Re: [VFB] New Zealand

2017-04-13 Thread DonO
pole. DonO -Original Message- From: Reuven Segal Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 5:44 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] New Zealand as indeed you should.and most certainly would! Cockatoo feathers (yellow crest), wombat, lyrebird, wallaby, kangaroo, porcupine

Re: [VFB] New Zealand

2017-03-15 Thread Reuven Segal
, DonO wrote: Reuven, Imagining a num-wombat-cat fly hybrid fly. DonO -Original Message- From: Reuven Segal Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 12:04 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] New Zealand Well.look up MARSUPIAL, and imagine a fly made from 3 different sources

Re: [VFB] New Zealand

2017-03-15 Thread DonO
Reuven, Imagining a num-wombat-cat fly hybrid fly. DonO -Original Message- From: Reuven Segal Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 12:04 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] New Zealand Well.look up MARSUPIAL, and imagine a fly made from 3 different sources. An Aussie

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2017-03-15 Thread Reuven Segal
gets a triple mantle mount. DonO -Original Message- From: Reuven Segal Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2017 7:52 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] New Zealand When are you due to tie up a TriSupial fly. Easier to get that the penguin. I can sort out various marsupial furs

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2017-03-14 Thread DonO
Subject: Re: [VFB] New Zealand When are you due to tie up a TriSupial fly. Easier to get that the penguin. I can sort out various marsupial furs for perhaps a smaller desk mount?? ;) This penguin hunt is going to be the death of me! On 15/03/2017 12:44 PM, DonO wrote: How to cook a Roo

Re: [VFB] New Zealand

2017-03-14 Thread Reuven Segal
Actually funny this topic should have come up yesterday. This is an article about it today! http://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/3930139/kangaroos-kicking-up-controversy/ On 15/03/2017 1:30 AM, J Balmer wrote: Did a sunrise balloon trip in the outback, saw the only wild kangaroo then.

Re: [VFB] New Zealand

2017-03-14 Thread Reuven Segal
i would see the every day I drove to work. They make great abstract art of your bonnet. Only once did I hit one- 90 miles from home, two weeks before I moved overseas, in my mother's car whilst on a fishing trip, at 1am in the middle of nowhere. I would see 4 or 5 new hits on the side of the

Re: [VFB] New Zealand

2017-03-14 Thread J Balmer
Did a sunrise balloon trip in the outback, saw the only wild kangaroo then. Wallaby were everywhere, but only the one kanga:) J On Tue, March 14, 2017 1:41 am, Reuven Segal wrote: > Melbourne really is a lovely city. The people here are a lot like > Bostonians (?). > > > You can take a balloon

Re: [VFB] New Zealand

2017-03-14 Thread J Balmer
gt; > -Original Message- > From: J Balmer > Sent: Monday, March 13, 2017 12:21 PM > To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: [VFB] New Zealand > > > I'll let you know when we come back, but we'll probably spend more time > in New Zealand. Rob was awesome, w

Re: [VFB] New Zealand

2017-03-14 Thread Reuven Segal
little Rock-hopper or Adele's. Too small, But I'll take a pelt if you can get one to me. DonO -Original Message- From: J Balmer Sent: Monday, March 13, 2017 12:21 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] New Zealand I'll let you know when we come back, but we'll probably

Re: [VFB] New Zealand

2017-03-13 Thread DonO
No emperor penguins I gather Prob. those little Rock-hopper or Adele's. Too small, But I'll take a pelt if you can get one to me. DonO -Original Message- From: J Balmer Sent: Monday, March 13, 2017 12:21 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] New Zealand I'll let

Re: [VFB] New Zealand

2017-03-13 Thread J Balmer
I'll let you know when we come back, but we'll probably spend more time in New Zealand. Rob was awesome, we had over 2" of rain the day before we went out, so the rivers were out. We went to a lake about the same distance from Rotorua that was spring & creek fed & we found great numbers of trout.

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2017-03-13 Thread Peggy Brenner
This looks like a great trip, and some nice fish as well! Peggy On Sun, Mar 12, 2017 at 6:05 PM, Allan Fish wrote: > On 3/12/17 3:16 PM, J Balmer wrote: > >> Had over two inches of rain the day before we were supposed to fish, and >> the river was out, but Rob Vaz knew

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2017-03-12 Thread Allan Fish
On 3/12/17 3:16 PM, J Balmer wrote: Had over two inches of rain the day before we were supposed to fish, and the river was out, but Rob Vaz knew about a spring & creek fed lake that might have some clean water. This was the first of a number of nice browns caught last Thursday. What a great

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2017-02-19 Thread Reuven Segal
Next trip then. Would have loved to catch up but remember that this is just a scouting trip. We have fishing to do. How was the penguin parade? Did they perform on cue?? What did you think of Melbourne? On 20/02/2017 3:29 PM, J Balmer wrote: In Alice Springs now, left Melbourne this AM,

Re: [VFB] New Zealand

2017-02-19 Thread J Balmer
In Alice Springs now, left Melbourne this AM, we were there less than 48 hours. Had issues w/ email right before we left & didn't have your info w/ me. J On Sun, February 19, 2017 5:08 pm, Reuven Segal wrote: > Very sorry. Just saw this message and didnt realise you were already in > town. Are

Re: [VFB] New Zealand

2017-02-19 Thread Reuven Segal
Very sorry. Just saw this message and didnt realise you were already in town. Are you still here? Would love to catch you if you are. My number is 0430516576 if you get a chance. Reuven On 18/02/2017 8:56 AM, J Balmer wrote: We arrive @ the airport around 9:00 tonight, no customs so it

Re: [VFB] New Zealand

2017-02-17 Thread J Balmer
We arrive @ the airport around 9:00 tonight, no customs so it shouldn't take long to get to the hotel if you're still up for a beverage or two. -- -- 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] New Zealand

2017-01-19 Thread Beer mit
il@googlegroups.com');>] *On Behalf > Of *Reuven Segal > *Sent:* Thursday, November 10, 2016 6:00 PM > *To:* vfb-mail@googlegroups.com > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','vfb-mail@googlegroups.com');> > *Subject:* Re: [VFB] New Zealand > > > > Lucky you!! > > Le

Re: [VFB] New Zealand

2017-01-18 Thread Beer mit
I spoke to my mate who fishes there a lot and he recommended Rob Vaz. He is easily found on Facebook. I sent him a message To confirm availability and location and will forward you all information. Cheers (you lucky bastard), R On Friday, 11 November 2016, J Balmer wrote:

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2017-01-17 Thread Beer mit
oups.com > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','vfb-mail@googlegroups.com');> > *Subject:* Re: [VFB] New Zealand > > > > Lucky you!! > > Let me know what you are after in terms of rivers or lakes. > > Do you want a guide? I can put you in touch with someone recommended to me

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2017-01-17 Thread J Balmer
Yep, I’m looking for a guide for one day, either March 8 or 9. I have high wind experience:) J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Reuven Segal Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2016 6:00 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] New

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2016-11-10 Thread Reuven Segal
Lucky you!! Let me know what you are after in terms of rivers or lakes. Do you want a guide? I can put you in touch with someone recommended to me by someone reliable. One recommendation...get used to casting into a gale force wind. R On 11/11/2016 2:55 AM, J Balmer wrote: Anyone

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2016-11-10 Thread Michael Bliss
Oh my, I am envious. I loved my fishing time in New Zealand. My main fly was the Hare and Copper. It is kind of like the Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear. I caught a lot of fish with it. I did not fish but maybe an hour around Rotorua. A couple of small streams that entered the lake. I fished the

[VFB] New Zealand

2016-11-10 Thread J Balmer
Anyone familiar w/ fly fishing in New Zealand? I'm going to be near Rotorua the first week in March & I'd like to fish one of the days we're there... J -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to