RE: [VFB] Fly Reels

2010-10-29 Thread Neville Gosling
@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Fly Reels Wow Neville you are good. I do not have one of those reels but I had a lionel train. Mike On Fri, Oct 29, 2010 at 12:18 PM, Neville Gosling nev.gosl...@shaw.ca wrote: There's more thatn one manufacturer: 1)Bache Brown Mastereel or Airex by the same

[VFB] Tups Indsipensible dubbing

2010-11-05 Thread Neville Gosling
Hi Wayne: That is a lot of trouble to go to in order to make up the dubbing. Do you think that it makes any difference to the fish? Neville Gosling From: Wayne Blake-Hedges http://us.mc1115.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=wayneb22...@yahoo.com To: virtual flybox http://us.mc1115

RE: [VFB] Tups Indsipensible dubbing

2010-11-05 Thread Neville Gosling
from the USA which is what I did for the jelly rope, however I got the wrong size. Neville Gosling -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb

[VFB] Jim Phillips' e-mail

2010-11-05 Thread Neville Gosling
It looks like someone has hacked into Jim Phillips' e-mail. Neville Gosling -- 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: Web-cam

2010-11-08 Thread Neville Gosling
are designed to view a person's face and not the intricate details of tying a fly. Neville Gosling Greater Vancouver, BC Canada _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Spezio Sent: Monday, November 08, 2010 4:42 PM To: vfb-mail

RE: [VFB] emerger

2010-11-11 Thread Neville Gosling
Emerger? It's nothing more than a lure and an ugly one at that! Nev Gosling Greater Vancouver BC Canada -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Larry Johnson Sent: Thursday, November 11, 2010 1:19 PM To:

RE: [VFB] emerger

2010-11-11 Thread Neville Gosling
for tying tubes and larger steelhead flies. Each vise has its own advantages and disadvantages. Neville Gosling -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Allan Fish Sent: Thursday, November 11, 2010 2:51 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com

RE: [VFB] Re: New Grandson

2010-11-12 Thread Neville Gosling
Hi Jimmy: Congratulations Grandpa! Neville (Nev) Gosling Greater Vancouver, BC Canada -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of ray...@earthlink.net Sent: Friday, November 12, 2010 6:57 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com; VFB;

RE: [VFB] Linesend FLy Shop still active - Please read

2010-11-13 Thread Neville Gosling
Ashley: The original VFB list was put together by Byard Miller and if I remember correctly was hosted on the internet by Jacob Co. When Jacob Co quit providing the hosting with little warning, Byard went to Google Groups for hosting. Neville (Nev) Gosling Greater Vancouver, BC

[VFB] Re: now tube flies- reply

2010-11-13 Thread Neville Gosling
Deb and Others I attended a fly fishing show in Bellvue WA in February 2009 and while at the show, purchased a tube fly kit from the Eumer stand. I agree with Deb that the Eumer products are expensive and that the discs tend to chip easily. Since then, I have purchased some of the Mikael Frodin

[VFB] Re: Not for the queasy!

2010-11-22 Thread Neville Gosling
on the lines of Canada is for those who have given their gun rights away Sounds tough and strong to me... Larry J Neville Gosling nev.gosl...@shaw.ca 11/22/2010 1:45 PM Yes Larry, Canada is for the tough strong! Cheers Neville (Nev) Gosling Greater Vancouver, BC Canada

RE: [VFB] Webcam

2010-11-29 Thread Neville Gosling
Hi Tony: It's ok for Skype and similar communications where both parties see each other on their PC or laptop screens. As I said before, they are designed to view the face of the caller and personally I don't think that they are good enough to view a tying sequence. I'm not saying it is

[VFB] Webcam

2010-12-01 Thread Neville Gosling
parameters can impact the effect of the webcam, IC, layer of glass lens Etc. Neville Gosling -- 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] Webcam

2010-12-01 Thread Neville Gosling
Wayne: There's only one way to find out. Seems very cheap for 12 megapixels. Neville Gosling _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Wayne Blake-Hedges Sent: December-01-10 4:45 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB

RE: [VFB] Gudebrod

2010-12-02 Thread Neville Gosling
Hi Nick: I beg to differ. They ran into serious financial difficulties and layed off the entire staff. Production was ended for a period of time while the owners sought financial help. I believe that they sold off the medical and dental floss side of the business and the electronics division

RE: [VFB] glossy heads

2010-12-08 Thread Neville Gosling
Do you mean archive or Achieve? Nev gosling Canada -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Rene Zillmann Sent: December-08-10 12:17 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] glossy heads If you want to archive a glossy

RE: [VFB] glossy heads

2010-12-08 Thread Neville Gosling
Rene: I use Veniards Cellire in black I also have some very old Pharmacist Formula Competition Glossy head cement and Angler's Corner Wet Cement which is also very old. Nev. Gosling Canada -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group,

[VFB] tube flies

2010-12-18 Thread Neville Gosling
Hi Rene: I've seen this idea before but it does not appeal to me. I prefer to have a selection of tube flies ready built that work for me. I don't like the idea of multiple tubes. I would consider placing a cone in front of a tube if I wanted to fish deeper and did not have a heavier tube,

RE: [VFB] Whiting Eurohackles?

2010-12-20 Thread Neville Gosling
NoBuggs! It's a chicken that flies. Rather like a Euro airbus chicken! But I want one that swims. Veronica What's an Euro-Chicken? A chicken with only a left wing? Buggs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send

[VFB] Whiting Eurohackles?

2010-12-21 Thread Neville Gosling
HI Joyce: Thanks for the info and link. I thought the marketing was interesting - the name Euro-hackles. If I walked into a fly shop that sells whiting products and asked to see their Euro-hackles, they wouldn't have the foggiest idea of what I was talking about. In fact, I might get some

[VFB] whiting co-op swaps

2010-12-21 Thread Neville Gosling
Yes, those whiting co-op swaps were great. Too bad they are no longer available. Neville (Nev) Gosling _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Rene Zillmann Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2010 10:12 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject:

RE: [VFB] whiting co-op swaps

2010-12-21 Thread Neville Gosling
I think that it would have to be someone who is resident in the USA that meisters the swap or there could be customs or tax problems. Generally I don't have to pay when bringing across the border for personal use, but large quantities may be a different matter. Neville (Nev) Gosling

RE: [VFB] whiting co-op swaps

2010-12-21 Thread Neville Gosling
Yes, I can believe that! Neville (Nev) Gosling Sitting at the kitchen table plucking and sorting two saddles into 12 piles each is not something you easily forget. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email

[VFB] buggy cruncher nymph

2010-12-21 Thread Neville Gosling
Joyce: buggy cruncher nymph I think that you have been reading too many British fly fishing/tying magazines! Neville (Nev) Gosling I love the buggy color of Jims own dyed golden olive saddle..it makes the greatest buggy cruncher nymph. Joyce -- You received this message because

RE: [VFB] OT 60 years

2010-12-23 Thread Neville Gosling
Hearty congratulations to both of you and especially to Dot for being so understanding of someone so badly afflicted! Neville (Nev) Gosling Greater Vancouver, BC Canada A number of you have met my wife Dot Today Dot and I are celebrating 60 years of wedded bliss.? She has put up

[VFB] Merry Christmas Happy New Year

2010-12-24 Thread Neville Gosling
To everyone on the Virtual Fly Box, Merry Christmas a Happy New Year! Neville (Nev) Gosling Greater Vancouver, BC Canada -- 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

RE: [VFB] RE: Joe Fusco

2011-01-01 Thread Neville Gosling
Joe was on VFB but unfortunately I think that he had some health problems and was going to be off-list for a while. Neville (Nev) Gosling _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Wayne Blake-Hedges Sent: Saturday, January 01, 2011 9:44 AM

[VFB] To unsubscribe

2011-01-01 Thread Neville Gosling
How does one unsubscribe from this group, I have tried everything and nothing works Someone please help me -- 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,

[VFB] Wrapping single foot guides.

2011-01-05 Thread Neville Gosling
has to look real hard to see the wraps behind the foot. I've never had a single foot guide that I have personally wrapped come loose ...yet! Neville Gosling _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Spezio Sent: January-05-11 3:43 PM

[VFB] Fly rod guides

2011-01-06 Thread Neville Gosling
Hi Tony: I agree. Single foot guides on a bamboo rod would be sacrilege and esthetically unpleasant! While I have used single foot guides, I prefer good quality snakes for all my fly rods. I have modern fly rod with single foots and I don't like the sound as the line passes through the

RE: [VFB] Fly rod guides

2011-01-06 Thread Neville Gosling
fish it very often because it's a fast graphite rod and I only use it if I'm fishing on really windy days, then it excells even with an underweight line. Wayneb --- On Thu, 1/6/11, Neville Gosling nev.gosl...@shaw.ca wrote: From: Neville Gosling nev.gosl...@shaw.ca Subject: [VFB] Fly rod guides

RE: [VFB] Fly rod guides

2011-01-06 Thread Neville Gosling
Not at all. It is 10' 3 in length, 12 guides inc stripper and tiptop, is rated AFTM 4/5 and is my go to rod for nymphing and Czech nymphing in particular. Not much casting with Czech nymphing. Neville (Nev) Gosling _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com

RE: [VFB] placing guides

2011-01-06 Thread Neville Gosling
Hi Rene: Here's what I do. * Go to the blank maker's website and download their recommended spacing for your particular rod. http://www.fishpacbay.com/product-info/guide-spacing.html * Using narrow masking tape, affix the guides per the recommended spacings; *

RE: [VFB] placing guides

2011-01-06 Thread Neville Gosling
Nev, Have you ever used Dental Elastics to hold the guides in place. I also cut 0 rings from surgical tube. Makes it easy to move the guides. Tony --- On Thu, 1/6/11, Neville Gosling nev.gosl...@shaw.ca wrote: From: Neville Gosling nev.gosl...@shaw.ca Subject: RE: [VFB] placing guides To: vfb

RE: [VFB] placing guides

2011-01-07 Thread Neville Gosling
Wayne et al: See my comments below: Neville (Nev) Gosling _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Wayne Blake-Hedges Sent: Friday, January 07, 2011 7:00 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [VFB] placing guides Hi All;

RE: [VFB] placing guides

2011-01-07 Thread Neville Gosling
Reuven: Thank you for your kind offer. I assume that the mini rubber bands that you are referring to are similar to those shown here: - http://cgi.ebay.com/100-Small-Rubber-Bands-Hair-Ponytail-Braids-1-4-/2003791 43182?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0

RE: [VFB] placing guides

2011-01-07 Thread Neville Gosling
Ok Garry. Thanks for the suggestion Neville (Nev) Gosling -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of glw...@gundluth.org Sent: Friday, January 07, 2011 5:37 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [VFB] placing guides

RE: [VFB] prayers

2011-01-21 Thread Neville Gosling
Hi Birdie: I am sorry to learn that you have pancreatic cancer. Following receipt of a Christmas card, I recently learned that a good friend two Provinces distant (Canada has Provinces as opposed to States) has been diagnosed with cancer of the bladder. Concerned, I telephoned him without

[VFB] Sowbug 2011

2011-01-21 Thread Neville Gosling
Fellow VFB'ers I am planning to attend the Sowbug this year and have obtained an economy room at Wildcat Shoals Resort. In 16 March Out 20 March I also have the evening of 20th March penciled in so that I can extend by one day, but that is not definite at this time. I have never

RE: [VFB] Re: Mountain Home, not American Home

2011-01-22 Thread Neville Gosling
Hi Jimmy: I noticed that and wondered why. I thought perhaps it was an alternative local name. I am having a heck of a time trying to organize the flights. It's not an easy place to get to from Vancouver. I have ruled out Branson as an arrival airport because it has just AirTran and Frontier

RE: [VFB] Sowbug 2011

2011-01-22 Thread Neville Gosling
Hi Larry: I don't know about an honour (that's how us Canucks spell it). I think that you will be awfully disappointed when and if your meet me.(very big grin). But t'would be an honour to meet you! Nev If we can make it, I would consider it an honor to meet you, and perhaps get a

[VFB] RE: Branson SGL and Branson BKG

2011-01-22 Thread Neville Gosling
Allan: I forgot to add that... I try to be selective with my airlines. For me, Alaska Airlines does not have a good safety record. I remember the Alaska MD 80 or MD 88 returning from Mexico that flew upside down and crashed into the Pacific Ocean somewhere off LAX killing all on board.

RE: [VFB] Birdie

2011-01-29 Thread Neville Gosling
Hi Birdie: Your friends at VFB are thinking and praying for you and for a positive outcome. Best wishes. Neville (Nev) Gosling Greater Vancouver BC. Canada _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Brian Burgess Sent: January-29-11

[VFB] RE: Daily quotes

2011-02-03 Thread Neville Gosling
Mike Bliss is coming up with some good quotes, some of which I have not come across before. Keep up the good work Mike. Jimmy D did a great job as did Rick, but one can only go so far before running out of suitable material. Neville (Nev) Gosling Greater Vancouver B.C. Canada --

RE: [VFB] quote 020611

2011-02-06 Thread Neville Gosling
So very true! Great quote. Neville (Nev) Gosling _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael Bliss Sent: February-06-11 1:40 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] quote 020611 Perspective is a perishable commodity.

[VFB] Ask Leo Notenboom

2011-02-09 Thread Neville Gosling
To Jerry cc List By coincidence, I received the following message from Leo Notenboom just yesterday. I receive a weekly newsletter of hints and tips from him. He may be found here http://ask-leo.com/ This is what he says about your situation: - Neville (Nev) Gosling

RE: [VFB] Copyright mistake...

2011-02-23 Thread Neville Gosling
Very good Nick. I did not see much wrong until I scrolled down! I wonder if he is aware yet. That will teach him to steal your photos without asking and it would put me off from ever buying from him. Neville (Nev) Gosling _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com

RE: [VFB] Copyright mistake...

2011-02-23 Thread Neville Gosling
I can't wait to see tomorrows! Neville (Nev) Gosling _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Niclas Runarsson Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 9:13 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Copyright mistake... I'm

RE: [VFB] Copyright mistake...

2011-02-24 Thread Neville Gosling
Nick: Would you like me to ask him to clarify what he means by the comments on his ebay item? This would at least draw it to his attention. Or maybe send to Ebay for clarification? Nev _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Niclas

RE: [VFB] Copyright mistake...

2011-02-24 Thread Neville Gosling
OK - I will continue to watch with amusement! Nev _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Niclas Runarsson Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 9:46 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Copyright mistake... If I wanted his

[VFB] Sowbug 2011 Pics Part 1

2011-03-25 Thread Neville Gosling
Fellow VFBers: Below is an abreviated URL which, if you click on it will take you to the Microsoft Skydrive cloud for pictures. Hopefully it will work for you ok, however this is the first time that I have used it. The pictures may take a while to download. Instrctions: 1) Click on the URL

[VFB] Sowbug 2011 - Part 2 Wapsi Tour

2011-03-25 Thread Neville Gosling
Fellow VFBers: Below is an abreviated URL which, if you click on it will take you to the Microsoft Skydrive cloud for pictures. Hopefully it will work for you ok, however this is the first time that I have used it. The pictures may take a while to download. Instrctions: 1) Click on the URL

Re: [VFB] Sowbug 2011 Pics Part 1

2011-03-25 Thread Neville Gosling
Yes, there were names at the bottom of the page in white text for the first batch (Part 1) Neville (Nev) Gosling From: Anthony Spezio Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 4:29 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Sowbug 2011 Pics Part 1 -- You received this message because you are

[VFB] Sowbug 2011 - Arkansas part 3

2011-03-25 Thread Neville Gosling
Fellow VFBers: Below is an abreviated URL which, if you click on it will take you to the Microsoft Skydrive cloud for pictures. Hopefully it will work for you ok, however this is the first time that I have used it. The pictures may take a while to download. Instrctions: 1) Click on the URL

[VFB] Stan Bogdan dies

2011-03-30 Thread Neville Gosling
The following is an extract from MidCurrent Fly Fishing News “When I spoke to Stan Bogdan last year, he told me he would die with dirty hands and in front of the lathe. The great craftsman died Wednesday evening at the age of 92, no doubt thinking of the next reel he would make, even after

Re: [VFB] streamer swap

2011-03-31 Thread Neville Gosling
Buggs Your'e a bad but funny bunny! The she went to Alaska. So I'laska where to send them. Nev Subject: Re: [VFB] streamer swap This is Peggy Brenner's swap. Due date April 15th. She hasn't posted an address to ship to yet. She also had the Catskill Swap. The she went to Alaska. So

Re: [VFB] GO DAWGS!

2011-04-02 Thread Neville Gosling
I haven’t got a clue what you are all talking about. Don’t even know what NCAA is abbreviation for. Googled NCAA and determined that it is something about basketball. I’d rather be fondling a fly reel or fly rod! Nev From: Jeff Frye Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2011 7:08 PM To:

Re: [VFB] Trees in Arkansas

2011-04-03 Thread Neville Gosling
Hi Tony: Thanks Tony. When I drove back to Springfield Mo. it was daylight as opposed to the darkness when I arrived and the trees are what impressed me the most about the countryside. I wished that I had time to stop and take photos. I guess it is just the stark contrast between the forest

Re: [VFB] Trees in Arkansas

2011-04-03 Thread Neville Gosling
Hi Chick: Yes, Tony pointed out the Bradford Pear trees which were in full blossom Nev From: Chuck Alexander Sent: Sunday, April 03, 2011 3:38 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Trees in Arkansas And around here, when you see the dogwoods and the redbuds (and the Bradford

Re: [VFB] Trees in Arkansas

2011-04-04 Thread Neville Gosling
I believe that you are correct. They looked a bit like bare oaks but we do not have red oaks here (as far as I know) Nev From: Anthony Spezio Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 2:24 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Trees in Arkansas -- You received this message because you are

[VFB] RE: Anybody fishing???

2011-04-06 Thread Neville Gosling
Hi Jack: Great pic of the snake – what type of snake is that one? Re white bass – I wasn’t sure what a white bass is and so I googled it. Turns out that it is not in the sunfish family as the black bass aka smallmouth. Does that mean that the white bass is not a true bass? We only have a few

[VFB] Tony

2011-04-10 Thread Neville Gosling
Hi Allan: Thanks for the update. As you know, Tony wasn't feeling great when we visited for the Sowbug. I sure hope that he fully recovers and gets his strength back. What hospital is he in? I assume one in Mountain Home? Neville (Nev) Gosling Greater Vancouver BC Canada -- You received

[VFB] Thomas Thomas fly rod company

2011-04-10 Thread Neville Gosling
Thomas Thomas and Thomas has changed hands yet again. This time it appears that a well heeled 39 year old wizz kid has purchased the company. I have never known a rod company have so many different owners. I wonder what happened to their chief rod maker Tom Dorsey and whether he is still

Re: [VFB] Neville, bluegills

2011-04-11 Thread Neville Gosling
Neville,None here in BC. I think that they are to be found in the East i.e.Ontario From: Webb, Gary Sent: Monday, April 11, 2011 6:42 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [VFB] Neville, bluegills also in several Canadian Provinces. From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com

Re: [VFB] Neville, bluegills

2011-04-11 Thread Neville Gosling
Neville,The bass here in BC were introduced many years ago into select lakes ponds and are not native. Some have been stocked illegally. The BC Fish Wildlife Department are opposed to the introduction of bass and will remove them if they can. It is only along the Canada/USA border area that

Re: [VFB] RE: Anbody heard from Tony Spezio?

2011-04-26 Thread Neville Gosling
Allan: Now is that a large, animal vet or a large animal,vet ? ..duckin' runnin' Neville (Nev) Gosling Greater Vancouver B.C. Canada -Original Message- From: Allan Fish Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 8:37 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject:

Re: [VFB] Bad Wether

2011-04-27 Thread Neville Gosling
We got hit in C. ?? Nev From: ray...@earthlink.net Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 8:46 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Bad Wether We got hit in C. Texas from 6-11 p.m. last night. Must have been 12-15 tornadoes sighted, in a six county area, but most didn't touch

[VFB] Squirrel's mask

2011-05-03 Thread Neville Gosling
“One way to get even spikier hare's ear nymphs is to blend squirrel-mask hairs with your dubbing- about 50/50 does it up dandy.” I searched online for squirrels mask but could not locate any. What kind of squirrel – fox? Neville (Nev) Gosling -- You received this message because you are

[VFB] Fishing related - Deadline May 25

2011-05-20 Thread Neville Gosling
Fellow VFB Members: May I please ask for a big favour? Unfortunately, the British Columbia coast is dotted with numerous foreign owned (Norwegian) salmon farms which I am absolutely convinced is detrimental to the wild salmon and especially so to coho (Silver) salmon. The salmon farming

[VFB] Shane Stalcup Passed Away

2011-05-31 Thread Neville Gosling
Hi Gary: I've never met Shane Stalcup but I have a least one VHS video by him and also his book Mayflies from Top to Bottom. In my opinion, he was an excellent innovative fly tier and I think that I ordered his catalogue many years ago. Unfortunately, his fly tying materials when available

[VFB] HOWDY VFB'ers - From JIMMY D

2011-05-31 Thread Neville Gosling
Hi Jimmy: It's good to hear from you. Yes VFB has been quiet, but I am very busy and have a huge to do list. As soon as I complete one job it seems there are two to replace it and I can't keep up. The weather here is the pits and I don't think that Vancouver has hit 20 degrees celcius (68

[VFB] Re: Too much water

2011-05-31 Thread Neville Gosling
That is amazing Tony! I would be concerned that the dock could be swept away. We have experienced severe flooding in other parts of Canada and the army was brought in to help. Neville (Nev) Gosling -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to

Re: [VFB] HOWDY VFB'ers - From JIMMY D, now DonO

2011-05-31 Thread Neville Gosling
Hey DonO: Do you still have that Honda powered one man canoe/boat that you took to Florida but it didn't work very well because of seaweed? I can't remember the name of it but I think the name started with M. Neville (Nev) Gosling Bought my fishing license last week- waiting for some decent

[VFB] Too much water

2011-06-01 Thread Neville Gosling
This situation must hurt business for the guides and resorts like wildcat shoals. Where else can the guides take their clients if they still have any? Is your dock secured by a cable? I don’t remember seeing one. Neville (Nev) Gosling From: Anthony Spezio Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 5:06

Re: [VFB] Larry Johnson

2011-06-07 Thread Neville Gosling
Wonderful news! Thanks mike for letting us knowNeville From: Michael Bliss Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 10:48 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Larry Johnson I just talked to Larry's wife. There is great news. He is in surgery right now to get his liver

Re: [VFB] Larry J

2011-06-08 Thread Neville Gosling
That’s good news –prayers continue Neville Gosling From: Michael Bliss Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2011 10:42 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Larry J Karl Barton just emailed me. Here is the current report on Larry. June 8, 2011 11:30 MDT Shauna reports

Re: [VFB] Strange fight for this lake

2011-06-16 Thread Neville Gosling
My guess is that you might have foul-hooked a large fish. If the foul-hooking is in the back or tail, it is nearly impossible to turn the fishes head. I once had this happen with an average sized coho (silver) salmon. Neville (Nev) Gosling -- You received this message because you are

[VFB] Google Group help

2011-06-16 Thread Neville Gosling
Hi MIke: Google are making changes to Google groups and are transitioning to a “New” Google Groups. see https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=en#!topic/googlegroups-announce/9Avaz9piLFs I receive an e-mail copy of each message I send to the group. I access the VFB group through my e-mail

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

2011-06-29 Thread Neville Gosling
Hi Sean; It would help if you explained want you want a level fly line for so that we understand the intended use. The old fashioned level lines are rare apart from running lines that are used in conjunction with a shooting head. Neville (Nev) Gosling Greater Vancouver, BC Canada From:

[VFB] Larry Johnson

2011-07-08 Thread Neville Gosling
What a bummer! And I have just an hour ago returned from mailing him a get well card to his rehab centre address. The reports seemed to indicate that he was on the mend. My condolences to his family. It is a great loss to VFB Neville (Nev) Gosling Greater Vancouver BC, Canada -Original

[VFB] Re: Fishing Report

2011-07-18 Thread Neville Gosling
Thanks for the fishing report Tony. Crooked Creek is a very attractive spot and looks very “fishy”. Strange the smallmouths weren’t taking the chili pepper. It seems you needed a small bluegill fly if there is such a fly. I have had similar situations with fish that I have hooked being taken

[VFB] chemo

2011-07-25 Thread Neville Gosling
this, perhaps they can give us an update. Best wishes to you all Neville Gosling Greater Vancouver BC Canada From: Brian Burgess Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 12:32 AM To: vfb Subject: [VFB] chemo Hi All Just thought I would let you all know that I have finished chemo for 3 months (my body wont take

[VFB] Mini-stroke

2011-07-25 Thread Neville Gosling
Hi Tony: I guess that you were not considered a suitable candidate for the stent? Neville Gosling From: Anthony Spezio Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 9:58 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] chemo I had another mini stroke last week, spent a couple of days in the hospital

Re: [VFB] Mini-stroke

2011-07-25 Thread Neville Gosling
Here in British Columbia, we are still waiting for summer! Rivers too high and weather very cool Neville Gosling From: Anthony Spezio Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 11:03 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Mini-stroke We had heat index to 108 last week. Tony -- You

[VFB] Fw: Hacked?

2011-07-29 Thread Neville Gosling
Hi Tony: It looks like your e-mail address has been hacked as the URL in you message below is for a supposed Canadian Pharmacy selling Viagra! Neville (Nev) Gosling From: Anthony Spezio Sent: Friday, July 29, 2011 8:44 AM To: penrep...@chartpak.com ; pm...@tallships.ca ; campju...@aol.com ;

[VFB] Larry Johnson

2011-07-29 Thread Neville Gosling
Does anyone on the list know how old Larry Johnson was when he died? Since June 1st, 2011 5 of my friends, former workmates or club members have died, The oldest was 69 and the youngest (who died last night) was just 61. Neville (Nev) Gosling -- You received this message because you are

[VFB] Larry's age

2011-07-29 Thread Neville Gosling
Thanks Alan and Joyce for supply Larry’s age. I was just curious. Five people that have touched my life have died since Jun 1st 2011 and I’m having a hard time coming to terms with it. These days, people are expected to live longer. It just makes one realize that life is short and to make

[VFB] IOFF List

2011-08-17 Thread Neville Gosling
I’m still here but didn’t make the IOFF list. Neville (Nev) Gosling Greater Vancouver BC, Canada -- 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

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

2011-08-18 Thread Neville Gosling
Meddelande From: Don Ordes Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2011 1:42 PM To: Kevin W. Machon ; Soren Finne ; Ginger Allen ; Rodney Barilleaux ; rob poutre ; Jim Burbank ; ridderb...@comcast.net ; ridderbo...@cs.com ; Peter Gramp ; Del Roberts ; Deb Duran ; Vlad Markov ; Ed Roden ; iain short ;

[VFB] Unsubscribing temporarily

2011-08-25 Thread Neville Gosling
I am going fishing so will unsubscribe for a while. Neville (Nev) Gosling -- 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] Test Msg

2011-10-01 Thread Neville Gosling
Test Only -- 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, visit this group at

[VFB] Back on VFB

2011-10-01 Thread Neville Gosling
I'm back following a 31/2 week trip to Northern B.C. What have I missed? Neville (Nev) gosling Greater Vancouver BC. Canada -- 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] Quiet List

2011-10-03 Thread Neville Gosling
I am working on a photo journal of my recent trip to northern BC in search of steelhead. Just before I left, I acquired a new to me (i.e. used) Mac Mini. This is my first attempt using Iweb but so far, I have been unable to upload to my web space provided by my ISP. Perhaps my ISP is not “Mac”

[VFB] Ifrustrated!

2011-10-03 Thread Neville Gosling
Well this is the frustrating thing - my mac mini is running Lion O/S and when Igo to upload my new web journal, it automatically goes to Mobile Me but when Iclick on that, it says that it is no longer accepting new applications. Iknow very little about Apple but as far as Ican see, it looks

[VFB] iTempted

2011-10-03 Thread Neville Gosling
Does anyone on the list have any experience with this outfit? http://www.machighway.com/hostingplans.php Neville (Nev) Gosling -- 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] Thanks for the offer

2011-10-04 Thread Neville Gosling
Neville (Nev) Gosling On 2011-10-03, at 4:16 PM, Michael Bliss wrote: Neville, If you like, I can ask our IT guys some of which are Apple users about this. Let me know. Mike On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 11:24 AM, Neville Gosling nev.gosl...@shaw.ca wrote: Well this is the frustrating thing

Re: [VFB] Ifrustrated!

2011-10-04 Thread Neville Gosling
Hi wayne: Sorry for the delayed response, however I got sick yesterday and went to bed after lunch. I feel a bit better now. My local Apple store closed and while there is likely one in downtown Vancouver, it is not worth the effort and time and cost to get there. I feel the problem is with my

Re: [VFB] re uv pattern

2011-10-08 Thread Neville Gosling
Not having come from where you come from, would you like to explain? Neville (Nev) Gosling From: J Balmer Sent: Saturday, October 08, 2011 7:25 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [VFB] re uv pattern Where I come from, Purple Haze is something entirely different… -- You received

[VFB] Congratulations

2011-10-09 Thread Neville Gosling
MeddelandeNick: Well done congratulations! Neville (Nev) Gosling Greater Vancouver BC Canada From: Niclas Runarsson Sent: Sunday, October 09, 2011 8:48 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] How is Nic Runnarson? Nick Runarsson is just fine. His life has taken a sharp turn

[VFB] Google Map SNAFU

2011-10-11 Thread Neville Gosling
If anyone has looked at my Skeena 2011 photo journal, the first page should show a google map of BC. The map is displayed on my Mac but not on my windows 7 laptop. Instead, I get a message that a different APIS is required and it points me to HTTP://code.google.com/apis/maps/signup.html it

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