-02-23 Thread wayneb22...@yahoo.com
There's probably some way to optically measure it,  like comparing known line widths with a low power microscope or something. Hmm, has me thinking. Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this gr

Re: [VFB] RE: thread diameters

2014-02-23 Thread wayneb22...@yahoo.com
There's probably some way to optically measure it,  like comparing known line widths with a low power microscope or something. Hmm, has me thinking. Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this gr

Re: [VFB] RE: thread diameters

2014-02-23 Thread wayneb22...@yahoo.com
There's probably some way to optically measure it,  like comparing known line widths with a low power microscope or something. Hmm, has me thinking. Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this gr

Re: [VFB] RE: thread diameters

2014-02-23 Thread wayneb22...@yahoo.com
Hi Alan; Denier designation is definitely better!  But the engineer in me wants a measurement of outside diameter! Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googl

Re: [VFB] RE: thread diameters

2014-02-23 Thread wayneb22...@yahoo.com
Thanks Alan & Thomas I wish manufacturers would list the actual diameter of thread but, I guess that would be asking too much! I can't think of how to measure it myself without compressing it, perhaps a tippet gauge? Wayne Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- You received this message bec

[VFB] RE: thread diameters

2014-02-22 Thread wayneb22...@yahoo.com
Hi All; Anyone know how 00 & 0 size thread compares to 8/0 or 6/0 tying thread? Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- 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 g

Re: [VFB] AquaNova fly lines

2014-02-11 Thread wayneb22...@yahoo.com
Hi Rick; As of now, they are not on the vendors list. Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- 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-m

Re: [VFB] AquaNova fly lines

2014-02-11 Thread wayneb22...@yahoo.com
Hi Tony; A visit with the Dorber guys is always on my agenda when attending Sowbug! Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- 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 th

Re: [VFB] AquaNova fly lines

2014-02-11 Thread wayneb22...@yahoo.com
Hi Chuck; With a sink tip, I usually have to roll cast the line and leader up to the water surface before I can perform a back cast. Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email t

[VFB] AquaNova fly lines

2014-02-10 Thread wayneb22...@yahoo.com
Hi All; I must admit, I'm very impressed with the Dt lines that Dorber sells.   Anyone try the Wf or sinking lines? Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- 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] AquaNova fly lines

2014-02-10 Thread wayneb22...@yahoo.com
Hi All; I must admit, I'm very impressed with the Dt lines that Dorber sells.   Anyone try the Wf or sinking lines? Wayneb Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@google