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2010-08-31 Thread Rick Zieger
Well this fly fishing sure takes me places I otherwise wouldn't go. Nick Lyons  101 Years of Fishing Rick -- 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,

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2010-08-30 Thread Rick Zieger
This fishing germ gets in the blood and it stays. Fred J Hinkel  101 Years of Fishing Rick -- 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

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2010-08-28 Thread Rick Zieger
Fly fishing take you to spectacular places and gives you a reason for being there that is afar more compelling than just looking at the scenery.  You become a participant, rather than a spectator, the creatures of the water world become an extension of those things you care about, almost like

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2010-08-26 Thread Rick Zieger
Oh no, we tied standard patterns.  the shops needed regular dry flies, nymphs and streamers.  they didn't want anthing really experimental; they wanted known patterns. Fishy Fullum  Spring 2010 Fly Tyer Rick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail

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2010-08-24 Thread Rick Zieger
paraphrase from Hatches Magazine Fly tyers need to know the color palliate as well as artists do. Rick -- 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

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2010-08-24 Thread Chuck Alexander
I know I do..and PINK is my favorite color LOL...Seriously. I know bluegill are NOT color blind for sure.. Chuck - Original Message - From: Rick Zieger To: VFB ; flyfishingworld ; HIll country Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 3:47 PM Subject: [VFB] QFTD paraphrase from

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2010-08-19 Thread Rick Zieger
I've also come to think the ideal fly is one that can be tied quickly and easily with readily avialable materials John Gierach  Spring 2010 Fly Tyer Rick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to

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2010-08-19 Thread Allan Fish
I've also come to think the ideal fly is one that can be tied quickly and easily with readily avialable materials John Gierach Spring 2010 Fly Tyer Rick AMEN! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to

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2010-08-18 Thread Rick Zieger
At one point my fly boxes were so crammed with flies that I couldn't get another one in sideways, but I could never find what I wanted.  So I developed a rule: If I couldn't remember the last time I caught a fish on a particular pattern, it didn't belong in the box. John Gierach   Spring 2010 

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2010-08-18 Thread Michael Bliss
Boy, would that reduce my flybox. Sounds a lot like my wife, if you haven't used it in a year you don't need it so get rid of it. Mike On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 8:46 AM, Rick Zieger rdzieg...@yahoo.com wrote: At one point my fly boxes were so crammed with flies that I couldn't get another one

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2010-08-17 Thread Rick Zieger
Once, not all that long ago, fly patterns were considered sacrosanct; now they're not much more than suggestions. John Gierach  Spring 2010 Fly Tyer Rick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to

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2010-08-16 Thread Rick Zieger
Flies are tied according to patterns, but almost all tiers will make small changes to the fly to please themselves or the fish in the area that they use the fly in. From an article I have on FAOL. Rick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group.

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2010-08-14 Thread Rick Zieger
After all,fish can't eat food that they can't find. Scott Sanchez  Jan/Feb 2010 American Angler Rick -- 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

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2010-08-12 Thread Rick Zieger
Attractor patterns are standard fort river fishing. So why won't they work in lakes? Skip Morris  Jan/Feb 2010 American Angler Rick -- 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

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2010-08-11 Thread Rick Zieger
Although new rubber compounds and intricate tread patterns help to make modern rubber-sole wading boots far superior to their predecessor, do not expect the same traction you get from felt. Jan/Feb 2010  American Angler Rick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

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2010-08-10 Thread Rick Zieger
Teach a man to fish . and next year he will want new equipment. Cartoon in the St Joseph paper Rick -- 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,

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2010-08-09 Thread Rick Zieger
It's essential that you have a core set of nymphs that at least roughly resemble, if not precisely imitate, the narrow range of natural nymphs and larvae that trout eat most often. Jam/Feb 2010 American Angler Rick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB

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2010-08-07 Thread Rick Zieger
There he stands, draped in more equipment than a telephone lineman, trying to outwit an organism with a brain no bigger than a breadcrumb, and getting licked in the process. Paul O'Neil Rick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to

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2010-08-07 Thread Jimmy D. Moore
Good one, Rick ! Describes me to a T. ROTF !! JD Rick Zieger wrote: There he stands, draped in more equipment than a telephone lineman, trying to outwit an organism with a brain no bigger than a breadcrumb, and getting licked in the process. Paul O'Neil Rick -- You received this

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2010-08-06 Thread Rick Zieger
We hit the river like a gang of thieves, eager for action,... Rob Lyon  Sept/Oct 2009  American angler Rick quote late as I had a great day on a pond. Triple figures of fish brought home. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this

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2010-08-04 Thread Rick Zieger
Within 7 to 10 years rivers affected by fires are often returned to normal. Dave Zoby  Sept/Oct 2009  American Angler Rick -- 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

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2010-08-02 Thread Rick Zieger
Good friend and fishing guide John Smeraglio often advises, 'If you want to catch more fish, stop fishing and ob serve.' Rick Hafele    Sept/Oct 2009  American Angler Rick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send

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2010-07-31 Thread Rick Zieger
We've all been there, standing on the bank with an eye on rising trout, while staring blankly into a fly box. Rick Hafele   Sept/Oct 2009  American Angler Rick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to

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2010-07-29 Thread Larry Johnson
Rick: I think that I said it first, quoting an old t-shirt I used to wear... I always liked a t-shirt I saw on you at my first Sowbug: I do what the voices in my tackle box tell me to do. Larry Johnson Springville, Utah -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB

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2010-07-28 Thread Don Ordes
To: VFB ; flyfishingworld ; HIll country Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 4:19 PM Subject: [VFB] QFTD No fisherman that catches are large fish walks home through an alley. For the most part now large fish go back in the water. Rick -- You received this message because you

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2010-07-27 Thread Rick Zieger
Here's some good news. Smallmouth bass are getting bigger and more numerous.  Of course that is not happening everywhere, but in some waters in the northern part of the smallmouth's range are dramatic. Midwest Fly Fishing  January 2010 Rick -- You received this message because you

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2010-07-23 Thread Rick Zieger
Fishing would not be all that interesting if fish didn't have indeterminate growth. Bob Neuman  August/Sept 2010  In-Fisherman Rick -- 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

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2010-07-22 Thread Rick Zieger
To tie flies with rabbit strips for tail use a piece of straw cut in half and then to a point at one end. Keeps the strip for fouling around he point. Henry Cowen   March/April 2010  American angler Rick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group.

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2010-07-21 Thread J McK
Oh how true! Jerry McKaughan,President Caddis Fly Fishing Club P. O. Box 9104 Russellville, AR 72811 www.caddisflyfishers.org Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:20:28 -0700 From: rdzieg...@yahoo.com Subject: [VFB] QFTD To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com; flyfishingwo...@yahoogroups.com

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2010-07-20 Thread Rick Zieger
A fisherman is always hopeful -- nearly always more hopeful than he has any right to be. Roderick Haig-Brown     Rick -- 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

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2010-05-08 Thread Rick Zieger
looking at the boxes of flies that I have tied up I was reminded another tee shirt. So many choices and so little time. Rick -- 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

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2010-05-08 Thread Rick Zieger
It is stated there are 4 stage of a fly fishers life. 1. to catch a fish. 2. To catch a lot of fish. 3. To catch a big fish. 4. To catch a fish. I would like to suggest a fifth stage. 5. to help someone else else catch a fish. Rick -- You received this message because you are

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2010-05-08 Thread Rodger Oleson
On 5/8/2010 7:28 PM, Rick Zieger wrote: It is stated there are 4 stage of a fly fishers life. 1. to catch a fish. 2. To catch a lot of fish. 3. To catch a big fish. 4. To catch a fish. I would like to suggest a fifth stage. 5. to help someone else else catch a fish. Rick, I think #5 is my

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2010-05-07 Thread Neville Gosling
I like that one ! Neville (Nev) Gosling Greater Vancouver, B.C. Canada I fish because the voices in my head tell me to. one of my tee shirts. Rick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to

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2010-05-07 Thread jim hodson
good one,  mine say don't forget cigars --- On Fri, 5/7/10, Rick Zieger rdzieg...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Rick Zieger rdzieg...@yahoo.com Subject: [VFB] QFTD To: VFB vfb-mail@googlegroups.com, flyfishingworld flyfishingwo...@yahoogroups.com, HIll country hillcountryflyfish...@yahoogroups.com

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2010-05-07 Thread Don Ordes
Been there, done that... DonO - Original Message - From: Rick Zieger To: VFB ; flyfishingworld ; HIll country Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 7:19 AM Subject: [VFB] QFTD I fish because the voices in my head tell me to. one of my tee shirts. Rick -- You

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2010-05-07 Thread glwebb
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2010-05-06 Thread Rick Zieger
If people worried about the really important things in life, there would be a shortage of fishing poles. sweatshirt my daughter made for me. Rick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to

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2010-05-05 Thread Rick Zieger
For centuries, philosophers and theologians have been attempting to prove the existence of a diving being.  Fly fishermen need no further proof than the brook trout,  a fish whose beauty can only be explained by involving a Higher Power Tom Davis  The little Book of Fly Fishing Rick

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2010-05-05 Thread J McK
How True. Jerry McKaughan,President Caddis Fly Fishing Club P. O. Box 9104 Russellville, AR 72811 www.caddisflyfishers.org Date: Wed, 5 May 2010 07:30:03 -0700 From: rdzieg...@yahoo.com Subject: [VFB] QFTD To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com; flyfishingwo...@yahoogroups.com

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2010-05-04 Thread Rick Zieger
Although fly-fishing for bass has always been popular in parts of the country, in recent years there's been a resurgence of interest - as evidenced by new high-tech rods and fly lines, the rise of fly-fishing-only bass tournaments; and even a film dedicated to chasing largemouths with the long

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2010-05-04 Thread J Balmer
I chase bass other warm water species w/ the same equipment, except for the leader tippetJ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Rick Zieger Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 11:09 AM To: VFB; flyfishingworld; HIll country Subject: [VFB] QFTD Although

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2010-05-03 Thread Rick Zieger
While this makes no sense biologically, it has made for interesting philosophical debates between dry fly purists and those who fish wet flies and nymphs. Rick Hafele  March April 2010  American Angler Rick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail

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2010-05-03 Thread Jeff Frye
:06:53 AM Subject: [VFB] QFTD While this makes no sense biologically, it has made for interesting philosophical debates between dry fly purists and those who fish wet flies and nymphs. Rick Hafele March April 2010 American Angler Rick -- You received this message because you

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2010-05-03 Thread Rick Zieger
goes witht hge quote on Saturday. Rick From: Jeff Frye bighawk...@yahoo.com To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Mon, May 3, 2010 8:16:02 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] QFTD Rick, do you have any context for that quote? I'm confused

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2010-05-02 Thread J Balmer
Zieger Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2010 8:10 PM To: VFB; flyfishingworld; HIll country Subject: [VFB] QFTD Interestingly, some fly fishers reached the conclusion that only surface-feeding trout are worthy of the fly fisher's skill and art. Rick Hafele March/April 2010 American Angler Rick

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2010-05-01 Thread Rick Zieger
Interestingly, some fly fishers reached the conclusion that only surface-feeding trout are worthy of the fly fisher's skill and art. Rick Hafele   March/April 2010  American Angler Rick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this

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2010-04-30 Thread Rick Zieger
I hate to think about fly fishing if trout had evolved to feed only on food attached to the bottom. Rick Hafele   March/April 2010 American Angler Rick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to

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2010-04-30 Thread J Balmer
That's why God invented sinking tips. From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Rick Zieger Sent: Friday, April 30, 2010 8:10 AM To: VFB; flyfishingworld; HIll country Subject: [VFB] QFTD I hate to think about fly fishing if trout had evolved to feed

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2010-04-30 Thread rene.zillm...@t-online.de
That's why heavy nymphs have been invented. BTW: I sometimes fish for barbels, they definitively feed from the bottom. Bead Head Nymphs are the ticket. They taste like trout Rene -Original Message- Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:09:59 +0200 Subject: [VFB] QFTD From: Rick Zieger rdzieg

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2010-04-30 Thread J Balmer
] QFTD That's why heavy nymphs have been invented. BTW: I sometimes fish for barbels, they definitively feed from the bottom. Bead Head Nymphs are the ticket. They taste like trout Rene -Original Message- Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:09:59 +0200 Subject: [VFB] QFTD From: Rick Zieger rdzieg

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2010-04-29 Thread Rick Zieger
Aquatic insects regularly drift in the water column, often in huge numbers, and without this, fly fishing would likely have taken a radically different directs and may not have developed at all. Rick Hafele    March/April 2010 American Angler Rick -- You received this message

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2010-04-28 Thread Rick Zieger
It is rewarding to expand knowledge, to learn new strategies and techniques for successful fly fishing but it can be embarrassing, even painful, to relearn the fundamentals. Bob Linsenman  Jan 2010  Midwest Fly Fishing Rick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

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2010-04-27 Thread Rick Zieger
A shasa-tied hackle leans out over the eye of the hook rather than sweeping back toward the bend. Morgan Lyle Spring 2010   Fly Tyer Rick PS   I like the look of soft hackles tied this way. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To

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2010-04-26 Thread Rick Zieger
To most people the sound of a good fish 'taking string' is nothing but an annoying metallic wail. To the flyfisherman, it's the most heavenly music on earth. Tom Davis  The Little Book of FlyFishing Rick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group.

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2010-04-26 Thread Rick Zieger
laws From: Don Ordes f...@tribcsp.com To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Sat, April 24, 2010 10:50:35 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] QFTD Like the making of what? and sausages... - Original Message - From: Rick Zieger To: VFB ; flyfishingworld ; HIll

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2010-04-26 Thread Don Ordes
:26 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] QFTD laws -- From: Don Ordes f...@tribcsp.com To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Sat, April 24, 2010 10:50:35 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] QFTD Like the making of what? and sausages

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2010-04-24 Thread Rick Zieger
Those who rhapsodize about fly fising's inherernt grace have never witnessed the sorry spectacle of a float tuber waddling into the water.  Like the making of l0wys and sausage, it's not something you really  want to see. Tom Davis  The Little Book of FlyFishing Rick -- You

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2010-04-24 Thread Don Ordes
Like the making of what? and sausages... - Original Message - From: Rick Zieger To: VFB ; flyfishingworld ; HIll country Sent: Saturday, April 24, 2010 6:33 PM Subject: [VFB] QFTD Those who rhapsodize about fly fising's inherernt grace have never witnessed the sorry

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2010-04-23 Thread Rick Zieger
for rabbit strip flies. To prepare the straw, cut it half lengthwise.  Then taper one end of it to a point, which will be lashed onto the hook shank just in front of the bend.  Tie in the straw concave side up.  The straw should protrude off the hook one inch or less. Place a dab of cement on

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2010-04-23 Thread J Balmer
country Subject: [VFB] QFTD The Purple Haze is a basic parachute dry fly with an unual twist. The body is tied with purple floss. March/April 2010 American Angler Rick PS Do you tie flies with pruple in them? -- You received this message because you are subscribed

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2010-04-23 Thread Wayne Blake-Hedges
Huh??   What does straw have to do with a rabbit strip?   Wayne --- On Fri, 4/23/10, Rick Zieger rdzieg...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Rick Zieger rdzieg...@yahoo.com Subject: [VFB] QFTD To: VFB vfb-mail@googlegroups.com, flyfishingworld flyfishingwo...@yahoogroups.com, HIll country

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2010-04-23 Thread J Balmer
@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] QFTD Huh?? What does straw have to do with a rabbit strip? Wayne --- On Fri, 4/23/10, Rick Zieger rdzieg...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Rick Zieger rdzieg...@yahoo.com Subject: [VFB] QFTD To: VFB vfb-mail@googlegroups.com, flyfishingworld flyfishingwo

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2010-04-22 Thread Rick Zieger
The Purple Haze is a basic parachute dry fly with an unual twist.  The body is tied with purple floss. March/April 2010  American Angler Rick PS  Do you tie flies with pruple in them? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this

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2010-04-22 Thread Everett Hall
, 22 Apr 2010 18:12:32 -0700 From: rdzieg...@yahoo.com Subject: [VFB] QFTD To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com; flyfishingwo...@yahoogroups.com; hillcountryflyfish...@yahoogroups.com The Purple Haze is a basic parachute dry fly with an unual twist. The body is tied with purple floss. March/April

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2010-04-21 Thread Rick Zieger
I like to do every operation the same way on each fly. InN the course of tying a bunch of flies,I might get an idea about how to do someting differently,but I try to save it to try out later rather than break my comfortable rhythym. John Gierach    Spring 20010  Fly Tyer Rick PS  I wish I

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2010-04-21 Thread Don Ordes
the commercial goes...What's in you fly wallet? DonO - Original Message - From: Rick Zieger To: VFB ; flyfishingworld ; HIll country Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 9:08 AM Subject: [VFB] QFTD I like to do every operation the same way on each fly. InN the course of tying

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2010-04-21 Thread J Balmer
Of Don Ordes Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 10:37 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] QFTD Rick, Wow, this is the exact opposite of me... I have no 'comfortable rhythym' and never tie two flies in a row the same, even on most swaps. I will always change something on every fly

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2010-04-21 Thread Rick Zieger
I am with you./  I don't think I have ever tied two flies that were exactly alike.  I am alwyas playing with patterns. Rick From: Don Ordes f...@tribcsp.com To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Wed, April 21, 2010 10:37:06 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] QFTD Rick

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2010-04-21 Thread Wayne Blake-Hedges
personal fly box.  The fish I catch don't seem to mind. Wayne --- On Wed, 4/21/10, Rick Zieger rdzieg...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Rick Zieger rdzieg...@yahoo.com Subject: [VFB] QFTD To: VFB vfb-mail@googlegroups.com, flyfishingworld flyfishingwo...@yahoogroups.com, HIll country

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2010-04-20 Thread Rick Zieger
The Clouser raises some eyebrows, probably because it calls for the weight, er eyes, to be placed on top of the hook shank, making the fly appear very much like a jig, but - and this is is the crucial detail - the hook eye does not come out of the top of the weight.  Fly-fishing publications

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2010-04-20 Thread Wayne Blake-Hedges
Too Funny!   Wayne --- On Tue, 4/20/10, Rick Zieger rdzieg...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Rick Zieger rdzieg...@yahoo.com Subject: [VFB] QFTD To: VFB vfb-mail@googlegroups.com, flyfishingworld flyfishingwo...@yahoogroups.com, HIll country hillcountryflyfish...@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, April

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2010-04-19 Thread Rick Zieger
As your experiencee increases, your eyesight diminishes. Tom Davis  the Little Book ofFlkyFishing Rick -- 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

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2010-04-19 Thread Don Ordes
Rick, that's similar to what my dad used to say: As you get old, insight replaces eyesight. - Original Message - From: Rick Zieger To: VFB ; flyfishingworld ; HIll country Sent: Monday, April 19, 2010 7:17 AM Subject: [VFB] QFTD As your experiencee increases, your

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2010-04-17 Thread Rick Zieger
I now habitually take a bigger clump of hair than I need for a tail becasue it takes less time to pick out a few extra hairs than it does to  take too few, add a few more, and then restack the whole bunch. John Gierach  Spring 2010  Fly Tyer Rick -- You received this message

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2010-04-16 Thread Rick Zieger
This legendary angler says flies are 'expendable ammunition'. Summer 2010 Fly Tyer Rick -- 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

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2010-04-15 Thread Rick Zieger
Unlike bass anglers, who'll come right out ande tell you that nothing revs their engine the way a big ol' hawg does, trout fishermen like to pretend that size doesn't matter.   Yeah, right. Tom Davis  The Little Book of Fly Fishingh Rick PS  Was not able to be online yesterday, so no quote.

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2010-04-12 Thread glwebb
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2010-04-12 Thread John
, April 12, 2010 6:47 AM Subject: [VFB] Qftd Is there anyway the qftd's can be an offlist mailing? I for one do not want twenty postings/ replies for qftd in my mail every day. 10 chuck Alexander posts a day are plenty. Grumpily, John Ridderbos Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message

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2010-04-12 Thread Don Ordes
12, 2010 8:21 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] Qftd Been lurking. These days I am trying to get ready for trout opener! John Sent from my iPhone On Apr 12, 2010, at 10:14 AM, Don Ordes f...@tribcsp.com wrote: Hey John, where ya been? - Original Message - From: John ridderb...@att.net To: Vfb

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2010-04-12 Thread John
, fish normally. D - Original Message - From: John ridderb...@att.net To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, April 12, 2010 8:21 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] Qftd Been lurking. These days I am trying to get ready for trout opener! John Sent from my iPhone On Apr 12, 2010, at 10:14 AM, Don

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2010-04-12 Thread Neville Gosling
...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of glw...@gundluth.org Sent: April 12, 2010 5:32 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] QFTD I could have had a Triumph , but liked the BSA better. http://www.bradsbikes.net/view_photo.aspx?photoID=507myReferr er=http%3A%2F

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2010-04-12 Thread John
) Gosling Greater Vancouver, B.C. Canada -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of glw...@gundluth.org Sent: April 12, 2010 5:32 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] QFTD I could have had a Triumph , but liked the BSA

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2010-04-12 Thread Neville Gosling
To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] QFTD Umm ok. Not quite what that was all about? If I didn't read it on my phone I would still have to read them when I got home. By talking with dono I have in turn done what drives me nuts, excessive replies to the qftd. I see how it occurs

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2010-04-12 Thread John
, B.C. Canada -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of John Sent: April 12, 2010 9:24 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] QFTD Umm ok. Not quite what that was all about? If I didn't read it on my phone I would still

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2010-04-12 Thread Neville Gosling
, 2010 9:31 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] QFTD Very true. It goes in spurts. And I was a bit grumpy this morning Sent from my iPhone On Apr 12, 2010, at 12:28 PM, Neville Gosling nev.gosl...@shaw.ca wrote: Well John, you didn't have much to read yesterday as VFB

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2010-04-12 Thread Chuck Alexander
John: I don't know who the hell you are, but you need to re count your posts buddy boy, Chuck - Original Message - From: John ridderb...@att.net To: Vfb vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, April 12, 2010 7:47 AM Subject: [VFB] Qftd Is there anyway the qftd's can be an offlist

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2010-04-12 Thread Chuck Alexander
Well, if you have any more smart assed comments about me, do it OFF LIST.. Chuck - Original Message - From: John ridderb...@att.net To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, April 12, 2010 11:30 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] QFTD Very true. It goes in spurts. And I was a bit grumpy

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2010-04-10 Thread Rick Zieger
Every movie now is a masterpiece, every book published a triumph of the intellect, every new automoble a slice of the future, every fly rod a marvel of science. Tom Helgeson    March 2010  MidWest Fly Fishing Rick PS  no quote tommorow   no time to get online -- You received this

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2010-04-09 Thread Rick Zieger
In common with poets and artists fly fisherman occasionally have to suffer for the sake of their art.  If nothing else, it keeps us humble. The Little Book of Fly Fishing  Tom Davis -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group,

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2010-04-09 Thread Jimmy D. Moore
I suffer every time I tie a fly. Can't seem to get-er-done without having a run in with the point of the hook. ;-) Rick Zieger wrote: In common with poets and artists fly fisherman occasionally have to suffer for the sake of their art. If nothing else, it keeps us humble. The Little Book

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2010-04-08 Thread Rick Zieger
A triumph witnessed is sweet; a triumph shared is even sweeter.   The Little Book of Fishing  Tom Davis   Rick -- 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,

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2010-04-08 Thread Don Ordes
I had a triumph once, but it didn't go real fast with two people on it. Buggs - Original Message - From: Rick Zieger To: flyfishingworld ; VFB ; HIll country Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 10:12 AM Subject: [VFB] QFTD A triumph witnessed is sweet; a triumph shared is even

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2010-04-08 Thread J Balmer
That would depend on whether it was you or the fish that triumphsJ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Rick Zieger Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 11:13 AM To: flyfishingworld; VFB; HIll country Subject: [VFB] QFTD A triumph witnessed is sweet

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2010-04-08 Thread J Balmer
Try a BonnevilleJ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Don Ordes Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 11:18 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] QFTD I had a triumph once, but it didn't go real fast with two people on it. Buggs

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2010-04-08 Thread J Balmer
Raced a couple, back when I had two knees a bit less sense. From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Neville Gosling Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 12:24 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [VFB] QFTD Spoken by a man who must know one

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2010-04-08 Thread Neville Gosling
:33 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [VFB] QFTD Raced a couple, back when I had two knees a bit less sense. -- 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

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2010-04-08 Thread J Balmer
These didn't have brakesJ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Neville Gosling Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 12:37 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [VFB] QFTD Ahh Yes, but those were the days! I think that I would like one to get

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2010-04-08 Thread Neville Gosling
What do you need brakes for? Neville (Nev) Gosling Greater Vancouver, B.C. Canada _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of J Balmer Sent: April 8, 2010 10:45 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [VFB] QFTD These didn't have brakesJ

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2010-04-08 Thread Peggy Brenner
As in Pontiac Bonneville? They are great fishing cars. Peggy J Balmer wrote: Try a BonnevilleJ *From:* vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Don Ordes *Sent:* Thursday, April 08, 2010 11:18 AM *To:* vfb-mail@googlegroups.com *Subject:* Re: [VFB

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