So far we have 6 interested, any more? Tony? Don O? Jimmy D? Rodney? Swap group so far, 1, Jimi ? 2, Mike Morris, [EMAIL PROTECTED] 3, Rob P., [EMAIL PROTECTED] 4, Pete, [EMAIL PROTECTED] 5, Rodney Barilleaux <[EMAIL PROTECTED] 6, William Brown <[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Morning folks, well, it was short reprieve, it started raining again this morning about 4:45 and is still doing so. Temps have not even hit 60 yet, 56* outside and drizzle). May be a blessing because I am still stiff and sore from pushing myself the 2 days we did have sun. Now to the topic. Since I am inside this morning trying to stay warm, I was looking over some of my fly fishing books. One of my all time favorites is "Selective Trout". Was flipping through it and had an idea for a swap. Now I don't think I have ever seen this type of swap before so maybe I have something new here. Plus, being coked up in the house brings on the fly tying bug again, maybe time for me to host a swap again. Wonder if anyone would be interested in a "Life Cycle Swap"? By this I mean you would tie X number of flies of each stage, (3). Something like a Nymph, Emerger and a Dun, representing a particular type of insect. Or maybe an Emerger, Dun, Spinner. Get the idea? Your flies would represent the life cycle of a particular insect. Now what makes this a bit more interesting is that you would have to do a bit of research on your bugs, (What Homework???). Yep, a bit of homework, because the size of the flies would have to represent the cycle for that insect. Say you wanted to do a Mayfly, which one? Hexagenia or Paraleptophlebia? Say that last one ten times fast !!!) Or a Stone fly, which one a Setipalpia or a Filipalpia, (one is cold water the other warm water). Anyway, you get the idea. You do your research, decide on an insect, decide which 3 stages you want to tie, the patterns and sizes and go for it. Now I realize that this would take a bit longer than a normal swap, (I know how you folks are on doing your homework), and would probably limit it to 12 tiers or so. Have a due date say in February? I think it could not only be fun, it could be educational, maybe make a card with the info on it and the recipes, (Like an extra large toe tag)? Whatcha think folks??? Cold and drizzly Jimi
