Re: [VFB] More friends of Tony's??

2011-11-25 Thread Neville Gosling
This page states: SPECIAL NOTE: All of the profits from this book -- both publisher and author -- will be donated to a special fund set up to help Hanno and Kathy Jensen in this difficult time. but it does not indicate what the "difficult time" is. I can only presume that one of them is ill.

[VFB] Prayers Needed

2011-12-02 Thread Neville Gosling
always fair. As the saying goes "Only the good die young". No parent should see their son or daughter die. My sincere condolences to Allan and his wife and especially to Penny's partner and children. Neville Gosling Greater Vancouver BC Canada -- You received this message

[VFB] re: tying now, Summer Bug

2011-12-12 Thread Neville Gosling
Hi Joyce: Looks good! That is the kind of fly that I used to use for steelhead but nowadays many anglers are using much larger "intruder" style flies or tube flies when fishing sub surface although your summer bug size of fly is still used on a floating line and "waked" across the surface. Nev

[VFB] Each vise has a preffered use

2011-12-21 Thread Neville Gosling
My first attempts at fly tying were without a vise. I was probably about 9 or 10 years old and had never seen a vise. I used feathers from a feather pillow and my tinsel was cooking foil. Amazingly, I did catch fish on this fly which was more like a streamer. In about 1973 I took a once a week

[VFB] Hagensfish hooks

2012-01-03 Thread Neville Gosling
Hi Rick: I'm not sure how this works without knowing the choice of other participants otherwise there is the possibility of duplication of popular style and size. Does each participant receive 1000 hooks? Are the hooks genuine Dai-riki (not to be confused with Daiichi) or a chinese knock-off? Th

[VFB] hook manufacturers

2012-01-03 Thread Neville Gosling
As I understand it, there are 3 major hook manufacturers in Japan - Daiichi, Gamakatsu, & Hayabusa and they also manufacture hooks for brands such as Tiemco. Mustad are all made in China. To my surprise, Mustad have been losing money and have recently been taken over. Dai-Riki started by being

Re: [VFB] hook manufacturers

2012-01-03 Thread Neville Gosling
Wes: Maruto is one of the name brand/style of hooks manufactured and marketed by Dohitomi & Co., Ltd. Japan. This is what makes it so confusing. Which is the actual manufacturer and which is the brand? I have not tried them yet although they are available in Europe. Where can I get some? N

Re: [VFB] hook manufacturers

2012-01-03 Thread Neville Gosling
Would not show when I searched on e-bay using "Saber Fly Hooks" for the search. I suspect that someone is marketing an Asian (probably Chinese) manufactured hook and calling them "Saber." There are so many like this such as "Talon" On 2012-01-03, at 11:32 AM, Rodger Oleson wrote: >> Saber F

[VFB] Allen Hooks

2012-01-03 Thread Neville Gosling
About a year or more ago, I purchased some fly hooks from an online company http://www.allenflyfishing.com/ that were listed at the time with the same hook designation as Tiemco. I was disappointed with the hooks for although the style was similar to Tiemco, the hook gape (or gap if you prefer

[VFB] Dai-Rki hook breakage

2012-01-03 Thread Neville Gosling
I came across this when searching the country of manufacture - http://rockymtnfly.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=2443 I have not experience the same problem. Neville (Nev) Gosling -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send emai

[VFB] hook breakage

2012-01-03 Thread Neville Gosling
Before Japanese hooks hit the market, Mustad Norwegian hooks were the most common in Canada, with a few English hooks if you could find them. I have experienced 11% breakages with certain Mustad Norwegian hooks, but I probably had a bad batch. They also used to break if one smashed down the barb

[VFB] ] QUOTE FOR THE DAY

2012-01-05 Thread Neville Gosling
Jimmy: Love those quotes from Arthur Ransome! 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-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups

Re: [VFB] health

2012-01-09 Thread Neville Gosling
Great news Birdie. Neville (Nev) Gosling Greater vancouver BC Canada On 2012-01-09, at 4:34 AM, Brian Burgess wrote: > Hi to everyone > > Scan results were good on Friday, the tumor is stable which means it is not > growing at the moment so can't ask for better news than that. > Next scan

[VFB] Why I don't have a lot of faith in Chinese made fishing hooks

2012-01-13 Thread Neville Gosling
Yesterday, I was organizing my storage closet by installing 8 U-shaped gold plated hooks (not fishing hooks) from which to hang power cords, small tools etc., which I purchased my local Home Depot. Each metal U-shaped plated hooks needed two screws (supplied) to affix to the wooden backplate. On

Re: [VFB] Co-op swaps in general- a plan?

2012-01-20 Thread Neville Gosling
Don O I have enjoyed and benefitted from some of the swaps in the past via Byard and Line’s end. I would be interested in beads, hare’s masks etc. , and especially whiting feathers although I don’t expect that situation to improve this year, plus the price has gone up. I didn’t enter the hook

Re: [VFB] Co-op swaps in general- a plan? chart shown

2012-01-20 Thread Neville Gosling
Hi Don O I did not realize that Hagans will make smaller orders for a $1 per line item order. Neville (Nev) Gosling On 2012-01-20, at 12:59 PM, Don Ordes wrote: > Hagans will make smaller orders for a $1 per line item order, hence the 500 > hook samples. -- You received this message beca

Re: [VFB] Co-op swaps in general- a plan? chart shown- quantities

2012-01-20 Thread Neville Gosling
Don O: H! There's only one way to find out. Neville (Nev) Gosling On 2012-01-20, at 2:31 PM, Don Ordes wrote: > In the front of my catalg is a note stating that. Under 'Minimum Orders'. > > Under 'Quantity Discounts': it says "...are allowed for each individual > product. We will

Re: [VFB] Got my new rod! Nev

2012-01-26 Thread Neville Gosling
Re: [VFB] Got my new rod! Nevhttp://www.abelreels.com/store/Trout-Series.html I would go for a TR1 as the best size for your rod, especially if you can get it at a preferred price. Neville (Nev) Gosling From: Allan Fish Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2012 12:34 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com S

[VFB] RE: Other types of fishing besides fly fishing and how much gear do you still have?

2012-01-28 Thread Neville Gosling
"I am driven to go fishing. If unable to fly fish I will pursue some other form, but I must fish." Neville Gosling 1993 I spent my youth in England and fis

Re: [VFB] RE: Other types of fishing besides fly fishing and how much gear do you still have?

2012-01-28 Thread Neville Gosling
Alan: I suspect that is not the same in a relatively cool British Columbia as it is in a warm/hot Arizona. Bass are a warm water fish and there is no warm water in BC. I have never fished for bass outside BC. Our waters are cold which makes the bass less active. I have used small fly poppers,

Re: [VFB] RE: Other types of fishing besides fly fishing and how much gear do you still have?

2012-01-28 Thread Neville Gosling
Alan: Yes, you are correct . Our long winters and the lack of really hot summers slows their growth. I actually keep a reel loaded with a bass taper floating fly line which used to I take out with me from time to time. Problem was I had a hard time catching anything on lures let alone a fly. I

Re: [VFB] Don Ordes' Bonito Bandito

2012-02-12 Thread Neville Gosling
I thought Don's Psychedelic Skunk fly was outstanding Neville (Nev) Gosling Greater vancouver BC, Canada On 2012-02-12, at 6:52 AM, Pacres wrote: > Don has the featured fly today on streamers 365. Very cool streamer indeed. > > http://streamers365.com/2012/02/43-bonito-bandito/ > > Darren >

[VFB] Going off list for a while

2012-02-15 Thread Neville Gosling
I am going off list for a while 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 vfb-mail-unsubscr...@

[VFB] Posting Test

2012-03-06 Thread Neville Gosling
I'm back and have just signed on. This is just a posting test 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

[VFB] Emailing: Classic Spider hooks

2012-03-06 Thread Neville Gosling
I have just returned from a visit to Britain to see family & friends but did manage to return with a rod and some nice used and vintage reels plus some hooks that I cannot get here. Neville (Nev) Gosling Greater Vancouver BC Canada Emailing: Classic Spider hooks https://skydrive.live.com/redir

[VFB] Emailing: Classic Spider hooks

2012-03-06 Thread Neville Gosling
> I have just returned from a visit to Britain to see family & friends but did > manage to return with a rod and some nice used and vintage reels plus some > hooks that I cannot get here. > > Neville (Nev) Gosling > Greater Vancouver > BC Canada > > > Emailing: Classic Spider hooks

[VFB] Too Impatient!

2012-03-06 Thread Neville Gosling
Whoops! I didn't mean to send 3 versions of my last message, but thought that my messages were not being received. I guess that I was too impatient!. Still jet-lagged My apologies. Neville (Nev) Gosling -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post

[VFB] Classic Spider Hooks

2012-03-07 Thread Neville Gosling
Hi Wayne: Thanks. I have bookmarked their website. I purchased 25 of sizes 16, 14 & 12 and that will do me for a while. I am sure that they are manufactured in China by Mustad for Partridge. I would have preferred slightly heavier wire but I like the bend and the straight eye. By the way, Must

Re: [VFB] Classic Spider Hooks

2012-03-07 Thread Neville Gosling
Hi Mike: I purchased the hooks online but while I was in Britain. I came back with close to 500 hooks! Nev On 2012-03-07, at 10:50 AM, Michael Bliss wrote: > Neville, > > When I can't find something I need, I go on-line to Bob Marriott's site. > They seem to carry most everything. > > M

Re: [VFB] Classic Spider Hooks

2012-03-07 Thread Neville Gosling
I purchased 200 hooks at 4 pounds per hundred. That works out at 4.00 GBP = 6.29423 USD per hundred, however this was for two specific sizes of Fulling Mill/Hayabusa 31710 nymph hooks. Other sizes were 4.95 pounds for 50 hooks. I also bought some "carp" hooks for use with tube flies. Nevil

Re: [VFB] Emailing: Classic Spider hooks

2012-03-09 Thread Neville Gosling
Hi Peggy: Partridge of Redditch (should read formerly of Redditch) is currently owned by FishingMatters who also market the following products in the United Kingdom: They have plans to re-introduce Nordic Tube Singles MM3ST in new sizes #12 and #14 Salmon Dry (down-eye) CS42 Bomber in new size

Re: [VFB]

2012-03-12 Thread Neville Gosling
I use lacquer thinners. Works for me. Neville (Nev) Gosling On 2012-03-12, at 7:10 AM, Bob Hendry wrote: > 'Mornin Folks, > > Can someone please tell me what I should use to thin Veniard's Cellire > Varnish? Mine is starting to thicken-up a bit to the point where I don't > believe that it

Re: [VFB]

2012-03-12 Thread Neville Gosling
the greater surface > area of the top of the varnish, the faster things are going to work against > you. > > Regards, > > Scott > > On Mon, Mar 12, 2012 at 11:24 AM, Neville Gosling wrote: > > > I use lacquer thinners. Works for me. > > Neville (Nev) Gosl

Re: [VFB]

2012-03-12 Thread Neville Gosling
Scott: My can of lacquer thinners lists the following as contents: toulene, methyl ethyl keytone, methanol acetone Neville (Nev) Gosling On 2012-03-12, at 12:03 PM, Scott Bearden wrote: > Neville that sounds like lacquer by the description and considering that > lingo changes from one countr

[VFB] Jimmy D

2012-03-15 Thread Neville Gosling
Hey Jimmy you old fart! HAPPY BIRTHDAY FROM CANADA 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-mail-unsubscr...@google

[VFB] Rick Zieger

2012-03-18 Thread Neville Gosling
Hey Rick, scroll down a bit furthe still more HAPPY BIRTHDAY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googl

[VFB] Mark Romero

2012-03-19 Thread Neville Gosling
Like many others, I am saddened to learn of Mark's passing. I only learned of his illness on 30 Jan 2012. I sent him an e-mail and he replied immediately. Now he has gone. Mark was a generous person and when I was trying to locate some small stainless or saltwater resistant hooks, he sent me

Re: [VFB] Mark Romero

2012-03-19 Thread Neville Gosling
Hi Tom: it is good to see you back on VFB again, but not for this reason Neville (Nev) Gosling On 2012-03-19, at 10:00 AM, Tom Davenport wrote: > I have not been paying attention to email for a number of months, and noticed > I had over a thousand emails on the Comcast site I use just for VFB

[VFB] International Brotherhood of the Flymph

2012-03-20 Thread Neville Gosling
Does anyone or perhaps Joe Fusco know what happened to the International Brotherhood of the Flymph? Did their website move to a different server or did the group disband? I get HTTP Error 404.0 - Not Found when I attempt to access their site. Neville (Nev) Gosling -- You received this me

[VFB] Sowbugger

2012-03-22 Thread Neville Gosling
Hey Tony Happy Birthday you old Sowbugger! Nev -- 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,

Re: [VFB] International Brotherhood of the Flymph

2012-03-22 Thread Neville Gosling
t; > On 20 March 2012 16:37, Wayne Blake-Hedges wrote: > Hi Neville; > > Yep, it basically moved to here: http://www.flymphforum.com/index.php > > It's one of my favorite fly fishing sites, great content and a great group of > people. > > Wayneb > > --- O

[VFB] Re: Sowbugger

2012-03-23 Thread Neville Gosling
ilar to chuckling. On 2012-03-23, at 12:39 PM, Anthony Spezio wrote: > You got that right, spent the day at the Sowbug Show. > Tony > > From: Neville Gosling > To: Vfb-Mail > Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2012 4:32 PM > Subject: [VFB] Sowbugger > > Hey Tony > &

Re: [VFB] New Member

2012-03-23 Thread Neville Gosling
Hey, welcome Sam. I've been fly fishing for more years than I care to mention, tie flies and have put together a few rods. As Tony said, the list is a bit slow as several of the members are attending the Sowbug fly tying event in Mountain Home AR. Neville (Nev) Gosling Greater Vancouver Briti

Re: [VFB] Membership Renew

2012-03-23 Thread Neville Gosling
Hi Buck: Good to have you back. Neville (Nev) Gosling Greater Vancouver British Columbia, Canada On 2012-03-23, at 5:54 PM, Buck Hall wrote: > Back on the list after several months away. > > Good to be back Hi Ben B > > > Buck.. > > -- > You received this message beca

Re: [VFB] good news for once

2012-03-28 Thread Neville Gosling
Hi Birdie: That's wonderful news. Yes, get a season ticket and enjoy just fishing Neville (Nev) Gosling Greater Vancouver BC Canada On 2012-03-28, at 5:07 AM, Brian Burgess wrote: > Hi Guys and Gals > > just been to hospital for my latest scan results. > Tumors on the liver have all shrunk

[VFB] "Bigger"

2012-03-29 Thread Neville Gosling
Check out Rick Zieger's saga "Bigger" found here http://flyanglersonline.com/ 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

Re: [VFB] tube fly supplies

2012-04-01 Thread Neville Gosling
Hi BobH What species of fish are you planning to tie the tubes for? I tie quite a lot of tubes and use them primarily for steelhead although they can also be used for coho (silvers) and other salmon. In the smaller sizes they would work for cutthroat trout and rainbows. Presumably you have a

[VFB] International Brotherhood of the Flymph

2012-04-08 Thread Neville Gosling
OK, I give up. Where has the International Brotherhood of the Flymph moved to? I can log in, but I am the only one online, and every message is dated 2009. I sent a message to the administrator a week or more ago, buy no response. There is something similar on the Hatches website. Did it move

Re: [VFB] International Brotherhood of the Flymph

2012-04-09 Thread Neville Gosling
Chuck: See this page http://globalflyfisher.com/patterns/flymphs/ This is a book written by James Leisenring and Vernon Hidy entitled "The Art of Tying The Wet-Fly and Fishing The Flymph" The flymph essentially being a wingless wet fly. I have the book and even a letter to a late friend of m

Re: [VFB] International Brotherhood of the Flymph

2012-04-09 Thread Neville Gosling
Attn WayneB Ok, I'm finally in, but what a hassle! They sure don't seem to want any new members. My problem is that I don't use ICQ number: AOL Instant Messenger: MSN Messenger: Yahoo Messenger: Jabber address and just rely on e-mail although I do have a windows live instant messenger, I

Re: [VFB] International Brotherhood of the Flymph

2012-04-09 Thread Neville Gosling
Hi Chuck: Are you chuck10101 ? Nev On 2012-04-09, at 11:24 PM, Chuck Alexander wrote: > Du. I was already a member and just haven't visited the site in a long > time. It let me sign in etc OK, Chuck > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To

[VFB] Missing things

2012-04-10 Thread Neville Gosling
I just emptied my small canister wet/dry vac because I accidentally sucked up a large paper kitchen towel and thought that it might cause a blockage. Besides, I haven't emptied the vac since I purchased it two or three months ago. The paper filter was well clogged up with a mass of fur like subst

[VFB] Lost

2012-04-10 Thread Neville Gosling
Hey Jimmy, I'm on a roll - just located my Anvil curved blade fly tying scissors in my rod building box. They must have got into the wrong box when I spent some time removing all the REC recoil guides from my double-handed spey rod in preparation for replacement with Snake brand snake guides. I h

[VFB] REC Recoil single foot guides

2012-04-10 Thread Neville Gosling
Hi Tony: The REC recoil guides were fitted to my Swedish Guideline LeCie double-handed rod which I brought back from the UK a few years ago. These guides were the recoil single foot style as originally fitted to the rod. The problem was that of breakage. Last September on my extended trip to No

[VFB] International Brotherhood of the Flymph

2012-04-10 Thread Neville Gosling
Hi Ashley: I don't know if they want new members or not, but I did get in and there are some interesting photos, flies, patterns, discussions etc. It was a hassel to get in because there is nothing posted to explain why it appears so outdated and that one has to complete one's profile with the

Re: [VFB] Missing things

2012-04-10 Thread Neville Gosling
Hey, don't rub in sore points! Nev > Nev > All those missing things are with your truck keys. > Regards > Mel -- 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 ema

Re: [VFB] REC Recoil single foot guides

2012-04-11 Thread Neville Gosling
ght. My fault they broke, I > was using the guides as leverage to disassemble the rod when I had muddy, wet > hands. But when TFO replaced the rod, they didn't have REC guides on the new > one. My shop owner said they quit using them because of excessive breakage. > > Jack

Re: [VFB] Mustad hooks cheap

2012-04-11 Thread Neville Gosling
I have no idea why they are called English bait hooks. Having fished the first 28 years of my life in England, both as a bait fisher and fly fisher, I never came across this style of hook. Maybe Ashley can shed some light on this? Neville (Nev) Gosling On 2012-04-11, at 8:31 AM, Wes Wada wrot

Re: [VFB] REC Recoil single foot guides

2012-04-11 Thread Neville Gosling
Jack: I have heard similar reports. Some people swear by them and others, including me, swear at them! Neville (Nev) Gosling On 2012-04-10, at 8:30 PM, Jack Lehman wrote: > I had two REC guides break on my TFO BVK 8-weight. My fault they broke, I > was using the guides as leverage to disas

Re: [VFB] Mustad hooks cheap

2012-04-11 Thread Neville Gosling
Well, my guess is that Mustad had to call it something and came up the " English Bait Hook" possibly because it resembled an ancient bait hook going back to Izaack Walton and beyond. Neville (Nev) Gosling On 2012-04-11, at 10:30 AM, ashley strutt wrote: > Well, I maybe cann't although my gues

[VFB] Soft Body Plastic Resin

2012-04-24 Thread Neville Gosling
Several years ago, I bought a small jar of Soft Body Plastic Resin by Angler's Choice. Unlike softex, which has harmful & toxic ingredients, Soft Body was non-toxic, non-flammable and could be thinned with water. Angler's Choice has, I believe, exited the fly tying market and although I have loc

Re: [VFB] Soft Body Plastic Resin

2012-04-24 Thread Neville Gosling
n recommending Liquid Fusion in workshops for a couple of years, and > people really like the stuff. We get it locally at Jo-Ann or Michaels, > though I have seen it for sale at fly shops and hardware stores. > > Wes > > > On Tue, Apr 24, 2012 at 2:24 PM, Neville Gosling wrot

Re: [VFB] Soft Body Plastic Resin

2012-04-25 Thread Neville Gosling
stream products. But it never hurts > to experiment... > > On 24 Apr, 2012, at 23:24, Neville Gosling wrote: > >> Several years ago, I bought a small jar of Soft Body Plastic Resin by >> Angler's Choice. Unlike softex, which has harmful & toxic ingredients, Soft &

Re: [VFB] Soft Body Plastic Resin

2012-04-25 Thread Neville Gosling
Hi Wes: I found this on Michael's web site, hopefully, they have it locally http://www.michaels.com/Liquid-Fusion/gc2109,default,pd.html?cgid=products-generalcrafts-aleenes&start=1 Nev On 2012-04-24, at 2:30 PM, Wes Wada wrote: > Nev, > > Have you tried a product called Liquid Fusion? It is

[VFB] bead help?

2012-04-27 Thread Neville Gosling
I have been tying very small chironomids in preparation for a lake fishing trip in early May. I am trying to tie much smaller chironomids than I have in the past, but it has been quite a challenge to get a 2 mm tungsten bead onto a size 16 hook. I seem to spend more time searching for dropped be

[VFB] bead help?

2012-04-27 Thread Neville Gosling
I have little problem with the medium and larger sizes, but my smallest bead is a mere 1.5 MM and I am using a size 18 hook. My fingers are too large to hold such a small bead and position it. Neville ( Nev ) gosling On 2012-04-27, at 6:26 PM, Peggy Brenner wrote: > I put the hook in the vise

Re: [VFB] bead help?

2012-04-27 Thread Neville Gosling
Not yet & not likely as my two adult children are not married. Nev On 2012-04-27, at 6:50 PM, Michael Bliss wrote: > Nev, > > Do you have a granddaughter? > > Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-m

Re: [VFB] bead help?

2012-04-28 Thread Neville Gosling
Hi Tony: Yes, I understand what you are saying. With the recessed groove located on the outside, it would be easier to get the point of the hook near the hole in the bead. I haven't used a "take out cover" but I can see the advantage. I find it difficult to access the hole in the bead with the

[VFB] Midge Size Larva Lace

2012-04-28 Thread Neville Gosling
Hi Mike: I am not familiar with stretch tubing. Is that a brand or generic? I thought Larva Lace was stretch tubing. I tied up a chironomid with Midge Size Larva Lace last night, wrapping it conventionally around the hook and was able to stretch it considerably in order to achieve a more tapere

[VFB] Treasure Trove

2012-04-28 Thread Neville Gosling
Hi Mike: When you mention D-Rib you got me searching. I determined that it was just a matter of locating plastic shoe box #7 which I subsequently found. Inside was a treasure trove that I had forgotten about. (grin) Does anyone remember a product called Swannundaze? It must be at least 25 years

[VFB] Mark Martin Midge

2012-04-28 Thread Neville Gosling
Hi Chuck: I'm sure it would work. Chironomid fishing is quite an art and can be extremely frustrating. There are many times when I have caught nothing and other times when the fish obliged. I don't claim to be very good at it. I am going to a lake that I have never fished or even seen before,

Re: [VFB] bead help?

2012-04-28 Thread Neville Gosling
Hi Tom: I've tried a version of the "wet willie" method, but managed to stick the hook in my finger in the process, not once but twice. (Grin). I have a set of 4 different Sipel tweezers like http://www.all-spec.com/images/product/sipel/1315.jpg which I bought used on E-bay. All four have ca

Re: [VFB] bead help?

2012-04-30 Thread Neville Gosling
Thanks Gary. Preventing "fly away" beads is precisely the problem I have run into with my tweezers. Neville (Nev) Gosling On 2012-04-30, at 7:17 AM, Webb, Gary wrote: > MicroMark has lots of tweezers: This one looks like it could be useful. > > http://www.micromark.com/pearl-tweezer,8033.

Re: [VFB] bead help?

2012-05-01 Thread Neville Gosling
Hi Alan: The nearest Bass Pro to me is in Calgary, Alberta or possibly one south in Washington state. I took a look at Wapsi's website and found the Beadzer, reverse action tweezers and they look to be excellent for the job, however I got a real good price on a pair of Dr. Slick bead tweezers,

[VFB] bead help?

2012-05-01 Thread Neville Gosling
Hi Mike: I never thought of searching on Amazon for bead tweezers and am surprised at the number that you found I did take a look on eBay but some of the prices were higher than the makers list price. Neville (Nev) Gosling On 2012-04-30, at 8:42 PM, Michael Bliss wrote: > I searched at Amazon

Re: [VFB] test

2012-05-18 Thread Neville Gosling
Strength 5 here in Canada On 2012-05-18, at 8:10 AM, Jimmy D. Moore wrote: > testing. Anybody out there? > > > > ><º> * > JIMMY D. MOORE, ARS WB5RHT,author Moon Holler Misfits Fishing & Hunting Club, > Member, TOWA, Past VP

[VFB] Fishing report

2012-05-18 Thread Neville Gosling
the weather becomes warmer, the hatches and fishing will improve. Sometimes this occurs in early May and sometimes later May. I guessed wrong this year! Neville Gosling Greater Vancouver BC Canada -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To pos

Re: [VFB] Fishing report

2012-05-18 Thread Neville Gosling
water fishing. Many rods have been lost as they are pulled overboard if not secured or grabbed quickly. Nev On 2012-05-18, at 9:44 AM, Anthony Spezio wrote: > That seems like an odd way to fish a fly. > Tony > > From: Neville Gosling > To: Vfb-Mail > Sent: Friday, May 18,

Re: [VFB] Fishing report

2012-05-18 Thread Neville Gosling
I was using a Canadian made (grin) Scotty rod holder, but I also use Scotty anchor pulleys. I used the anchor pulley mount for the rod holder, but it was not conveniently located and too far away from the middle seat, hence, I always got there a bit too late. I need to set up a couple of better

Re: [VFB] a graceful Rise the interview

2012-05-26 Thread Neville Gosling
Congratulations Peggy. Very well deserved! 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 vfb-mail-

[VFB] Don O

2012-06-04 Thread Neville Gosling
Don O has been very conspicuous by his absence. Where are yo Don O? 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-mail-unsub

[VFB] Don O

2012-06-04 Thread Neville Gosling
Don O has been very conspicuous by his absence. Where are yo Don O? 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-mail-unsub

Re: [VFB] Dragonfly on my lampshade

2012-06-06 Thread Neville Gosling
Chuck: I agree with Wes, it is a hexagenia which is one of the largest mayflies. 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 f

Re: [VFB] Prayer REquest.

2012-06-15 Thread Neville Gosling
Hi Tony: Sorry to learn of your grandson's illness. What is his name? He will be in my thoughts and prayers Neville (Nev ) Gosling On 2012-06-15, at 3:59 PM, Anthony Spezio wrote: > Now it is my turn to ask. My grandson is in the Children's Hospital In > Philadelphia with some unknown pro

Re: [VFB] fly rod kits

2012-07-05 Thread Neville Gosling
Jerry: Usually, the cane blank is unfinished. Flex coat will work, but I would not use it for a bamboo rod because once applied is is usually there for good and hard to remove if a guide needs replacement. In addition, the cane itself needs to be protected and this is normally done with several

Re: [VFB] Fishing

2012-08-10 Thread Neville Gosling
Alan: you should be able to drag something attach to a stout cord or thin rope that would catch it and bring the rod back up. I've done that before. But get back there before someone else gets it. Only 11? Neville (Nev) Gosling -Original Message- From: Alan Di Somma Sent: Fri

[VFB] Roll call

2012-08-12 Thread Neville Gosling
Here! but I'd rather be fishin' 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 vfb-mail-unsubscr...@g

[VFB] Roll call

2012-08-12 Thread Neville Gosling
Here! but I'd rather be fishin' 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 vfb-mail-unsubscr...@g

Re: [VFB] Lost rod

2012-08-17 Thread Neville Gosling
There is not much on a fly rod that would be attracted by a powerful magnet. only the guides and there's not much mass there. Some guides are stainless steel and is not attracted by magnets. Most reel seats feature aluminum so I would not hold out too much hope. Neville (Nev) Gosling On 2012

Re: [VFB] Lost rod

2012-08-17 Thread Neville Gosling
I'm with Joyce on the rake. If it was me, I would develop a grid and drag in more than one direction. Sometimes, the missing item is not where you think it may be. Neville (Nev) gosling On 2012-08-17, at 4:19 PM, Joyce Westphal wrote: > So sorry you didn't find your rod. But, try the rake

Re: [VFB] Lost rod

2012-08-18 Thread Neville Gosling
and the other stood up so I could grab the tip and lift it out. That's > how I know how deep the water was . > > Thank you, > > Alan Di Somma > > > > Sent from my iPad > > > > > > On Aug 17, 2012, at 6:31 PM, Neville Gosling wrote: >

Re: [VFB] Lost rod

2012-08-18 Thread Neville Gosling
and the other stood up so I could grab the tip and lift it out. That's > how I know how deep the water was . > > Thank you, > > Alan Di Somma > > > > Sent from my iPad > > > > > > On Aug 17, 2012, at 6:31 PM, Neville Gosling wrote: >

Re: [VFB] test

2012-08-23 Thread Neville Gosling
Hi Birdie: yes, we're here. I am renovating my kitchen so that I can go fishing in September. I hate renovations! Neville (Nev) Gosling On 2012-08-23, at 7:15 AM, Brian Burgess wrote: > Just checking, no emails for 2 days > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [VFB] Dail Grahm

2012-08-28 Thread Neville Gosling
That's too bad. I met Dail at last year's Sowbug. I don't know how old he was but he seemed to me to be quite a "go getter" for his age. If you find out any more information, please let us know. Neville (Nev) Gosling Greater vancouver, BC Canada On 2012-08-28, at 1:04 PM, Anthony Spezio wrot

[VFB] Suspicious messages

2012-08-31 Thread Neville Gosling
I have received a couple of suspicious messages purporting to be from Ed Roden. Is any other list member receiving these messages? 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.c

Re: [VFB] Line Weight chart - updated

2012-09-08 Thread Neville Gosling
Yes it does! 11.8 grams x 15.43 = 182.07 1 gram = 15.4323584 grains Neville (Nev) Gosling Greater Vancouver BC Canada On 2012-09-08, at 5:53 PM, Anthony Spezio wrote: > I will send you the photos later. > Tony > > --- On Sat, 9/8/12, Allan Fish wrote: > > From: Allan Fish > Subject: [

[VFB] Cortland

2012-09-10 Thread Neville Gosling
See below for Cortland new ownership http://bit.ly/RzKybz Neville (Nev) Gosling > > Scott, > Not sure where i heard it. My memory went down the drain but I seem to > remember it was from a reliable source. > Tony > > - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB

Re: [VFB] health and Tigers

2012-09-20 Thread Neville Gosling
Birdie: I'm pleased to learn of your good news. I've never seen a tiger trout let alone caught one. Best wishes & prayers continue 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

Re: [VFB] health and Tigers

2012-09-20 Thread Neville Gosling
What do you mean - not much good! I would be pleased with a photo like that. Neville (Nev) Gosling Greater Vancouver BC, Canada > Picture of fish attached, sorry it's not that good. > > Birdie -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this g

Re: [VFB] Tying light set up

2012-09-24 Thread Neville Gosling
I wanted to buy one of those when I attended the Sowbug last year. Fred would not sell me one because he was supplying one of the local fly tying shops with them. When I approached the particular fly shop that was also at the show, they didn't have any there. Apparently, they had some back at t

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