[VFB] Storms

2011-04-27 Thread Anthony Spezio
Just got back on line and will be shutting down again. New line of storms are just about here. Will be heading to Oklahoma tomorrow to do a show. Thundering now will be shutting down. Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, s

Re: [VFB] Storms

2011-04-27 Thread Anthony Spezio
Diamondhead Resort to town.  Dail Graham   From: Anthony Spezio Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 1:23 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Storms   Just got back on line and will be shutting down again. New line of storms are just about here. Will be heading to

Re: [VFB] Tornadoes

2011-04-29 Thread Anthony Spezio
We are OK, just hail and wind damage on the roof and kitchen ceiling. Tony --- On Fri, 4/29/11, Neville Gosling wrote: From: Neville Gosling Subject: [VFB] Tornadoes To: "Virtual Fly Box" Date: Friday, April 29, 2011, 1:22 PM Re the tornados, is everyone on the VFB list in Arkansas, Alabama

Re: [VFB] Small mouth Bass Flies

2011-05-15 Thread Anthony Spezio
Chili Pepper and the White River Demon. Tony --- On Sun, 5/15/11, Allan Fish wrote: From: Allan Fish Subject: Re: [VFB] Small mouth Bass Flies To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Sunday, May 15, 2011, 6:26 PM > I have a chance to go for some small mouth bass at a local lake, > suggestions?  I

Re: [VFB] fishing

2011-05-20 Thread Anthony Spezio
This is five years in a row with high water. Tony --- On Thu, 5/19/11, J Mck wrote: From: J Mck Subject: [VFB] fishing To: "Fly Box" Date: Thursday, May 19, 2011, 10:10 PM Well it looks like trout fishing in Arkansas is going to be sad this year again, to much water.   But, I do have a 12 d

Re: [VFB] fishing

2011-05-20 Thread Anthony Spezio
d we'd better fix the problem while we can, and I think the idea of "diverting water from flooded area, to those in draught areas" makes perfect sense. Then, later, if Lake mead ever flooded, and the Midwest was in a draught, the water could just be reversed. Chuck

Re: [VFB] Digest for vfb-mail@googlegroups.com - 8 Messages in 5 Topics

2011-05-24 Thread Anthony Spezio
I have 14 ready to mail, will I need more. Tony --- On Tue, 5/24/11, Chris Chapman wrote: From: Chris Chapman Subject: Re: [VFB] Digest for vfb-mail@googlegroups.com - 8 Messages in 5 Topics To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Tuesday, May 24, 2011, 12:29 PM New Chili Pepper Swap 2011.   For d

[VFB] Fishing today

2011-05-24 Thread Anthony Spezio
I finally got to fish today. My doctor's office has a pond just about 50' from the front door. My wife had an appointment this afternoon. In spite of thunder storm and tornado  warnings I took my fly rod along.Got to fish for an hour before I pooped out and went in the office. Caught 7 largemout

Re: [VFB] Shane Stalcup Passed Away

2011-05-31 Thread Anthony Spezio
I met him. Tony --- On Tue, 5/31/11, Webb, Gary wrote: From: Webb, Gary Subject: [VFB] Shane Stalcup Passed Away To: "vfb-mail@googlegroups.com" Date: Tuesday, May 31, 2011, 12:33 PM http://therockyriver.com/shane-stalcup-has-passed-away Have any of our members ever met Mr. Stalcup?  I've

Re: [VFB] Re: Too much water

2011-06-01 Thread Anthony Spezio
Nev, The docks on each side of me have broken loose. The dock to the north of me was still attached with a cable, that kept it from crashing into my dock. It is secured now to a tree. The dock south of us was destroyed. We were lucky. Water is down quite a bit this morning but still higher than

[VFB] Re: - From JIMMY D Now High Water

2011-06-01 Thread Anthony Spezio
Date: Tuesday, May 31, 2011, 1:58 PM OMG!  Isn't the ramp in the background normally sloped the other way at about 30-45 degrees??   Wayne --- On Tue, 5/31/11, Anthony Spezio wrote: From: Anthony Spezio Subject: Re: [VFB] HOWDY VFB'ers - From JIMMY D To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.co

RE: [VFB] Re: Too much water

2011-06-01 Thread Anthony Spezio
had to cancel several trips, including coming down there. I can’t cancel the trip to Jackson Hole in two weeks, but I won’t be doing much fishing.  From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Spezio Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 7:06 AM To: vfb-mail

[VFB] Recovery OT

2011-06-05 Thread Anthony Spezio
I m out of the hospital today. Will be staying at a rehab facility for three weeks. Thanks for the prayers and good wishes Arkansas Tony -- 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

Re: [VFB] Recovery OT

2011-06-06 Thread Anthony Spezio
convalescence like, say, fly tying.  Get better soon and know we care. Jack Austin On 6/5/2011 6:31 PM, Anthony Spezio wrote: I m

Re: [VFB] Recovery OT

2011-06-06 Thread Anthony Spezio
really well in my experience..thanks for keeping us posted. Prayers continue. Joyce On Sun, Jun 5, 2011 at 5:31 PM, Anthony Spezio wrote: I m out of the hospital today. Will be staying at a rehab facility for three weeks. Thanks for the prayers and good wishes Arkansas Tony -- You received

Re: [VFB] Recovery OT

2011-06-06 Thread Anthony Spezio
This was to  be off list. Tony --- On Mon, 6/6/11, Anthony Spezio wrote: From: Anthony Spezio Subject: Re: [VFB] Recovery OT To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Monday, June 6, 2011, 4:19 PM Thanks, That will be done if I am a candidate. If I am it could be done this week,it will be a brain

Re: [VFB] Were might I find some non-tapered fly fishing lines? Any suggestions?

2011-06-06 Thread Anthony Spezio
Jim, Get a "level" line. they are cheap at some Walmarts. Tony --- On Fri, 6/3/11, Jim Forshey (Aquatic Book Shop) wrote: From: Jim Forshey (Aquatic Book Shop) Subject: [VFB] Were might I find some non-tapered fly fishing lines? Any suggestions? To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Friday, June

Re: [VFB] Larry Johnson

2011-06-07 Thread Anthony Spezio
Great news Tony --- On Tue, 6/7/11, Michael Bliss wrote: From: Michael Bliss Subject: [VFB] Larry Johnson To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Tuesday, June 7, 2011, 12:48 PM I just talked to Larry's wife.  There is great news.  He is in surgery right now to get his liver replaced.  This all c

Re: [VFB] RE: Tony

2011-06-07 Thread Anthony Spezio
Thanks Wayne. Tony --- On Mon, 6/6/11, Wayne Blake-Hedges wrote: From: Wayne Blake-Hedges Subject: [VFB] RE: Tony To: "virtual flybox" , flyfishingandflytyingforpanf...@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, June 6, 2011, 5:07 PM Tony;   It goes without saying that I wish and pray for the best for you

Re: [VFB] Recovery OT

2011-06-08 Thread Anthony Spezio
praying for your speedy recovery.  We all hope to see your smiling face soon.   You can do it!   Best wishes,  Dail Graham   From: Anthony Spezio Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 4:13 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com   I tried tying flies but catching them is hard. Tony --- On

Re: [VFB] RE: Tony

2011-06-08 Thread Anthony Spezio
;   your welcome!   Did you see my post that I finally caught fish on the SirD?  It's was a real hoot to catch a blugill, could really feel the fight through the rod.  Handled a 1 1/2 bass with no problem too!   How's therapy going??   Wayne --- On Tue, 6/7/11, Anthony Spezio wrote: Fro

Re: [VFB] Latest on Larry

2011-06-13 Thread Anthony Spezio
Great news, Tony --- On Mon, 6/13/11, Tom Davenport wrote: From: Tom Davenport Subject: [VFB] Latest on Larry To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Monday, June 13, 2011, 2:59 PM I stopped by Larry's hospital Saturday (he is now in SLC, 40 minutes closer to my home) and visited with Larry on t

Re: [VFB] Whiting hackle rumour

2011-06-23 Thread Anthony Spezio
I heard just the opposite. Tony --- On Thu, 6/23/11, ashley strutt wrote: From: ashley strutt Subject: [VFB] Whiting hackle rumour To: "vfb-mail@googlegroups.com" Date: Thursday, June 23, 2011, 7:47 AM Hi all, Can anyone confirm or not the rumour that Dr. Tom Whiting is no longer supplying

[VFB] Larry

2011-06-23 Thread Anthony Spezio
Talked to Larry today. He wants to thank all the members for their prayers and well wishes. He sounded a bit tired but was in good spirits. Tony -- 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 uns

RE: [VFB] Re: [flyfishingandflytyingforpanfish] sort of off topic fly fishing boats

2011-06-23 Thread Anthony Spezio
, 10:53 AM Beauty! I guess that’s one more thing I need to add to my todo listJ    From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Spezio Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2011 10:36 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Re: [flyfishingandflytyingforpanfish

Re: [VFB] Wonderful Visit with Larry

2011-06-28 Thread Anthony Spezio
Tom, Thanks for the report. For those that have not met Larry in person, he is one very special person. Tony --- On Tue, 6/28/11, Tom Davenport wrote: From: Tom Davenport Subject: [VFB] Wonderful Visit with Larry To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 12:06 AM I drove do

Re: [VFB] Re: Were might I find some non-tapered fly fishing lines? Any suggestions?

2011-06-29 Thread Anthony Spezio
Welcome aboaed Tony --- On Wed, 6/29/11, Sean McGee wrote: From: Sean McGee Subject: [VFB] Re: Were might I find some non-tapered fly fishing lines? Any suggestions? To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Cc: j...@seahorses.com Date: Wednesday, June 29, 2011, 3:56 PM I saw one on Amazon the other day.

Re: [VFB] Re: Were might I find some non-tapered fly fishing lines? Any suggestions?

2011-06-29 Thread Anthony Spezio
Just hang in here, good folks on this list. Things are slow right now but will pick up later in the season. Tony --- On Wed, 6/29/11, Sean McGee wrote: From: Sean McGee Subject: Re: [VFB] Re: Were might I find some non-tapered fly fishing lines? Any suggestions? To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com

Re: [VFB] re: Larry update

2011-07-01 Thread Anthony Spezio
Great to hear this. Tony --- On Fri, 7/1/11, Joyce M Westphal wrote: From: Joyce M Westphal Subject: [VFB] re: Larry update To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Friday, July 1, 2011, 6:21 PM I got to visit with Larry for a bit today while he was in physical therapy.  He is working on strengthe

Re: [VFB] re: Larry

2011-07-05 Thread Anthony Spezio
Good to hear that. Tony --- On Tue, 7/5/11, Joyce M Westphal wrote: From: Joyce M Westphal Subject: [VFB] re: Larry To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Tuesday, July 5, 2011, 6:52 PM Stopped to have Larry show me  how to make the Scofield Special (my name for it).  He did..still has a marked

Re: [VFB] Fwd: Larry Johnson

2011-07-08 Thread Anthony Spezio
This is hard to believe, what a loss. I can't express what I feel in loosing a good friend. Tony --- On Fri, 7/8/11, Allan Fish wrote: From: Allan Fish Subject: [VFB] Fwd: Larry Johnson To: "Virtual Flybox" Date: Friday, July 8, 2011, 9:28 AM Sad news. >X-Originating-IP: [97.126.249.208] >Fr

Re: [VFB] Fwd: Larry Johnson

2011-07-08 Thread Anthony Spezio
Larry tyed at the Sowbug one day this year. Not all the VFB members that were there got to meet him. Those that missed meeting him missed meting one of the finest people you could know. Tony --- On Fri, 7/8/11, Wayne Blake-Hedges wrote: From: Wayne Blake-Hedges Subject: Re: [VFB] Fwd: Larry

Re: [VFB] Apology

2011-07-12 Thread Anthony Spezio
Kevin, Glad to hear from you. Things beyond our control happen and we have no say in it. Glad to hear you are back at the bench. Hope to see you back at the shows soon. Tony --- On Mon, 7/11/11, Kevin Slater wrote: From: Kevin Slater Subject: [VFB] Apology To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date:

Re: [VFB] Larry Johnson's passing

2011-07-12 Thread Anthony Spezio
Tom, It was a shock to most of us. Tony --- On Tue, 7/12/11, Tom Davenport wrote: From: Tom Davenport Subject: Re: [VFB] Larry Johnson's passing To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Tuesday, July 12, 2011, 9:22 AM What a terrible shock!!  Since my last visit with Larry I have been busy as well

Re: [VFB] Catskill Swap 2011 and Larry Johnson

2011-07-12 Thread Anthony Spezio
Sorry to say I was not in the swap but I think a Shadow Box would be nice. Tony --- On Tue, 7/12/11, Peggy Brenner wrote: From: Peggy Brenner Subject: [VFB] Catskill Swap 2011 and Larry Johnson To: "Virtual Fly Box" Date: Tuesday, July 12, 2011, 6:36 PM Larry had sent his flies for the swap i

Re: [VFB] Catskill Swap 2011 and Larry Johnson

2011-07-12 Thread Anthony Spezio
like to add a fly to Larry's box.  That would not affect the swap.  Just an idea. Mike On Tue, Jul 12, 2011 at 3:27 PM, Anthony Spezio wrote: Sorry to say I was not in the swap but I think a Shadow Box would be nice. Tony --- On Tue, 7/12/11, Peggy Brenner wrote: From: Peggy Br

Re: [VFB] Catskill Swap 2011

2011-07-16 Thread Anthony Spezio
Peggy, I have a house full here for the rest of the week so I will not get my fly to you till next week for the Shadow Box. Tony --- On Sat, 7/16/11, Peggy Brenner wrote: From: Peggy Brenner Subject: [VFB] Catskill Swap 2011 To: "Virtual Fly Box" Date: Saturday, July 16, 2011, 3:32 PM All of

[VFB]

2011-07-18 Thread Anthony Spezio
Well I finally got back on Crooked Creek yesterday with my Son in Law and my 15 year old Grand Daughter. It was hot and the bright sun did not help maters. There were a lot of large Small mouths but they were not interested in what what we were casting. They would just "bump" the Chili Pepper an

Re: [VFB] Back to my roots...fishing report

2011-07-19 Thread Anthony Spezio
Makes you feel good don't it. Tony --- On Tue, 7/19/11, Tom Davenport wrote: From: Tom Davenport Subject: [VFB] Back to my roots...fishing report To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Tuesday, July 19, 2011, 4:40 AM For the last couple of years most of my fishing has revolved around the bass bo

Re: [VFB] Catskill Swap 2011

2011-07-19 Thread Anthony Spezio
>From what I understood was that you would make up the Shadowbox with the swap >flies plus flies that would be donated by others that want to add to the >Shadowbox. Am I correct. Tom would make up the book to go with the Shadow Box. Am I correct. The book will have photos of the flies that we ha

Re: [VFB] Re: Fishing Report

2011-07-19 Thread Anthony Spezio
Nev, I don't know why either. The Chili Pepper is one of the top flies on Crooked Creek. We had the other Grand Kids over on Dry Run Creek several times the past two weeks and they did well with the trout there on Chili Peppers. The Grand Daughter that we took to Crooked Creek hooked several tro

Re: [VFB] Catskill Swap 2011

2011-07-22 Thread Anthony Spezio
The way I understood it was that any of his friends could submit a fly for the Shadow box. Am I in the dark. Tony From: Tom Davenport To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2011 5:27 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] Catskill Swap 2011 Then, if I understan

Re: [VFB] Catskill Swap 2011-Book Information

2011-07-24 Thread Anthony Spezio
.  It was opened up to all, from what I > remember. > DonO >  - Original Message - >  From: Michael Bliss >  To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com >  Sent: Friday, July 22, 2011 5:54 PM >  Subject: Re: [VFB] Catskill Swap 2011 > > >  That is the way I understood as wel

Re: [VFB] chemo

2011-07-25 Thread Anthony Spezio
Good to hear that. I have a close friend going through Chemo now. Tony From: Brian Burgess To: vfb Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 2:32 AM Subject: [VFB] chemo Hi All   Just thought I would let you all know that I have finished chemo for 3 months (my body wont

Re: [VFB] chemo

2011-07-25 Thread Anthony Spezio
I had another mini stroke last week, spent a couple of days in the hospital. Still not back in the shop or at the bench. Tony From: Neville Gosling To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 11:28 AM Subject: [VFB] chemo Hi Birdie:   You cont

Re: [VFB] Mini-stroke

2011-07-25 Thread Anthony Spezio
7;s hotter than hell in my neck of the woods, starting to feel like a vampire, only pleasant to be outside at night!   Wayne --- On Mon, 7/25/11, Anthony Spezio wrote: >From: Anthony Spezio >Subject: Re: [VFB] chemo >To: "vfb-mail@googlegroups.com" >Date: Monday, July 25, 2

Re: [VFB] chemo

2011-07-26 Thread Anthony Spezio
best catch of my life, my wife Sue,she has been a bit of a fishing widow all those years and now joins me on the bank as I have not been allowed to carry tackle or land big fish ( no problem there ) Tight Lines to you all   Birdie - Original Message - >From: Anthony Spezio >T

Re: [VFB] Chili Pepper Swap

2011-07-28 Thread Anthony Spezio
Just got mine today too. Nice bunch of flys. Thanks Chappy. Tony From: Rodger Oleson To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2011 3:57 PM Subject: [VFB] Chili Pepper Swap Got my Chili Pepper Swap flies in the mail today.  Wow, y'all done good!! 

Re: [VFB] Davy Knot

2011-07-29 Thread Anthony Spezio
Jay, Glad you posted this. Davy showed me that knot some time ago but I never remember how to tie it. He lives about seven miles from me but I just don't see him that much. Tony From: Jay Paulson To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2011 6:00

Re: [VFB] Fw: Hacked?

2011-07-29 Thread Anthony Spezio
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Re: [VFB] re: deaths among us

2011-07-30 Thread Anthony Spezio
Old comes too soon. How do I know. I spent too many hours at the bench and in the shop that I could of spent on the river. Tony From: Joyce M Westphal To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, July 30, 2011 5:03 PM Subject: [VFB] re: deaths among us Nevil

Re: [VFB] Prayers needed...

2011-08-09 Thread Anthony Spezio
That is fine with me. Tony From: Joyce M Westphal To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 9, 2011 12:55 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] Prayers needed... you have it. Joyce On Tue, Aug 9, 2011 at 6:45 PM, Niclas Runarsson wrote: >This starts to get s

Re: [VFB] Awful Situation.....(Scott Sickau)

2011-08-16 Thread Anthony Spezio
Scott used to be on the list. I have gotten the same message with other list members names on it. It is a scam. Tony From: Allan Fish To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2011 8:25 AM Subject: RE: [VFB] Awful Situation.(Scott Sickau) > D

Re: [VFB] Awful Situation.....(Scott Sickau)

2011-08-16 Thread Anthony Spezio
is a scam, please pass onto the rest of the VFB list Scott Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android ____ From: Anthony Spezio ; To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com ; Subject: Re: [VFB] Awful Situation.(Scott Sickau) Sent: Tue, Aug 16, 2011 2:17:34 PM Scott used to

Re: [VFB] IOFF ROLL-CALL

2011-08-17 Thread Anthony Spezio
I am still here, I see I am Treasurer LOL, where is the money. Tony From: Niclas Runarsson To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 12:40 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] IOFF ROLL-CALL Meddelande 1. I'm still here... it's the hard truth.  /Jeste

Re: [VFB] IOFF ROLL-CALL

2011-08-17 Thread Anthony Spezio
Henk, That is true. Tony From: Henk Verhaar To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 7:02 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] IOFF ROLL-CALL On 17 aug 2011, at 13:52, Anthony Spezio wrote: I am still here, I see I am Treasurer LOL, where is the

Re: [VFB] IOFF ROLL-CALL

2011-08-17 Thread Anthony Spezio
get one of the guys to break some thumbs...   Thank You, Alan Di Somma You know your a redneck when your Grandmother has 'ammo' on her Christmas list.  From: Anthony Spezio Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 5:05 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] IOFF ROLL-CALL

Re: [VFB] IOFF Roll Call, Now Heat

2011-08-17 Thread Anthony Spezio
We had so much rain this spring that it broke all records. The lakes are still high and the dams on the lakes are still running a lot of water. Bull shoals Lake is still over 20 feet above normal and the White River is still running all eight units. We went a couple of months with high temps wit

Re: [VFB] IOFF ROLL-CALL The List

2011-08-18 Thread Anthony Spezio
Now everyone knows. Tony From: Niclas Runarsson To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 12:04 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] IOFF ROLL-CALL The List Meddelande First you pay Tony (Treasurer) $10.000 under the table and he will give you Don's

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

2011-08-18 Thread Anthony Spezio
Sounds good to me. Tony From: Don Ordes To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2011 2:39 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] IOFF ROLL-CALL The List Aug. 18th, B Meddelande Update >>If anyone knows the email addies of any of the 'missing', you might

Re: [VFB] IOFF Certificate, rules Poem - Why I fish. I have them.

2011-08-18 Thread Anthony Spezio
Just post it. Tony From: "ray...@earthlink.net" To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2011 4:36 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] IOFF Certificate, rules Poem - Why I fish. I have them. I think the poem was "Fly Tying Fanatic". Will send bote to those w

Re: [VFB] Newbie?

2011-08-19 Thread Anthony Spezio
Welcome abord. Things are slow right now but ask questions and you will receive replies. Tony From: Michael Elkavitch To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, August 19, 2011 3:18 PM Subject: [VFB] Newbie? I guess I'm a newbie as I don't post much but read

Re: [VFB] IOFF ROLL-CALL

2011-08-20 Thread Anthony Spezio
Don't figure on any fishing. The lake is still up over 20 feet above pool and they are running 8 units round the clock. The upper lakes are still dumping into our lake so it is not going down fast. Crooked Creek should be OK. If I am not back in the hospital, I will be at the Conclave. Tony _

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

2011-08-20 Thread Anthony Spezio
I am not on the "Still Here" list below.I did reply the other day. Tony From: Michael Drew To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 6:14 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] IOFF Role call status Aug. 20th update On Sat, Aug 20, 2011 at 8:11 AM, Don O

Re: [VFB] VFB "The Phoenix Rises"

2011-08-21 Thread Anthony Spezio
I think after a while there is not much to say so things slow down quite a bit. Don, and Jimmy have really tried to keep things going but we still slowed down. I have not mentioned on the list but I am having some medical problems for the past three years so I have not been posting much about t

Re: [VFB] VFB "The Phoenix Rises"

2011-08-21 Thread Anthony Spezio
Rodger I think you are so right. Since I have had my medical problems I really don't feel like doing any tying or even posting cause I have nothing to say. Maybe I should push myself a bit. I have a rod to get finished for a list member that was ordered almost a year ago. I just can't find the e

Re: [VFB] VFB "The Phoenix Rises"

2011-08-21 Thread Anthony Spezio
e patterns, the fishing reports, and am always happy to add prayers for those who are on this list and those they love.  Keep it coming. Joyc On Sun, Aug 21, 2011 at 8:45 AM, Anthony Spezio wrote: I think after a while there is not much to say so things slow down quite a bit. Don, and Jimmy h

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

2011-08-22 Thread Anthony Spezio
If you note the Florescent red collar on the WRD and the Fire Orange collar on the Chili Pepper that is why I think those flies are as effect as they are. Tony From: ashley strutt To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, August 22, 2011 5:42 AM Subject: Re:

Re: [VFB] VFB "The Phoenix Rises"

2011-08-24 Thread Anthony Spezio
rch.   Hope you are feeling better and keep cool in this hot weather in MO/ARK.   Will see you at conclave! – Dail Graham  From: Anthony Spezio Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2011 1:46 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] VFB "The Phoenix Rises"   Seems there are several of us

Re: [VFB] RE:Still here

2011-08-27 Thread Anthony Spezio
Having the same problem with my outboard carburetor. Need to get it to the shop, still under warranty. Tony. From: Wayne Blake-Hedges To: virtual flybox ; flyfishingandflytyingforpanf...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2011 2:32 PM Subject: [VFB] R

Re: [VFB] RE:So Long Irene

2011-08-28 Thread Anthony Spezio
I just tried to contact Wayne in Maryland and Scott in VA. no connection. Did make connection to North and South Jersey. Tony From: "phxflyt...@cox.net" To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2011 10:54 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] RE:So Long Irene Wa

Re: [VFB] RE:So Long Irene

2011-08-28 Thread Anthony Spezio
Been trying to call you. Tony From: Wayne Blake-Hedges To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2011 1:08 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] RE:So Long Irene Hi Alan;   I live in Port Tobacco, Charles County, Maryland. --- On Sun, 8/28/11, phxflyt...@cox.ne

Re: [VFB] RE:So Long Irene

2011-08-28 Thread Anthony Spezio
x27;s hard to make a call right now.   Wayneb --- On Sun, 8/28/11, Anthony Spezio wrote: >From: Anthony Spezio >Subject: Re: [VFB] RE:So Long Irene >To: "vfb-mail@googlegroups.com" >Date: Sunday, August 28, 2011, 2:13 PM > >

Re: [VFB] RE:So Long Irene

2011-08-28 Thread Anthony Spezio
couple of  Oak and a Maple tree in the back forty.  My first thoughts were I have a lot of firewood then, my second thought was how to harvest some for reel seats!   Wayneb --- On Sun, 8/28/11, Anthony Spezio wrote: >From: Anthony Spezio >Subject: Re: [VFB] RE:So Long Irene >To:

Re: [VFB] Update

2011-08-28 Thread Anthony Spezio
Good talking to you a while ago. Hope you can and Jimmy make the Sowbug in March. Tony From: "phxflyt...@cox.net" To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2011 7:31 PM Subject: [VFB] Update Well folks, I just thought I’d bring you up to date as

[VFB] List member in Vermont

2011-08-30 Thread Anthony Spezio
Sorry I don't remember your name. If you get this message was wondering how you fared from the storm. I think you said you were near the White River in Vermont. Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@go

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio - 2012 Buszek Award winner

2011-09-02 Thread Anthony Spezio
I was not able to attend due to health problems, I am at home. Tony From: Wayne Blake-Hedges To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, September 2, 2011 11:22 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio - 2012 Buszek Award winner Hi All;   Does anyone know if Tony is

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio - 2012 Buszek Award winner

2011-09-05 Thread Anthony Spezio
Yes it is quite an honor but it has not gone to my head. Of the list below some have go to the big waters in the sky and some are still here that I have met. I still can't figure where I fit into this list of names. Tony From: Don Ordes To: vfb-mail@googlegroup

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio - 2012 Buszek Award winner

2011-09-05 Thread Anthony Spezio
riginal Message - >From: Anthony Spezio >To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com >Sent: Monday, September 05, 2011 9:14 AM >Subject: Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio - 2012 Buszek Award winner > > >Yes it is quite an honor but it has not gone to my head. Of the list below >some have g

Re: [VFB] VFB - where'd everybody go ???

2011-09-06 Thread Anthony Spezio
I am still here. Been replying to the award messages off list. Tony From: "ray...@earthlink.net" To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, September 6, 2011 4:43 PM Subject: [VFB] VFB - where'd everybody go ??? Is the list dead again or is it my computer? J

Re: [VFB] VFB - where'd everybody go -> Status from Rene

2011-09-07 Thread Anthony Spezio
Rene, I am glad to see you have good ideas about not killing something you will not eat or use. Tony From: "rene.zillm...@t-online.de" To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 7, 2011 4:53 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] VFB - where'd everybody go -> Stat

Re: [VFB] RE: Interesting catch

2011-09-07 Thread Anthony Spezio
Been many years since I tied those. I had forgotten about that fly. I guess someone is still using them. Tony From: "Webb, Gary" To: "vfb-mail@googlegroups.com" Sent: Wednesday, September 7, 2011 1:00 PM Subject: [VFB] RE: Interesting catch Here’s a photo

Re: [VFB] RE: Interesting catch

2011-09-07 Thread Anthony Spezio
ories for me.  Like when I used one to catch trout on one end of a long pool while my 6 month old Springer pup splashed in and out of the water on the other end. Now Tess is 14.  The years do go by quickly.   From:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of

Re: [VFB] VFB - where'd everybody go ???

2011-09-08 Thread Anthony Spezio
Can't open. Tony From: Martin Westbeek To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 7, 2011 1:30 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] VFB - where'd everybody go ??? Still here... but have been busy.   We had quite an eventful year so far. In January we sold ou

Re: [VFB] VFB - where'd everybody go ???

2011-09-08 Thread Anthony Spezio
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Re: [VFB] VFB - where'd everybody go ???

2011-09-08 Thread Anthony Spezio
    Thank You, Alan Di Somma You know your a redneck when your Grandmother has 'ammo' on her Christmas list.  From: Anthony Spezio Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2011 5:06 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] VFB - where'd everybody go ???   Can't open.. Tony

Re: [VFB] members passing

2011-09-12 Thread Anthony Spezio
That is a shock. Tony From: Jeff Frye To: "vfb-mail@googlegroups.com" Sent: Monday, September 12, 2011 9:58 AM Subject: [VFB] members passing I just saw a facebook post from Del Roberts wife that he had passed away. I don't know if that had circulated here o

Re: [VFB] Montana Bound

2011-09-16 Thread Anthony Spezio
Have a good trip. Tony From: Peggy Brenner To: Virtual Fly Box Sent: Friday, September 16, 2011 6:09 AM Subject: [VFB] Montana Bound I'm headed to the International Women's FF Festival in Bozeman, MT on the Madison River at Gallatain Gateway next Thursday to

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2011-10-03 Thread Anthony Spezio
Being that there has been no traffic on these two lists I thought I would post something just so that members don't think thr lists have died. I miss the posts even though I don't have anything to say. I will be tying at the Southern FFF Conclave this Friday and Saturday.  Then have a week in be

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2011-10-03 Thread Anthony Spezio
forgot to mention, I will also have a tying group at my house on Thursday. We will be tying buzzers. Arkansas Tony -- 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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2011-10-03 Thread Anthony Spezio
here will be in Arkansas.   Jerry McKaughan, President CADDIS Fly Fishers P.O. Box 9104 Russellville, AR 72811 www.caddisflyfishers.org From: Anthony Spezio To: "vfb-mail@googlegroups.com" Cc: "flyfishingandflytyingforpanf...@yahoogroups.com" Sent: Monday, October 3, 2011 3:34 PM

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2011-10-03 Thread Anthony Spezio
: Re: [VFB] And there you go Tony. mentioning a new fly and not giving the tying directions.shame on you brother...   Thank You, Alan Di Somma You keep flea and tick soap in the shower...  From: Anthony Spezio Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 1:34 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegrou

Re: [VFB] Trip to Utah

2011-10-03 Thread Anthony Spezio
Beautiful post. Tony From: Michael Bliss To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, October 3, 2011 6:13 PM Subject: [VFB] Trip to Utah I am writing this to increase traffic I guess.  My trips to Utah are complicated.  I have aged parents who think I don't s

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2011-10-03 Thread Anthony Spezio
s.com" Sent: Monday, October 3, 2011 7:05 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] Hi Tony;   Are you tying the thread body with two layers, from the front of hook to the back, then to the front of the hook again?   Also, are you tying the hackle to the hook by the stem tip or butt?   Wayneb From: Anthony

Re: [VFB] re: chili demons and English Spiders

2011-10-03 Thread Anthony Spezio
Joyce, Let me look it up and I will post it. Tony From: Joyce M Westphal To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, October 3, 2011 4:57 PM Subject: [VFB] re: chili demons and English Spiders Tony, I think I once had a chili demon recipe..but can't find it..k

[VFB] Chili Demon Recipe

2011-10-03 Thread Anthony Spezio
Here is the recipe will type up tying instructions later. I just have too much to get done this week. Tony Chili Demon Hook; 3X long sz 10 or 12 Head: Plastic silver bead to match hook size, 3.5 or 4 mm Weight; .015 wire about ten wraps. Thread: Florescent Red Tail: White Rabbit fur cut off ski

Re: [VFB] Chili Demon Recipe

2011-10-04 Thread Anthony Spezio
from the White River Demon.  Picture and some instruction are available in Woolly Wisdom by Gary Soucie. Jack Austin On 10/3/2011 9:11 PM, Anthony Spezio wrote: Here is the recipe will type up tying instructions later. I just have too much to get done this week. >Tony > >Chili Demon >H

[VFB] Chili Pepper

2011-10-04 Thread Anthony Spezio
Chili Pepper scores again. Here is part of a message I got today from a friend in California that made one on my 1 wt bamboo rod tapers. Fishing it the first time yesterday. Tony I'd been fishing for almost 2 1/2 hours without so much as abump trying every fly the local shop claimed was "the fly"

[VFB] Re: Chili Demon Fly

2011-10-05 Thread Anthony Spezio
Henry, Thanks, You just saved me a lot of time to do it over again. I lost a lot of stuff in a computer glitch. Will post this on the list. Tony From: "h...@comcast.net" To: bambot...@yahoo.com Sent: Wednesday, October 5, 2011 12:05 PM Subject: Chili Demon Fly

Re: [flyfishingandflytyingforpanfish] Re: [VFB] Chili Pepper

2011-10-05 Thread Anthony Spezio
ytyingforpanfish] Re: [VFB] Chili Pepper   The Chilipepper never ceases to amaze! From: Anthony Spezio To: "vfb-mail@googlegroups.com" Cc: "flyfishingandflytyingforpanf...@yahoogroups.com" Sent: Tuesday, October 4, 2011 10:31 PM Subject: [VFB] Chili Pepper Chili Pepper s

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